The Dragon of Cawnpore Race for Life
Maj. Arthur Fitzgerald Lacelles and Color-sergeant John Halliwell are captured by Nana Sahib in Bhitoor. Halliwell reveals a love message to Lacelles for his daughter Constance. Lacelles sacrifices himself to delay, then Halliwell escapes the death trap and heads for the river, securing his life as the rajah watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fitzgerald Lacelles
John Halliwell
Bhitoor
Nana Sahib
India
Cawnpore
Halliwell
Constance
Dundoo Pant
Maj. Lacelles
Maj
Lacelles
Nana
Dundee
Lieut. Col. Halliwell Wins Prize Dear to Him
In Cassell's Magazine two years after a notable event Lieut. Col. John Halliwell received a prize he regarded as more dear, highlighting his continued recognition and personal triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Halliwell
Cassell
Humorous Exchanges and Etiquette Snippets
A string of light, era reflecting quips includes street tramp dialogue about photos and police, a comic line on autumn leaves as hat trim, and a etiquette note advising use of shop teeth over store teeth to avoid provincialisms at formal events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
There Is Ever a Song Somewhere by James Whitcomb Riley
Poem fragment by James Whitcomb Riley about an ever present song in nature. Imagery spans lark, thrush, swallows, robin, cricket with seasons changing, sun rain and snow. The piece emphasizes universal song heard by hearts across skies and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
Miss Long to Vote in Nineteenth Century Colorado Election
Miss Long daughter of John D. Long secretary of the navy plans to vote in November. She is one of several women registered in Colorado under full suffrage rules. Colorado Idaho Utah and Wyoming grant women voting rights for all officers including presidential electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Roosevelt
Miss Long
John D. Long
Navy
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Be Natural and Polite for Bashful Social Graces
Advice notes for awkward talk and attire. Encourages bashful individuals to practice restraint, observe etiquette, and avoid self consciousness. Emphasizes polite behavior, thoughtful dress, and controlled gestures as keys to confident social interaction.
Quotations on Women From poets and thinkers
A compilation of sentences on women from Oliver Wendell Holmes Ralph Waldo Emerson Plautus Madame Du Defand Taawo and Macaulay. The remarks cover nature civilization virtue imagination virtue and danger in speech with praise and criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Emerson
Plautus
Madame du Deffand
Macaulay
Cleaning Tip for Grease Spots on Carpet
A simple method uses hot water and foamy soap to treat grease stains. Mix water with soap to make suds, add borax, apply with a cloth, rinse with clear water, and wipe dry.
Pancake Season Brings Warm Nostalgia in St. Joseph
A nostalgic poem from St. Joseph Nebraska evokes the end of summer and arrival of winter with pancake imagery. The speaker revels in syrup, country butter, and the joy of a fresh stack, noting how cold days bring happiness as pancakes symbolize comfort and cheer across seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Newa
Wonderful baby born to Mr and Mrs Josian Mungan
A Vine land couple welcomes a baby girl described as wonderful at 17 weeks old weighing 50 pounds. Measurements include a two foot four inch waist, two foot six inch height, ten inch arm circumference, and a 15 inch leg encirclement. The child is healthy and weighed 10% pounds at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josian Mungan
Vineland
The Straight Front Corset Fitting Guide
The article explains careful steps to fit a straight front corset including untying laces, hooking garters, pulling the corset down to fit the hips, inserting hands to position the abdomen, and tightening around the abdomen. It notes the corset supports the abdomen and leaves the body above the waist free. The design evolved from past mistakes to avoid cramping the figure.
Cooked Egg Noodles from Milk and Flour
Three cups sweet milk boil with butter and salt. Stir in three cups sifted flour until it peels from the kettle. Add four eggs beaten smooth. Drop walnut sized pieces into salted boiling water and boil about steen minutes. Serve with stewed chicken or gravy.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Engineer
Local engineer H A Washburn of 118 Spann St reports relief from kidney pain and backaches after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Henry J Huder's drug store. He claims the treatment enabled longer road runs with no discomfort. For sale by all dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's.
Births and illnesses listed in local notices
A long list of birth announcements for multiple families with addresses, followed by deaths and medical conditions for several individuals. Entries include names such as Fred J Willis, John C Fehr, Foy Carson, Isaac Judd, and Herman Hoagland, with health notes like Brights disease, ovarian tumor, enteritis, meningitis, and cirrhosis.
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Fred J
Mattie Willis
Pennsylvania St
Frank A
Maude Wall
Standard-ave
John C
Minnie Fehr
Chestnut St
Fred and
Lottie Horning
Fayette St
Harry and
Smith
E. Washington St
Foy
Bertha Carson
W. Washington-st
Isaac and
Elizabeth Judd
Thirtieth-st
Ella Rosemeyer
Woodlawn-ave
Adele Shellhouse
Washington-st
Lawrence R
Mary Olive
E. Mec-Carty-st
August
Meimberg
E. Morris-st
Herman A. Hoagland
Senate Ave
Bright
Ruth B. Brown
E. Pratt
W. Morris St
Mary Esther Sacre
Miley Ave
Gladith B. Helt
Riverave
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Charlotte Keeley
Johanna Haden
Tarrant
New York
Clarence
Puck
Indianapolis
Our Republic
H. A. Washburn
Spann St
Dean
Henry J. Huder
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Sole
United States
Tute
R. E. Poindexter
Ashland-ave
H. Brink
Raymond and
Ringgold Sts
David Matzke
S. Senate-ave
S. E. Deming
St. Clair-st
Hood
J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
California
Schuller’s
Meridian-st
St. Charles Hotel
Chas
Muellerschoen
McCreast
Union Station
Clark
It.st
E. Washington
Indiana, Dental College
W. Cor
Delaware and Chiosis
Heeb
Bryant & Stratton
Woris’susiness
Vonnnegut's
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Washington St
W.D. Allison
E. South St
Acree
E. R. Dreithaler
Delaware Sc
Indiana National Bank
Capital City
Indianapolis Paint & Color Co
Freaney Bros. Plumbing and Heating
Ohio St
Geate
People's Credit: Clothing .Co
the Sun
SUN
Siersdorfer
Conrad
Mamachusetts
the Central Trust Company
E. Market Street
Moses Optical CO
N. Pennsylvania
Pen Lacan Ae
Ing Éne
Moses Optical-Co
Refrac
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