Tailor Made Spring Gowns and Silk Velvet Trims Advise Wardrobe Refresh
In March weather shifting from sun to snow, women seek new tailor mades to debut on the first bright day. Trends favor cheviots, serges, broadcloths, tweeds, and Venetian cloths with velvet trims and guipure lace. Colors include terra cotta, pink, gray, tan, and violet cashmere, with tunic skirts, box plaits, and velvet bolero accents showcased in shop samples. SARAH DAVIDSON.
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Sunshire
Vienna
Sarah Davidson
Horseless Age Debate Echoes in Boston Transcript
A brief exchange about embracing modern transport, noting the era's shift from horse to motorized travel. Brown and Robinson weigh whether to press on with new ideas or keep the status quo in a horseless age.
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Brown
Robinson
Boston Transcript
Death by self-inflicted gunshot cited by judge
A judge notes Chumpley died by his own action. The record states he could not wait to die and shot himself. The statement mentions taking time by the firelock as the incident unfolded.
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Inca Wuorry
Chumpley
Watch and Pray Pledge Deals Amid Idle Debts
A fragmentary exchange shows Jemmy and Moses agreeing on a pledge near repayment. Viso promises payment by Saturday while Ally Sloper offers to pledge his watch. The text reflects a coincedural, informal debt negotiation from historical dialogue.
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Jemmy—Ti
Viso
Moses
Sloper
Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised for Women’s Health
A historical notice extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for feminine disorders, highlighting its wide sale and claimed benefits. The text notes she offers free advice and invites letters to her Lyn, Massachusetts address, describing her guidance as practical and honest.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lyn, Mass
March Wheat and Corn in Farmers Hands Report
The March report from the Department of Agriculture estimates 158.7 million bushels of wheat and 773.7 million bushels of corn remain in farmers hands on March 1. It also notes 16.8 percent of last year’s crop shipped abroad and merchantable stock at 86.9 percent, with oats at about 100? million bushels remaining and 36.5 percent in farmers hands.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Mrs Zimmerman Praises One Minute Cough Cure
Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman of Milesburg Pennsylvania endorses One Minute Cough Cure as a fast effective remedy for coughs colds croup and sore throat. She notes it is child friendly and harmless with immediate relief and claims it prevents consumption and cures bronchitis pneumonia grippe throat and lung diseases according to her testimonial.
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Calvin Zimmerman
Milesburg
Orr
Newark
Houseworth Bros
May Not Ratify the Treaty Says Spooner
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Spooner expressing optimism about the French reciprocity treaty but asserting it will not be ratified in this session. He adds that regardless of the voting split, ratification is unlikely this session, though possible later, as Republican senators deem it imprudent to threaten protected interests.
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New York
the Times
Washington
Spooner
Senate
Congress
Grain-O new health drink replaces coffee
Pry Grain-O and ask your grocer for Grain-O the food drink for all ages. It simulates mocha like color, is made from pure grains, and agrees with delicate stomachs. Priced at 14c and 25c per package, sold by grocers.
The Bicycle Role in War in South Africa
The South Africa campaign marks the first use of bicycles by regular troops. Riders have delivered dispatches from sieged towns such as Mafeking. Sir Redvers Buller allows base officers to use bicycles instead of horses with rations on leave.
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South Africa
Mafeking
Redvers Buller
Man Recovers After Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Aid
G A Roberte of Lintner endured four years of stomach distress and weight loss. A bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin restored his appetite and health. He credits the remedy for his recovery. Thomas drug store.
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G. A. Roberte
Lintner, Fil
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas
Stolen Pay Checks Bring Clerk Arrest In Chicago
James McNamara a confidential clerk in the office of W W Atterbury superintendent of motive power for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Altoona Pa was arrested on arrival in Chicago on a charge of embezzlement. He admitted hiding many pay checks under a sidewalk near his home and carried about 20000 when detained. Several machine shop workers were unpaid due to the loss but will be paid today.
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Vania Road
Chicago
James McNamara
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railway System
Altoona
Atterbury
McNamara
Thompson
Early
Detective
Pennsylvania
Detchoa’s Anti Diuretic Advertised For Bedwetting
An old advertisement touts Detchoa’s Anti Diuratic as helpful for children who soil bedding from nocturnal incontinence. The copy claims quick relief and appeals to caregivers of all ages. It is sold by O. H. Leonard, druggist of Elkbert, Indiana, for about a dime.
Ban on Passion Play Offends Religion in Mexico
The archbishop of Mexico issues a circular to clergy urging end to the Passion Play burlesque during Holy Week in country churches. He says rural plays degrade the sacred scenes and harm religion, though Catholic supporters back the prohibition.
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City of Mexico
Mexico
Best Salve In The World Banner Salve
An ad touts Banner Salve as the best salve worldwide from a renowned skin specialist. It claims to heal piles burns ulcers running sores and all skin diseases and attributes its prescription origin to Hlouseworth Bros.
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Hlouseworth Bros
Woman Kills Husband in Bed on March Night in Joliet
John Gallagher a Joliet steel mill employee was murdered by his wife who cut his throat while he slept in their home. The couple had twenty five years of marriage with no prior violence reported though the wife showed signs of mental derangement recently. A physician from Newark advised treatment and mentioned One Minute Cough Cure in a separate testimonial ad appearing with the obituary notice.
French Steamer Panillac Reported Missing At Sea
Reports from New York say the Panillac, a French liner with forty five crew and cargo valued at 3 million, sailing Feb 5 from New York to Havre, was sighted six days out in the mid atlantic by the Germanic and has not been seen since. The Campagne captain is to watch for it. Reinsurance for the Pauillac remains high.
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Havre
Be in Style and Be Cheerful Despite Trials
In Havana Cuba, Thomas Grag store notes a lighthearted guide to staying affable and positive while pursuing progress. Grandma Parmelee, 92, reportedly cut two teeth, a cheerful local oddity reported March 12.
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Dr. Caldwell
Thomas Grag
Havana
Grandma Parmelee
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Peffer Medical Ass’n
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Truth Office
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