The Pink Dress and a Sister Found at Last
In a small town a graduating pink gown stirs sympathy and pride. Senator Borden recognizes a familiar face in Dolly, learns the dress belonged to his sister Martha Paget, and reunites estranged siblings. The tale ends with Dolly’s education funded and the narrator’s career noticeably advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Biggs
Dolly
Evangeline
Borden
Jlace
Marty
Miss Deacon
Kempton Cottage
Mrs. Paget
Senator Borden
Bennie
Dudley
Chicago
Barrie Seeks Parliament Seat for Edinburgh and St Andrew’s
James Matthew Barrie author of The Little Minister is a candidate for parliament representing Edinburgh and St Andrew’s Universities. He has a history as political editor and writer, with works such as Better Dead Sentimental Tommy and Tommy and Grizzie boosting his public appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Matthew Barrie
Edinburgh
St. Andrew’s
Barrie
Nottingham
London
St. James Gazette
The
National Observer
British Weekly
Speaker
Little Minister
Tyro
University Commons
Tommy
Tommy and Grizzell
Turn of Life and Help for Women in Transition
A period described as a fonty phase where a trusted aid for women at life transitions is highlighted. The text notes a recognized reliable source offering guidance to women approaching and passing through this stage, emphasizing care and support.
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Captain Zalinski
Harper's Weekly
Untitled notice on syrup sale in war wartime economy
Fragmentary line notes a sale of syrup and a quantity count with unclear timing and location. The text is incomplete but implies wartime rationing or pricing context. No clear entities, dates, or outcomes emerge from the readable fragment.
The Bright Country
In a lyric snippet from the Atlanta Constitution, F. L. Stanton proclaims the beauty of the land and its benediction, describing glorious gardens and the feeling of life uplifted by love under God as a timeless, celebratory refrain.
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Mowaiins
Ares
F. L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Whiskers and Mustaches in Historical Texts and Ads
Explore mentions of whiskers in Robinson Crusoe and Hunter’s Travels plus notes on early beard fashions. Includes Jell O dessert ad and a postal service employment line, with health and patent remedies.
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Robinson Crusoe
Salleo
England
Wilson
Joseph Jacob
Turner's Hall
Philpot Lane
Jacob
An Odd Blend of Ads and Quirky Notices
A string of historical ad blurbs and snippets includes an ironic quote about warmth in letters, a long winded medical institute prospectus, a breather about breach of promise cases, a catarrh cure claim, a furniture moving expense note, and a Turkish flour import figure.
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Indianapolis Journal
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LeRoy
Warren
Ha Waren
Vaal Kranz
Charles
Charles Warren
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Sses
Muriel
Horn
Aga
Laura
Olly
Mie
Aston
Aydil Apolia
Cuba
Piso
Odom
Third Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Moscow Hospital
TSCS
Carter
New York
Switzerland
Winslow
Y. Gwovh
James M. Barrie
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bombay
Grove’s
Oes Postal Service
Kiine
RH. Kirn
Arch St
Phila
Vienna
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
Boston
Mass
America
Prospectus Wade Meaum
Parker
Fredonia
N. Y
Hall
Turkey
Gray
SIL Bars
Ayer
G. L
Alderson
Ector
Tex
Lowell, Mass
Zanesville
Ohio
Mat Droggs
Mat KY
Baltimore
Acdress
beson-Stewart Mig. Co
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Densionwuzznena
Sipe
PN. U
RuxtMator Co
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Shous
Solit
Leo
Hing House
New York City
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