Love Triangle Ends in Tragedy After Duel Like Chase
Sara Prescott confronts two suitors Ralph Curtis and Walter Crosbie. They arrange a fatal race to win her favor. A pistol shot ends the contest and Sara discovers both men dead. Ralph dies after confessing it was Crosbie who struck the fatal blow. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad ends the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara
Grace Ashleigh
Misa Ashleigh
Sara Prescott
Ralph Curtis
Walter Crosbie
Miss Presott
Ana
Walter
Leset
Mr. Curtis
Mies
Mr. Crosbie
Ara
Sarats
Ralph Curtie
Fred
Sarat
Boston
Finger Bibles and Flirtatious Society Writings
A columnist relays a satirical page from the Atchison Globe mocking a “finger bible” accessory and the era’s fashion and moral judgments. It contrasts feminine independence, religious devotion, and social charm with Italian signoras described in a brisk, observational tone. The piece riffs on gender norms, consumer curiosities, and immigrant stereotypes of flower sellers in Buenos Aires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
Shea
Lantia
Orford University Press
Buenos Ayres
Romantics, Faith, and Wit Across Public Life
A mosaic of aphorisms on love, faithfulness, art, and manners contrasts truth and illusion. Humorous quips on romance, artists, fidelity, and social behavior weave through quips about hotels, trunks, and the bustling Chicago and Boston newspaper scenes.
Absent minded barber loses job after mishaps
In a humorous short tale a uptown barber, Jim, astonishes customers with missteps. His forgetfulness leads to shampoo offers, a hair loss bottle sale, a moustache shave mishap, and even near ear injuries during a dog fight. The final straw comes when he shouts Next after shaving Deacon Jones, costing him his job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Deacon Jones
Tia
Deston
Chills and Fever Relief with Liver Regulator
Promoters claim many cases of fever and ague were promptly arrested and banished by Simmons Liver Regulator. A Batavia resident, Robert J Weeks of Kane County, testifies the medicine provided immediate relief after years of liver disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Robert J. Weeks
Batavia, Kane Co
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Hood
Oscar Wilde
Bobby
Clara
Mr. Spooner
Boston Herald
Willis
Willie
Chicago
Butel
Japan
Charles Lamb
Rogers’ Royal
Roger
Rogers’ Royal Remedies Co
Boston and Hyde Park
Mass
Tory
Geo
Indianaplis
Indianapolis
J. W. Cole & Coy
Black River Falla
Wis
Chas. A. Nicoli
Europe
America
Alize
Whyde
Paris
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
A. W. Hilliker
Nonto
Indianapolis Water Company
Zimmer Beos
East
Washington Street
Gahle
Phoenix Garden
Cer
Meridian and Morrisste
Buffalos
Tay
Irvington
the Dressmakers’ Bazaar
Bown
Are
H. Fowler
W. Wash
Bates House
Leclanche Institute
William
St., N
Sun’s
THE
SUN
Office OF
Ohio
J. L. Bibleb
Sachs-Pruden's Ale Company
Delaware-st., Telphone
Bryce
SWEET
Maryland 8 Lumber
RTC
BTC
Catexih
Gun Wa Chinese Herb Remedy Compsny
Herb Remedy Company
Bow Mar’s Bazaar
A, Fletcher & Co
Jorn
Tarrington
Stors
Ton Moht Co
West
Wand Purchsatr
Feila
Will Pantzeeh
Bates Howse Pharmacy
West Wash
Ind
Acre
Renee Icthea
Ebie Medical GH
Buffalg
Renin Mfg
Wall Direc Cna
Travelers Register
South
Illinois
Indianapolis Union Station
I Inisylvana Lines
Pittsburg
Balti
More
Washington
Philadel
New York
Hast
Columbus
Richmond
Louisville
Vincennes
Cairo
Sanday
Vwandana Hime
ST. Louis
Tive West
H. R. Dering
Cleveland
le Chicags
Louis
Cleveland Division
Obicgaso & Cincinnati
Peoria
WREST
M. Abbett
M. D
Virginia-ave
Pullman's
Pullman
AYTON
Our City
Commer Dunols Street
Kentucky Avenue
Union Station
Dayton
Detroit
Sambler School
Usihess University
Cal
Satelogue
Heeb & Osborn
F.C. Fowler
Moodus
Conn
Nerve Bean Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Browning & Son
Wast Ohigst
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