Fashions Show Chartreuse Greens and Velvet Tinsel
New styles approve chartreuse and absinthe greens paired with black as fashion shifts. Striped fabrics, satin and canvas looks, gilt braids, and tinsel adornments dominate summer and autumn ensembles. Bonnet decorations, beaded trim, and practical ribbon accessories appear, while black outfits with gold accents gain strong favor for outdoor wear and carriage dresses.
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Sarah
Bcs
N. Y. Evening Post
Silence in the Back Yard tale of a New York man
In a Forty-fifth Street boarding house Mr. A Wanks, disturbed by cats in the yard, sets three large dynamite torpedoes on his window sill. At 3 am he drops a torpedo to strike the cats, causing a loud blast that shatters windows and leaves one cat dead, another missing, and two torpedoes remaining on the sill.
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Mr. A. Wanks
Forty-fifth Street
Wanks
New York
Mr. Wanks
M. Y. Bridwine
What Mattress Materials Reveal About Comfort and Value
A Chicago Tribune excerpt details common mattress fillings from the era. It notes horse hair from South American sources, cow and pig hair, shoddy wool, husk and excelsior varieties, and cheaper alternatives. It discusses prices, durability, ventilation, and health considerations for housewives during moving and cleaning periods.
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Orinood
Rio de la Plats
Baltimore
New York
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Chicago
Uchicago Tribune
Too Much Jackass and Too Little Owner Warned
A Detroit Free Press voice complains about a nuisance jackass near Cass Avenue. The piece blasts its owner for perpetual noise with blaring “Oh Haw haw” cries, threatening mob action if the animal is not controlled. It echoes homespun warnings and notes residents’ fear and sleep disturbance.
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Cass Avenue
Piety Hill
Ranger
Jackass
Hanner
Detroit Free Press
Not Cupid's Court in Harlem Police Court
Miss May Abbott styled in blue and gel faces reprimand as Arthur Lotta complains of persistent remarks. In Harlem Police Court the exchange centers on introductions and names. Justice Power discharges the case with Abbott accusing Lotta of harassment over a month.
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Miss May Abbott
Arthur Lotta
Harlem
Miss Abbott
Justice Power
Mr. Lotta
Cupid’s Court
M. Y. Herald
Very Respectfully Flunkey Remarks Reported in Texas Siflings
The text describes an Austin merchant with disdain for the poor and a chief clerk's exchange about a letter to Smith, Jones & Co. Rumors suggest the firm has suffered heavy losses and may be less solvent than expected.
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Austin
Smith, Jones & Co
Texas
Practical Household Tips From 19th Century Columns
A collage of domestic hints and recipes notes how white York shire pigs differ from Berkshire, how a wet broom lasts longer, using hot ashes to degrease stoves, rhubarb pie and pudding sauces, and methods to remove paint or tobacco odors. Includes cautions about overeating and a quip on fair pay to workers’ children.
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Yorkshire
Berkshires
N. Y
Joston Globe
N. Y. Examiner
T. B. Terry
Chicago Journal
Y. Herald
Caring for a Child Sleep Air and Warmth Guidance
The article advises keeping children warm with proper clothing and 65 degree room temperature. It emphasizes airing the nursery daily, exposing infants to open air after two weeks, and avoiding harsh conditions or excessive drugs. It notes outdoor time in pleasant weather and caution after sundown in cold or damp seasons.
Dairy guidelines for milk handling and butter making
Instructions on milk temperature for churns and cream storage. Keep cream at or below sixty four degrees but not under forty. Churn when butter granules resemble wheat kernels. Strain milk immediately after drawing, air and cool it, and store in clean earthenware pans. Use lactometer to gauge milk richness and separate milks by cow to identify profitable stock. Churn often and avoid aging cream beyond three days to prevent off flavors and poor butter.
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M. Y. Herald
Small Farm Cow Care Tips From Detroit Post
The article outlines practical dairy keeping at home with one or two cows. It covers stable design with raised floors, bedding using dry sawdust, and sand for purifying floors. It suggests milking a single cow for two years, explains seasonal breeding patterns, and promotes feeding green forage in the stable to reduce pasture work. It also notes crop rotation for feed including rye clover oats and corn.
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Detroit Post
Tin in the Dairy Says Tin Keeps Cream Fresh
A contemporary argues against crockery in dairies and insists tin vessels are superior. The piece notes crocks leak grease, crack, and taint milk, while tin shows wear, resists cracking, and avoids the grease contamination that spoils cream and butter.
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