Duel of Brackett and Valentine Ends Fatal for Brackett
A Bowling Green Democrat report recalls a Civil War era duel in Lafayette between Maj. Brackett and Maj. Valentine. Brackett, seeking to prove his valor after earlier setbacks, engaged the Confederate officer in a mounted saber duel. Brackett was mortally wounded when Valentine struck his neck, ending the contest with Brackett’s death and the forces withdrawing without further combat.
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Kentucky
Christian County
Col. Woodward
Lefayette
Woodward
Maj. Brackett
Ohio
Pell-Mell
Lafayette
Brackett
Memphis
Maj. Valentine
Forrest
Valentine
Bowling Green Democrat
New Cotton Fabrics Offer Delicate Weaves and Bright Patterns
New fabrics feature crepon ginghams rivaling silk weaves in texture and color. Lace stripes in white with pale lemon rose pink and blue, plus mauve two-finger stripes in a French gingham, create charming combinations. Silk ginghams show delicate colorways in stripes spots and brocade, while French percales at 25 cents a yard promise fadeless, evenly woven softness.
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Limoges
le Bon Ton
Poppy satchel dainty toilet trifle and cross country views
A dainty imported toilet item called the poppy satchel is described as a tiny perfume holder shaped like a poppy. It sits on a dressing table with gauze and velvet petals and a satin cushioned compartment for powder, while cultural notes contrast Japanese divorce grounds with English recipe tips.
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Paria
Japan
Chicago Evening Journal
England
New York Times
Proverb Dispatch on Character and Conduct
A collection of maxims stressing that deeds surpass words and a generous heart brings joy. It counsels leadership by action over mere talk, moderation over stinginess, thoughtful reflection, and love yielding happiness, ending with a note that a warm home outweighs wealth.
Corn Griddle Cakes with Creamy Lemon Sauce
Prepare corn cakes by mixing one quart grated corn one cup flour one cup milk one tablespoon melted butter four eggs salt to taste. Beat eggs separate, fold yolks with corn and milk then flour and salt, then whites, cook on a hot griddle. Make a creamy lemon sauce by creaming butter, slowly adding sugar then cream, heat gently in a basin of hot water until smooth, finish with lemon juice and rind.
Little Folks Poems and Household Voices Collide
A mixed page of verse and social quips, from Harper's Young People. It includes a playful poem about baseball rules and arithmetic, a children’s dialogue about white feathers from storm birds, and a homespun line about asking a wife before guests. The note on a unsent letter closes the snippets.
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Harper
Fire Rages Through Multiple Buildings Across Town
Fire sweeps the Duluth board of trade building and eight stores plus a bank in Wapikonella. Colt works in Hartford suffer losses of $150,000. Separately, Mrs Herrott’s Bonne Terre home burns with two children inside. Paris carboy blast injures eight firemen and 17 others.
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Duluth
Board of Trade
Wapikonella
Colt Firearms Works
Hartford
Paul Herrott
Bonne Terre
Paris
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Marie
Ae Sone
Anne
D. Hatch
Little Folks
Pierce
Professionar
Richard F. Bigger
Virginia Ave
Delaware
William N. Bowman
Carl Barnes
Young
West Washington Streat
John B. Morrison
Ullica
de. A. L. Leatherman
Alabama St
Educational
Bryant & Stratton Ferusiness
University
Block
Koter
Heeb & Osborn
Proprs
the News
Buckeye
Tenn
Henry McCrey
St. Peter's Catholi Church
Brooklyn
Father McDonald
Father Hill
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Diced
Travelers’ Register
Union Station
South Diinois Street
ST. Louis
Onen
Indianapolis
Big Four
East
Washington Street
Jackson Place
Massachusetts Avenue
H. M. Bronson
Cincinnati
VIA
C., Fr
D. Shaving
Cor. Lilinois St
Kenithrave 1848
Tlineis St
Union Staton H
Bhein
Tar Sun
Tax Sen
Number Three
Athlete
Fagle
Gaul
Iowa
Washington
Gladstone
Columbia Avenue
Manufacturers
Costa Rica
Hayti
Lord of Isles
James Toleman
Davis
Chicago Limited
Pullman
Atiivo Coica
Coscnes
Sisepers
Gally
Chicago
Monon
San
West End Union Station
Cor. Winds
Massachusetts
MonoDay
California
Jgc
Morgan & Gray Lalbe
Weber Worst &O
Link
Indiana
Empire
Culieuinit Coulltower
Messina
Texas
Cuba
English Shores
Timothy
Choice
Jancy
Fiat
Johnson
New York
Limburg
I.c
Yarmouth
Honatea Arioso
Lion
Cordoba
Banner
Gates
Java
Timothy Hey
Pennyelvania Street
E. C. West
West
Henry J. Hudet
H. Wash, Sr
Ind
USA
Halligan
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
Scranton
Lochenapolle
Parrott & Taggart
Fei Chichester
Encliah
Ladics
Drugele
Ghicheater
Iohichester Chezient Co
Madfoon Square
Crowe Brand
French-Royal Med. CO
Temple Court
P.O. Box
Geo. W. Sloan
Washington St
Aguas Vo Aeper
Browning & Son
Peal Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ohig
W. Wash. &T
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