Decline of Reunion and its colonial distress
The article surveys Reunion, once a premier colony, as its sugar boom collapses. It details labor shortages, reliance on foreign workers, rising Chinese and Indian influence, stagnant transport and telegraph networks, depleted forests, and isolation from France’s attention, comparing to Tahiti’s grievances.
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Reunion
A. Andee
Mennign
New York Sun
Phen
Asia
Nennion
France
Indian Ocean
Tahiti
Pacific
Franco
Algeria
Tunis
Madagascar
Notes of the Fashions Describe Velvet and Louis XV Influences
The article surveys midseason fashion trends with long envelopes and cloaks, rough-lagged fabrics, velvet accents, and fur trims. It notes jackets, crepe de chine, embroidery, and contrasting stitching, plus belts, yokes, and tailored coats inspired by Louis XV silhouettes and velvet use, with emphasis on subdued color palettes and decorative bands.
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Volvo Louis
Dresden
Pleurisy Cure Claim From Balun Balm
Elizabeth Parcell of Marcus Hook Pa reports severe pleurisy relief from a Brazilian Balun balm after other treatments failed she says the balm gave almost instant relief and was permanently curative she mentions warming and rubbing the balm on the chest and side in her testimony dated in an old newspaper notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Parcell
Marcus Hook
Housekeeper Notes New Tapestry Trends In Home Décor
A Brooklyn Eagle feature surveys seasonally popular textures and designs for sewing and dining. It highlights Gibson sofa pillows in etching tones, silverware patterns with carnaton pinks and poppies, buffalo and other animal motifs on souvenir spoons, and decorative jardinières. It offers tips on cleaning suede gloves with cracker crumbs, odor removal with heated orange peel, steel polishing blends of emery oil and turpentine, and keeping zinc shiny with soap, sand, oil, and occasional methyl alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Brooklyn Eagle
Daby's Blanket For Baby With Eider-Down Fabric
A vintage guide notes a soft eider-down cloth blanket for babies. Recommends yardage of fabric priced at 65 cents per yard and satin ribbon at 41 cents a yard. Instructions include bolding, basting, feather stitching with silk, and washing friendly white material bound with wash taffeta for durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daby's
W H Brown in Attachment Case at Elyrin Justice Court
Justice W E Lawrence attaches in the case of W H Brown versus Frank Nichors on August 1901 for a sum of 21 dollars. The order of attachment was issued by the Elyrin jurisdiction.
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W. E. Lawrence
Elyrin
South Ridge Community Notes From Michigan Visitors
South Ridge hosts and neighbors share holiday visits and family gatherings. Fisher and family from Michigan were visiting relatives in the area, with other locals like Mr. and Mrs. Hausvendlas and families seen around on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bunge visiting with Mr. and Mrs. M. Spiece of Cleveland, and Mr. Edwin Stang planning a winter stay in New Lemden. Christmas exercises are planned by the Murmy Ridge Sunday school on Christmas day.
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J. Fisher
Michi-gan
Thig
Fisher Wg
Miks Tattie Syngleburg
Chas. Hausvendlas
Standay
J. Ands
Frank Bunge
M. Spiece
Cleveland
Milward Decker
Mable Gibson
Lake Asvonie
DP. J. Ilsane
B. M. Gibson
Edwin Stang
New Lemden
Wall
Dube Standen
Tig
Mgr
Geo. Standen
Murmy Ridge
Nechoal
Henriette Sewing Society Meets and Local News Update
The Henriette sewing society gathered at Mrs George Dellifield last Thursday afternoon. Reports say Walter Salzman is recovering from pneumonia while the community notes beneficial rains after a dry spell. The Reform church prepares for Christmas as oyster supper plans emerge and farmers welcome rain due to previous scarcity.
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George Dellifield
Reform Church
Walter Salzman
Henrietta
After the Vacation Returns Bring Surge of Service Work
The end of summer travel boosts demand for medical advice and home services. Doctors, dentists, plumbers, electricians, and photographers report busy returns as families seek cures for vacation illnesses and as travel fatigue reveals lingering health and housing needs. Some clients request updated photographs to prove their summer tans.
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T House
New York Tribune
Bright young lady learns Eclectic Shorthand in Cleveland
A young woman who learned Eclectic Shorthand aims to hold a position in Cleveland. She told a Graham graduate from Elyria Business College that she regrets not learning Graham and has trouble reading her notes. A terse warning follows. For sale a two-horse tread power in working order near Carlisle Center.
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Cleveland
Graham
Elyria Business College
Henry Plas
Carlisle Center
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Rockers
Randall
Lorain County
Rimbach Bros
West Broad Street
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F. H. Foster & CO
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West Broad
Elyria
Savings Deposit Bank Co
Topliff Hotel
Chas. H. Savage
Hyo
UA Oeage
Elyria Fruit House
Malaga
Merry Christmas
D. Geha
Lerech
Sugar Island
Bas
Iniak
Aloaser
Werner
The
Elyria Gas @ Electric Light Co
Ely Power Block
W.H. Brown
Plaintin
Frank Nichors
South Ridge
Henriette
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