Woman's trolley trip hints at travel couture and thrift
A reader describes a trolley journey from New York to Eliot with frugal planning, detailing clothing choices and the appeal of avoidable clock-time constraints. The account highlights a light, practical wardrobe including a gray palette, a wide-brim hat, cotton undergarments, and accessories for comfort during long rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eliot
Eere
Ghasela
Ngeoreste
Fred
York
Ainner
Perfect Kidney Pills Endorsed for Back Pain Relief
Elizabeth Oltizene claims a cure for backache through a single method. The advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy specifically for kidney issues, with endorsements from local figures and mentions an unnamed birth place.
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Dean
Elinabeth
Mra
Maud Wy
Eliasbeth
Fragmentary memoir fragment from a street scene
A disjointed reminiscence describes an unclear journey through a valley and town street. The narrator mentions a main street, a weary morning, and a surly cook as portions of a loosely connected scene.
Dangers of Food Poisoning in Hot Weather
A 1900s style warning explains how ptomaines form in foods left unrefrigerated, noting salads, lemonade and milk as common danger sources. It describes symptoms and the hidden toxins in fish, malt and other foods, urging vigilance during heat to prevent illness.
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New York Evening
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George
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Little Boys
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COLT
GALE
Gailor
W. L. Douglas Shoes
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Brockton
Lannie Wian
Gale Tate
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