Woman dancer and driver Florence Knapp revealed as missing Monroe girl
Florence Knapp of Monroe County New York, missing six years, lived as a man for six years in John Robinson circus. She drove horses for two years, wore a false mustache, and was identified by her brother Frank Knapp when the troupe was unloading at Dunkirk. Manager Robinson promoted her as the first part, while a riot disrupted the street parade, injuring musicians and equipment. The story details her disguise, elopement circumstances, and current show appearance.
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Florence Knapp
John Robinson
Monroe County
New York
Frank Knapp
E. Ferry St
Buffalo
Robinson Circus
Dunkirk
James McIntosh
Florence
Ome ix
John G. Robinson
McIntosh
Knapp
Miss Knapp
Charles Worthington
Worthington
Ohie
Robineen
Cincinnati
Dunkark
Monroa County
Migs
Rabe Iason
Circus
11Sicians
Laemon
Reid
Stan
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Peratpa
Grace
Twinned sisters and a gift of sight in New York tale
Two pale sisters, Ellen and Grace Neville, endure poverty after their father Grant Neville’s ruin. Grace loses her sight but Dr. Curtis offers eye surgery that can restore it, risking his future, and Ellen, torn between love for the surgeon and duty to Grace, supports the plan. Grace regains vision, Ellen sacrifices happiness, and Dr Curtis shows deep care.
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West
Dalesville
Schior
New York
Ellen
Grace
Grace Neville
Oithe
Grant Neville
Curtis
Curtin Thad
Tr. Curtis
de Cyrus
Biter
Curtis Tove
Khen
Improvised Recipes From An Old Table Collection
A set of kitchen instructions describes elderberry wine, apple butter, and roasted leg of mutton. The elderberry wine details fermentation steps and sugar spice mix. apple butter covers simmering and apple layering, then redressing the peel. roiled leg of mutton explains stuffing, sewing, and slow simmering.
Moonshine Pudding Recipe Fragment Recovered
A damaged OCR fragment describes a moonshine pudding method. It mentions dissolving cornstarch, boiling water, adding sugar and salt, beating egg whites, folding in banana notes, layering in a dish, and baking briefly. The text is incomplete and garbled but indicates a dessert preparation with cornstarch and whipped whites.
Doctor recounts vaccinating 406 Asians in 32 minutes
Dr James A Young of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company describes vaccinating 406 Asiatic immigrants aboard the China during a voyage from Yokohama to the United States. He details the rapid method, discipline aboard, and observed efficacy, noting no severe reactions among crew or passengers.
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United States
James A. Young
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
China
Lawa
Young
Thad
Yokorama
Seabury
Hong Kong
Hhem
Abigail Sloan's Love by Cynthia Grey reminds us of a faded soldier's uniform
Marion Aug 3 Today Miax Abigail Sloan, longtime recluse, died leaving a sailor's faded blue uniform among her effects. The piece recalls a youth romance with a nun who joined the Civil War service, and the lonely life of a spinster transformed by memory.
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Abigail Sloan
Cynthia Grey
Marion
Abigail Sinan
Miss Slean
Miss Sloan
Waskala
Hatte Furi
Hin
Susan B Anthony Wore Bloomers In Early Struggle
The note recalls Susan B Anthony wearing bloomers in a distant era and calling it mental crucifixion then abandoning it. It claims she favored pretty clothes yet buys only one new area annually and avoids flannels or furs while her petticoats and dress accessories are notably dainty.
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Susan B. Anthony
Newport Society Adopts Heavy Weils For Outdoor Attire
Vogue of the Vale notes Newport society will wear heavy weils during outdoor pastimes such as bathing tennis and other fashionable recreations to preserve its pink and white complexion.
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Newport Society
Handkerchiefs Brighten With Colorful Embroidered Florals
In fashion notes, colored borders and white borders with colored dots center stage. Americans favor handkerchiefs featuring an embroidered flower corner that twists and twines around the name, adding a touch of color to the accessory.
Miss Gould Enthusiast at New York Evangelistic Service
Miss Helen Gould attended evangelistic services in tents in New York and sparked notable enthusiasm among participants. She has contributed a significant sum to evangelical work of this kind.
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Miss Gould
Helen Gould
New York
Proper Clothing and Breath Power Improve Women Voices
Educated women who eat well and exercise daily maintain better sleep and free breathing. A tight corset or straight-front garment hinders diaphragm function, limiting sustained high notes and overall vocal sweetness. The article argues that comfortable clothing supports healthier voice production and natural diaphragm movement.
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Upsan Clark
V Letlie
Women’s business suits shape downtown fashion
A young woman entering business life asks for guidance on attire. An experienced adviser recommends choosing the finest material, in a flattering color, tailored with a skirt featuring plaits or a box knife style, or the wider kit, all poised to be fashionable.
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Joe Madr
Verre Haute
Ind
Robinsen
Miss Florance Meare
the Daily Story
Castoria Faistuisan
Yokohama
James A. Toung
VOGUE
Vail
Freie
Shelbyville Sanatorium
P. Pettig
Shelbyville
H.L. Sanders
Indiana Ave
Majestic
Vonnegut Wardware CO
E. Washington St
People’s Credit, Clothing Comp
Washington St
Viulachnerekoworty
Indiana
Abel, & Doyle
N. Penn
Denison Hotel Co
N. Penn. Bt
D.H. Baldwin & CO
North
Pennsylvania Street
Tone
Thrathus
Butcher
Haner
Conrad
Massachusetts Avenue
Delaware Street
LEC. Pope Motor Car CO
Weverley Department
South East ST
Indianapolis
Call and
Merita
TRE & Bicycle
S. Clinois St
U. G. Lipes Specialist
Wenea
Hoare Othe
Moi
Mi Baader
State Lite Building
Niccaun
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