Rise and Fall of Wall Street Trader Brandt Walker
A deputy sheriff served writs on John Brandt Walker and brokers over a $23,500 claim, signaling a downturn in his fortunes after a dramatic rise. Once the stock market sensation, Walker built a bear campaign that yielded a million dollars a month for 90 days, toppled by the recent sale of his garage and trotters at low prices.
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Supreme Court
John Brandt Walker
Wall Street
Walker
Brandt Walker
Board of Trade
Fortune
Shrewd Polk County Recorder Candidate Reforms Jury Draw
Mrs. Frank W. Dodson seeks a second term as Polk County recorder after a high profile battle to reform Iowa jury drawing. She exposed flaws in jury selection tied to ward machines, allied with Civic leagues, pressed courts, and helped pass a new jury law to end lists drawn by election officers.
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Frank W. Dodson
Polk County
Iowa
Des Moines
Dodson
Minister to Panama Herbert C Squirers Reports From Secretary Root
United States minister to Panama Herbert C Squirers, after a critical interview with Secretary Root over neutrality concerns in the Panama election, will return to his post. His Panama report warned of possible outbreaks on July 11 election day. Squirers previously served in Havana, Berlin, and Pekin, with a career spanning military and diplomatic roles.
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Herbert C. Squiérs
United States
Panama
Root
State Department
Havana
Berlin
Legation
Pekin
Sir Charles Macdonald
Squirers
Canada
Minnesota Military Academy
Maryland Agricultural School
United States Artillery School
New York College
Pine Ridge Agency
Admiral Robie the Only Commodore to Rise to Rear Admiral
Edward Dunham Robie, U S N retired rear admiral, celebrated golden wedding in Washington. He was one of five surviving officers from Commodore Perry’s 1852 54 expedition to Japan and pioneer of bringing Japan toward modern power. Born Burlington Vermont September 11 1831, Robie led the naval engineering class of 1849 52, became chief engineer under Lincoln, retired in 1898, later promoted to rear admiral by Congress in 1906.
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Edward Dunham Robie
Washington
Heas
M. C. Perry
Japan
United States of America
Admiral Robie
Burlington, Vt
Jacob Carter
Louisan Dunham Robie
Binghamton Academy
Binghamton
N. Y
United States Navy
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
A. Lincoln
The Plug Hat of Japan in Tokyo’s Festal Customs
A seasoned traveler notes Japan’s rare display of anthropological plug hats worn on New Year’s day or the emperor’s birthday and possibly at Negishi races. He explains the hat as a vestige of civilization retained by Japanese gentlemen despite modern gear.
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Tokyo
Japan
England
Negishi
Yokohama
Unwise Combination From a Willowby Resident
Mrs. Abigail Jennings defends Miss Rachel Gregg against being called crazy by summer visitors. She cites Rachel's odd acts such as sending a bag of eggs to Mrs. Cole with laundry in the box and not informing the stage-driver, noting occasional lack of wisdom yet defending her overall character.
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Abigail Jennings
Willowby
Jennings
Rachel Gregg
Miss Gregg
Making It Measure Down
A San Francisco Call anecdote recalls a dishonest shop tactic once used by a clerk and boss to cheat a woman. The tale frames middle class dishonesty and a reforming policeman’s cautions about predatory behavior in everyday commerce.
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Italan
San Francisco
Frigid Mitt Test Turns to Public Display of Affection
A man proposed but was initially turned down by a woman who then locked the door and later exchanged kisses. He asks why she rejected him and she explains it was a whim to see his reaction. She insists the door was locked when he considered leaving.
Sun Scorching Heat Prompting Public Worries
In Kansan City, residents discuss extreme heat while voices react to social tensions. The scene captures a public mood amid strong sunshine and heated opinions about gender roles.
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Kansan City
The Whale's Banquet A Fable of Ocean Nobility
A coral reef social blooms into a dramatic feast at the Whale's reception aboard a submarine palace of the Zeophites. Count Oyster presents a pearl to Miss Whale, triggering jealousy and a fatal confrontation that ends with Count Oyster's death and the Stickleback family's cautious recovery. Coral-inked narrator Cornelia Gaffney notes the tale as told from Boston Globe.
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Mrs. Pickerel
Petre
Mrs. Pike
King Fish
Miss Perch
Miss Shell Fish
Fish
Oyster
Count Oyster
Sea Fish and
Sword Fish Family
King Crab
Mrs. Stickleback
Sticklebacks
Bash curtain project for a child's room
Instructional steps describe making a Bash style curtain using 36 strands on 12 tacks across a board. Threads are knotted in rows with 4 straw pieces per knot, ends moistened and threaded, straw held in place by knots, fringe netting wet at the end, loops removed and slid onto a stick mounted to the window with tape loops.
Vogue of Almost Solid White Succeeds with Striped Raiment
Summer shirt waists shift from solid white to a rainbow of hues with striking striped effects. Features include crosswise stripes to slim or widen figures, lawns and batistes with color varied widths, and details like box plaits and embroidered jabots. The illustration shows a linen suited, shoulder yoke model with a tailored finish.
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Batistes
Ecru
Ing
Absolut
Ba Speech and Small Change of Silence
A fragmented note suggests a discussion or phrase about a speech by Ba and a minor shift toward silence, reflecting tentative communication or quiet action.
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Allence
Feather Flying Machine Demonstration From Historic Manual
An 19th century style project describes building a simple feather powered flying model. Eight stiff wing feathers form two screws corked and attached to a whalebone bow. The bowstring drives the upper screw to rotate right and lower screw to rotate left, creating lift.
How to Brush the Scalp Gentle Guide for Brushing Hair
Instructions detail the method of brushing scalp hair after removing pins. Start with parting the hair, fasten one half, and use a brush with few bristles to clean from scalp to tip. Repeat on each strand, dusting the scalp, and cleanse the brush with a comb every few minutes to avoid recontamination.
Gathers from Dual Rows of Stitching on Sleeves
To gather sleeves without a gatherer, sew two long stitches along the sleeve edge, pull the threads to raise fullness, and adjust precisely. This method gives exact control over the amount of gathered fabric.
Frocks Offered as Easy Care Tub Frocks
Tub jumper frocks in blue and brown galatea wash like a collar and resist fading. Linen options charm, but many women prefer affordable, good quality frocks that suit afternoon wear. Select rose, fawn, or nile green tones for dressiness and practicality.
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Edwin Walker
New York
Perry
Plug Hat
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