Two Lemons and a Second Wedding Plan
In a strained marriage tale Martha and Robert argue over separation while planning a California trip. Martha fakes illness to test his devotion, a housekeeper discovers their ruse, and a heartfelt moment yields forgiveness as they acknowledge their love and plot a second wedding journey to California.
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Robert
California
Martha
Night Express
Bob
Denver
Robert Merrill
Merrill
Free at home cure for women's ailments advert
A dubious plea offers a complete ten day home treatment for a range of female disorders including leucorrhoea, uterine issues, and menstrual problems. It promises free samples and a low weekly cost, claiming safety, privacy, and a companion book titled WOMAN'S OWN MEDICAL ADVISER.
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Roturn Wisil
Gorz
Motre Dame
Ind
U. 8
Art Institute to Open Night Classes at John Herron
The Art Association of Indianapolis plans night classes at the John Herron Art Institute for beginners in design drawing and other art forms. Day and evening instruction will cover drawing painting modeling woodcarving and commercial design with instructors Forsyth Allison Lyon Wood Ballard and others.
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John Herron Art Institute
Art Association of Indianapolis
William Forsyth
William M. Allison
Alfred B. Lyon
Burd Art School
Boston
Raffaelo Rainers
Harry E. Wood
Pratt Institute
New York
Harry Ballard
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Otto Stark
H. R. Allen
D. C. Brown
Butler College
William H. Fox
School of Art
Herron
Art Association
Institute
Planning the Lunch for Busy Households
Advice for mothers planning midday meals for husbands and schoolchildren. Emphasizes cold lunches need careful selection, bread aged a day, fresh butter, neatly trimmed crusts, and wrapping. Recommends thin sliced cold meat, wax paper wraps, small plates for pies, and odor containment with white paper napkins. A neat bottle case, portable cups, and a garnish of sweet peas or nasturtiums finish the presentation.
Cremation gains ground in eight German cities
Consul-General Thackara reports crematories exist in eight large German cities with none in Prussia though debated in Berlin. For a foreigner, a formal aligned statement suffices to plan cremation abroad, with Berlin to New York freight about 142 dollars and ashes shipping at modest cost.
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A. M. Thackara
Berlin
Germany
Prussia
New York
Hamburg
Home Recipes Salad and Dessert Ideas from a Vintage Kitchen
A collection of mid century guidance outlines simple dishes including a veal loaf walnut salad served on lettuce, a two crust date rhubarb pie, macaroni or spaghetti with eggs, frozen pudding with cream and wine, orange marmalade made from lemon, oranges and sugar. Includes step by step prep on boiling, mixing and baking techniques.
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Dundee
Two Chinese Princesses at Wellesley for Uplifting Women
From Land of Empress notes two Chinese girls are at Wellesley, first of their sex sent here to aid women’s uplift. The bell that will summon them to classes once resided in a Buddhist temple, and Wellesley students will welcome them to lessons and games.
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Wellesley
Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker Named Vice Chairman
Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker was appointed vice chairman of the National Child Labor commission. She urged a comprehensive study of mill children from sociological, industrial, and educational angles to determine whether their conditions have improved over the past five years and whether they will improve in the next five years.
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Sarah Platt Decker
National Child Labor Commission
Wooden toy draws praise from Russian caricaturist
The article notes French children favor wooden toy animals by Caron d Ache, whose name allegedly means lead pencil. It describes the maker as a Russian and one of the world s great caricaturists, according to a Boston Herald writer.
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Caron d'Ache
Boston Herald
Cookery for the Sick and Restoratives Digest
A compact guide of soft nourishment recipes including Wine Whey, Corn Meal Gruel, Barley Water, Beef Tea, and Restorative Jelly. It details proportions, preparation steps, and serving notes for each healing dish, emphasizing gentle cooking, straining, and chilling as needed.
Puro Distilled Water Company Notice
Balt bottles five cents each under the Puro Distilled Water Company notice. Regional details illegible. referenced products and price indicate a small-scale distribution in a local market with minimal readable facts.
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Puro Distilled Water Company
Ema
Phen
Esperanto jokes and misread cues in a 1910 humor page
An item presents a simple Esperanto joke lesson for readers. It teases a series of daily jokes and hints at a forthcoming joke. The text also includes a cheeky quip about a Japanese seer and a remark about a misunderstanding with a social figure.
Bevy of Schoolmarms On Rail Journey Trains Question
A playful note questions whether a group described as a bevy of schoolmarms traveling by rail reflects ordinary training. Mrs Noobryde at the grocer’s inquires about cucumbers while the grocer replies Bananas, ma’am.
Boy goes to college and makes his mark
The letter praises a son at college who led freshmen in a win, suffered a broken arm and collarbone, and played on the scrub team against the varsity’s tallest player. It mentions pranks, a college clock painted green, an invite to a fraternity costing $137, and purchases including pipes, a sweater, a hat, cigarettes, and a bull pup.
One Way. Not full enough gown prompts counsel at table
Dialogue fragment places John and a woman in a dining or social setting. The speaker notes a gown lacking fullness and an exchanged quip about eating more. The brief scene suggests social restraint and humor within a kitchen or parlor moment.
Violin Solo Sparks Witty Exchange Between Musicians
The exchange captures a playful clash as a virtuoso laments the difficulty of a violin solo while a friend quips that nothing is impossible, highlighting camaraderie and humor amid performance challenges.
Waterways Commission Faces Scarcity Dilemma
In a reflection on public water management, the waterways commission is scrutinized for handling scarcity amid widespread use. The piece contrasts literary lines about abundance with the real shortage impacting communities and policy debates.
Frisco's New Police Chief Lidon Man
William J. Biggy, just appointed chief of police in San Francisco, vows to curb civic corruption and crack down on gamblers and tenderloin vice. Once ally of Abe Ruef, he promises stronger police action and to keep a tight lid on crime, aiming for better protection for the city.
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William J. Biggy
San Francisco
J. Biggy
Biggy
Eldor
Abe Ruef
Central Station
Ruef
Indians Salute Flag At Chilocco School
At the Chilocco Indian Agricultural school, 900 boys and girls educated at federal expense salute the flag as a patriotic lesson. The ceremony is popular among students, though many may not grasp its link to the race's past history.
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Agricultural School
Child questions rain source in kindergarten class
A young pupil explains rain comes from a hydrant, sparking amused discussion with a kindergarten teacher. The exchange reveals a child's literal take on weather and a teacher’s reaction.
Household Hints From Moths To Dress Finishing Tips
Household hints cover moth control with benzine in a watering pot, cautions about fire risk, and turpentine added to floor wash. It shares strap methods for mattresses, skirt hemming techniques, and a method to convert white kid shoes with French dressing. It also notes cleaning gilt frames with egg white.
Long-serving Austrian girl Anna Gabrieli dies at Botten
Anna Gabrieli aged 80 years dies at Botten Austria after a long career starting at age 13. She completed eight decades of service in a single establishment, marking a remarkable lifetime of employment. Her death ends a unique record of longevity in service.
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Anna Gabrieli
Botten
Austria
Comaly
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