Miss Romney Sails Into New York Romance
Miss Romney returns from exile to New York where guardian Damon Belmade and Mrs. Calverton arrange a seaside villa outing on Long Island. At Meadowmere Vera Romney meets Herbert Castleman, the pair exchange feelings, a photograph reveals Vera’s prior attachment, and Belmade is revealed as her protector in a melodrama ending in happiness.
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Sister Chrysostom
Miss Romney
Damon Belmade
New York
San Francisco
Veronica
Mr. Belmade
Caim
Chicago
Sahara
Bolingbroke
Mrs. Calverton
Calvert
Mr. Castlemon
Mr. Castleman
Vera
Mr.—Herbert
Chicago News
Race horse Imp owned by Miss Virginia Harness
Miss Virginia Harness of Chillicothe Ohio owns the famous race horse Imp. She receives the bulk of the horse earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Harness
Chillicothe, O
Imp
Reflections of a Bachelor on Love and Marriage
A satirical reflection on relationships and marriage. The speaker jokes that love early in life fades, and fidelity hinges on shared ideals. It notes women’s fears influence affection, and warns that marriage as mockery remains if ideals exist yet are destroyed.
Burlap and Pique Skirts Gain Fashion Steam
Burlap bicycle skirts are new and in demand for their coolness and low cost. Pique skirts remain popular for cycling with strapped seams and a tailor made look.
Witty exchanges and romantic quips in early 20th century columns
A collage of humorous quotes from Chicago and Washington papers features flirtatious banter about marriage, princes, and proposals. Characters mock serious courtship with light sarcasm, highlight social games, and a running joke about proposals and outcomes.
The Fish Fry dinner at town noted in verse
A humorous verse from the Atlanta Constitution describes a fish dinner where guests are eager for freshly caught trout and perch. The major, the colonel, and the parson join in a lively, orderly repast as waiters react to the abundant catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Odd Bits From Naples to a Left-Hander Club
The piece surveys Naples with 600000 residents and 80000 facing daily hunger, notes a trend toward long novels and a scarce market for shorter ones, mentions a Southern California Left-hander club with about 2000 members, and traces the modern circus back to about 1700 with Philip Astley in Lambeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
California
Philip Astley
Lambeth
Realistic Poesy In Verse Excites Chicago Record
A fragment notes a woman writing verse about crickets in the grass and swooning after a cricket crawled on her neck as described by the Chicago Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dainty Negligees for Modern Day Style
The article notes a shift from old shapeless gowns to neat and tidy lace trimmed negligees. It highlights summer fashions in Swiss and organ dies with jabots ruffles and ribbons, promoting a feminine, captivating look for women’s rooms and dens.
Reverence for Mothers Highlighted in Turkish Culture
The piece notes Turks revere their mothers and stand in her presence until invited to act, a compliment not extended to others. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify and enrich blood to alter circumstances of dyspepsia nervousness catarrh rheumatism and eruptions. Hood's Pills are also recommended for biliousness and sick headache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
How to Reach Two Famous Resorts
An Outing hint extols travel by the New York Central for through East and West journeys. It highlights Grand Central, convenient to hotels, and promotes seasonal attractions from Niagara to winter frost palaces, noting Niagara’s whirlpool and Cave of the Winds as key draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Grand Central Sten
New York City
Great Northern Wilderness
Autumn Falls
America
Niagara
Vacations Suggested in the Mountains
The General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railroad in Denver offers maps and descriptive material to help travelers plan mountain trips. The material guides readers on routes, views, and places to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Midland Railroad
Denver
Low Round Trip Rates to California and Colorado
Travel notices advertise reduced return fares via Monen Route to California and Colorado. Agents are advised to supply complete information and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Colorado
Kid ne olds and Liverlax touted as cures in Indianapolis ad
An advertisement promotes Morrow's Kidneolds and Liverlax as quick pleasant remedies. It cites Mrs. M F Henderson of Indianapolis claiming relief from nervousness sleeplessness and back pain after using the products. Prices are 50 cents and 25 cents per box with Sloan Drug Co. and other druggists carrying them. Manufactured by John Merrow Co. Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Henderson
Ohio
Morrow
Sloan Drug Co
John Merrow & Co
Springfield
A Skin of Beauty Dream Promoted for Skin Care
An advertisement touts R. T. Gouraud's Oriental Dream as a harmless, longtested skin beautifier claimed to remove tan freckles pimples moth patches rash and more. Dr L A Sayre endorses its gentle nature and it is sold by druggists and dealers across the U S Canada and Europe. The "Dream" is marketed by Ferd T Hopkins at 37 Great Jones Street New York.
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R. T. Felix Gouraud
L. A. Sayre
Haut-Ton
Gouraud
U. S
Canadas
Europe
Ferd
T. Hopkins
Great Jones St
Empress Frederick’s Croquet Favorite Revealed in Gossip
The Empress Frederick prefers croquet as a pastime. Lady Rose Leigh daughter of Lord Abergavenny shows strength by lifting 200 pounds. John Sterling of Cleveland has never worn an overcoat and wears the same weight garments year round. Clarence McGowan, a Santa Fe brake man, reads seven languages including Sanscrit. Miss Marie Williams of Wichita organizes a society for women who marry only men who fought with Funston.
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Frederick
Rose Leigh
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Reported in Cocoanut Grove
Mr A Sanders writing from Cocoanut Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea there. He suffered a severe attack and was cured by four bottles of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he recommended it to others who call it the best medicine they ever used. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sanders
Cocoanut Grove
Fla
Chamberlain
Fourth of July Excursion Via C H and D Ry
One fare round trip to points within 200 miles on July 3 and 4. Tickets good to return through July 5. Fare details apply to the excursion advertised by the C H and D Railway for Independence Day travel.
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Xtates
Zalles
D. Ry
Menon
Wabash R R Announces Tourist Sleeping Cars to Los Angeles
Through tourist sleeping cars to Los Angeles via Kansas City depart St. Louis on June 27 July 3 5 and 6. One fare round trip to points within 200 miles tickets sold July 3 and 4 good to return by July 5. For reservations address Geo D Maxfield D P A Indianapolis Indiana.
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Wabash R. R. Company
Los Angeles
Cal
Kansas City
St. Louis
Geo
D. Maxfield
Indianapolis
Ind
Pennsylvania Lines Madison Special Train Details
The Madison special leaves Indianapolis at 7 30 a m on Sunday July 2 and returns from Madison at 6 0 p m. The round trip price is 1 25 for basic fare and 11 25 for the Madison special. The service is operated by Pennsylvania Lines and runs on a one day schedule.
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Madison
Indianapolis
Vandalia and Pennsylvania Lines Tulip Travel Offer
Low round Tulip rates to California Colorado Utah and north Pacific coast points. Choice of routes in either direction with liberal stop over privileges. Write W. W. Richardson D PRA.
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Vandalia
Pennsylvania
California
Colorado
Utah
North Pacific Coast
W. W. Richardson
D. Pra
Scenic and Scenic Line routes on Denver and Rio Grande
The Denver and Rio Grande railway offers two distinct mountain lines the Scenic Line between Denver and Grand Junction and a second through Grand Junction to Ogden via Marshall Pass or Deadville Glenwood Springs. Passengers to Salt Lake City Ogden or San Francisco can buy tickets good both ways via The Boenic Line of the World and the other return. Hooper G P T A Deaver offer illustrated pamphlets.
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Colorado
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Rockies
Mountains
Denver
Grand Junction
Rio Grande Western Railway
Ogden
Denver & Rio Grande
Deadville
Glenwood Springs
Marshall Pass
Black Canon
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Getty
Hooper
G. P
T. A. Deaver
Fourth of July Train to Bloomingdale Glens
L. and W. railway will run a Fourth of July special train to Bloomingdale Glens leaving at 7:30 p m and returning the same evening. Round trip fare and stopping points include Shades of Death and Montezuma. details and schedules available at stations.
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Blew Glens
Bloomingdale Glens
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Mary Robinson
Baltimore
William A. Boykin
Miss Romney’s
Guardian
Aan
Chicago Times-Herald
Briggs
Griggs
Puck
Crey
O48
Amy Ay
Perses
Pennsylvania Lines
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