Runaway Trains and a Narrow Escape Beyond the Border
A veteran engineer recalls racing a fire ravaged route near Lama C with 60 mph speed, the brake moment, and a near bridge collapse saving 200 passengers. He recounts a 130 minute, 100 mile dash on old 47 called the flying devil from Laredo to Nuevo Laredo and escape with the fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lama
Cactus Republic
Iron Horse
Illinois
Laredo
Monterey
Bustamente
Thera
Hizatcher
Faredo
Huisache
Nuevo Laredo
International Bridge
FUR BOLEROS FASHIONS FOR WINTER FRENZY
Elaborately trimmed fur boleros are the winter fashion. Mink coats with lace frills in deep ecru feature satin revers and brown soutache. A gold satin waistcoat and collar striped with brown velvet dominate. Upper sleeves flare to cape shapes with lace, and mushroom shaped felt hats complete the look. Deep pink roses gold gauze and gilt negro accents finish the ensemble.
Perhaps He Was A Press Agent In Discreet Hug
A young man who hugged you last night was described as a book agent by one speaker but another suggests he appeared more like a press agent. The exchange centers on whether his role is literary representation or publicity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thesa Negis Rées
Banda
Poadour
Richmond Festival Contract With Chicago Orchestra
Special to The Sun reports a contract closed with the Fhewsere Tomas orchestra of Chi bey to participate in the Saar festival in Bloomington next year, marking a notable cultural event for Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Fhewsere ‘Tomas Orchestra
Chibey
Baroness in This Country Shoots Employer Dead
Special to The Sun reports Baroness Anisla Louise de Massy, a Parisian fashion designer, accused of shooting her employer Gustave Simon, a clothing merchant, at 3 Tick. Witnesses say quarrels over unpaid sums preceded the act. De Massy, once widow of a French baron, has a history of disputes and claims of mistreatment by associates.
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The
Sun
New York
William McLaughlin
Anisla Louise de Massy
Gustave Simon
Simon
Sime, de Masay
Paris
Gamé
Sandusky
Jamen Miller
Bloomingvilla
Dan Smith
Two Jovial Messengers Proclaim Nation’s Errands
Two cheerful messengers boast of serving under a grand administration. They claim to monitor Cuba Libre and rush home, though the verse hints at imperial bravado and political theatrics, reflecting a swaggering, patriotic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Porto Rico
Cuba Libre
Outbursts of Everett True and Oddities From the Era
A collage of peculiar news notes and social tidbits recounts mischief by public figures and eccentric quotes. It mentions Emperor William, Rockefeller praise, marriage debates, and a raft tale with a Boston native aiding water shortages, all rendered in an era voice with light satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
William
Watch Your Thirty Feet of Bowells and Cascarets
A vintage health column explains how intestines move food using muscle waves and cautions against quick fixes like mineral waters and laxatives. It praises Cascarets as a natural workout for bowels, compares their effect to exercise, and notes the West Pocket Box sells for ten cents from the Sterling Ramady Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Ramady Co
Housekeepers Utopia for Italian Servants in Family Roles
Italian women foster close ties with their housemaids creating a family atmosphere. The employer monitors the workers welfare, keeping them integrated in the household. The girl often shares in travel, prosperity, and hardship, performing boots, child care, and service with high dedication, rarely leaving for better pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Fashion in engravings and eighteenth century revival
A fragmented account notes a revival of eighteenth century fashion in engravings. It mentions connoisseurs and collectors seeking rare proofs and the spread of Mezzotintish styles. The piece suggests imitation Chippendale items now rely on old color prints for authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corthie
Ministers on Record Save Weddings for Advertising
Richmond Indiana November 27 local ministerial association has adopted a position against entertainments with elements of chance and against public weddings used for advertising purposes arguing such ceremonies diminish the sacredness of the marriage contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Richmond
Ind
Richmond
Ministerial Association
Sun pattern service offers ten cent patterns daily
The Sun has arranged with a top pattern company to provide readers with the latest patterns for ten cents each. Each day a new pattern is described and sold port paid by sending ten cents, the pattern number, desired and the name and address to The Fashion Department of The Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Tha Bua
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer on Nov 3
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer gives advice to seek favors and work, noting a favorable year for business and money if birthday anniversaries occur on this day. It mentions a fortunate child born on the day and references Kingston whisky and a drink series with eight different dignities offered at Kingston’s.
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Royal Ens
the Daily Story
Mme, Anissa Louise DE Arassy
Stuare
Spain
Central
Ike
Merrenger Bove
Stuart Maclean
Everett True
Jonny Rockfeller, Jr
Kia Sunday School
Cliss
Johnny
Elayating Business
Aeronaut's
Mattie Blakemore
Mainest
J. A. Burson
Mc. Olivett
Piedmont
Mina Katte Welch
Newark
Charles Harlow
Misa Maud Wilson
Indy
Bundey
AL Karcher
Martina Ferry
Misa Allla Crook
Deltalia
Bamesyille
Terpriss
Sarah Barnhandtia
Sarah
Orginal Floradory
Mr. Seithere
Lowi
Mayer
USA
Providence
Boston
Feiteus
Paster
Pris of Pattern
Wlcunte
Raphael
Kingston
Uinals-st
Grocers Supply CO
Indianapolis
H. L. Sanders
Aatiitetee
Ind Ate
Penn St
Jos.r. Adams
Hudson
W. A. Hersey
H. P. White
Horizentals
Nash
Crescent Machine and Tool CO
Pennnsylvania St
New Phone
Acme Bedding CO
W. Marviand St
Bughee Coal CO
Indiana Dental College
Delaware and
Ohio Street
Norden
T . Miller
Herth New Jersey
Carr & Wilson
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