Ethel Roosevelt Collects Post Cards From Abroad
Miss Ethel Roosevelt gathers a large card collection from her grandfather’s era, with hundreds from friends abroad and consuls. She and her siblings share the trove, including wartime cards from China and Japan. Five books hold nearly 600 cards each, featuring views from far seas and oriental peasant types.
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Ethel Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Roostvelt
Ethel
Ethel Hey
China
Japan
Abe
Orient
Raca
Boudoir robe in sulphur silk with rosette borders
A boudoir robe in sulphur yellow silk features soft pliable fabric and long clinging lines. Embroidered bands rise to the empire girdle in fold ed silk, ending at the center front beneath two large rosettes, with matching silk bands and rosettes along the sleeves.
Rainbow Clothes the Latest Fashion Notes
A society note describes European princess attire as a standard for American gowns. Miss Louise Foraker, daughter of the Ghio senator, admires Roumanian princess style and adopts delicate gowns in soft silk, organdie, and light wool. Examples include pale yellow organdie with floral sprinkles and a pompadour silk dress with varied chiffons and a seven shade belt.
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Europe
Roumania
Louise Foraker
Ghio
Women Study Geology Students Explore West Virginia History
Fifteen women from the University of Chicago travel through West Virginia to learn about the region’s geology and history. The group demonstrates strong resolve and endurance comparable to men under challenging conditions.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
West Virginia
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer for August 23 1906
A forecast by Raphael the Astrologer notes that on Thursday for August 23 1906 courtship, marriage, favors, and writings may be pursued to advance business. It says birthdays on this day bring prosperity and that the young will court and a child born this day will be fortunate, clever, persevering, and respected.
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Lfe
Young Widow Matrimonial Fraud Exposed in New York
Special to The Jam New York Aug 2 A web of mercenary romance surrounds Mia Verrault a handsome young wife said to run a fake widows racket. Four men claim to have paid her about 5000 and more victims may exist. Verrault born in Ironton Wisconsin 82 years ago. maiden name Finnigan. Her tale includes theft drunkards and a chain of husbands and partners with Mrs Izella Brown guiding the scheme. A Russian count Gregory Zallnof was drawn in and gave 20000 in gifts and loans. Insurance and railroad money losses followed as authorities pursue action against her and associates.
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New, York
Mia
Bina F. Verraule
New York
Bre, Verrault
Ironton
Wis
Yeera Neo
Bina Finnigan
Chicago
Bina Forrester
Izella Brown
Philadelphia
Verrault
Brown
Gregory Zallnof
Fifthave
Dow
Lo Kessler
The
Mutant Life Insurance Company
Fairy Poodle Brings Fortune to Paris Studio Family
In a Paris attic, Juliette and Julien rely on a fairy tale poodle to ease poverty. The aristocratic Comtesse de Grand Ecusson buys portraits and two landscapes after a tester posing with the dog, paying 2000 francs for the couple. The gesture ends their New Year feast with unexpected luck.
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Paris
Mme. Cochard
Juliette
Madame
Comtesse de Grand Ecusson
Racine
Julien
Sanquerean
Ee Tricotrin
Pton
Monsieur
Adam
Mme
la Comtesse de Grand Bousson
Parchment hat described with lace gowns and cerise band
A detailed period hat description features a white parchment form with a six inch brim on the right side a pink cerise band around the low crown and a deep rose at the front left with two long white threads. An old Mrs Fork children’s soothing syrup ad imitates teething remedies with softening pain.
Big Pasture Lands Open for Settlement in Indian Territory
Washington reports a large tract known as the big pasture near Lawton Oklahoma will be opened to settlement. About 3,200 quarter sections totaling over 60 000 acres will be sold to actual settlers with four years to pay. Purchasers must be actual settlers and pay one fifth at bid and rest in four installments.
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Washington
Lawton
Comanche
Caddo
Kiowa
Oklahoma
Innds
Hagam
Aunt Polly's Corner Household Tips and Remedies
Practical tips from Aunt Polly include kerosene to repel mosquitoes with a diminishing odor, camphor in trunks to deter mice, a prune bread pudding made from stale graham bread, baked eggs with gravy, and simple stains and cleaning methods. Additional advice covers stopping minor bleeding with a flour packet, ammonia for towel stains, and lemon rubbed into a soured sponge to restore freshness.
Easy to Obtain Divorce Says Doctrine of Separation
A historical note argues that divorce is simple after three years apart from a spouse, not a crime to seek a divorce, and contrary to belief, breaking an engagement ranks as a stronger social offense than divorce.
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Remmark
Chest-Making Among Women
A column by Cynthia Grey extols Western women as sturdy and outdoorsy, praising their health, strong physiques, and brisk activity. It argues chest construction and outdoor life keep women robust, urging more crafting and movement to improve well-being and happiness. All aboard for the Chest Club.
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Cynthia Grey
Mary Browne
Jannie Player
Kodak
Kenda
Far West
West
Cest
Chest Club
The Master’s Rage and a Driver’s Elusive Flight
Byron Heck recounts a violent outburst by a master who rages at a city hound driven chase. A buggy crash near Paint Creek leaves him dusty and unharmed though blood shows. He suspects a driver Carr as the culprit and vows to kill him. The master awaits Carr’s return in a hammock. To be continued.
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Ifo
Mr. Skidds
Paint Creek
Fenna
Dr. Rhidds
Hortense
Carr Belt
Jan Cape
Carr
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Raphael
Castoria
Agit
the Daily Story
Wioslow
RIGH
Aunt Polly’s
Byron
Aganvar
Plymouth Cordage
Vonnegut
WHITE
S. Meridian St
Parisciles
M. Pennayivanta
Ndiana
Areneaing
Iarelah
Tomlinson I
Virginia Ave
Victor and Edison
GooDp Mha
Timm
Don't
OMO
Herrington Light Co
S. Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Avenue
Pennsylvania
Landeraf
Rand Opera Houvele
Hartmann
Stovse
Fidelity and Casualty Company of
Bio Titality and Casualty Company of
Gee Merel
New York City
Baward
Robert J. Hilton
Searers Boone
THI
Bea
Ava
Puta
Tatiana
Autiey
State
Coabee
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