Misguided Proposal Ends in Rejection amid Mine Woes
Paul West, sheltered by a failed mine fortune, writes a cold marriage proposal to Mildred Manning. Mildred’s uncle and she read his letter, mock his pretensions, and she decides to reject him. West learns of Mildred’s refusal when she sends back his hopes with a sharp letter. The Chicago News summary notes the dramatic shift from wealth to romantic disappointment.
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Miss Manning
Nto
Aimner
Paul West
Miss Menning
West
Fe Ae
Mildred Manning
Uncle Tom
Mr. Harding
Mildred
Mr. West
Chicago News
The Lady Who Listens Poem Verse by S E Kisaa
A poem about a man finding solace and happiness in a simple listener. He values her attentive presence over wealth or looks, sharing his troubles and joys as clouds part and the world brightens. She offers a steady, empathetic ear, restoring hope when others oppose him.
Letter of Love Turns to Shock as Mine Fails
Paul West crafts a loving marriage proposal to Mildred Manning then mails it, only to read in the evening paper that the Golden Comet Mine Company failed. The double shock tests his resolve and reveals the sudden financial peril behind his romantic ruse.
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Mildred Manning
San
West
Miss Manning
Mildred
Golden Comet Mine Company
Young American Estelle Liebling Makes Dresden Prima Donna
The New York girl Estelle Liebling has just been engaged as prima donna for Dresden's Royal Opera. With only months of study since leaving New York, she scored immediate success in Scheveningen, then Berlin, earning an offer as principal soprano. She is described as the youngest prima donna in the era.
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Estelle. Liebling
New York
Royal Opera Company
Dresden
Beto
New. York
Scheventingen
Arta
Berlin
Seng‘higt
Royal Opera
Miss Liebting
Bebe Phore
Hidden Words and Whimsies in a Modern Muse
A playful oblique reflection on gifts, gossip, love, and health blends proverbs with quirky imagery. It muses on generosity, weather as talk, the awkward guest, and the one true language of affection, while hinting that health and vitality resemble a well balanced life.
Winston Churchill tells of US capture by the Boers
The captured American correspondent recounts a six hour trek to Colenso, disarming, rough shelter at Joubert headquarters, and the wary escort. He describes being mistaken for Lord Randolph Churchill, the Boers’ curious mercy, hours of rain and fatigue, and a nighttime psalm that unsettled him before dawn restored perspective.
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Winston Churchile
Ladysmith
Hes
Transvaal
Lord Randolph Churchill
Pretoria
Colenso
Birch
South Africa
Mafeking
Kimberley
Milwaukee church clears 20000 debt with plaster pledge plan
Wesley congregation in Milwaukee raised the entire 20000 debt in an hour and 15 minutes after a novel plan. Mrs Cynthia A Lillibridge sparked the drive by contributing 5000 dollars. A large church picture was covered with plaster squares bearing pledge amounts and torn away as stock sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Milwaukee
Cynthia A. Lillibridge
Gove
Fancy bed clothing moves beyond simplicity in decor
Leisure writing notes that bed clothing, once plain, now emphasizes finery. Hemstitching no longer suffices for fine sheets as embroidery and lace become central decor elements. The trend repeats floral motifs from toilet sets across doilies, sheets, and pillow shams.
Barber Leads Miss Shaver to Altar in Kansas
A young man named Barber guided Miss Shaver to the altar in Rooks county. The joke mentions the barber family trait in Midwest papers and notes humorous lines about money and pockets.
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Barber
Miss Shaver
Rooks County
Great Bend, Kan
Tribune
Jewels Worn by Court Ladies in Royal Adornment
The German empress owns a valuable rope of pearls shown in her blond hair with a coronet of pearls and diamonds. Royal ladies preserve pearl brilliancy with heat of the body, as maids wear pearls for hours or owners sit with them to keep them from dulling.
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New York Herald
To Make Pies Crisp and Improve Mince Pies
A recipe note advises brushing the baked crust with a wash of egg white and water then returning to oven for a crisp finish. It also suggests beating fresh butter with sugar and adding to mince for a better texture than suet in cold mince filling.
Straw braids lead in hats for coming season
Swiss Italian and French straw braids top millinery demand as ornamentation shifts to delicate, light trimmings. Flowers especially roses violets and pansies dominate, with violets and small roses forecast for a strong run. Hats will be braids with tulle Swiss mulls Brussels net and zephyr silk, signaling an artistic, picturesque season unseen in years.
Mrs Haggard the Unsung Partner in Rider Haggard Life
The article profiles Mrs Rider Haggard, noting her pivotal yet underrecognized role in her husband’s literary career. Born the daughter of Mas Margitson, she married Haggard at 24 and shared perilous early travels in Natal, later settling in Norfolk where she thrives with her husband and children. She is described as charming, with brown eyes and hair, and a strong interest in her husband’s work, travel, and equestrian life.
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Natal
Majuia Hill
Norfolk
Mr. Haggard
Fitany
Curious gift to New York public library seals 50 years
Miss F. B. Buttles offers a collection of 1000 hotel and restaurant bills of fare to the New York public library with the stipulation that the item be sealed and laid away for 50 years. Trustees have not yet decided on acceptance. Erika Paulasz, a young Austrian woman, seeks a certificate to practice as an architect after already earning draftsman and master mason credentials. she must undergo a public trial to prove her ability to lead. Ethilda B. Meakin, MB graduate in 1898, serves as medical officer at Grove Hospital in Lower Tooting, England.
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New York Public Library
F. B. Buttles
Erika Paulasz
Austria
Budapest
Ethilda B. Meakin
London University
Grove Hospital
Lower Tooting
England
Old blue Monday echoes of boyhood griefs
The St. Louis Republic poem laments blue Monday, recalling school days and the anguish of returning to routine after freedom. It contrasts childhood sorrows with adult troubles, noting how the two days of freedom felt lost when Monday returned.
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St. Louis Republic
Fashion Whispers in Spring Jacket Costumes
The piece describes spring jackets with box-pleated skirts and flare or rolling collars, tight sleeves, and extensive machine stitching. It notes uneven stitching harms appearance, highlights preferred fabrics like ladies' cloth, broadcloth, and Venetian cloth, and calls out polka dot buttons on French broadcloth for vests and collars.
Almond Wafers Recipe Steps
A recipe instructs to cream half a cup of butter with one cup powdered sugar and half cup milk. Stir in one and seven eighths cups bread flour and half teaspoon almond extract. Spread thin in a buttered inverted pan, mark squares, top with blanched almonds, bake in a moderate oven about five minutes.
Water-Damaged Half Price Shoe Sale
Water damaged shoe sale lists men and ladies footwear in varied styles and leathers. Entries mention calf and kid leather, casco calf, Latin calf grain, patent leather, lace tips plain toes and fashion details. Prices reference old values and new discounts with notes of heavy/ light soles and multiple color options.
Swirl of Society Pr events and notices in March
Mrs El Willy heads to New Orleans and society pages note guest day March 5 at Propylaeum March 7 for Mrs Samuel Rauh. Myrtle Davis hosts Naomi auxiliary Thursday, guest night Tuesday at Cate gory club. Elizabeth Dye to tell a story. A reception at St Pauls church Monday for the rector Rev Brown. The Chapel club card party Tuesday at Grand hotel last before rent. SS Peter and Paul women plan a large fair after rent called the Bishop's fair.
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el Willy
Onleans
Mannercheraldies
Wal
Samuel Rauh
Propylaeum
Myrtle Davis
Woodlawn-eve
Naomi Auxiliary
Elizabeth Dye
St. Pauls
Coburn Allen Wins State High School Oratorical Contest
Coburn Allen won the Plym 2 church primary and will represent Indianapolis High School in the state oratorical contest in Richmond in April. His speech titled Benjamin Franklin the statesman earned him first place. Elizabeth Matey spoke on Harriet Beecher Stowe for second and George Posey on Abraham Lincoln the successful life earned third. Judges on delivery were John S. Dunces, William L. Taylor and Henry Warren.
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Coburn Allen
Indianapolis
Richmond
Plym 2 Church
Benjamin Franklin
Elizabeth Matey
Harriet Beecher Stowe
George Posey
Abraham Lincoln
Posey
John S. Dunces
William L. Taylor
Henry ‘Warren
Overland Limited and Pacific Express to California
California travel by rail advertised with The Overland Limited leaving Chicago 6:30 PM, arriving San Francisco third day and Los Angeles next morning. No car changes, dining cars, buffet lounge, smoking and library cars offered. The Pacific Express departs Chicago 4:30 PM with through sleeper options. Persnally conducted excursions each Thursday. Tickets via Chicago and North Western Railway. request pamphlet from A H Waggener, 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
North- Western Line
Overland Limited
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Express
California
Persnally
Chicago & North- Western R'y
A. H. Waggener
Fifth Avenue
Chicasgo
Vandalia Line Offers Fast Service to Texas and Southwest
Vandalia Line advertises hours saved to Texas and southwest points with fast through service and direct connections. Train leaves Indianapolis at 7:38 a.m. and arrives in St. Louis at 1:44 p.m. Farm information address: W. W. Richardson, T. P. A., Indianapolis.
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Texas
Indianapolis
St. Louis
W. W. Richardson
Fall Meal for Ten Cents at Ormonde Lunch
A brief notice advertises a fall meal for ten cents served daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ormonde. The listing mentions Bonnie Lean, 1 W. Peartet, and references a second feast. The fragmentary text confirms a community lunch offer with low price and specific hours.
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Ormonde
W. Peartet
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Countess Annesley
Dublin
Sie
S. E. Kisaa
Grinder
Brooklyn
Chicago ,Tribune
Tiinele
Vandalia Line
W. B. Pletcher
Pe Mary de Bett
J.J
E. Ohio St
Ear, Moss
Thren
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Washington
Indiana National Bank
Aaa
Safe Deposit Vaults
E. Court St
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