Train Carroom Romp on a Reno Bound Elopement
An overfilled railcar saga follows Marry Mallory and Marjorie Newton racing to Reno for a hurried wedding amid clashing passengers. The voyage features Dr. Temple and others as gossip, flirtation, pranks, and faint quests for a preacher unfold in a comic, chaotic interlude.
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Reno
Sammy Whittier
Jimmie
Dundaberth
Ple Plart
Cut
Temple
Marjorie
Mattory
Passengera
Marlory
Iva Lathrop
Gweetheart
Anne Gattle
Malvainly
Mrz. eHington
Whitcomb
Mallory
Mardie
Wellington
Dr. Temple
Foiled at Omaha Station A Preacher Signals New Pastures
Mallory and Marjorie pause at the Omaha station with their dog during a Kansas to Nebraska journey. A clergyman nearby announces a strawberry festival and proclaims his departure from Omaha for a larger church, hinting at a new assignment.
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Iowa
Bob Burdette
Nebraska
Omaha
Mallory
Marjorie
Spain
Mareforte
Honey
Miners Debate Steam Sterilized Coal and Clothing Habits
The piece notes sterilized coal costs, germ concerns, and miners heal fast from wounds but risk lung disease from coal dust. It cites experts claiming fresh coal is sterile yet miners bring damp clothing home, avoiding mine baths and dressing rooms. old habits persist despite some mines offering facilities.
Sadie and WitUe Brother Quarrel Echoes Parental Reproach
A mother asks why her daughter Sadie and her son quarrel, and Sadie replies she takes after her mother and father, reflecting family dynamics and humor in a simple domestic scene.
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Sadie
Papa
Eye care and cosmetics for the working woman
The article advises frequent gaze shifts from close work to distant scenery to ease eye strain, with rests of several minutes and optional glasses. It suggests eye baths with tepid water and antiseptics, eye cups, and cold ice packs at night. It also notes lighting, posture, and eyebrow pencil techniques for a softer, natural look.
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Ines
Rings Tear Stockings Cause Damaging Rips
Women report silk stockings torn by rings worn on fingers. Authors say rings and stone settings catch threads, causing small rips and broken stitches in the fabric.
Answers to Wild Rose questions on manners and wardrobe
A compact guidance from Wild Rose: say thank you for compliments both on you and your frock, varsity means university, a girl’s school wardrobe is what she needs at home, Misses is pronounced Mia, greet each passerby, wear appropriate coat on a train, bride’s initial marks her wedding linen, and politely decline a gentleman’s escort by stating you are provided for.
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Wild Rose
Simple Home Wedding Etiquette Clarifications
September suggests sending notes to invited guests and announcements to others. No guest entertainment is required even with expense limits. The bride cuts the cake using a knife handled by someone else, marking her role as hostess at her own table.
Afternoon Party Menu Ideas Cited For Simple Enjoyment
The note suggests using cards as a standby for afternoon parties with light musicales or thimble games. Simple refreshments suit such events, avoiding heavy spreads and offering options like frozen treats with small pastries and coffee.
Secret Society Picnic Plans Fun Contest Series
A note from X. Y. Z. proposes an outdoor picnic for multiple lodges to host amusements. Suggests age and sex based race series, a peanut hunt with a prize, and refreshments paired using paper tags of all nations as souvenirs.
Etiquette on wedding dining and attire for grooms
Etiquette notes say the bridal couple usually go to the dining room for refreshments first and that the groom should wear full dress after six o'clock. The adviser adds that circumstances may alter cases but society demands formal attire for the bridegroom after six.
Proper Wording of Carda For Three Unmarried Sisters
Inquiries describe three sisters all unmarried. The oldest uses the prefix Mise and last name on her card while the other two use their full given names. The address belongs on each card. Madame Merrl mentions visiting card etiquette for a family with three daughters.
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Carda
Sach
Inquirer
Madame Merrl
Motorman Recovers From Snow Slay in Railcar Crash
Frank Payne of the state railroad commission recalls an os trolley accident where a motorman on a work car sped after snow and sleet caused trucks to leave the rails. The car toppled, struck a telegraph pole, and the man suffered cuts and bruises but remained able to walk after his wounds were treated. The doctor joked about an uncovered eye, noting the eye was glass.
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Frank &. Payne
State Railroad Commission
40 Love Becomes Jibe in Tennis Repartee
In a playful scene The Author teases Sallie Quickstep about her game calling her red while she replies calmly and shoots the ball over the net. He quips about her books as a 40 love remark tying sport to authorship in light banter.
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Sallie Quickstep
Leenay
Sallie
Castoria Reminder Emphasizes Safe Remedy for Children
A vintage public notice urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for their infants and children. The advertisement asserts Castoria has been a trusted remedy for over 30 years and notes that children cry for it.
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Fletcher
Folly and Fervor Echo in Akin Gossip and Remedies
A humorous exchange features Ned and Dan Kelly with quips on folly and bold action. An advertisement touts Paxtine pelvic catarrh remedy, offered as hot douches for 25 cents per box or by mail from The Paxton Toilet Co. in Boston.
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Paxton Toilet, Co
Boston
Mass
Fragmentary Conversational Snippet and Quip Deck
A garbled dialogue fragment mentions Hobson and Snipa with threats of payments to avoid a lick of trouble. The text pivots to stray lines about charitable washing, money choices, and gender roles. It ends with a light quip about a father’s birthday and a lemon.
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Dr. Templer
Dr.Temple
Ashton
Fosalick
Jimmie Wellington
Wedgewood
Nps
Niagara Falls
Craple
Ypsilanti
Fosdick
Qaeghter
Mrs. Temple
Mrs. Whitcomb
Mrs. Wellington
Mra. Whitcomb
Ira Lathrop
Doctor Temple
Sally
Barby
Joan
Atic
Sidney
Indianapolis Newa
Ned Kelly
Jove
Dan Kelly
Sydney Bulletin
Hobson
Snipa
Marduppe
Red Cross
Balilus
Francoisa Auguste de Chiteaubriand
Winslow
Guinea
Dean
Ae Hiinoss
Edward Porsche
Clevelsad
Ps Wea
Pias
Ian Vegeta Be
Eich Ab
Patna
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