Slick Weldon the Diamond Thief Faces Court
A crippled blind peddler known as Slick Weldon pleads for mercy in a courtroom episode drawn from a career of diamond thefts with Sophie Lyons and Denny Gunn. The judge grants a brief reprieve as the man recounts arrests across cities and his desire to live honestly while the long pursuit continues.
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Sophie Lyons
Denny Gunn
Soapy Farr
Sophie
Denny
France
England
Slick Weldon
Weldon
Newgate
Galleys
Sing- Sing and Juliet
Sophie Lyon
New York
Buffalo
Cleveland
Cincy
Philly
Chi
St. Louis
Heavy Load to Carry and Remedy Claims
A promotional piece extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for dyspepsia nervousness and general ill health linking poor digestion to blood poisons and vulnerability to germs. It touts alcohol free formula and lists benefits for stomach liver and bilious issues with accompanying pellets claimed as a safe quick tonic.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Itaelf
Spring hats contrast dress codes with vivid color pairings
The article describes spring millinery rules where hat color contrasts outfits. A pink hat with gray, a blue hat with a green frock, and a bold black suit with a very gay hat are noted. A silver green Neapolitan hat with a gray checked suit features a boat-shaped crown, Dresden ribbon, variegated flowers, and ostrich feathers cascading at the back.
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Dresden
A Ban on Cake and Local Notices at Eaton Rapids
There will be a hatchet social at Fifield Bros home Friday evening to benefit the mission study class ladies are asked to bring any kind of refreshment or cake Abe Rent threatens to tell all he knows Watch for another rich man's panic in Eaton Rapids Journal mood reflects local social and crime murmurs the tone of a small town paper
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Fifield Bros
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Abe
Finest Lace for a Royal Baby Attire Collection
A royal baby wardrobe features three cloaks in satin muslin and embroidered lawn, all trimmed with lace and ribbon, plus lambs wool garments for warmth. A basket of fleecy jackets and bootees accompanies the bassinet, each item bearing Spain's rosy pink ribbon badge.
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Spain
Madrid designs for infant at royal palace reveal ribbons and lace
In Madrid April event at the royal palace, court ladies discuss narrow silk ribbons and lace drapes for the heir's clothes and nursery. Queen nods to the display as the bassinet and cot cover feature gold thread, medal Houset fabric, and Spanish royal arms, with intricate pillow slips in fleur de lis and love knot patterns.
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Madrid
Ina
Spain
Home Recipes Antique Bread and Desserts Collection
Instructions outline several old style recipes including short bread formed into loaves, plim pudding using stale bread and molasses, date muffins with eggs and flour, breslau of beef with eggs and cream, and London tea cakes dough with yeast and sultanas. Each item provides mixing, shaping, and baking guidance in a compact historical cooking guide style.
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Breslau
London
Aunt Polly's Corner Sandwich Filling Tip
A compact tip suggests making a ham filling by passing ham through a chopper with a hint of lemon peel. For sore throat use stiffly beaten egg white with sugar and fresh lemon juice.
Demand for Women and Factory Labor Conditions
Commissioner T Tecumseh Shermen of the New York state department of labor notes a shortage of women available for factory work. He says many employers see shorter hours and better conditions as in their own interest and that most protect workers by maintaining decent conditions, with some exceptions.
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T. Tecumseh Shermen
State Department of Labor
New York
Flanagan
Women’s clubs in the south foster civic projects
The Housekeepers' club of Memphis plans a municipal laundry, a bureau for furnishing domestic service, and a bureau to introduce domestic science in schools. The Woman's Association of the University of Nashville aids the university by helping erect buildings and supporting various initiatives.
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South
Housekeepers’ Club
Memphis
Woman's Association of
The
University of Nashville
HB. C. Myers
University Club
Countess of Selkirk to donate Paul Jones relics
The Countess of Selkirk reportedly keeps laybreaks from Paul Jones's voyages and plans to turn them over to the United States due to her fondness for Americans. She has hosted many Americans at court and intends presenting the souvenirs to the country.
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Countess of
Selkirk
Paul Jones
United States
Longs for Girlhood and Maine Woods
In a New York statement a hopeful longing for girlhood and Maine woods is shared with reflections on walking beneath trees and smelling pines. The writer notes an undying attachment to old places and plans a return after travels and settling affairs.
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New York
Pril
Mmia Sila
Maine
Entrepa
New Jelly Breath of Eden Invented by Miss Deacon
A new jelly named breath of Eden appeals to girls who enjoy cooking and preserving. Made from many fruits, all cooked and gelled together, it is described as living up to its name. Invented by New York society girl Miss Deacon.
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Miss Deacon
New York
Grace Wisbur Paints Scenic Worlds in New York
Grace N Wisbur of San Jose California trained as a scenic artist in New York. She now works on three major theaters climbing ladders without fear.
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Grace N. Wisbur
San Jose
Cal
New York
Woman lecturer urges protection for self supporting workers
A Flullhouse lecturer said in a recent study 650 employed women were self supporting and only one did not need to be bread winner. She argued women who must earn a living deserve protection and that voting rights would enable broader help from trades unions and public affairs.
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Unians
Up-to-date patterns offered by The Sun for ten cents
The Sun advertises patterns from a leading company, selling ten cent rendere with daily new designs. Each pattern includes seamen friendly allowances and is available postpaid by sending ten cents, specifying the number, size, and name and address to the Fashion Department.
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the Sun
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