Mrs Cornelia Adair Arrives In America To Seek Aid For Wounded
Mrs Cornelia Adair daughter of Gen Wadsworth of Geneseo arrives from Liverpool to Liege the Maine committee ship to raise sympathy for England's wounded. She will visit Chicago Pittsburg Kansas City Philadelphia and perhaps other cities over three weeks holding drawing room receptions to explain the work and needs. She notes Boers and mother country sympathy and mentions her late husbands Ritchie and John George Adair. She is tall gracious and in her prime.
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Cornelia. Adair
America
England
Maine
Liverpool
Wal- Gorf Astoria
Adair
Wadsworth
Geneseo
the Whiterness
John George Adair
Donegal
Ritchie
Boston
A MURDERER'S CONSCIENCE
A narrator recalls a westward pursuit with friend Dick Ramsey, a fatal railroad robbery, and the haunting messages from the express line. Years later at Lakeville the speaker senses Dick’s presence as a revelation about the murder and the safety of the road through a whispered wire exchange.
Confession of President Greydon Shocks Railway Town
The Lakeville & Laska railway president Greydon confesses to his past crimes after a moonlit pursuit to a grave. He describes a gang involvement, the killing of Dick Ramsey, and his decision to surrender. The nation learns of his remorse as he faces imprisonment instead of the death penalty.
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Pusy
Lim
Tim
Fce
Greydon
Lakeville & Laska Railway
Dick Ramsey
Faith Versus Worldly Wisdom From Chicago Times-Herald
A poem contrasts a child’s untainted faith with a poor woman’s devout belief beside a cathedral. The speaker questions science and worldly knowledge against the strength of faith in everyday life and salvation. The verse celebrates faith as the fairest treasure beyond human achievement.
Seasonal hints on underclothing offerings in shop windows
February 1 marks a stock up period for undergarments with bewitching corset covers and chemises tucked in clusters under embroidered vines and French knots. Nightgowns feature square necks and lace, summer petticoats showy with ruffles, and dressing sacques and tea gowns use fine materials with tuckings and embroidery.
Slip Pers and Slippers Mirror Evening Gown Tones
The note suggests choosing evening wear bronze or black slip pers or satin to match the gown. For house wear select tan suede slippers that are dainty and delicate.
Daffodils and Glorious Daffodils in a Poem
An OCR fragment of Wordsworth's words about a crowd of golden daffodils beside a lake and trees. The poem reflects joy in nature and creative inspiration, with garbled lines and a closing plea for forgiveness.
Fragmented Social Satires and Witty Exchanges from 19th Century Papers
A collage of quotes from Chicago Post Boston Transcript and Puck features sharp travelogue like quips. Dialogue touches on marriage education widowhood and romance reflecting period attitudes through humorous exchanges among fictional and real columnists.
Candy Visitor Contained as Pinkle Reads Dismissal
The cartoonish exchange shows Jane escorting Shallopate to the parlor and arranging to tell him the mistress is out after he places a box of candy on the mantel. The snippet captures social nuance in a domestic setting from the New York Weekly.
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Jane
Enduring Love Tied to Girl's Father in Old Bachelor View
An old bachelor claims lasting love rests on the girl’s father’s approval, suggesting a traditional barrier to romance. He argues that parental blessing anchors affection, making devotion durable despite time.
Hints on Servants and Household Labor
A Philadelphia Inquirer reflection notes that good servants are gems and securing a jewel costs more than a paltry sum. It contrasts expectations for tidy morning gowns and the mistress not lecturing a slip shod attendant while balancing afternoon breaks and hours lounged above stairs.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
What the Wits Say About Men and Life
A collection of quips on male manners and domestic life. It notes chivalry at home, saving for rain, the photographer who harms none, quick grasp of a situation aiding employment, and the realization that no ideal husband exists after marriage.
Bargain News on Mercerizing Fabrics and Trim
In a casual shopping note, the piece criticizes imitation silk looks and extols affordable mercerized fabrics. It highlights mousserine scarves with rose quilling, lace jabot trims, and a store-front style. Bargains include seven cent per yard footing silk and bulk orders for trims and ribbons.
Good Morning in the Evening: Washington Social Oddities
The article notes two unusual Washington social customs: newcomers do the calling and people greet with good morning from noon to night. It describes entering a brightly lit drawing room at six and being warmly welcomed as if at an early breakfast.
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Washington
Woman bag punching star of Greater New York
Miss Anne Hofman praised by Joseph Graveur as the cleverest amateur woman bag-puncher in Greater New York. After three years of practice she shows notable skill and speed, develops firm elastic muscles, and improves lungs. She trains daily with gloves and a bag, under Graveur’s coaching, in a sport seen as beneficial for women.
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Anne Hofman
Greater
New York
Joseph Graveur
Miss Hofman
Hofman
Graveur
Social gatherings fill the week's events across town
Mrs A J Graham hosts a tea Monday afternoon while Miss Eliza Browning entertains bachelor maids Tuesday evening. Mrs Goldaberry plans a cinch club meeting Tuesday night. Chapel club holds a large card party next Tuesday in the Grand hotel. Mrs Frank M Holt hosted the Research club Tuesday afternoon at 506 East Tenth Street. Mothers club of the Boys club held a tea Tuesday afternoon. Mrs H J Edson spoke on Washington's mother. Andree's Diary read by Mrs W A Bell at Plymouth church Ladies union Monday. Broadway M E church ladies serve a colonial supper Wednesday five to nine with Lyric quartet. Mr and Mrs P H McNelis host St John's social club Wednesday evening at the Occidental hotel for about 200 guests. last meeting before Lent.
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A.J. Graham
Eliza G. Browning
H. Je Edson
Washington
St. John’s Social Club
Occidental Hotel
Sub Rosa Hosiery Counter Confessional
A girl reveals to a hosiery counter clerk that she carries large top stockings to conceal small packages while shopping. The clerk reacts with disbelief noting unusual items hidden. the girl recalls a past incident with a bottle of ink leaking in a car and footwear, causing a messy exit from a house.
Town Tale In Indiana Courts Guardian Sought For Brother
Mrs Jennie Noble Whaley asks the circuit court to appoint a guardian for her brother Noah Noble citing habitual drunkenness He agrees to the guardian appointment The state statistician compiles a wealth distribution table spanning 1870 1880 1890 and 1900 with about two years needed Boone County's average status shows no person owning more than 50000 in property
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Jennie Noble Whaley
Noah Noble
Circuit Court
Noble
Boone
Conner
A Loyal Daughter Secures Father’s Release After Years
Minnie Jacobs wins release of her father from prison after three years of effort aided by influential friends. Keppelman’s confession, once on district attorney records and leading to conviction of others, preceded the escape from confinement. Jacobs plans to return to Chicago with four sisters a brother and a grieving mother.
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Minnie Jacobs
Keppelman
Miss Jacobs
Local citizen backs Dean's Kidney Pills cure claim
John Glick of 124 Douglass Street boiler maker at Chandler and Taylor's boiler factory testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved years of back pain and irregular kidney secretions after using a prescribed course from Henry J. Hyder's drug store.
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Indianapolis
John Glick
Douglass Street
Chandler & Taylor
Dean
Henry J. Hyder
Sale ad lists bleached muslin and cotton toweling items
Wednesday only sale offers cent discount on all remnants for quick clearance. Bleached muslin and cambric at low prices per yard with best bleached grades and fancy striped toweling also featured.
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Hill Muslen
Lonsdale
Masonville Blackstone
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