Snowball Fight Sparks Romance in Village Parlor
Effie Chase, 18, longs for snow fun as her brother Joe builds a grand snowman. A snowball hits a passing sleigh rider, leading to a chase and a blush worthy meeting with Herbert Carleton at a dinner party. The two reconnect, fall in love, and plan a spring marriage, proving arrows aren’t the only weapons of romance.
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Harriet
Joe
Effie
Efe
Hal
Mr. Carleton
Miss Chase
Erie
Carleton
Herbert Carleton
Favorite Prescription Restores Health for Mrs Ruff
When life hung in the balance she trusted Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription and recovered. The remedy is praised as unequaled for womanly diseases, regulating cycles, drying leaks, healing inflammation and ulcers, and relieving female weakness. The Orphan's Home in Detroit notes mothers seek its help for micrine troubles and inflammatory conditions, endorsing its curative role.
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Getshag Orphan's Home
Detroit
Louisville racer Charles J. Quinn wed in San Francisco
Charles J. Quinn, a familiar figure to track men nationwide, married Miss Mabel Hop king in San Francisco on Monday. She, heiress to a $1,000,000 fortune, was formerly engaged to Dr. Edmond Gros of Paris but broke the engagement to marry Quinn.
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Charles J. Quinn
Louisville
San Francisco
Mabel Hopking
B. W. Hopkins
Edmond Gros
Paris
France
Quinn
One's Character Disclosed By The Perfume Used
Mrs Frances Sitwell a perfumery demonstrator in New York argues that character may be revealed by fragrance. She notes Indianapolis buyers favor strong scents and cheaper lines, while many women prefer delicate odors. She advises light application, warns against overuse, and praises toilet waters for skin and nerves.
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Frances Sitwell
New York
Athwall
Indianapolis
Sullwell
Billwell
Ann Prisy
Wis
Wery
Bartle
Alfreda
Poe
Cuticura Kit Promises Cure For Hair and Skin Troubles
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a universal remedy for scalp, skin, and hair ailments. It claims to stop hair loss, remove crusts, scales, and dandruff, heal irritations, and nourish roots, with a complete three product system offered for one dollar.
Rabid dog fever fears urged by New York World expert
Dr James MacDonough argues mass action is needed to curb rabies as he describes how a mad dog progresses from subtle symptoms to dangerous behavior. He calls for destroying homeless and nonchalant dogs and warns that second stage attacks threaten families, urging press and government to act.
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Moan
New York World
James MacDonough
Cha
Rabbo
Sixhys
Lance
Jie
Observation on Perfume Use by Genders in Ads
The text notes that women and men both enjoy perfume though women may persist more. It suggests many women try different scents while men are strong customers, buying money in larger quantities. It reflects a dialog about discrimination and scent preferences.
James Cole Fined Over Crowing Rooster Disorder
In Washington on May 22 James Cole was fined by polles court for possessing a crowing rooster considered a nuisance. Al fred Commack testified Cole suffered from nervousness as the crowing annoyed him greatly. The court ruled the fowl a nuisance and imposed a penalty, noting the rooster reportedly belonged to his daughter.
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Washington
James Cole
Alfred Commack
Ant
Cole
Tia
Phe Wee Om
Tha City
Alt
Ads and notices mix in humorous 19th century clippings
A garbled selection from old papers shows cheeky ads and notices. Dairymaid and servant wanted blur into whimsical lines. A shoesmith proclaims inclusive wages while a Western paper refuses gratis notices, yet offers to publish obituaries for friends. Various items poke fun at advertising norms.
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Hereford Journal
Brooklyn Eagle
Bootblack
Charleston
Bostond Herald
Anewern
Sue
London Globe Quote on Ending Life In Doctor’s Case
A brief London Globe note quotes a physician declaring absence of further treatment as the patient dies. The remark reflects era language and medical limits, capturing the grim moment with restrained reportage. The snippet implies a medical decision ending life and a formal journalistic tone.
Women Found in Trunk at Trapdoor House
New York police raided the Trapdoor House at 115 Mott Street. They found women hidden in trunks behind false walls and floors, with escape routes thought to lead to a cellar. Two suspects fled. officers secured two trunks and investigated concealed passages.
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New York
Bulbarry
Mott St
Ward
Saratoga
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Black Isle
Ben Pais
Vara, Nat
Corton
Airas
Arena Soft
Ine
Boye
Chile
Ben
Brownle Pve
Ren
Der
Vere
Tae
Tring
Pize
Wupey
Fe Ke
Sailo Tra
Orshires
Lark
Éresa
Adid
Selma
London Globe
Gog
Pultar
Ag Abe
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