Drexel Couple Leases Norris Castle at Cowes
Mrs. Drexel and Col. Anthony J. Drexel lease Norris castle near Osborne, adjoining Queen Victoria’s residence, amid reports of their British subject status. Drexel plans to use Norris as headquarters while launching a cruise on the steel barque White Heather with a large party of American and English friends.
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Mrs. Drexel
Col
Anthony J. Drexel
Norris
Cowes
Osborne Castle
Queen Victoria
Duchess of Kent
Princess Victoria
Mr. Drexel
Bank note thief thwarted by clever lecture plan
A London banker Silverton and partner Golden discuss recovering missing two thousand pound notes tied to Cecil Hampton. Silverton proposes a noncustodial remedy, giving Hampton a chance to reform and avoid a felony stigma, with payment to the bank for expenses and a careful follow up. The plan hinges on luring Hampton to the bank with a plausible tale and timing a transfer after a careful briefing.
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Silverton
Silverton, Sons & Co
Princesst
London
Mr. Golden
Mr. Silverton
Bsilverton
Cecil Hampton
Golden
Brighton
Italian Signorina Proposes to Octogenarian Sculptor
A Rome noblewoman from the Colonna family, Maria Colonna, aged 20, proposes to Guillaume the celebrated sculptor in Rome. He rejects the marriage as impractical, citing lack of happiness in May and December. She wears mourning, silent yet hopeful, with a duenna in tow.
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Rome
Colonna
Eva Mackey
Signorina
M." Guillaume
Solomon
Guillaume
Signorina Maria Colonna
Italy
Hampton's Bold Bank Note Theft Ends Abroad Ban
A lunch time attempt by Hampton to cash stolen notes at a Silverton bank leads to arrest. Mr. Golden exposes the scheme and Silverton coins a deal: Hampton leaves England in exchange for £500 in gold, to avoid prosecution. Inkster later captures Hampton after a clever telephone double check reveals the ruse.
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Hampton
Silverton
Mr. Golden
Mr. Hampton
Mr. Silverton
Golden
Lfe
Inkster
London
Liverpool
Queen of Babyland Poem Fragment
A humorous verse about a child's sway over a parent, portraying the baby as a queen of the home who banishes worries with charm. The speaker notes the child’s influence in domestic life and their playful bargaining during caretaking.
Irene Fell From Grace In Chicago Ballad
A poem from the Chicago Times Herald speaks of Irene as proud and fair. The speaker recalls her eighteen years and a farewell sigh that reveals the joys of paradise shrinking as the speaker’s longing grows.
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Irene
Paradise
Chicago Times-Herald
A Bachelor’s Reflections and Advice on Wives
A column of satirical reflections on marriage roles and behaviors. It cites a Chauncey, Georgia man, Hamilton Clark, who suffered itching piles for twenty years before using DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, which he credits with a complete cure, warning against counterfeit products.
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Hamilton Clark
Chauncey, Ga
DeWitt
Storewide Bargains Highlight 10c to 50c Linens and Essentials
Classified ad lists DIMITY LAWNS at 32 inches wide and its pretty figure design, various 10c to 50c items including SHIRTING, LAP ROBES, CHILDREN'S PARASOLS, SHAVING BRUSHES, SAFETY PINS, LADIES VESTS, BELT BUCKLES, MEN'S SHIRTS SOX TIES and UNLAUNDERED WHITE SHIRTS. Items marked as former prices up to $1.25.
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Dimity
Recipes for Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers
A historical cooking note lists seasonings for various dishes. It advises arrow root flour snow cake, fine minced olives and capers for salad dressing, a cup of sweet cream in Boston baked beans late in baking, cucumber in tomato soup, cider vinegar in fish boiling water, sugar in meat basting water, stock with salt and cayenne for corned beef hash, Japan tea and nutmeg for apple pie, and marinating sliced onion atop chicken with chevril drops, ensuring onion pieces are removed before dressing.
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Boston
Japan
Quotations on character and virtue from various sources
A collection of sayings on judgment popularity prosperity pride and punctuality. Notable references include O Hara Sidney Smith Penn Colton Howell Plutarch Gay De Bouffes and Bubhner. The quotes emphasize self restraint merit politeness humility and the social effects of fame.
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Bubhner
Vision of the stork and Dr. Pierce’s remedy pitch
An appeal to women about childlessness and childbirth. The ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a treatment for female diseases and promises privacy and confidentiality for letters to Buffalo New York. It includes a testimonial praising relief and a healthy new baby. It also mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach health.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Albert H. Fulte
Bea
Altamont
Grundy County
Tenn
Dr. Pierce
Imported Hose Sale At Half Price
A local shop advertises full regular made sex colored imported hose at half price. The offer highlights plain and fancy colors and a 25 cent regular price.
Comically Frugal Bills and Bantering Observations
The excerpt mixes a gas company bill dispute with light humor about bets on charges and playful lines about children and golf. It features a skeptical customer arguing over a two dollar bill, a line about past charges, and quips from Tit-Bits and Brooklyn Life about marriage, golf, and manners.
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Chicago Tribune
Emus
Hancock County Fair Excursions Promote Low-Rate Trips
Advertisement notes Pennsylvania line excursions Aug 21 to 26 with return Aug 26 from Indianapolis and Dunreith to Greenfield at a low rate. Also promotes brick building coverings, free Weckbands with shirts, Progress laundry and Bargains Bicycle shop. Includes Ormonde lunch and Union Co-operative Laundry contact numbers.
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Hancock County Fair
Pennsylvania Lines
Greenfield
Indianapolis
Dunreith
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Ormonde
W. Pearl St
Reliable Union Co-operative Laundry
Vonnegut’s
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Washington St
Russia
Fred Barnard
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Wayne Ave
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Eldredge&McRae
Massachusetts Ave
Catarra
Dr. Klick
Jose Inhaler
Elick
J. A Avery
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Cincinnati
W.H. Messenger
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