Psychoscope tale ends in tragedy at Norristown asylum
John Maxwell returns after years with a mind set on proving his device. The Psychoscope projects a western barroom murder scene, revealing Maxwell’s younger brother and driving Maxwell to insanity. A Nevada paper notes Henry Maxwell was killed in a card game dispute and a posse pursues the shooter.
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John. Maxwell
Philadelphia
John Maxwell
Norristown
Helena
Mont
Henry Maxwell
Pennsylvania
Corn Corner King Prompts Wide Speculation
Chicago broker George H. Phillips leads a bold bull movement in the November corn market. Despite past failures to corner grain, traders watch the next few days with anxiety as Phillips tries to hold his position. A successful corner could make him a fortune. failure would trigger a market crash affecting many speculators.
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George H. Phillips
Chicago
Bec
A Thanksgiving Hint From the Philadelphia Press
A verse declares gratitude for a roof and floor, a wife’s kiss, and family joy. It notes thanks for affordable hats and a meal of turkey with no hash, reflecting modest, domestic holiday cheer from the Philadelphia Press.
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Philadelphia Press
Sweet potato crust dessert from Southern method
The recipe describes peeling and boiling potatoes until tender, cutting them into four, layering in a tin pan with abundant butter and sugar, then baking slowly. The top forms a candy like crust, while underneath a thick sap of potato juice, sugar, and butter yields rich sweetness. Readers are urged this method creates an unparalleled result.
Wars and rumors of wars and the Prince of Peace
Poem reflecting on global conflict and divine sovereignty by Margaret E. Sangster in the Independent. It contrasts worldly armies and navies with the serene, guiding power of God and foresees a future hush before divine purpose is fulfilled. The piece mixes biblical imagery with lament for suffering and hope in providence.
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Prince of
Margaret E. Sangster
The
Independent
NEW STOCKS AND CUFFS IN LATEST FASHION
The article describes new fashion stocks with gold trim and cuffs as a key trend. It notes black velvet and white chiffon options, with gold braid, turned over points, and knotted ribbons. Finished with gold filigree tabs, these ensembles aim to elevate the costume.
Miss Trevor to Inherit Vast Family Fortune in Installments
Emily H. Trevor of New York received 1 586 958 dollars as the second installment of her share of her father's estate. By age 40 she will have about 12 000 000 dollars, paid in five installments beginning at ages 23 26 32 and 40. She lives plainly and manages household tasks.
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Emily H. Trevor
New York
Miss Trevor
Prodigal Son Returns and Humorous Quips
Excerpts from columns feature a prodigal son returning and a calf joke about delays before a deed is done. Comedic exchanges show spouses sparring over work, and neighbors comment on remarriage after a spouse’s death with light humor.
Fashion notes on lace, taffeta gowns and trims
Irish lace remains popular for hats and dress trimmings. Taffeta theater dresses shine with heavy gold embroidery on black net, resembling cross stitch. Debutante gowns favor small flat pink rose trimmings. Overall trim craze shows slight waning from season start.
Great Neck Society Spurns Minnie Ashley Home Bid
Property owners at Great Neck resist Minnie Ashley, known for San Toy and Rhoda Rhoda, claiming to seek a home there. She denies engagement to William Astor Chanler, while local elites press realtors to refuse renting or selling her two preferred properties.
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Great Neck
L. L
Minnie Ashley
Tea Gown Again and Fashion’s Empire Revival
Fashion circles revive the empire tea gown as critics note its return to prominence after years of neglect. The style pleases the spritely aesthetic set while contrasting with athletic figures who find the long trailing silhouette unsuitable for active modern life.
Plush Revival Inspires Tailors to Refit Skirts
Plush fabric, once out of fashion, makes a comeback under smart tailors. They emphasize banded borders at the skirt bottom, five to eight inches wide, in plush or velvet. Borders may be straight or wavy, and pair with velvet skirts or taffeta borders on cloth gowns.
Apple Pudding Steam Bake Guide
A traditional apple pudding recipe instructs buttering a lard pail and lining with stale bread, packing with tart apples raisins and spices, topping with bread, then steaming for an hour. Unmold and serve with hard sauce and garnish of raisins and angelica.
Severe headaches tied to disordered kidneys warn of danger
The article advises that chronic headaches may signal kidney problems. It instructs to let urine stand 12 hours and look for brick-dust or sediment. if present, seek a competent remedy promptly to avoid serious danger.
Miss Engel Pope Teaches Jersey City Bread Baking
Miss Engel Pope opens a bread baking class at St Michael’s Catholic School in Jersey City offering prizes for good bread to local children.
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Engel Pope
Jersey City
St. Michael's Catholic School
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promises Fast Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a quicker remedy for a cold than any other, warning that delaying treatment may risk life. The product is priced at 25 cents.
Finest-prepared Meal in City at St. Charles Hotel
Full regular dinner priced at 2 cents and business men's lunch at 15 cents offered at the St. Charles hotel run by Chas Muehlerschoen proprietor McCreast opposite Union station.
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City
St. Charles Hotel
Chas. Muehlerschoen
McCreast
Union Station
Sleeping and Chair Cars Route Between Indianapolis and Quincy
The item notes D. and W. Sleeping and Chair Cars operating between Indianapolis and Quincy on Thursdays. The sparse entry records a weekly service connection with limited details on schedule or duration.
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Indianapolis
Quincy
Imported Frankfurters With Sauerkraut Ad
Dutch lunch to order from Monninger's in Ohio and Illinois with sauerkraut served alongside frankfurters.
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Monninger’s
Ohio
Illinois-sts
Modern Ad Offers Elegant Cabinets at One Dollar
An old newspaper ad promotes Elegant Cabinets for sale at THE MODERN on 16% E. Washington. The same page touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children, claiming it soothes gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhoea at twenty five cents per bottle.
Notice of liquor license and pool table request in Indianapolis
The subscriber will apply to the Marion county board of commissioners at the January 1901 term for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spiritous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking allowed. The business is at No 9318 East Washington Street, first floor front room, lot 56 Johnson's Washington street addition, Center township, Marion County Indiana. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room. Adam W. Sherer.
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Board of Commissioners
Marion County
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Johnson
E. Washington-st
Indianapolis
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Adam W. Sherer
Fourteenth Ward
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Prospect St
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