Cap Mollie Pitcher to Grace Albany Capitol Portraits
The capitol at Albany will feature Miss Clara Barton in bas relief among its decorations and honor Capt Mollie Pitcher from Revolutionary fame. Historians describe Pitcher as a hearty red haired Irish woman who joined her husband’s artillery unit, earned a sergeant’s commission after defending a rammer at Monmouth, and later faded from public record after his death.
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Clara Barton
Albany
Will
Mollie Pitcher
Greene
Washington
Lst
Barry Seymour Painted Alice the Portrait That Won Her
Barry Seymour, a rising artist, wins Alice Donoghue’s favor while painting her portrait. After a long working session and a tense request, Alice changes her mind and ends the collaboration, leaving Barry devastated by unrequited passion and a spoiled canvas.
Portraits, reputations, and a torn canvas scene
Alice recalls a quarrel with Sir Douglas Probyn and pressures Aunt to show his portrait at the academy. She hopes the new wealth and prestige will curb damaging rumors while Barry sits by his easel with an unfinished work and torn canvas nearby.
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Barry Seymour
Lord Donoghue
Academy
Alice
Barry
Alixe
Douglas Probyn
Madame
Waist, tie and belt fashion guidance from Philadelphia Record
The article advises on dress coordination of shirt waists, belts, neckwear, and ribbons. It contrasts linen collars with leather belts and chiffon accents, noting that proper fit around the waist and skirt harmony matter, while urging a dressed appearance over remnants.
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Philadelphia
Cinnamon turnovers and Saratoga potato relish
Make cinnamon turnovers by rolling thin dough, cutting rounds, filling with sugar and cinnamon, moistening with water, and twisting edges before baking in a brisk oven. Saratoga potatoes served in small paper dishes, prepared by soaking sliced raw potatoes, drying, frying in fat until crisp, then salt.
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Saratoga
A Lover's Statistics
A fragment from the Chicago Record observes a singular beloved among billions of eyes and fingertips, noting that only two eyes reveal what the speaker longs to see and only two fingers guide his verse’s lineaments.
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Chicago
Proposer's Oath in Stage Romance Not Real Life
A verse from the Chicago Times-Herald notes a man kneeling before a maiden and declaring love, remarking that such proposals occur only in plays. It emphasizes the theatrical nature of the scene rather than real life.
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Chicago Times-Herald
June Jotlets on Fashion Prints and Accessories
The note highlights white season items with fancy ribbons and stylish black sunshades with white polka dots. It mentions new hues and artistic designs in silks, dotted fabrics, and standout collars with neck clasps, reflecting demand and refined style.
Not All Is Lost Beyond the Night
A verse from Pall Mall Magazine speaks of life’s fitful rays and hidden beyond. Courage falters in gloom yet faith keeps lifting, promising a growing delight beyond shadows and lost love.
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Pall Mail Magazine
Mrs John Jacob Astor Ball Dress Described in Detail
The Worth gown owned by Mrs John Jacob Astor features a decollete bodice outlined with wheat and velvet autumn leaves in deep yellow and reddish brown. Wheat twists into sleeves just below the shoulder while trimming decorates the front. The wheat appears to grow from gauzy chiffon and each sheaf is true to nature.
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John Jacob Astor
Afterthoughts of Packing for a Summer Outing
The article advises reserving a trunk section for vacation needs including a hot water bag, an oil stove, extra towels, old linen and cotton, twine, warm blankets, and a small medicine kit. It notes that larger parties require more supplies to handle sudden cold or accidents and suggests crackers lemons and sugar for travel days.
Witty banter and sharp talk in old column snippets
A collage of humorous lines and quick exchanges from late era columns. Dialogues include a father mocking a child’s sponge head and a feisty take on proposals, plus a Western style remark on municipal ownership and a wary Derringer Dan stance on town control.
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Crimson Gulch
Derringer Dan
Tenderfoot
Washington Star
Notable Aphorisms on Constancy Courage and Convictions
A compilation of classic sayings on constancy of purpose contentment and conviction from Disraeli Leighton Plutarch A Maclaren J A Garfield and Greville. The collection urges self discipline prudent refusals and defending rather than offending others.
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Disraeli
Leighton
Plutarch
A. Maclaren
J. A. Garfield
Fruit Decor as Dinner Table Centerpiece
A dinner featured fruit as decor with a cherry bouquet beside each plate. The ad-like note highlights Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil promising quick relief for croup and wounds, framing it as a lifesaving household remedy.
One Fare Round Trip Train Offer Readied
Progress laundry lists collars and cuffs for sale at 1⅓ percent. The notice advertises a one fare round trip for points within 200 miles. Tickets sell July 3 and 4 with return valid through July 5 inclusive.
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C. Progress
Monon
Progress Laundry
Official Route For Indiana Christian Endeavor Union Trip
The trip departs Indianapolis July 5 at 11:35 a.m. by train to Detroit arriving about 7:30 p.m. The round trip fare is 7.60 dollars in open public sale. W. W. Richardson D P A announces the schedule and rates.
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Indiana Christian Endeavor Union
Detroit
Indianapols
W. W. Richardson
Madison and Return $1.25 Special Train Announcement
A $1.25 Madison and Return special train leaves Indianapolis at 7 30 a m on Sunday July 2 with return from Madison at 6 p m The one fare plus 2 00 covers Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden round trips Tickets go on sale in St Louis June 24 to July 1 Full information from G A A Deane T P A Missouri Pacific Railway 231 McCreary Indianapolis Ind
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Madison
Indianapolis
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
St. Louis
G. A. A. Deane
Mo. P. R.y
McCreast
Ind
Profs Woodruff and Benson Lead Westward Excursion
A guided rail journey from Indianapolis to Los Angeles departs June 28 via Big Four Route with Missouri Pacific to Pueblo and Southern Pacific to Los Angeles. Through Pullman and tourist sleeping cars, berths from 13 dollars. optional return via Portland and Northern Pacific for 12.50 extra. Stops at major western cities. reservations ongoing through Prof. J H Woodruff at 2036 Broadway.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Profs. Woodruff and Benson
Indianapolis
Big Four
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Pueblo
Dover
Rio Grande
Salt Lake City
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Ogden
Omaha
Chicago
Pullman Palace
Pullman
Portland
Northern Pacifica
St. Paul
J. H. Woodruff
Broadway
Ind
Vandalia Line Passenger Schedule From Indianapolis
Passengers for Colorado may depart Indianapolis daily at 7:15 a m bound for Kansas City arriving 9:45 p m the same day and Denver the following day at 6:20 p m. An alternative departs Indianapolis at 11:35 p m arriving in Denver the next day at 11:00 a m. AW W RICHARDSON D P A
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Colorado
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Denver
AW. W. Richardson
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Talbot Block
the Sun
Icecream
Star Store
W. Wash
Pero
la Belle
Best
Rochester, Ind
Rochester Shoe Co
Rochester
Vici Kid
S.ce
Russia
Cape Town
Atlas
Lageront
Elevator
Rockers
W.H. Messenger
People’s Credit Clothing Co
W. Washington Street
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Seeigs
Commustow
Cossessaee
Selig Dry Goods Company
Ois Stree
Dr. Klick
William Wachstetter
California
Co. M’laughlin
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