Dorothy's Daughter Returns to Tom Burns in Old New England
In a quiet New England village, Old Tom Burns awakens after three weeks to nurse Dorothy Allen's daughter, who resembles his lost Dorothy. Old Tom recalls past vows, learns Tom has married the nurse, and forgives him, asking to see his nephew. The scene closes with Dorothy’s daughter kissing the old man and escaping to summon Tom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Allen
New England
Tom Burns
Burns Steel
Tom
Santiago
Old Tom
Dorothy
Mr. Burns
Rascal
H'm
Amusing Social Pantomime of Vices and Promises
A vivid reflection on social pretenses and contradictions as men and women flaunt vows, lies, purchases, and fashions. The piece surveys bridal obedience, beauty products, gossip, and the duplicity of adults chasing appearances. Strong voices critique youth, vanity, gluttony, and deception in a tone reminiscent of a bustling early 20th century column.
Lane of grass bows in wind in New York Sun poem
Tall slender lane of grass sways then stands motionless as if praying. The scene shifts from sobbing grief to quiet quivering and soothing wind, leaving the wild distress stilled and joyously waving in the breeze.
Jelly and Bread Crumb Pudding Instructions
A recipe method describes pouring hot milk over bread crumbs and mixing with eggs. It instructs beating yolks, folding in whites, adding baking powder, baking in cups, then turning out onto a dish and coating with quince marmalade or fruit jelly.
That Boy o' Rogers Nostalgia in a Western N D tale
In Bismarck North Dakota a reminiscence recalls a notorious troublemaker from Rogers with a freckled red hair, famed for pranks and mischief. The speaker notes the boy’s fate leading toward penitentiary if he stayed, then returns twenty years later to meet him and the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Rasin
Bismarck
N. D
Tribune
New Cake Tin Promises No Greasing For Cakes
Demonstrator extols a newcake tin that prevents sticking and requires no greasing. He warns against greased tins as they impart grease flavor. Advised tips include using winter wheat pastry flour and inverting the tin after baking, with high sides to keep the cake off surfaces.
Heroic sacrifice at Indianapolis saves friend
Detroit Free Press recounts William Phelps sacrificing his life to save Jim, a married man, during a deadly incident in Indianapolis. Phelps, badly burned, urged his dying companion to go first, asserting Jim had the right to escape death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Indianapolis
William Phelps
Detroit Free Press
Cleaning Nickel Clocks Prove Convenient Yet Faulty
The New York Evening Post notes inexpensive nickel clocks, popular for general use, sometimes falter in keeping time due to dust. Quick fix: remove backs, take out the works, soak in naphtha to restore function unless a deeper defect exists. In a separate item, Walter Hand of Chillicothe Ohio shot John Flynn and slit his throat, Hand escaping arrest.
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New York Evening Post
Walter Hand
Chillicothe, O
John Flynn
Hand
Old Nurse for Children Teething Syrup Ad
An 1800s advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as safe for teething. It claims to soothe the child soften gums ease pain cure wind colic and aid diarrhoea with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
Indiana Dental College and Local Advertisements
The item lists IU dental services from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and mentions weekly bargains. It includes Baldwin's music, Dr. W. B. Craig veterinary services for dogs at Wood's Stable with telephone 1097, and Bennett's at 38 E. Washington St. Also a testimonial praising a Cleveland wheel from Emil Fertig of Fertig & Revers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Craig
Wood’s “Stable
Cleveland
Massave
City
Emil Fertig
Fertig & Revers
City Life notes moves and meetings in Indiana scene
The extension of the I D and W to Springfield may come under C H and D control. Charles F S Neal resigns as Indiana supreme K of P representative. Union B Hunt appointed. Alumni of Indiana University meet at Grand hotel May 23 at 8 pm with President Swain present. A five acre tract near Churchman avenue bought for Wagner plow works to Indianapolis from Vernon. Night soil hauling ban and vault inspection proposed. Knights of Fidelity elect Joseph Schaub supreme treasurer and Charles Polster supreme trustee. A crime report concerns a missing $10 gun and whisky from John Lux saloon. Parish seen entering saloon, policeman Moore did not intervene. Mrs Ashley Miller visiting parents. she will return to New York soon. Mrs James Marley charged with throwing a stone at Hagerty's saloon, injuring a boy. quarrel with husband noted.
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Decatur
Springfield
Charles F. S. Neal
Indiana Supreme K. of P
Union B. Hunt
Friends
Indiana University
Grand Hotel
Swain
Churchman-ave
Allen M. Fietacher
Wagner
Indianapolis
Vernon
Health Board
Knights of Fidelity
Royal Arch
Joseph Schaub
Cincinnati
Charles Polster
Supreme
John Lux
Nelson Parrish
Parish
Moore
Ashley Miller
William c. Bull
Miller
Ella Browning
Joseph Jefferson
Nat Goodwin
Otis Skinner
New York
James Marley
Geisendorff St
W. Washington St
John Sullivan
Douglass St
Albert Gall Patents Wholesale Price List of Goods
Prices paid by shippers for meats, cheeses, coffee, sugars, spices, beans, molasses, and miscellaneous commodities. Includes Hides, lard, butter, dried fruits, canned goods, drying herbs, and many bulk grocery items with per unit and per weight quotes. Also lists oysters, fish, coal, drugs, and household wares with varied regional prices.
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New York
Java
Golden Rio
Bourbon Santos
Golden Santos
Prime Santos
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Dulsworth’s
Gates
Columbia
Windsor
Ridgewood
Phoenix
Empire
Ideal Golden
New Orleans
Louisiana
Carolina
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New York Sun
Arena
Star
Jackson Overall Co
Indiana Tinware Co
South Pennsylvania Street
Jackson's
Star Price
Price
Jackson’s
The
Ind. Tinware Co
Otis Ow
WM. A. Rogers
Columbia River
Eyae
Richelieu
Star Store
Washington St
Illinios St
Henry Campbell
Mary Renihan
Pennsylvania
Akron
Chautauqua Lake
Baldwin's Music Store
Oxford
Conrad's
Massachusetts Ave
Stewart Soap CO
Obie
Indiana Dental College
Ss. W. Cor
Delaware and Chiists
Baldwin’s Music Store
Bennett's
City Life
National Furniture Co
Old Parker
West Washington St
Reding
Albert Gall
Commo
Sun Brand
Alabama
Bermuda
Baldwin
Leimons
California
Mississippi
Coal and Coke
C. & O. Kanawha
Pittsburg
Winifrede
Raymond
Jackson
Island City
Blossburg
Connellsville
Brazil
Castile
Kiagan & Co
Indiana
Oysters, Fish and Game
Baltimore
J. SF & Co
F. Brand
O. K
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