Society Hastening to Summer Resorts in Diplomatic Circles
Washington society migrates to summer retreats from June onward as embassies set up along the coast. Diplomats entertain at Manchester by the Sea and Par Harbor while ambassadors and dignitaries position homes from Beverly Farms to Magnolia.
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Ashington
Washington
Newport
Bar Harbor
Lenox
Adirondacks
Manchester
Par Har Bor
North Shore
Baroness Des Planches
Count Harzfeldt
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Beverly Farms
Prince Nicolay Keoudacheff
Magnolia
Edward Loftus
Cape Ann
Barer, Harmerie
Count Torak
Prince Vincent Zu Windseek
Roosevelt to Lead African Big Game Hunt After Presidency
President Roosevelt plans an extended African hunting expedition starting after his term ends March 4. He will travel with his son Kermit, attend preparatory schools in Massachusetts, and return with specimens of every big game species. A guarding party and modern weapons will accompany the expedition amid preparations already underway.
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Roowervelt Willl
Trica
Mia
Kermit
Sme
Geren
Mass
Ren
Hho
Ed Terefore
White House
Tresidaets
Bnownew
Fanosevelt
Kemit
Know Your
Africa
Goik
Attica
Roosevelt
Rtse
Sava“Bawre Riliftasster
Hay
Playgrounds for Washington Children Supported by Appropriation
The article argues for increased funding to provide playgrounds in Washington. It notes that health and proper play require open spaces away from streets and suggests the amended appropriation would supply enough grounds for schoolchildren to play safely. It appeals to residents and parents to support this welfare measure.
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Gresin
Washington
Playgesunds
Siag
Ehitie
Wind
Joker Roosevelt lookalike stages political prank on Pennsylvania Ave
An impersonator dressed as President Roosevelt rode with a Black man down Pennsylvania Avenue in a stunt described as a practical joke. A local advertisement offered $500 for a lost valuable portfolio of papers marked as from a foreign agent. The prize puzzle features a central Roosevelt image with two figures labeled Bryan and Taft, inviting a third term ball to be placed in the open mouth.
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Lew Dockstider
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sahemian
Bryan
Taft
Curious Authoress Responds to Name Baby Incident
A famous authoress received a letter from an unknown correspondent claiming she named her last baby after the writer and requesting her views. The exchange is described as an eccentric act of revenge and curiosity.
Modern women’s beauty sense weighted by luxury and change
Mrs. Ellen H. Richards of the Institute of Technology argues modern life damages personal independence and leads to extravagance. She contrasts 50 years ago with today’s wardrobes, urging a return to enduring, good living over showy, short lived fashions.
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Ellen H. Richards
Boston Herald
Massachusetts
Linsey Woolsey
Alow
Weight of Great Men and the Uncertain Heights
A letter discusses the uncertain heights of famous figures from Julius Caesar to Napoleon and Washington. It notes wide variance in reported statures and jokes about legendary leaders sharing similar famous sizes. The piece cites the difficulty historians face in determining exact body measurements.
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Tre Giuike
Wellingtom
Julius Caesar
Hannibal
Alexander the Great
Salomon
George Washington
Napoleon
Jay Gould
Charlemagne
Biling the Bold
Frederick the Crear
Resert Bruce
Sir William Wallace
Gex
Winfield Scott
Hichard Cevar de ‘Lion
N. ¥. Press
Unclear Public Library Diction Lesson Sparks Odd Quote
A Cleveland assign dealer quotes a humorous observation about men using a dictionary. The speaker notes that men avoid showing ignorance and fear being exposed, suggesting readers challenge someone looking up a word to reveal its meaning. The passage reflects social attitudes toward language learning.
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Oman
Mer
Finn
Perplexing Visitor Guided Through Church by Clergyman
A bachelor clergyman escorts a woman visitor around a church showing the organ font and nave then leads her to the altar with an abrupt, surprised reaction from the visitor.
Still Had Hopes in a Fragmented Exchange
A garbled dialogue presents a reduced exchange where one speaker urges perseverance and the other retorts with a terse, unfinished reply. The fragment suggests a cautious optimism amid uncertainty.
First Time He Acted Like That Horse Dies After Repeated Colic
A poor carter loses his old white horse after frequent colic spells. A neighboring veterinarian had treated the animal, and the death prompts the doctor to remark the horse will no longer work. The carter is shocked by the final outcome.
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Carter
Jim
Not Used Shoe Blacking Prompts Colorful Conversation
A parlor scene discusses budgeting for hat making as a girl notes modern pre prepared materials. The tale includes a Dutch traveler and a misadventure with a livery stable and bees along a lot, hinting at humorous rural life and clever schemes.
End of a Seemingly Simple Homecoming
A fragmented exchange hints at a wife returning home and a husband whose sorrow grows from neglect. The brief dialogue suggests emotional strain and unseen feelings after a period apart. Both speak with earnest, restrained tone.
Burdened with Memory In a Folk Tale Exchange
A farmer and a talking figure discuss memory and learning. The son vows to cultivate memory, while a farmer remarks the boy can remember every tune ever whistled. The dialogue centers on memory as a valued skill and its limits.
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Cora
Telephone Desk Gossip Turns Prank into Bride
A cheeky exchange at a New York Times writer's chat reveals a telephone operator's prank on a single man named Mr. Smith. The caller pretends to be his wife to test his loyalty, boasting how easily she can manipulate phone calls and relationships.
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New York Times
Jersey
Rich
Myr
Wes
Mr. Smith
Smith
Miss Limit
Jay
Cure of eczema saves Montreal patient after 25 years
Mrs. J. B. Renaud recalls doctors treating a stubborn leg eczema for a quarter of a century. Using Cuticura Remedies, swelling faded after two treatments and a complete cure followed in two months. The leg healed with new skin and the patient has remained well for seven years since.
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J. B. Renaud
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Montreal
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AW Carly Victim
The fragment shows a dialogue where a character named Jack reacts to Catherine ending their relationship, declaring distress over being rejected as her affinity. No clear location or formal event is provided.
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Jack
Catherine
Nothing in Vain and a Foot Ease Advertisement
A verse contemplates a poet's unknowing purpose and mocks later sketchers. The piece shifts to promote ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE powder claiming relief for painful feet and ingrown nails, noting 25 cents at druggists and a free trial package offer from A S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
Flower Attracts Insects With Sweet Nectar Reference
A flower uses sweet nectar to lure insects such as midges butterflies bees and flies. Each blossom secretes a nectar store that appeals to insects' fondness for sweetness.
Castorla for infants and children signature remedy warning
Advisory to examine every bottle of Castorla for infants and children and ensure the signature of In Yee appears. Mentions Marine Eye Remedy for red and weary eyes and urges asking a doctor or druggist. Includes stray joke and general remark about time wasted on arguments.
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Marine
Seth Murine
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chirengo
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Promoted as Laxative
The General Demand for a simple pleasant laxative is met by a California Fig Syrup Co remedy combining Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It is marketed as wholesome, gentle, and effective for family use, with ethical sourcing and wide druggist availability at fifty cents per bottle.
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Seana
California Fig Syrup Co
California Wig Syrup Co
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