Umbrella Tale Leads to Legal Career for Rupert
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt, Rupert, exposed by a stout aunt, confesses to a past romance involving an umbrella. The aunt dismisses the case as a minor crime and offers Rupert a legal post as associate counsel, with pay, under Lawyer Barlow as he departs for a year or more. The young couple's future looks brighter despite the turmoil.
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Rupert
Graham
Barlow
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Three Little Folk Wish While Fishing
A Sacred Heart Review poem about three children by a meadow brook who fish with a bent pin and twine while dreaming of wishes. Tom seeks gold, Ned desires ships and riches, Motil contends she would best them all, yet no wishes materialize despite their daylong fantasy.
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Ned
Motil
Tom
Sacred Heart Review
Not an Ill Wind on a Cloudy Fall Street
A crowd on church steps laughs as a wind gust topples a stout bank patron’s umbrella. Rupert Strong helps the woman, guiding her safely across the road toward shelter in the park, earning light banter and thanks.
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Bank
Rupert Strong
Rupert
Tauch
Umbrella Theft Leads to Widow’s Wily Test
Rupert, a young lawyer, borrows an umbrella from a wealthy widow after a rain storm and wins a court case on a technicality. The widow later asserts ownership of the umbrella and reveals a deeper interest in the aspiring attorney, testing his motives and honesty.
Heroic Defense: Lorena Adams Repels Burglar
Miss Lorena Adams fired on a burglar who entered her Atlantic City home. She woke from sleep, felt for her pistol, did not scream, and stood her ground as the intruder was confronted. The incident drew loud congratulations from the Atlantic City colony.
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Atlantic City
Lorena Adams
Miss Adams
Weeds and thrift in a garden talk of David and companions
A satirical dialogue from the Chicago Record notes remarks about a garden and weeds. It also mentions Jack admiring a blonde Perkins girl and a Chinese student preferring biographies of George Washington. The Washington Star quips about honesty tales.
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David
Chicago
Jack
Perkins
What One Woman Thinks
What one woman thinks on manners and opportunity for men and women is presented with blunt aphorisms. The piece warns against vanity and self indulgence while urging sacrifice and social etiquette. It critiques superficial beauty and promotes prudence in relationship and ambition.
Summer pet care options cited for dogs cats and birds
The article urges sending pets to safe shelters or boarding for summer. It notes dogs and cats can board and sleep in beds, with proper feeding and care, while birds may stay at a bird store and be returned home in good condition. it condemns abandoning animals and emphasizes compassionate action.
Owning the House Turns on a Changing Home Power
A speaker laments losing control of his home to an unseen intruder who acts like a king. He describes a shaken title, overturned rooms, and the shift from rightful owner to a child’s household ruler, as the baby appears to own the house amid chaos.
Missionary Miss Chapin Endures Peril in Pekin
Abbie Goodrich Chapin, an American missionary born to missionary parents, has faced danger as Chinese mobs and government actions threaten her work in Pekin. Educated at the Methodist University of Southern California, she began field work in 1893 teaching and training Chinese women using Bible women aides. Her efforts are supported by Congregational Christian Endeavor societies and Life and Light.
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Pekin
China
Abbie Goodrich Chapin
American Board
Woman’s Board of Missions
Boston
Tung-cho
North China
Methodist University of Southern California
Miss Chapin
Timg-cho
Congregational Christian Endeavor
Life and Light
Woman's Board
Short Fashions Show Rich Cloth of Gold and Silver
Cloth of gold and silver dominates autumn wear with braided metals in wool novelty fabrics. White crepe de chine neck scarves feature Roman striped ends fringe and a two wrap loose bow. Ribbon fobs in moire with new art gold buckles appear, plus jeweled devices in varied colors.
Name Imitations at Grand Opera Box Prompt Laughs
A lady reporter seeks names of attendees at a grand opera. She asks a private box occupant for her name and is told Mrs Achibald Jo Neeze. When asked to spell, she replies Jones, Jo Neeze, prompting her to retreat in disbelief.
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Achibald Jo Neeze
Jo Neeze
J-o-n-e-s
New York Evening World
Mrs Hunt Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills In Indianapolis Ad
A testimonial from Mrs W M Hunt of 1540 Bates St Indianapolis claims kidney pains and backache were cured after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports a brief recurrence promptly relieved. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Sole
Syrian girl Rosie Abduy makes fortune on Pacific coast
A 13 year old Syria girl who fled Damascus to San Francisco five years ago built a fortune by selling jewelry and loaning money to Kansas soldiers heading to the Philippines. She earned between four and five thousand dollars, never defaulting, and now prepares to return home to her Damascus family with the funds and a reputation for integrity.
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Rosie Abduy
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Kansas Companies
Philippines
United States
Damascus
Aphorisms on virtue and character from classic authors
Short, pointed maxims from Goldsmith Whately Emerson Socrates emphasize honest living, industrious habits, and courtesy. They link happiness to virtue, responsibility to children, and authenticity over appearance. Each aphorism urges daily practice of integrity.
Parasol bargains and health tips from Hood’s advertisements
Next year’s shopping urged with parasols in good condition. Then health claims extol Hood’s Sarsaparilla for bad blood and Hood’s Pills for sick headache. The tone resembles old newspaper ads pushing tonics and accessories.
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Hood
Local Ads and Travel Deals in eclectic 1900s page
A jumble of small notices and promotions appears. Neckties and laundry offerings compete with watches and repair services at Gardner's. Calibrated by several merchants, the page advertises wines at Schuller's, meals at St. Charles hotel, and photography at Clark Studio. Transit specials list Michigan City and Chicago returns via Lake Erie Western and route details.
Domestic Paints and Varnish Manufacturer Ad
Ready mixed high grade paints and varnishes offered for domestic use. Cans are small and guaranteed to give satisfaction. Warranted pure products marketed for home use.
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Ense
Mi Saghan
George Washington
Washington Star
Baby
M. N
Boston Herald
Indianapolis
Thomas
Bates St
Huder
P. K
Ball Bros
Emerson
Socrates
Progress
Gardner's
Meridian
C. Pleschner
California
Schuller’s
Meridian St
St. Charles Hotel
Chas. Muellerschoen
McCrea St
Union Station
Clark
Clark Photo Studio
N. Ilinois-st
Michigan City
Via
Lake Erie & Western R. B
Menen
Limit Geyt
A. Bash Time
Eocyigh
Ion Cuiarser
Call Heeb’s
Bryant & Stratton
Indianapolisusiness -Universit
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N. Penn
Business Colleg
Vonneguts
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Washington St
Indiana Dental College
Department of Dentistry
University of Indianapolis
S.W. Cor
Delaware and Ohio Sts
H. L. Sanders
Indiana Ave
Major Cement CO
New York City
Indianapolis Paint & Color Co
Mass. Ave
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