Miss Brandon Heroine of Texas Rescue at Rio Grande
In Bianco county western Texas the celebrated Miss Cora Brandon eloped on a daring rescue mission to free her imprisoned sweetheart Randall Barett beyond the Rio Grande. Disguised in her brother's clothes she traveled 210 miles to reach the jail and arranged escape with the jailer, slipping a note to Barett and aiding his release with a revolver and wine. The couple rode off on horses, escaping that dusk and reaching 50 miles away by morning.
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Bianco
Texas
Cora Brandon
Euer
Mexico
Randal Basett
Rio Grande
Miss Mitrandon
Parett
Fortune
Randal
Jim
Brandon
Opew
Barett
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
John KR. Walker
J. R. Riggs
Sullivan Co
Revenge of Sir Richard Paulson in Calcutta Jugglers Tale
Sir Richard Paulson, a noble Englishman visiting Calcutta after the Sepoy rebellion, admired two jugglers in Garden Reach. A jealous Sepoy challenged him with a knife, which Paulson repelled with his cane and sword skills, driving the assailant away. He later walked home, noting the jugglers had vanished, and Col. Hamilton warned him to beware the vengeful Sepoy.
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Sir Richard Paulson
England
India
Calcutta
Col. Hadlton
Garden Reach
Sir Richard
Richard
oCl
Hamilton
Serpent Gift Brings Terror to English Nobleman in India
Sir Richard, marked by a past Indian conflict, returns to Britain fearing revenge. A mysterious East Indian delivers a trunk with a boa constrictor inside, its massive coils wrapping the room and threatening to crush him. He tightens his grip on the neck, fighting for breath as the dangerous reptile constricts.
Story of a 15-foot boa in a room and a mysterious East Indian box
A boa nearly 15 feet long was found in a room after armed men entered. One companion noted the snake had been kept unfed to increase its ferocity. The box in its trunk had multiple air apertures, and an East Indian merchant carried a box with a live snake to England. Sir Richard kept the skin as a memento but never learned the fate of the intruder or the nobleman killed earlier.
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Pichera
Sata
Sir Richard
England
London
India
Paradoxical Women in The Century Poem
A poem on Cupid, wit, and affection argues that folly completes love. It notes women are wiser when not overly reasonable, praising tact over strict logic and urging charming foibles as part of human nature.
The Ranee of Jhansi and Her Fierce Stand Against the British
A historical portrait of the Ranee of Jhansi, a noblewoman who led her troops during the Indian Mutiny. She twice defied British forces, was wounded and carried from the field, and then rallied forces to defend Jhansi amid fierce fighting and a bayonet assault. Sir Hugh Rose pursued her forces as she urged defenders, ultimately dying in battle after a final clash at Suhejnee.
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Jhansie
India
Jhane’e
Hugh Rose
Suhejnee
Toronto News
Mrs Mary Annable Praises New City Effort To Reclaim Youth
Mrs Mary Annable president of the Brooklyn W C A champions new program to reform street children. Seventy deputy sheriffs from churches are patrolling to find youngsters who misbehave. Boys caught gaming or smoking are warned and those seen with liquor pitchers are addressed.
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Mary Annable
Brooklyn, W. C. A
Dining-Room Rugs Shift From Delft to Rag Carpets
The era favors ingrain car pet squares in dining rooms with blue and white or oak tones. They are removable and washable, unlike fading Delft blue and white rugs which become stained and worn. Rag carpets from white and blue or blues alone grow in popularity for bath and dining rooms, cut and rolled at home then woven to size. Dining rooms with quaint furnishings may showcase old-fashioned rag carpets for a charming effect per the New York Press.
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Delft
New York
FOR WOMAN S EYE Verse Fragment of Hidden Sorrow
A fragmentary verse notes a woman masking deep grief with smiles and laughter. The speaker describes aching, tears soaking pillows, and a public face that hides private despair, while others remain unaware of the inner pain.
Polly McGrail Defeats Long Silk Mill Strike in New Jersey
Polly McGrail, a 24 year old weaver from Patterson New Jersey, stood by mill owners during a nine month strike. She refused union pressure, faced threats and violence, carried a revolver for protection, and helped the mill hire and keep workers. The strike ended with the mill retaining all its weavers and McGrail gaining recognition for her steadfast support.
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Polly McGrail
Pattergon
N. J
Silk Weavers’ Union
Sampson
Poet and Farmer Mock a Misread Spade Tale
A comic riff unfolds as the Poet meets a Farmer who insists on blunt truth. The exchange centers on a dig for fish bait, while the Poet misreads the scene. A related quip recalls a servant’s tale of Marie William’s death from disappointment and a joke about marriage odds.
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Aeld
Detroit Journal
Aphorisms on courage virtue and Mind from historic authors
A collection of concise maxims on speech strength of mind hope and duty. Notable lines include Bacon Seneca Emerson Massinger Addison Southey with reflections on self reliance dignity and the value of a good disposition.
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Campbell
Bacon
Seneca
H W. Beecher
Emerson
Bovee
Massinger
Addison
Southey
Decorative necklines and collars for evening gowns
A guide on dress details from a vintage source notes a Vandyked lace neckline edge with black velvet ribbon to reveal the neck, suggesting a slender wearer look. It also praises wide lace shoulders and fenders replacing bustle frills, and recommends collars of old lace mull or embroidered crepe on tea gowns and evening bodices.
Bibs From Towels For Durable Children's Dress Tablewear
To make neat durable bibs cut a medium sized pebbly Huck towel in four. Hem one side, finish bottom with towel edge, and add a coarse hemstitched touch. Hollow out bib center to fit neck using the dress waist pattern, bind top with bias stout muslin, and attach tape strings at each neck side. These bibs extend long enough to keep stains from the dress.
The One Gleam of Light in a Witty Exchange
A short dialogue features a tiny man declaring a single true pessimist. He says nothing in the world can please him without the aid of a mirror, hinting at vanity or self-satisfaction as the root of gloom. The remark frames a humorous contrast between perception and reflection.
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids Gain Popularity in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis Morrow's Kid-ne-aids are reported highly popular for kidney ailments backache nervousness sleeplessness and debility. A testimonial from J R Shea of West Pratt Street describes ten years of kidney trouble and sleepless nights improving after using two boxes. The yellow tablets come in wooden boxes for about two weeks treatment and cost fifty cents per box, manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
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Morrow
Indianapolis
J. Rfr. Shea
West
Pratt Street
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