Rumored Divorce Threat for Eugenia Blair and Robert Downing
A circulating rumor claims Eugenia Blair will seek divorce from Robert Downing in court. They wed in Indianapolis about 11 years ago after years on stage together. Tensions rose amid professional jealousy during the production of Samson as Downing starred and Blair played Delilah, allegedly drawing scenes away from him.
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Eugenia Blair
Robert Downing
Indianapolis
Miss Blair
Samson
Mr. Downing
Delilah
By Whose Hands in the Beachside Rescue
Ray Morton dives to save Fred Armsby after Armsby falls attempting to abduct Violet North. Morton retrieves Armsby and later mystery over who hid bonds and papers is solved. Violet accepts Morton as fiancé as he admits the rescue was his own doing and they share a kiss.
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Ray Morton
Fred Armsby
Morton
Thiz
Armsby
Mrs. North
Violet
Mr. Morton
Fred
Jess
Violet North
Armaby
Ray
Armsty
Jay
Hop
Dr. Weston
Grape Sherbet Recipe Note From Confectioners Manual
A historic recipe describes grape sherbet made from four pounds of Concord grapes juiced and strained, mixed with lemon juice, sugar, and water, boiled ten minutes, cooled, then frozen to a stiff ice and packed for serving in sherbet glasses.
Brilliant Miss Blanche Fearing Dies in Chicago
Miss Blanche Fearing, blind from birth, rose to prominence at the Chicago bar and earned honors as a leading epic verse writer. Born on a farm near the Iowa prairies, she began writing young and received encouragement from Holmes and Whittier. Her funeral drew many lawyers as Chicago’s bar offered condolences.
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Blanche Wearing
Chicago
Mississippi
Iowa Prairies
Boston Transcript
Oliver Wendell Holmes
John G. Whittier
Miss Fearing
Union College
Roberta
Notable Women in Western Trade and Industry
Mrs Ollie Northlane of Sioux City Iowa is praised as a top beef cattle and hog judge and a buyer for a Chicago packing house. She rapidly assesses consignments and foresees market value while also excelling as a telegraph operator musician linguist and business deal facilitator. Miss Caroline Van Brunt secretary of a copper company is a director and expert on copper nickel ore trade and production and helped bring congressional attention to copper fumes and odor control through patent smoke devices.
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Ollie Northlane
Sioux City
West
Chicago
United States
Caroline van Brunt
Congress
New Furniture Trends Show Iron Brass Beds and Adjustable Tables
A Philadelphia Record note describes current home goods shifts with wrought iron brass beds gaining favor, adjustable dining tables for formal and everyday use, and refined china closets. It highlights a golden oak and mahogany chiffonier with cubby shelves and a swinging oval mirror, noting a resurgence of older styling elements.
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Philadelphia Record
Head of 45 000 Women Meet in Chicago
Representatives of the nearly 45 000 member organization the Woman's Relief Corps meet in Chicago this week about 1 000 members attending. Mrs Harriet J Budge of Hartford Conn leads the body first called for Civil War veterans and now aiding young soldiers today.
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Chicago
Woman's Relief Corps
Woman's
G. A.R
Harriet J. Budge
Hartford
The Poorest Man in the World
A poem describing a ruthless, wealth-soaked magnate who never enjoys meals, rises before dawn, and despises eating as he seeks endless riches. The speaker notes his millions in ships mills and mines while youth fades and he endures a life of disquiet and envy.
The Homing Song Ends the Day in Bright Home Light
The St. Louis Republic quotes or references a poem lyric styled as a homeward anthem about finishing a day’s work and the evening glow. It celebrates the joy of returning home as home lights glow and the singer feels buoyant and content.
Reflections of a Bachelor
A witty meditation on romance and marriage contrasts women’s and men’s cleverness. The narrator notes a woman's tendency to exact revenge after spousal missteps and comments on love, forgiveness, and male charm. The piece closes with a cheeky line about a man pleasing all women and their babies.
Straw Hat Versus Crown Jokes Highlight City Papers
A humorous exchange notes a straw hat outshines a jewel studded crown with a fan gag. The piece quotes playful lines from Chica go Record and Chicago Times Herald about dentistry woes and a motto serene in the teeth and nerves.
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Chicago
What One Woman Thinks
A reflective piece on kindness toward the sick and the enduring charm of a truly womanly character. The author asks if women reveal their harsh side even to close friends, emphasizing inner virtues over outward pursuits.
Hand Written Invitations Highlight Bride's Home Wedding
In New York some weddings use manuscript invitations written by the bride, especially when the ceremony occurs at the bride's home. This practice is not universal among large affairs but reflects a trend toward personal, intimate invites in certain settings.
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New York
Quick Breakfast Chart from a 19th Century Era
The passage offers a morning meal sequence starting with fruit then porridge with cream, thinly sliced bacon, toast with eye on, and a mar malade with milk tea or coffee. It claims a physician deemed it fit for anyone and promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as instant burn and sprain relief.
Christmas Primrose Window Blooms For Holiday Decor
Late summer sowing yields primroses in time for Christmas. Plant seeds in August or early September in a small box or pot with loose soil and a tilted glass cover. Keep in sun and water lightly. leaflets appear in three weeks, transplant to small pots, then to permanent pots by late November for bloom mid December through spring.
Toast for Invalids Explained
Invalids the world over are given bread toasted to brown to convert starch into dextrin. Thin slices toasted thoroughly become deeply brown and are more easily digested than ordinary toast.
Fall Fashion Forecast for Hats Fabrics and Furs
The article notes Camel's hair Venetians and broad cloth rivaling in fall outfits with gold lace in winter millinery. Duchesse satin leads bridal robes while two color dotted flannel shirtswaists appear. Fur lace and embroidery combos emerge with moire miroir antiques and old English chintz silk reproductions.
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Dresden
A Love Song from Harper's Bazaar Verse
A poem from Harper's Bazar recalls a robin's May song and a rose's scent as a speaker pledges love. The speaker imitates birds and wind, asking a beloved to declare affection and grant life to their shared fate. A lyrical, romantic vignette from a magazine poetry section.
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Harper's Bazar
Atlanta Clubwomen Press for Town Market Access
Atlanta housewives and club members lobbied the city council for a town market. Merchants were concerned but advocates from the Atlanta Woman's Club made speeches, resulting in a promise of a town market "right off."
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Atlanta
Atlanta Woman's Club
Atlanta Fa
Evening Slippers Adorned with Silver Buckles
A fashion note describes evening slippers nearly always featuring prominent silver gilt or rhinestone buckles. Shoemakers must choose buckles that reflect the jeweler’s art and pair well with formal attire.
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