Wedding Dress to Dora Madden at Style Shop
Dora Madden visits a Style Shop in search of a simple stylish white wedding dress. She quietly imagines Ted’s approval and Lydia Spencer’s future, recalling mountain town memories as she selects a satin gown with veil and orange blossom spray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madden
Madame Andre
Dora Madden
Criap
Dora
Andreas
Ted
Lydia
Dreas
Misa Lydia Spencer
Norton's Gap
Dog Saliva Aids Healing In Tongue Treatments
Article notes that a dog's saliva acts as a healing agent for tongue injuries and can soothe wounds. It suggests saliva functions as a natural antiseptic, aiding recovery unless significant bleeding occurs. Cautions about using tongue care in pets are implied.
The Killing Cc Weathers a Storm in a Rural House
A narrator seeks shelter during a violent storm and encounters hostile locals as lights fail and a mysterious attic scene unfolds revealing a mercy killing. Postmasters or postmistresses hold certain municipal duties but are barred from other city offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getoo
Swell Idea Leads Peter to Meet Nina Pendleton's Sister
Peter Delafield Harringford, ambitious but loyal to a single store, pursues a girl by a playful scheme with a dog. The ruse nearly backfires when Nina Pendleton's sister reveals herself, and Peter confesses the ruse. They connect, and the girl admits she anticipated meeting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Delafield Harringforth
Peter
Mr. Klegg
Nils
Rauch
Nina Pendleton
Crackdown on Cricket Fights in China Sparks Harsh Penalties
The Montreal Herald notes China treats cricket fighting as a major crime on par with opium smoking, with severe punishments. Despite campaigns, illegal fighting persists as breeders profit up to ten dollars per cricket, using bamboo rings and glass slides to stage the contests with high-stakes bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Montreal Herald
Jepson boy seeks winnings to bring father home
In a rural race tale, a Jepson jockey explains his family’s long equine history and his mother’s fear after a fatal accident. He races in the Stokes Steeplechase hoping to win to reunite his family, while Harry the Pinhead falls at the final water jump and is hospitalized. A mystery apprentice wins, prompting the boy to deliver a crucial message to his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudder McMork
Jepsons
Mudder
King Pin
Harry the Pinhead
Jock
Harry
Jepson Kid
Muther
Pala
Pinhead
Harry Seponta
Jepson
Bertie
Weather superstitions linked to cats as prophets
Folklore across regions links cats to weather signs. In some districts a cat’s behavior signals coming storms, while in other locales the same actions are interpreted differently. Tribes in foreign islands hold ceremonies around cats to influence weather.
Parchment of William Harvey Sells in London for 190 Dollars
A parchment bearing William Harvey’s name and details of his discoveries fetched 190 dollars at a London sale. The document, likely a fresh grant similar to Cromwell's era, reflects the scribe’s careful printing of Harvey’s numerous gifts. Harvey died in 1657.
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William Harvey
London
Richard Cromwell
Harvey
Heart Action in Asphyxiation Case Observed
An infant lived with a normal heartbeat for 45 minutes after birth without breathing, illustrating that heart action can persist far beyond resumption of respiration. Dr Xt T Heath of Hardeeville and A in Collier's Weekly notes this unusual case.
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Xt.t, Heath, Hardeeville
Local social notes and weather in Elderton area
Miss Margaret Gibson spent a few days in Indiana. Mrs. John Cribbs and daughter visited Van dergrift. Debora Smith stayed with the G W Elgin home. Eugene Ralaton returned from Indiana hospital. Garden club met at Dr Keelar’s. Wedding bells expected this week. Temperature 22 below in the last week. Plus notes from Austin Butcher Jr and a Topeka Journal item on synthetic wool research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderton
Margaret Gibson
Indiana
Erma Rosborough
D. I.club
John Cribbs
Vandergrift
J. Mechling
Kittanning
Debora Smith
Gastown
G. W. Elgin
Eagene Ralaton
Indiana Hospital
Garden Club
Dr. Keelar
Jess Fleming
Guy Fleming
Kit
Penn
Ed.Clark and Son
Tarentum
Local Social Notes From Washington Township
Washington Township social roundup notes visits and guests among Park family and neighbors. Mrs. Wilkin Bethel and Bobby of Sagamore, Mrs. Archie Jowart of Chambersville, and Mrs. George Edwards with Melvin Edwards of Beyer attended gatherings. Clair Lukehart recovered at home after illness, Matthew Orr visited Bryan Orr, Carl Miller and family hosted Vandergrift guests, James Edwards hospitalized for appendicitis, Arthur Blystone spent weekend with Walter Harman, Mae Fisher and J. G. Russell visited Harman, Clarence Brown home from Indiana State Teachers College, John Marlin and Hert Orr among Indiana callers.
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Washington Twp
Vandergrift
Mae Fisher
J. G. Russell
Walter Harman
Clarence Brown
Indiana State Teachers College
Indiana
John ‘Marlin
Hert Orr
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Sagal
Farmers Bank « Trust
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
A. A
Mrs. Nevin Frailey
Wimmer
Town
R. V.wright
J. & Swank
Presbyterian Church
F. G. Smith
Austin Butcher, Jr
Altoona Tribune
Topeka Journal
Murphy ,Co
Phila
Indiana, Pa
the Friendly Store
Dr. StahIlman
DR. Stahlman
Phila. St
Capitol Restaurant
Larrow and
Edelman
Wingold
Locututa
Goldenrod
Winona
Millers Dog
Hetrick & Wilson
P.R.R
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