Beattie Family Mobbed in Canton Photo Shown
San Francisco reports Rev Dr Beattie and his family mobbed in Canton by armed Chinese robbers who looted their mission house and clothing, oil and personal property valued at $1.00. Beattie, brother of Dr David Beattie, connected to notable San Francisco figures, previously mobbed in Youngling and narrowly saved by his family amid tensions between missions and locals.
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Dr. Beattie
Canton
San Francisco
Beatte
Pission
Ail
Idace
Canineit
Heattie
David Beattie
Santathurs
Beattie
J. 3. Harte Well
Imany’ Gests
Waverly Place
Ernest Bealie
Santa Clara
Santa Clara At School. Dr. Heattie
Young Oling
Wils Famiy
Notorious Women in Crime From Detective Tales
Retired detective Al Verron recalls famous female criminals. He cites a shoplifting Suspect who used a hand organ to distract clerks, and notes Nancy Kidd, a leading counterfeit ring figure who taught dye and money printing tricks. Other cases include Miss Denton and three New York women using fake 20s with Jefferson Davis signatures.
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al Verron
Wenn
Nancy Kidd
Moncy
Nancy
Seget
Cincinnati
Thornton
Miami
Hushand
Chicago
Miss Denton
New York
Jongarn
Yellow to Be Worn psshea fashion description
A pale shaded ensemble described for the coming spring and summer features dresses in pale yellows with lace and velvet accents. A silk crepe gown, simple draped walat, and high back front points appear with white lace trimming the sleeves and collar. Accessories include a brown gauze sailor hat with ruches and a large brown cream Parisian bird feather.
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Lemon
Marguerite
Fromage
Cake filling from old recipe notes
Grind English walnuts and seedicas raisins in equal parts through a universal food chopper. Process until smooth then mix with sweet cream to thicken if too thin.
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Universal Food Chopper
Patta Peru Town Sees Century Without Rain Joke Emerges
In Patta Int Peru the town has reportedly not had rain for about 1% years and locals joke that people do not die but simply tire of the rail. The dry spell and humor characterize the unusual weather talk in the community.
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Patta
Peru
Pata
Vis
Keynote of Summer Fashion Play in New York
The feature notes fashion trend predictions for summer, highlighting circular skirts, short linen coats, and the return of overskirts. It observes January shoppers in New York and Palm Beach, with emphasis on linen suits, hats, and sleeve lengths for summer gowns.
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New York
Palm Beach
Inens
Camera Work for the Women Photographers Rise of a Profession
A New York photographer argues that photography has become a profession for women not a craft learned from chemists. She recounts starting accidental, expanding studio space, and focusing on portraiture, with lessons on training, costs, and the lucrative potential of specializing in touching and printing.
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New York
Wommn
Phos
Adirondacks
Atic
Tve
Florida
Nassau
Tam
Lingerie Styles Preview Spring Net Embroidery Trends
A fashion note highlights spring lingerie using net fabrics and embroidery. White Japanese embroidery with decorative inserts and scrollwork features, suggesting lace and net combinations as a lamart style for the season.
Barefoot Dancer Captures London Audiences
A young American dancer known as Mildred de Grey and her barefoot style captivate London dance halls. Critics call her performance daring and risky, sparking lively debate about propriety and artistry in the capital.
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London
Launnon
Mildred de Grey
Danora
Elaborate Shoppes Petticoat Offerings in 19th Century Sales
Seen in the Shops Petticoat at $2.50 are items in an elaborate fashion display. A lace band, heavy weave, dinner chimes, six dress tubes with a knob changing in the middle, a teapot set in white china with gold, an unusual football figurine at $189, a toast tray with toast slots, elbow length knives at 41.96, a compact desk companion kit for 37 cents, and a whale outfit priced at 37 cents.
Lard Press Shortcut Described in Article
The piece promotes a small iron press costing a quarter for extracting lard from scraps. It claims the cloth press method yields better results and that the compact device can hold a kettleful of scraps as lard is pressed out.
Women Direct Work On Wyoming Ranches
In Natrona county Wyoming James EB Giving notes women living on ranches direct the work and take active roles. One example is Birs who cultivates 30 acres, educates two children, and earned 760 dollars in profit from her land last year.
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West
Birs
James EB
Natrona County
Wyoming
Hand Work in Spring and Summer Styles from a New York Firm
The article reviews advance fashion for spring and summer showing heavy hand work across tollstis bolero and eton culte outfits. It notes high cost of ready made pieces yet offers at home embroidery ideas using eyelet patterns to imitate luxury. explains a bolero suit with pleated coat and skirt and delicate flowing sleeves suitable for warm weather.
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New York
Jane
Untitled collage of celebrity quirks and quotes
A fragmented collection of random anecdotes and dialogue references. The passages mention Georgie Cohan signing a contract with Nat Goodwin, mixed with quips about judges and fame. It weaves through gossip, boxing words, and somewhat unclear recollections from various figures and events.
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Georgie Cohan Hag
Nat Goodwin
Georgie
Nat
Easy to Make Treats and Indian Dance Scene
A collection of old time recipes including Spider Cake Cookies Delicious Cake and Pop Overs with steps and measurements. Also a short note on Elko Nevada Indians building a dance hall and hosting a modern style gathering with invited guests.
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Elko
Nevada
Washing silver with borax and hot water polish with Unen towel
Instructions advise washing silver objects in hot water with a teaspoonful of borax and polishing with an Unen towel. A note suggests adding borax to the washing water to keep masses clear and bright.
Coal Consumption and Demand in the United States
The article questions the fate of 150 million tons of coal produced annually in the United States. Railroads, iron and steel mills and manufactories drive demand, with the Pennsylvania Railroad System showing 18 million dollars in annual coal outlay. Domestic demand rises yearly and coke consumes about 4 million tons of coal this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Coneumore
Pennsylvania
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription in historical review
A chaotic OCR fragment claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is not secret or patent and argues it is a safe remedy for women's health. It mentions alcohol content, endorsements, and contrasts it with other products, presenting mixed assertions about efficacy and composition.
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Dr. Pierce
Serena
von Ke
Pierce
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