A Comical Confrontation in a Parlour
Dora manipulates a tense moment as Col. Arthur confesses love to Miss Jonsten while the narrator hides, torn between exposing her rival and preserving the scene. Dora toys with both men, hinting at romantic leverage and hidden heartbreak in the drawing room.
Curtain Rampage Over a Lost Fortune Drama in New Orleans
The excerpt shows a tense scene as a male character declares immense funds, a woman named Dora escapes in a flutter, and Col Arthur is urged to deliver a $50,000 check by morning, reported by the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
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Dora
Col. Arthur
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Dame Nature’s Children Return to Her Embrace
A poem in which Dame Nature gathers her seasonal offspring. The narrator describes time as a caregiver who recalls winter and snow children from garden and wilderness. Ice folk glimpse North lights behind the sun as July ends, then autumn colors arrive and spring returns to welcome the green leaves home.
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Unwritten-law pairings for meats and vegetables
A dated culinary guide lists meat and vegetable pairings. It covers mutton with rice, chicken croquettes, duck with macaroni, roast beef with various greens, and fish with potatoes. It mentions salads or jellies as complements and notes variations for boiled or fried preparations.
Blouse of Red from cranberry silk described in detail
A cranberry red silk blouse features a yoke with tucked shoulders and a large puff sleeve tapering at the top. The lower sleeve is cut crosswise, fits tight to the arm, and ends in a cuff-like hand.
Little Emily Dreams of Red Stripes
A child visiting her grandmother at an army camp admires soldiers and expresses a wish to grow up and wear red stripes down her panties after a dress parade.
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Panhandle worker credits Kidney Pills for relief
John Detrick, a checkman at the Panhandle freight house, testifies that kidney weakness and back pain eased after using Dean’s Kidney Pills obtained at Henry J. Huder’s drug store. He states he finished a box and remains free from pains, with Foster-Milburn Co. listed as U.S. agents.
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Henry J. Huder
Woman sues senator for breach of promise in Washington
Miss Leeton of Lafayette Mississippi sues Senator Leeton seeking 50000 damages alleging they lived as man and wife and he refused to marry her after sending her to college. Sullivan denies the charges claiming extortion and no claim. Leeton had been married at first meeting but later obtained a divorce.
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Miss Johnstom
Col. Arthur
St. Louis
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Leeton
Lafayette
Miss
Senator Leeton
Washington
Miss Leeton
Sullivan
Senator Sullivan
Dialectic Snubs and Subtle Power Plays Across Vintage Papers
A collage of clipped lines shows gender humor and social tension. A mother contemplates patience with Mrs. de Smythe as a minor feud. A Meekton and Leonidas exchange on brains and nature. A passenger contest over seating reveals stealthy social pressure and discomfort.
The Little Ills Tale of a Wary Husband
A poet recalls a husband who scolds his wife for fretting over small matters. He urges her to ignore petty troubles and focus on greater cares, until a single sore toe proves even small ailments can dominate worry. The verse contrasts past stoicism with present alarm.
Observations on Decor and Human Foibles
The Bohemian sets up a plaster lion and adores it while the Belgravian admires a golden calf. The worldling hides feelings, and not everyone carries microscopes. Giving everyone their due would not break the bank of good will. Women fix homes and let their minds grow cobwebs.
Lace Trimmed Handkerchiefs and Personal Monograms
Plain linen handkerchiefs remain best for everyday use though women favor daintier lace trimmed mouchoirs to complete dressy outfits. Monograms or crests are often embroidered for a personal touch with Valenciennes or Honiton patterns as popular choices. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a blood purifier for catarrh and related ailments. Rick headaches claimed cured by Hood's Pills.
Neckbands Put on Free and Progress Laundry Ad
Laundry advertisement notes neckbands free and progress laundry with contact telephone 1181. Also lists a prepared meal in the city at St Charles hotel offered as full regular dinner and businessmen's lunch with prices 2c and 15c.
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Progress Laundry
St. Charles ‘Hotel
Chas
Muck
Lerachoenh
McCroast
Qapagite
Bad Manners and Social Decorum Rules
A list of etiquette guidelines discourages rude remarks about food and family, grumbling to outsiders, contradicting friends, dressing poorly when unseen, being rude to servers, self centered party hosting, refusing favors graciously, and disrespecting elders in public transit.
As It Seemed to Charles Dudley Warner
The piece notes how progressive women have not read Warner yet praise him for a tribute to female independence. He compares women’s awakening to a mother watching a baby explore life beyond the home and classroom.
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Charles Dudley Warner
Free trial mail order beauty package promises flawless skin
An advertisement offers a free prepaid trial of Mme M Ribault's beauty remedy. It features claims by Mme Emma Fagon the contralto about improved complexion and singing boost, urging women to write for a free sealed sample from 880 Elspan Building Cincinnati Ohio.
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Notice of liquor license requested for Fourth Ward Center Indiana
The subscriber announces to Fourth ward voters in Center township Marion county Indiana his申请 to the Board of County Commissioners at the December 1900 term for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating beverages in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The business location is No 1123 North Went ward 4 on the ground floor of a two story brick building at Third and West streets in Drake and Mayh first addition Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana.
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Center
Marion
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Indianay Center Township
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