John Henry Schemers and a Card Trick Scheme
Two friends plot a get rich quick con led by the slick illusionist Skinstin as they juggle wedding funds and a Saratoga trip. They recount lavish dinners, hotel stunts, and the mounting tension of a risky plan to salvage money for a wedding while dodging wary partners and a looming reckoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip
Johny
Saratoen
Duncy
John
Bowen
Paris
Riviera
Saratoga
Gibson
Jon
Alice
William Grey
Benen
Sura
Buneh
Ciara J
Anid
Uurt Petroskinski
Brien
Highball Association
Clara J
St. Regis
Dianar
O. K
SL. Regis
Peaches
Leutenant-Salter
Walter
Hera
Polage
United States
Tia
Joan of Arc
Bill
Edma Ons
Che
Tubin
Bent
Navarre
Jehan
Pho Walter
Gil Petvr Ghoffs
Seth
Willes
Alexander J. Dumas
Walter Wee
St. Negie
Bunch
Beau
Amd
Elynor Petroskinski
Banch
Hotel Astor
Dillingbacs
Embroidery Through The Ages For Home Arts Use
Reading about embroidery, the piece discusses historic styles from Spanish Italian and Greek to Oriental and Hungarian works. It notes thread materials linen and cotton blends, colors of gold and silver, and cautions on modern reproductions reducing design quality while offering practical tips for choosing linen, stitch types, and finishing to prevent fraying and wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Seleswanjan
Iwi
Emoroicen
Vatlnia Rhid
Enn
Kennington
Ceylon
New Trimming Features in Calor At Hie Bat
Masses of foliage in the calor at Hie bat, plied over the crows. Suckles, carbothons and alber opus meats wade of Jaco Tucan uni studded with corals or tarquoimes. Mutterhtes and fane formed by wide, pleated satin ribbon. Heavy Cord-shirred effect. In ribbon garment of all kinds. Reney brim tuelnga of layers of vorl colored net ar ehition. Wit, Nat ostrich trimming bands overlaid with roxes. Handsome brim bands of braid, jaw kul ap dot embroidered.
Fashion notes for spring and summer wear in 19th century style
The article describes spring and summer fashion trends including lace varieties, poke bonnets returning in favor, sutra joke caps, novelty hats, turbans trimmed for garden wear, and models wearing shorter slades. It notes mounts of hats and feathery adornments, with embroidery focusing on French knots and decorative patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aida
Higher
Disher
Dainty costumes described in pale blue and white fabrics
A detailed notice lists a white yale made with pink jaffeta and veowire trim, a bodice with lace insertion, and Gothic English embroidery. A large white pique dress, a blue alpaca coat with gold buttons, and a matching delicate collar with beads are highlighted as examples of refined period attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
Jace
Remarkable bladder removal claim from Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root ad
An 1890s style testimonial describes relief from urinary issues after using Kilmer’s Swamp Root tincture. The note claims a bladder removal occurred and cites a notary public, a call to Dr Kilmer, and requests for sample bottles and pamphlets. It presents as a promotional medical advertisement with patient maintaining gratitude.
The Unattainable Bachelor Talk Back and Onward
A jumble of fragmented reflections on romance and psychology. The piece muses about social pressures, personal desire, and the cost of popularity while weaving comic asides about bachelor life and cautionary notes on self-image and relationships.
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Women
A reader from Paw Paw Michigan shares a testimonial about Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a safer alternative to surgical operations for female ailments. The letter claims long recovery times and worsening conditions after surgery, praising the remedy for restoring health and enabling women to resume daily tasks.
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Birt
Orville Tlock
Lydia B. Pinkham
Ann Arbor
Lydia
Pinkham
Sunes Rock
Lydia E. Wintham
Aod Bng
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John Henry
George V. Hobart
Jefferson
Buweb
Saldoa
Skifpa
iJoshelwer
Yolga
Carnegie
Tye
Dandi
Ates
Hume
Petrostrusitt
Mirslontei
Dlinkett
Hermann
Keller
Bulleh
Skingkin
Rey Bk
Dunek
Myeely
Machluu
Poppet
Kilmer
Ibis
Hy W. Gpints
Mada Ib
Ler
Benedict
Puck
Lydia E. Pinkham
Manitoba
Sackolchewen
Alberts
Saskatchewan
Ailiceis
Taos
Odtawa
Canada
W. ¥. Bennett Reey
Bee Bidy
Dads
Dak
Cease Maitetoshs
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