A Little Heroine of the Plains
Molly Donivan protects Peggy and Sammy Stone during a prairie cyclone a day after dismissing school. The three shelter under a bank draw as the storm rages, then return home to find their schoolhouse wrecked and their father relieved to find them safe, praising Molly’s calm bravery.
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Molly Donivan
Molly
Peggy
Sammy Stone
Sammy
Middle West
Plains
Papa
Mamma
Washington Star
Simple Nine Blouses Elevate Young Girls Fashion
New York City notes describe simple nine blouses worn with matching skirts or as separate tops. Soft silks satins crepe de chine chiffon and similar fabrics are in vogue for odd waists and gowns featuring Torchon Lace. Brides and debutantes prepare underlinen trimmed with real Torchon Lace, a durable lace that remains fashionable.
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New York City
Misses Five Gord Skirt In Coat Style For Young Girls
The front-closing five gore skirt features a coat style silhouette with slim lines and eased walking width. Made in serge or alternatives like linen and voile, it offers options such as habit back or inverted pleats, various sleeve finishes, fitted lining waist, and crafted with tucks and bands for a tailored look.
Four Girls Restored to Health by Lydia Pinkham Compound
Four girls regain health after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims the remedy treats displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities and a range of female troubles and invites readers to write Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lillian Ross
East 84Th Street
New York
Katharine Craig
Lafayette St
Denver
Col
Marie Stoltzman
Laurel
Ellen M. Olson
N. East St
Kewanee
Ill
Lydia E.pinkham
Frugal Lunch Test for King Victor Idyll
A tale from M. A. P. recounts King Victor hunting alone and sharing a modest meal. After a peasant boy earned a chamois carcass, the ruler offered a franc and half a luncheon. The king split his bread and onion meal. the boy declined, saying the king looked no better than a poor man.
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Italy
Victor
Signor
First American Performance of The Merchant of Venice
The play The Merchant of Venice was staged in America on September 5 1752 in Williamsburg Virginia then the colony capital. Record notes this as the era's notable theatre milestone with colonial cultural activity.
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America
Williamsburg
Virginia
Eager to Work Health Regained by Right Food
A Michigan woman recovering from an operation details how severe indigestion and weak nerves hindered her for a year. After using Grape Nuts for two months her stomach settles, nerves stabilize, and she returns to work with renewed ambition. The letter, from Postum Co. advertisements, asserts genuine personal improvement and invites readers to ask if they have read The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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