Actress Leaves Stage to Start Chicken Farm Near New York
Kate Vanderhoof, wife of actor and writer Harry St Maur, quit acting two years ago to run a small farm near Norwood New Jersey a 25 mile distance from New York on the Erie line She says a capital of 1000 dollars can yield good earnings on a 15 to 20 acre farm with 180 yearly rent and 8 to 10 dollars weekly returns the first year rising to 35 to 40 and doubling by the third year
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Thespus
Kate Vanderhoff
Harry St. Maur
Erie
Vanderhoft
Java
Golden Rio
Bourbon Santos
Golden Santos
Prime Santos
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Dillsworth’s
Columbia
Empire A
Ideal Golden
Windsor
Ridgewood
Cassia
du Fea
Navy
New Orleans
Louisiana
Carolina
Prosecution of Mrs Dullet Forges Husband in Court
IV, visiting a friend, is approached by old Dullet who declares his wife forged his signature on a marriage license and insists she go to the penitentiary. Dave, the Commonwealth's attorney, queries details and notes the lack of precedent for forgery cases, as the couple had twenty years of marriage with normal ups and downs.
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Lexby
Commonwealth
Old Dullet
Jacksborough
Dave
Commonwealth's Attorney
Lairy
Beena
Torm Hackle
Gwine
Torm
Duller
Sarry
Jim Miggins
Johnny
Billy
Larry
Dullet
Dull
Loot and Loyalty in Pekin Poem by Miss Chanler
Margaret Astor Chanler wrote a long poem titled Loot while in Pekin's temple of agriculture, expressing bitterness over taken loot and the war's costs. The piece notes her Red Cross nursing in China and prior service in the Philippines and Cuba, with a profile of her lineage and philanthropy.
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Margaret Astor Chanler
Hard dealings on a mountain verdict and election
A dialogue recounts a mountain community tale of abuse, punishment, and a political bargain. Dave sketches a penitentiary scenario for a wife, influencing Dullet and Hackles as the two families clash over justice and votes. Dave's blunt plan leads to Dullet’s defection and the narrator’s re election.
Bridesmaid Attire: Muslin Blouse Ruffles and Roses
If you are to officiate in white silk muslin over pink silk for a June wedding, enhance the set up with appliques on the blouse and skirt. Create a riot of blossoms and petals from panne, taffeta, or chiffon. Roses should lead the motif, echoed on the picture hat.
Lemon Cream Pie Guide from Old Recipe
A compact recipe outlines lemon cream pie ingredients and method. It calls for sugar butter egg yolks lemon, milk and cream, plus a rich crust. After cooking the lemon filling, it instructs whipping egg white with sugar, layering, browning the top.
A White Summer Dress Trend Emerges
A white summer is praised for its beauty and versatility. The article extols pure white fabrics as ideal for summer attire, noting their temptation and flattering appeal for women as the season approaches.
Pretty dimities described in old style textile notes
A fragment discusses dimity fabrics, noting a prime favorite with many charming faces. It mentions a new style heavy weave resembling fine linen, and a pique like wet texture that stamps the dimity.
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Dimity
Soldier’s courtship of Martha Ah Fong to wed in Manila
Miss Martha Ah Fong, heiress of wealth in Hawaii, boards the Lawton bound for Manila to marry Lieut. A J Dougherty of the Seventeenth United States Infantry. The couple met in Honolulu two years ago while he served with the Minnesota volunteers and have since seen each other only briefly. The wedding will take place at Captain and Mrs. W T Bates home in Manila with Mrs. Bates as chaperon.
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Martha Ah Fong
Lawton
Honolulu
Manila
Ah Fong
Lieut
A. J. Dougherty
Seventeenth United States Infantry
Philippines
Miss Ah Fong
Dougherty
Minnesota Volunteers
Army
Navy
Martha
Fore Daddy'd Go To Bed In Pills Of 19th Century Verse
Poetic reminiscing on a father who checked doors each night for decades. The speaker recalls his ritual, voice and cadence, ending with a hopeful note that the father awaits kin in the afterlife. The excerpt, from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, renders a domestic frontier mood with rustic dialect and moral tone.
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St. Louis
Quaint Lavender Saches and Fern Decor Ideas
Home notes describe using sachets of lavender to scent linen closets and wardrobes. A maiden hair or wood fern in a fern-pan can ornament windows or serve as a table centerpiece, while a bath room redesign features glazed sanitary wallpaper, cream and pale blue frieze, green water lily inspired tissues, green tiled linoleum, and nickel fixtures.
Miss Hildegarde McKenna Emerges In Washington Society
Miss Hildegarde McKenna daughter of Justice McKenna of the supreme court has become a leading figure in Washington society after a refined winter tea. Described as a bewitching brunette with graceful manners she is seen frequently in a stylish auto and driving coat, mingling with officials and diplomats. Her popularity grows and expectations rise about her future prospects.
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Hildegarde McKenna
Justice McKenna
Supreme Court
Washington
Asparagus Tips Baked in Roll Cups
A recipe describes hollowing breakfast rolls to form cups. Blanched asparagus tips are mixed with milk butter egg and salt, then two cups of chopped asparagus are folded in. The filling is baked in the roll cups and served hot.
Fat and freedom in humor from a 19th century column
A collage of quips and reflections on body image and social roles. Quotes from Detroit Journal and Leslie's Weekly critique happiness, fatness, and autonomy. A suburban fire service remark adds noted urban humor from Puck.
Short fashions feature dainty collars and mil linery trends
White silk turnover collars with hemstitching and embroidery appear in dainty fashions. Aiglon collared bolero trims a somewhat military look. Muslin gowns show color flounces, pale blue accents, and taffeta gowns pair with white blouses and black velvet bands. Winter to spring millinery blends large velvet, satin, or silk roses.
Market prices paid by shippers for livestock and goods
Prices list for turkey hens 8c lb young toms 7c chickens 7c hens 7 14c cocks 42n ducks 7c geese full feathered 5c cheese varieties 18c 17c 14c 13c butter Hc eggs 15c per dozen wool ranges 19 30c unwashed 28 30c tub washed 28 30c hides tallow ranges green salted hides and calf prices, greases and tallow figures listed.
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New York
The Jobbing Trade Price List Items Across Goods
Wholesale price list items for candies, nuts, fruits, vegetables, meats, coffee, sugars, grains, tobacco, oils, and fuels. Includes specific prices for oysters, fish, shellfish, canned goods, and various coal and coke types. lists broad catalog of grocery and produce items with unit prices and bulk rates.
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Mrs. Dullet
Agricul
Ture
Pekin
China
Red Cross
Regular Army Relief Corps
Miles
Porto Rico
Cuba
Congress
Capital Society Bell
Dr.Pierce
Madame Blavatsky
Marcus Aurelius
Detroit Journal
Leslie
Puck
Brazil
California
Coal and Coke
C. & O. Kanawha
Pittsburg
Winifrede
Raymond
Jackson
Island City
Blossburg
Connellsville
Castile
Holland
Michigan
Elmira
Baldwin
Florida
Messina
Fancy
Illinois
Fingan & Co
Indiana
Baltimore
F. Brand
C. 4
Ste
Star Store
Granger
Ceu
Owels
Marseilles
Bates Oil
Canton
Brussels
Nottingham
Big Four
Washington, D. C
Éue
Indianapolis
H. M. Bronson
AGPA
Indianapolis Gas
Swan
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