Esther Vance the famed but troubled train robber dies peaceful
Esther Vance once the United States star girl bandit who rode and robbed across the West, faced wounds, hunts, and a life sentence before dying at home in quiet retirement. Born in St. Charles Missouri, she gained notoriety in 1870s robbing trains and dispatching guards, later receiving a life term and eventual pardon after years on crutches.
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Virginia City
Esther Vance
United States
St. Charles
San Francisco
St. Luke’s Hospital
California Express
Napa Valley
Wells, Fargg & Co
Sacramento
Jerome Lincoln
Bank of California
Marysville
Central Pacific
Denver and
Rio Grande
Colorado Springs
At &Ait Lake
Express
Marshall Pass
Coor
Siarras
Love and Fortune Reunite a Blind Heiress and Surgeon
Back in Chicago after a decade abroad Eustace Carnivert reunites with old friend Dr. Griscom and discovers his former betrothed Margaret Chester is blind. A twist of fate and a mysterious legacy enable Carnivert to study abroad and win Margaret’s sight, wife, and pardon.
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Eustace Carnivert
Chicago
Hete
Harry
Dr. Griscom
Europe
Carnivert
Margaret Chester
Griscom
the Mothe
Montana
Margaret
Henry Griscom
Maragaret
Gou
Eustace
The Youngest Editress of Wee Willie Winkle
Lady Marjorie Gordon the second child of Lord and Lady Aberdeen is described as the youngest editress in the world. From early work on Onward and Upward she managed the children's page and competitions, forming the nucleus of Wee Willie Winkle named after verses by William Miller.
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Marjorie Gordon
Lord and Lady Aberdeen
Wee Willie Winkle
William Miller
Robert Buchanan
Cupid's Picnic
A verse about Dan Cupid hosting a summer picnic for several loves including Big Love Little Love and Naughty Love. The event fails as the best loves stay away, highlighting contrasts like The Constant Love and The Tender Love and The Love that Ne'er says Nay.
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Dan Cupid
Alway
Ne’er
Baked Sweet Apples And A Childs Church Reflection
Parboil apples to soften without waste and brownness. Core and skin with care then bake in water until tender. Serve with cream. the dish is wholesome and delicious. A short vignette follows about Little Alice at church recalling the phrase Incline our hearts to keep still.
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Alice
Episcopal Church
Leslie's Weekly
Twain’s Talented Daughter Clara Clemens Debuts in Europe
Miss Clara Clemens daughter of Mark Twain prepares for a concert debut in Europe after years abroad. She aims to sing in America first and avoids using her father’s fame, studied with Mananne Brandt and Mme Blanche Marchest, and is managed by M L Pinkham. Mark Twain shows keen, playful involvement in her stage fashion and program choices.
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Clara Clemens
Mark Twain
Samuel L. Clemens
Europe
Miss Clemens
Mananne Brandt
Mme. Blanche Marchest
M. L. Pinkham
Twain
United States
Mark
Wain
Clara
First Snow Poem Fragment From Sherman
A December piece describes a fierce snowstorm that roared all day then cleared by morning. Peace returns as the white calm flag unfurls, ending the siege with winter’s quiet.
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Frank Dempster Sherman
Woman's Home Companion
Quotable Paradoxes and Humorous Observations
A collection of pointed lines on honesty appearances and social behavior. The excerpt mocks talkativeness deceit vanity and self confidence with aphorisms attributed to Chicago News style humor about barber shops wives and public attire.
Little Birdies and Spring Buds In The Tree
A nostalgic verse describes Jimmy counting three birds on bare branches. The birds observe buds signalling an early spring, predicting leaves and a potential nest high in the tree. The passing wind rocks a cradle of baby birds beneath green overhead leaves.
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Jimmy
A Christmas Carol Chorus Amid Holiday Shoppers
A Denver Post note laments weary counter workers and shoppers on Christmas Eve. It reflects on patience and the hope that daily life becomes a holiday, as a seasonal cultural aside.
Modish Reds in Midwinter Fashion
Vogue notes a wide array of red shades for winter fabrics. From sealing wax red to tomato, military, strawberry, rosewood, wine, dahlia, plum and eight distinct tones, the article highlights versatile color choices.
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Vogue
Baby as a Diplomat at the White House Visit
The Boston Herald notes Mrs. Harrison visited the White House with the baby in attendance, a light political social scene featuring Mrs. McKinley and Mrs. Harrison engaging in cordial exchange.
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William McKinley
Benjamin Harrison
Mrs. Harrison
Mrs. McKinley
White House
Boston Herald
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Indianapolis Man
Mr John Scherger of 1420 Prospect street describes a long back pain and kidney symptoms. He found relief after using Doans Kidney Pills from Henry J Huder's drug store and bought a second box. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doans and take no substitute.
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John Scherger
Prospect Street
Dean
Henry J. Huder
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
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Chicago News
Rock-A-By
Denver Post
Baby
Indianapolis
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B. Melville
Pennsylvania
Dent
Indiana
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E. R. Dreithaler
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D. P Stirk & CO
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R.F. Stone
West Ghic Street
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Bryant& Stratton
E. J. Heeb
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BR. J
H. C. Krentler & Co
Ohio Street
the Sun
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