Elitch Gardens Led by Denver Woman, Noted for Animal Care
Mrs John Blitch of Denver runs Elitch Gardens, a famed zoological garden begun by her husband. She oversees a cottage in the gardens, with tame animals living near the home. Lions, cubs, goats, and an ostrich collection are described, along with greenhouses, lakes, and guest amenities, portraying a beloved, gentle ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blitch
Denver
Elitch
Walter Clark Bellows
Indianapolis
Henry Kolker
Grand
Denver Zoo
Anita Schilling
Gladys
Eliteh
Kate
America
England
Cuba
Manila
Jim
Dude
Blitch
A Stray Package Prompts Unlikely Friendship
A man buys a photobook found at an auction, addressed to Grace Warren of Philadelphia. Months later he meets Ralph Safford, a determined Philadelphia missionary and philanthropist, whose example inspires the narrator to pursue energy and service for the poor.
Love and Rivalry Revealed in a Cottage Visit
A narrator recalls longing for Grace Warren and overhears Ralph’s heartbreak over a broken engagement. Grace marries a millionaire, leaving Ralph desolate. In the twilight, the narrator confesses love to Yielen, who leans on him as he seeks her response to his proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Lillian
Miss Grace Warren
Helen
Ralph
Grace Warren
Sidney
Grace
Yielen
Fought the Filipinos by a Lone Washington Heroine
Mrs. Jessie Nosler of the First Washington regiment returned from the Philippines after many adventures. She served in khaki with a Red Cross badge, fought at Paca church, aided wounded amid shellfire, halted a wagon with a pistol to secure a return to headquarters, and braved Laguna de Bay peril on a dangerous expedition.
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Jessie Noster
Washington
Philippines
Tacoma
Rogers
San Francisco
Calambo
Laguna de Bay
Mrs. Nosler
Cleaning Bottles with Shot Causes Lead Film Risk
An old method of cleaning bottle interiors used a quantity of small shot and shaking. The water dissolves lead to some extent, forming a fine lead film on the sides. When vinegar or any liquid enters the bottle, this film could mix with the contents, posing a health hazard.
Miss Elizabeth Whipps Rise From Platform Reader to Stage Star
Miss Elizabeth Whipps, noted for distinction in Julia Marlowe's company, rose quickly to stage prominence after graduating two years ago from Boston Conservatory of Oratory. Born to an old religious family in Ohio, she initially aimed to be a platform reader, never intending to pursue acting, yet traveled to Boston for training and opportunities in theater.
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Elizabeth Whipps
Julia Marlowe
Boston Conservatory of Oratory
Ohio
Thanksgiving Tribute by James Whitcomb Riley
A Thanksgiving poem reflects gratitude for providence and shared burdens. It honors storms and calm, delayed prayers answered, loyal welcome, and the enduring memory of loved ones. The author recalls tears and sorrow, noting hope remains as we face tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
Pointed Paragraphs and Tongue in Cheek Wit
A collage of wry maxims on effort climate love and progress sketches mischief and gender roles. It notes umbrellas thrive in damp climes and travel as a downward path while others claim love makes pessimists of bachelors. An ironic quip about a painter’s portrait ends with a country newspaper reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typewriter Trust
Jab
Chicagoo Daly News
Miss Hay a Society Novelists Rising Figure
Miss Hay daughter of Secretary Hay is at work on a novel about social use of Washington. The book, expected to stir fashion and diplomacy circles, features recognizable public figures as characters. Debuted in society a year ago, she is a young, talented, handsome woman.
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Miss Hay
Secretary Hay
Washington
A Change of Heart Over Baby Name Imogen
A young mother announces baby name Imogen, despite husband Justin’s hesitation. He recalls a former sweetheart also named Imogen and concedes only if his wife approves, while she counters with honoring her mother by naming the child Mary.
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Charlie
Imogen
Paps
Justin
Enilee
Mary
Coltier’s
Remark on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Popularity
Readers relate experiences with that splendid medicine praising its benefits for colds and coughs, noting broad appreciation. The column reflects general sentiment that the remedy aids relief and comfort.
Blues of the Man Awaiting News in Atlanta
An Atlanta Constitution poem recalls the blues of a man who longs for news and human warmth. He endures dismal days, yet the arrival of a smile from a loved one provides hopeful light amid loneliness.
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Atlanta Constitution
Noted women aiding campaign against Roberts and polygamy
Mrs. James H. Kyle wife of the United States senator and Mrs. Isabelle Bagley national treasurer of the Woman's relief corps are aiding in the campaign against Roberts and polygamy.
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James H. Kyle
United States
Isabelle Bagley
The
Woman's Relief
Roberts
Humorous and mishmashed 19th century quips
A collage of witticisms and social quips from period papers. The dialogue spree features mistaken gifts and misquoted lines, including a diamond ring gag and a forelock joke, reflecting lighthearted society humor and miscommunication.
The Fruits To Eat And Avoid For Liver Health
A health note explains prunes as brain food but not muscle fuel and warns they should be avoided by liver patients. It labels most small fresh stone fruits as laxatives and cautions on all stone fruits for liver sufferers. Apples praised for nerve support but not fullness, while oranges refresh though not for liver issues. Lemons and tomatoes discouraged in cold weather for thinning effects. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills are promoted as health aids, priced at 25 cents.
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Chamberlain
Merchants' Lunch at Union Station Featured Menu Item
An Ola Nurse for Children promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. The ad claims it soothes the child and eases gums, cures wind colic, and relieves diarrhoea. Bottle priced at twenty-five cents.
A Good Combination In Ponder Studio Works Well
Stewart M. Ponder has equipped his photo studio with the best instruments and Mr. Wilhite, an experienced operator, ensures excellent work at remarkably low prices. Located at 229 Massachusetts Ave.
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Stewart M. Ponder
Wilhite
Massachusetta-ave
We Want Your Family Washing Enterprise Steam Laundry
The notice advertises Enterprise Steam Laundry offering family washing services. It mentions photo finishing and new designs by Gardner's and a commercial crab building reference.
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Enterprise
Phote
Otce
Gardner‘s
Tailor-Made Shirt Waists Dominate Couture Details
Tailor-made silk and French flannel shirt waists show off collars cuffs and back with fancy fronts. Silk embroidery ribbons and hemstitching decorate fronts while silk collars and studded bands offer new design flair. Sleeves stay close fitting with glove like cuffs and most waists end at the waist to suit sheath skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millady
Oyster soup and salmon timbales from a recipe collection
Recites oyster soup method using oyster liquid water milk salt pepper mace and cracker crumbs with egg yolk cream and curling oysters. Also describes salmon timbales mixing mashed salmon cream egg yolks beaten whites folded in buttered timbales baked in hot water and served with lemony parsley sauce.
Little Shavers, a Grammar Class Quip at Table
In a humorous scene a mother scolds a child at the table while a teacher tests a class. A pupil in a grammar lesson attempts a word comparison and blurts the sharp retort sick, sicker, dead, prompting laughter and a pause in the lesson.
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Johnny
Children Proverbs Reflect Simple Truths From Home
A compact adage set asserts that children and fools speak truths while children are riches for the poor. It notes how young ones repeat spoken words, plead for nuts and apples, and long for gold and silver with a pure, cautious tone.
Notice to apply for liquor license in Indianapolis ward six
Subscriber John N. Matz gives notice to voters of Sixth ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the December term 189% for a license to sell spiritous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons and allow consumption on the premises. The business is in a room facing north on Wa bash st first floor of a four story brick building Jet No 9 square 44 in City of Indianapolis. In rear of 123 N Pennsylvania st ward No 6.
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Wara
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Wabash St
Indianapolis
N. Peninsylevania St
John N. Matz
Board of Commissioners
State of Indiana
Liquor License Application Notice for Ward 11 Indianapolis
John Lux of Center township Marion county Indiana seeks a license to sell intoxicating gin malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise consumption at 229 W Washington St Indianapolis in Ward 11. He also applies for poor table privileges in the same room at the front facing north on Washington Street in a three story brick building.
They Are Convincing Kidneoids Promoted by Neighbors
A neighbor testimonial extols Morrow's Kid-ne-oids for kidney pain and recovery after a car accident. The yellow tablets are sold in wooden boxes for fifty cents, manufactured by John Murrow & Co. in Springfield Ohio, with Sloan Drug Co. as a distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Prathro
Indiana-age
Morrow
Sloan Drug Co
John Murrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
Notice of liquor license application in Center Township Indiana
The voter notice announces an application to the Board of County Commissioners at the December 1899 term for permit to sell intoxicants in quantities under five gallons at a premises facing north at the west corner of Blake and Rhodes in a ground floor room of a frame building in Hill's subdivision, Harris subdivision, city of Indianapolis Center Township Marion Indiana Ward 4. It specifies location No 1 and ward No 4 and includes a plan to draw liquor from the premises.
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Ray
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Rockland
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Ralph “Sattar
Jas
John
A. Logan
Fortune
Jas. H. Kyle
Sage
Miss Jackson
Brooklyn
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Hood
Union Station
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Ida
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W. E. Forster
Mathew Arnold
Forster
Emma Edwards
R. T. Felix Gouraud
L. A. Sayre
Gouraud
U. S
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T. Hopkins
Great Jones St
Center Ie
Board of County
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Rhodes Yi Bte
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Harris
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Marion
Aleo
Totic
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