Styles of Autumn Fashions and Naval Caps in Chicago Ledger
Daisy Dart notes autumn headgear and dress trends in Chicago, from naval caps worn ashore by Newport yachtsmen to velvet and felt hats with plumes and lace. She observes tailor made gowns, jackets, and mantles, warns about beauty experts, and contrasts Parisian and American standards with emphasis on neatness and fit.
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McAllister
Great Britain
Newport
New York
Viser
Madame
Eugenie
Blanchette
Daisy Dart
Chicago Ledger
Teak Wood From Africa Defies Rust With Natural Oil
Tur teak wood of Africa is a singular sylvan production weighing heavily from the silex in it. It also contains an oil which prevents the iron in contact with it from rusting.
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Africa
Fortitude and fault lines in women in Barbara Thorne piece
Barbara Thorne in Chicago Ledger argues women bear pain with dignified silence while men oversimplify female character. The essay critiques Byronic male writers and calls out social pressures that force women to confess false sins, urging a fairer view of women's strength and faults.
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Cum Grano Salis
Lord Byron
Topsy
Carlyle
Porkopolis Packers
Tim Hodge
Barbara Thorne
Chicago Ledger
Not an Angel Quite Miss Pureelle Rumor Sparks Engagement Break
In a sharp exchange from the New York Weekly a man declares he will break his engagement after hearing a gossip about Miss Pureelle. The dialog shows mock outrage over a gum chewing habit and a planned spree with Rednose.
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de Wrigg
Arthur
Miss Pureelle
de Prigg
New York Weekly
White horse and red-headed girl part ways leaving the horse lonely
A brief note describes the white horse and the red headed girl separating. The girl is reported fine while the horse is left very lonely after the split.
Kansas minister credits Lorch revelation to usefulness
A Kansas minister says he has become far more useful since the Lorch revelation showed him he would never be a great man. He reflects on humility and service sparked by the message.
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Kansas
Spurgeon Jr Praises America’s Scenery and Churches
Charles Spurgeon Jr writes from Chicago Ocean editorial request that he enjoyed America’s reception and travel, praising Niagara Yosemite and Yellowstone. He notes American Baptist vigor, better church interiors, luxurious decorations, and the convenience of electric pulpit bells.
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England
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Yosemite Valley
Yellowstone National Park
United States
Eel Skins Rendered For Rheumatic Remedies
A London eel dealer reports eel skins worn as garters and bands to ease rheumatism and lumbago. Cabmen and country gentlemen reportedly employ them. the dealer admits no known medicinal property, suggesting warmth or placebo effects, while noting silk skeins are also claimed to cure rheumatism.
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Billingsgate
Great London
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Unlikely Medical Claim About Water and Solar Plexus
Dr. Hammond asserts water chills the solar plexus. the remark mocks readers as unaware of this body area and labels the claim startling and perplexing to water drinkers.
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Hammond
Opera Singers During Turbulent Night at Hotel
A guest notes the tenor failed a love scene and queries illness while the prima donna dines nearby at a hotel, reportedly eating nine raw onions, in a night described as unsettled.
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Blueyes
Impertinence on the Cab Ride Sparks Tense Exchange
A taxi driver asks a blunt question and is rebuked by the passenger Blackson who insists the driver simply take him to his destination. The exchange highlights a clash over privacy and control during a routine trip.
Mollie Mischief in Our Little Folks
A short verse about Mollie Mischief known as Rose, famed for busy, playful mischief. She slips away at church and hides in the organ loft and bushes. The piece ends with a hint of a hiding place and a note about stains on her face.
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Mollie Mischief
Rose
You seem just like a mamma a child’s nap praise
A Boston Traveller quotation recalls a little girl aged three or four who wandered from home and spent the day with a childless woman. The child was tucked into the lounge for a nap and, waking, told the lady with earnest warmth that she seems just like a mother.
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Boston
Choosing a Profession and Finding Your Path
A veteran railway executive mentors a village boy who overcomes early dismissals to rise as a division superintendent. The piece warns teens to choose a vocation by natural ability, not family expectations or flashy appeal. It urges deliberation and self trust, noting God provides a suitable occupation for each person.
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Thomas Scott
Pennsylvania
Scott
Emerald Mockery Beneath a Jet Black Night
A dialogue between Daruine and George ends with a sharp exchange about eyes teeth lips and emerald color reflecting tension before George departs into the night leaving the scene unresolved and symbolic.
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George
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Harles Spurgeon, JR
Amer
Ica
Blackson
Mollie
Muzter
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