The Lane Picnic Ends In Surprising Reunion
Cora plans a lodge picnic while Aunt Cecilia frets about a budding romance with Mr. Pierce of Russell County. A dramatic rescue on the road reveals Albert Pierce, son of John Pierce, and shared danger turns into a chance for old connections. Aunt Cecilia recalls kin and folds into a hopeful reconciliation at supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Cecilia
Bess Lang
Aunt Cecilia
Pierce
Bryan Valley Railroad
Gainesboro
Root
Pierces
Albert Pierce
Cera
Lane House
Matthew
Phaeton
Cecelia
Cecila
Lentley
Bentley’s Rill
Godfrey
West Jaiesboro
Sarah
Dan
Mies
Mr. Pierce
West Gainesboro
Russell County
Saalsburg
John Pierce
Saalsberg
Pha
Phoenicia
Albert Peirce
Phenicia
Waverly Magazine
The Perpece Female Form and Belt Placement
The piece discusses idealized female body proportions with emphasis on belt placement for an artistic oval waist. It contrasts high belt empire dresses with long-waisted styles and notes how posture and hip alignment affect perceived waist height, citing hygienic concerns and fashion standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Home Journal
White lace veils and eating habits in society
A New York World quotation critiques women's eating, noting white lace veils worn with sailor hats, two veils to ward off freckles, and fashion promises of yellow and white. It mocks manners at restaurants, urging better chewing and less talking with mouths full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Byron
New York World
Straining Noon Encounter In Alabama Town
A ragged 12 year old boy sits in noon sun when a dignified old man stops to question him in local slang. The man boasts of courting the boy's mother for three weeks and announces plans to marry her that evening, vowing to begin at seven the next morning to “make you wish you’d never been born.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Free Press
How to Make Currant Jelly
A simple three part ripe currant mix with white currants and sugar. The mixture is heated, strained, weighed, and boiled for a quarter hour then eight ounces of sugar per pound are added and dissolved off heat. The jelly is boiled eight minutes more and poured, skimming off scum throughout.
Woman gossip and society notes mix with dramatic letter find
A collage of social musings from newspapers recounts the beauty of summer and the woes of the cook, with remarks on Miss Anna Gould’s European trip. A dramatic scene follows a wife seizing a mailed letter from her husband’s coat, exulting at discovering it addressed to Mrs John Smith of Butternutville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Chicago
Anna Gould
Jay Gould
Europe
Philadelphia
John Smith
Butternutville
Moments With John In A Haunted House
John and his wife discuss renting another home as ghostly sighs echo through pipes. The dying man mishears music as angels, then recognizes a brass band outside and scolds the street noise. He and his wife debate fate amid a dying man’s near final moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dear
Admirals Cigarettes Featured In Racing Train Advertisement
An old ad promotes "Admire" as the only first class cigarette not made by trust and markets "Admiral" as non trust made. It advertises a special train for July races with departing times from Union Station and return times after the races. Mentions fares and various brand claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust
Dr Jordan Lung Flenevator Advertised Across Nations
Dr Jordan of Washington Street promotes the lung and heart remedy known as the Lung Fleno vator claiming it counteracts consumption and grippe effects. He asserts widespread need due to improper organ treatment and lists availability through druggists in America Canada England Germany France Italy and Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Washington Street
Eurn
Spanish Nerve Ghain CO
New York
Indianapolis
Ind
Geo. W. Sloan & Co
Nerve Seed CO
Masonic Temple
Chicago
W. N. Short
F. Will Pantzer
City Markets Quick price list for meats and provisions
The fourth page notes markets with steady wholesale quotes on watermelons and a long price table for provisions. Meats include smoked hams and bacon with prices per pound across brands like Kellabie Empire Moore and Indiana. A vast list covers dried beef, sausage, lard, fresh pork loins, shoulder cuts, and household staples alongside vegetables, canned fruits, seeds, oils, and grocery basics with numerous brand and weight details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuensday
California
Ife
Honeicsy
Moore
Empire
Organ & Gray
Weber Wurst
Link
Indiana
Tierces
Ilgee
Bermuda
Johnson
Bratish Choice
Wollte Chalice
Alsyke
Shaltd
Timothy
Choice
Strictly Prima
Orchard Crass
Gil Bergamont
Ile
W. S
River Sermon
New York
Americas
Limbirg
Yarmouth
Isige
Janey
Arloso
Idige
Lion
Cordoba
Banner
Gates
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Fichu
Boston Globe
Fairview Park
Prof. Love
the Aeronaut
Daisy
Earth
Beecham
John
Bok
Rionon
Union Station
Massachusetts
Washington-st. Aug
Schenkreck
Call
SUN Office
City Markets
General Assembly
State of
Ase Ball
Andiics OF
Cincinnati
Club Ball Park
Irvington
THE
Battle of
Gettysburg
West Market Street
Travelers’ Register
South
Ilinois Street
Indianapolis Union Station
Pennsylvania
Central Time
Illincigs and
Washington Straate
Npdiaanapoolis
Volumous
Louisville
Philadalpania
Baltimore
Washington
Uahton
Springfield
Martinsville
Vincent Madison
Louisvile
Richmond
Columbus
Dayton
Gugansport
Chieses
Springfeld
Kaojebistown
Columbusg
North Vernon
Ms‘tyon
Logansport
Maurtinsyie
Vincennes
Pitteburgh
Mast
Eeee
Konia
Boban
ARRIW
ST. Louis
Indianapolis Union Siztton
Terre Haute
St. & T. H. Polnw
Hkvgansville
St. Gonis
Serre Hauta
Green
Castle Ace
Crawna
Cleveland
Cincinnat
Chicago & St. Lows
BIG A. Routh
Coen
Montreal
Sons OF Veterans
Cago
Daly
Big 4
East
Jackson Place
Massachusetts Avenue
H. M. Bronson
A. GP
Isuievite
Carson
Pullman
Anne
Chcago
Illinois
Evans Chemical
Ou.s. AL
Ois
Biight
DRS, Brubaker & Ayres
Indianapolis, Ind
Fair Grounds
S& Order
DR. Mott's Chemical CO
Cle
Browning & Con
J. C. French
Sun
H. Christ
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