Memoir of Poe and Patti Told by Mrs Phelps
Mrs. Mary Andre Phelps of Chicago recalls childhood friendships with Edgar Allan Poe and Adelina Patti. She describes Poe’s playful mood after his wife Virginia’s death, Patti’s early tours with Maurice Strakosch, and the family scenes surrounding their lives, including visits to markets and candy bribes for the temperamental singer.
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Mary Andre Phelps
Chicago
Edgar Allen Poe
Adelina Patti
Iest Lenore
Rousing of Ford Hampton in a Real Estate Scheme
Ford Hampton in a tense private office plots a comeback with Annabel Charters after a failed venture. He accepts a joint partnership proposal, maps a new allotment sale, and projects rapid financial rebound aided by Annabel’s capital and drive. Miriam Barnes’s letter shadows their plans as they eye a $200acre East-end tract and a chance to win status with Miriam’s father.
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Eick Gayly
Miss ‘Annabel Charters
Annabel Charters
Ford Hampton
Mr. Ford Hampton
South End
Annabel
Annabel. “I Don’t Want To Bother You, Miss Charters
Ford
Papa
Papand
Miriam Barnes
Interroga
Bilest
Mr. Hampton
Miriam
Annabel and Ford Plan A New Life After Business Struggle
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer tale, Annabel urges independence as Ford contemplates a path forward with renewed ambition. The couple's conversation pivots from business strain to a proposed marital bond, with Annabel accepting a revised arrangement.
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Wes
Gala Ford
Annabel
Ford
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Notable Facts From Historic Figures and Figures
Queen Victoria breakfasted privately to escape formality, often outdoors in summer. Thomas A Edison earned his first large sum, $40,000, from a telegraph company for his ticker model. J C Needham of California began, and still preserves, a top US rostag… wait rostag stamps collection. A monument for Father Ryan, author of The bivouac of the dead, is planned by the Virginia Daughters of the Confederacy with substantial funds raised.
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Queen Victoria
Thenas A. Edison
Cocneressman
J. C. Needham
California
United States
Father Ryan
Virginia Daughters of the Confederacy
Genuine Gems and the Wisdom of Saving for a Gem
The passage argues that many women would forgo numerous cheap trinkets to afford one fine jewel. It advises avoiding showy pieces, saving to acquire a single cherished ornament, and resisting minor temptations until funds allow a lasting, satisfactory ornament. It emphasizes discipline over impulse purchases.
The Song of the Road by James Whitcomb Riley
A lyric romance in Riley style vows companionship across any path or season. The speaker promises to walk with the lad through sun and snow, weather and miles, with loyal hand and one heart, wherever love leads. The verse emphasizes steadfast partnership and devotion.
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James Whitcomb Riley
The Sweetest One by Frank L. Stanton
Poem fragment praises a beloved country boy with a musical voice and bright eyes. The speaker notes his charm, laughter, and likeness to his father as his mother watches him grow with love.
New Challis Fabrics Feature Delicate Satin Stripes
Some patterns in challis are elegant and modern with satin stripe details. A blush pink design strewn with wild roses and foliage reads like a poem, and frothy lace could finish it beautifully. Other color combos offer similar beauty for different wearers.
The Angel of the Crimea Still Guides Nursing
Florence Nightingale known as the Angel of the Crimea remains active in shaping nursing for the Transvaal. Though frail, she directs with insight from her bed, advising the war office, while English women shower attention on her and a new training school for nurses is funded at St Thomas' hospital.
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Florence Nightingale
Crimea
War Office
Transvaal
Miss Nightingale
Derbyshire
Kaiserworth Institution
Germany
St. Vincent de Paul
Paris
England
Harley Street
Sydney Herbert
London
Scutari
Hais
the Times
Miss Smith
St. Thomas’ Hospital
Windsor
Christian
Princess of Wales
Empress
Frederick
Japanese actress Sada Yacco thrills Boston with America visit
Sada Yacco, first Japanese actress to appear with men in the U S, tours with Kawakami Otojiro and a 25 member company en route to Paris. She praises American women and hopes to influence Japanese society upon her return, noting women’s greater social role here.
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Sada Yacco
Tremont Theater
Boston
America
Yacco
Mikado
Kawakami Otojiro
Otto Kavrakami
Dlaywright
Tokio
Paris
Dme
New York
Japan
Home style method to glaze canned fruit for table
A reader shares a simple technique to improve canned fruit. Empty the tin into an earthenware pan, add cinnamon to pears and cloves to apples, then bake in the oven for about thirty minutes until brown. Cool, plate on a glass dish, and pour the strained juice over all.
Doans Ointment Promises Cure For Piles And Skin Ailments
Indianapolis residents are urged to carry Doans Ointment for hemorrhoids eczema and general skin irritation. Edward Abel of 3 Newport St. credits rapid relief after using it bought at Henry J Huder drug store. The advertisement notes a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sales agents.
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Indianapolis
Dean
Edward Abel
Newport St
Henry J. Huder
Washington and
Pennsylvania Sts
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Gale
NO WASHOUTS -OR J. H. JUNE, Trav. Pass. Agent, Union Pac
Train travel notice from Union Pacific lists J H June as traveling passenger agent stationed at Room 7 Jackson Place Indianapolis Indiana. Public advisory directed to travelers regarding washout conditions and travel arrangements.
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Union Pacific
A. G. Shearnman
UN. Pac. R. R
Carew Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. H. June
Trav
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Honest Living and its True Costs
The piece argues money spent honestly earns no extra credit while hardship tempts some to bend rules. It warns against greed and cynicism and urges parents to guide children, embrace honesty as policy, and avoid wasting time by idle living despite pressure to take shortcuts.
Household Hints and Health Adverts
Household hints give kitchen tips from bread storage to molasses for gingerbread and night sewing tips. An health ad calls Hood's Sarsaparilla as a first law of self preservation for impure blood and promotes Hood's Pills as mild and effective.
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Hood
Local Businesses Advertised in Gardner’s and Nearby Shops
Nicé Line e of Jewelry at Gardner's 59 Commercial club offers services. Brazilian Balm claims to cure coughs colds and croup in 20 doses. The Kits sample room and cafe restaurant at 127 E Court St promotes a West Chicago style business lunch 11 am to 3 pm. EB Kitz Neckhands advertised for free shirt fitting. Progress Laundry lists phone 1121. Old Nurse for Children Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup marketed for teething and diarrhoea at twenty five cents a bottle. Ponder's Photo Studio touts photos by Stanton L Wilhite.
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the Kits
E. Court-st
West Chicago
Iron Mountain Route offers Mexican excursions in 1900
On January 23 and February 12 1900 the Iron Mountain Route will run personally conducted excursions to major Mexican cities and sites. Special Pullman cars will operate both directions. For details contact G A A Deane Jr T P A Iron Mountain Route 21 McCreast Indianapolis Ind Also ads for Merchants Lunch and Ormonds restaurant describe meals. A mysterious window display at Wuischnes Sons Music Store will reveal itself tomorrow at 5 PM attracting attention and bets.
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Iron Mountain
Old Mexico
Oetc
G. A. A. Deane, Jr
McCreast
Indianapolis
Ind
Wuischnes & Sons
Plaza Restaurant Vows First Class Dining with New Manager
Advertisement touts best meal in the city for 15 with new management at Plaza restaurant located at 40 Monument Place. Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup advertised as a sure cure for sore throat with a promised price of Be. Noted warning about sore throat potentially leading to bronchitis.
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New Management
Plaza Restaurant
Monument Place
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