Ambition and Heart in the Elizabeth Patterson Memoir
A historical reminiscence recalls Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, famed for seeking rank over patriotism. It notes her marriage to Jerome Bonaparte, her lifelong vanity, and lifelong regret, ending with her death in Baltimore after a path shaped by ambition more than love.
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Elizabeth Patterson
Jerome Bonaparte
Napoleon
Europe
Joseph Bonaparte
Jerome
Gengawa
Baltimore
Ruuka
Lis Fe
Pitt Palace
Catherine of
Bright young woman Wins summons by wit and charm
A bold clerk visits a lawyer's office to take on a slippery defendant. She proves herself by analyzing the man's business and house, using a summons to pressure him. The elder lawyers acknowledge her clever handling and note that women can outmaneuver expectations.
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Bho
Sid
Eaid Abo
Geo W. Minijer
Mipier
Faroere’ Institute
Lincoln Isat
Minter
Hia
Logan County
Jord
Scully
London
Beavon
Atricken
Eden
Anid Morris
Tazewell County
Jackson Villa
Chicago & Allen Railey
Kate Field Moves To Amend Dress Reform Resolution
Kate Field seeks amendment to dress reform proposals with a quip about being appropriately clad and pretty. The piece notes about 8500 women are employed in the British post office, roughly one woman for every eight men.
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Kate Field
British Post Office
A. F P
A. M
Henry Lodge
Regulator Bulding
Marshall Lodge
Third Street
Square
Marshall Encampment
Arshale Rebexah-Degrer Lopox
Ousyvron Lodge
Sparland
Henry
Bons OF Veterans
C.M. W.R.C
W.C
Our Lady of Perpetual Exceprs
Henry Branch
Gormag
Henry C. Lute
Henry Camp
Modern Woodman of America
Oda Pollens
Grange Aid Society
Aly Tera
Magnolia Grange
Chear Creek
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Main Lines
Missouri
Chicago
Joliet
Otters
Mone
Rock Island
Ulinois
Dares Rt
Musca Ottumw
Geksiooss
Des Moines
St.een
Kansas
Hutchinson
Bellaville
Abilene
Caldwe Springs
Gfisher
Fort Renno
Ohio
Wichita
Hutchings
Meee
Petreenil Onicego
Dessteine
Council Bluffs
Omaha
North Platte
Neb
Chilesgo
Golereno
Fings
Denver
Puebio
St. Joseph
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Boss
Electric
de P
Ayres & Bons
Philadelphia
8. E. McCreary
Peoria
Cincinnath
Dino Houmuti
Philos
Mrrefly
Jefferson Ave
Pura
Honk Wiisley
Allen Enrisley
LMC Inns
MIT Queatest
HE Apinc CO. Bay
Dearborn
Hanphatreata
Graphic
Republican
Poland
China
Peete
Ted
Ofroura
Free
Bontaine
Tacoma
Wash
Imnardily
She Benny Republican
Evian's
Jonaerlun
Clear Creek
Gillett’s Ania
Owl
Wenuke
Carter
Parker
Tuscox & CO
Epps
Judiciaus
Civil Service Gazette
Gro- Hommopathic Chemiats
England
Yolao
Boston
Peabody Medical In Institute
Nmhok Dieffenbach
AUL Drug & Chemical Cops
Wisconsin Street
Milwaukee
Wie
Anakesis
Diagpistecr Ral
Lex Free
New York City
Yorks
Book of
L.A. Meir & Son
Illinois
Ross
South Adams
Alice
CGC
RI &Pp-Rr
Eexpress
Mail
Probia
Ssco
Grand Palace Hotel
N. Clark Street
Court House
Fred Compagnon
Union League
Walter Scott
Tye
Richard Et
Henry, IL
Elm Street
Cincinnat
Geo D Bart. Frere
Marshall County
Salesan
Rranta Nursery
L. L AY &Co
J. Paul
WFC
Alhsmen
Bae
Guaran Chase Brothers Company
Rochester
Aasasrs
Albert Sea
Chi
Minnes
Pau
Kansas Ci City
Mintespolis
Canada
Spry E. ST. HN
Ranag Sr
John Sebastian
Gov's Ticket & Pres
Chicago, Ill
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