Young Alameda Woman Chosen to Represent at Monterey Flag Raising
Miss Violet C. Lubbock of Alameda chosen by Major E A Sherman to represent Alameda County at the Monterey flag raisingmarking the 1856 anniversary of Commodore John D. Sloat's flag ceremony. Lubbock, granddaughter of Mexican War veteran Thomas S. Bullock and San Francisco hulls inspector, is about 18 and well regarded locally.
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Alameda
Cal
Monterey
Violet C. Lulbock
E. A. Sherman
Alameda County
John D. Sloat
Texas
Te ‘Ury
Lubbock
San Francisco
Commodore Soet
Francisco Exeter
Sunshine and Women’s Hair Fashion Influence
The article argues sun and air improve hair texture and color, noting women’s hair grows longer and thicker with sun exposure. It cites Venetian red as a admired tint and suggests light ventilated hats as fashionable for sunny weather, contrasting men’s tight hats and bald spots with women’s abundant hair.
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New York Ledger
Seattle Woman Headlines Bank Check Cashed Without ID
Mrs William Maydenbanner of Seattle entered the First National bank and faced Turner a newcomer when he refused to cash a check without identification. She quipped that he should be identified since she had lived there all her life and never seen him before. The cashier proceeded to cash the check.
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William Maydenbanner
Seattle
Wash
First National Bank
Turner
Summer textile Book muslin returns as a versatile gown
The old fashioned Book muslin, once common for gowns, is described as a sheer durable fabric outlasting many finer alternatives. A white embroidered Book muslin dress is a practical summer standby, easily refreshed with lace and ribbons, and restorable when soiled by a cleaner rather than a laundress.
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New York Post
Narrow escape in jungle clash with a Dyak foe
Jean Theodore van Gestel recounts an ambush where a native hunter sprang at a friend's neck with a two foot klewang. A quick block left a palm scar as the assailant fell, a Dyak smeared with oil fled through grass while the narrator fired and failed to hit the fleeing figure.
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Jean Theodore van Gestel
Lippincott
Wages and money policy debate on labor wages emphasized
The Jeannette Dispatch argues three labor interests food wages steady employment and sound money. It compares bricklayer wages in gold and silver standard countries, questions the effect of money scarcity on employment, and urges practical facts over theory. An orphaned testimonial praises Dr Sadler and Salvation Oil for medical relief and costs.
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Jeannette Dispatch
Alsnanav
United States
New South Wales
Victoria
Brazil
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
England
Scotland
Ontario
Austria
Quito
Russia
Mexico
Venezuela
Japan
Democratic Party
Local Postaubern Co. Buffalo Agents for U S
Fragmentary notice notes OG cours neites by Postaubern Co Buffalo New York as sole agents for the United States. Readable text provides limited detail on brand and agency assignment.
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OG Cours
Postaubern Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Portraits of Christina Roseetti and Mrs McKinley’s Legal Trail
A descriptive sketch portrays Christina Roseetti noted by her brother’s portraits, her austere dress and reserved demeanor, and a vivid portrait of her shy yet ardent nature. The London Chronicle notes Mrs William McKinley was called to the bar in 1893 and once argued before her husband, a circuit judge.
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Christina Roseetti
Iris
Gosse
The
London Chronicle
William McKinley
Porter Butler Pa Doctor Salm Cures Grave Ills
An Aug 1 1896 item quotes Mrs Linden Hall Centre County Pa praising Dr Salm for healing stomach liver and nerve troubles and restoring hearing after 35 years of catarrh and other ailments. The note mentions a Mr Secretary and an earlier claim of being snatched from the grave by Dr Salm. The message asserts medical success and ongoing treatment.
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Saim
Salm
Phil Enders
Dalmatia
Northumberland Co
Saba
Drsulin
Henry Keithan
Sunbury
Northumberland
Salon
J. D. Leister
Swales
J. D. Lercher
Ben L Limbert
Madizonburg, Centre Co
A Famous German Doctor's Work Otto's Cure Promoted
A German remedy named Otto's Cure claims to cure consumption when used in time and promises quick relief for asthma bronchitis croup coughs colds pneumonia and throat lung diseases. Sample bottles are offered by Daugherty Bros Indiana Mateer Rankin Elderton B Deringer and Beringer with large sizes priced at 25 and 50 cents.
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Otto
Local House Goods Store Ad Highlights Savings
A fragmented advertisement touts low prices on household items including lamps at 89 cents, hall lamps 1.95, stone crocks, fruit jars, tins, kettles, buckets, tin cups and dish pans. Promises bulk stock and bargains on full sets of dishes and various wares to attract customers.
Bargain Store Advertises Broad Stock At Low Prices
A 5 and 10 Cent Bargain Store promotes its stock of silverware table and pocket cutlery lamp trimmings lamps and dishes. It invites customers to see low priced dress patterns at 15 cents each and fashion guides free.
Mary E Wilkins Visitation Reveals Hidden Illness
Miss Mary E Wilkins, visiting in the city, shows no outward sign of her invalidism. A trained eye could detect only subtle nervous trouble as the famed author laid aside work. No return to writing is expected for months as her publishers wait for her to recover.
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Mary E. Wilkins
New York
Mrs Zabriskie funds church gifts and Newport memorial
Mrs Zabriskie, a New York parishioner, is famed for lavish philanthropy. The little church around the corner showcases her generosity with a marble reredos and parish house costing 78 000 dollars. She recently built the Zabriski Memorial church at Newport, spending 100 000 dollars. A drug ad for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup claims relief and cure for coughs and throat ailments.
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Katherine Mordant Quing Andaughter
A. H. Quint
Dartmouth College
Miss Quint
Tucker
Wowan
Catskills
Twilight Park
United Students’ Association (Women Students
Art
Miss Gannon
Mies Hand
Commonton
Pictume
Byak
Conclu
Sions
Memnorey
Sound Money
Sadler
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Andy Brundlik
Bennett, Pa
Lee
Wouries
Dean
W. OD
Canonsburg
Christina Rossetti
News
London
DR. Mortz Salm
Dr. Salm
J. F. Weidenmeier
Paxtonville
Snyder Co
Henry Treon
Sunbury, Northumberland Co
F. Porter
Butler
Dr. Salom
William H. Knepp
Troxelville
P.O
Columbus
Indiana
Kittanning
Reynolds
Apollo—Chambers Hotel
J.H. Brilhart & Son’s
Bargain Store
Court House
Equitable Life Assurance Society
W. Guthrie
General Agent Farmers’ Bank
Mary K. Wilkins
Castoria
A. H. Apple
Indiana, Penn’a
Rale
Procress
Bull’x
Iz Cr
Co. S
APPLE
American House
Optician
G. T. Hamilton
Philadelphia Street
Indiana, Pa
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