Christian Science Drives Woman to Insane Asylum
A biography notes Lillian Abbott, once a distinguished physician, driven by Christian Science belief to abandon medicine and end in New Hampshire state hospital for the insane. Her father sits among inmates, near Pleasant View the Eddy home, as Mrs Mary Baker Eddy remains a focal figure for the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Abbott
New Hampshire State Hospital For
Mary Baker G Eddy
Christian Science Cult
New England
Mrs. Eddy
All for Love: A Kalmazoo Marriage of Joblots
A playful verse recounts a Virginia era maid who loved classical authors yet avoided local fame. She shuns arithmetic and dreams of a far quarrel with global distinction before marrying Joblots and settling in Kalmazoo with unexpected happiness.
An Alaska Gold Hunter's Luck
An Alaska miner recounts feeding a starving stranger in Nome Cape, guarding his tent against frequent thefts and murder. Silas Burkett, with a lost claim near Crystal Creek, receives aid after a long siege of hunger, theft, and despair, reflecting the harsh justice and human endurance of the gold rush.
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Cape Nome City
Alaska
Pard
Silas Burkett
Crystal Creek
Burkett's fortune and the weary trek of a mine claim
An unreliable partner named Silas Burkett deceives allies yet finds gold dust turned into a $4,700 bank deposit. He plans to profit from a spring claim, transfers funds across ships, and reveals a larger cache of thousands more. Government evictions push miners from the beach, leaving many jobless and angry toward officials as thousands seek passage home. Diamonds Direct from the cutter by J. P. Mullally.
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Halsey
Burkett
Burker
Silas Burkett
Bertha
Thut
Sidney Howe
Lestie’s Weekly
Indianapolis to Fort Wayne Rail Schedule Highlights
Passenger service lists departure from Indianapolis at 6 3 a m returning from Fort Wayne at 6 pm with stops at Tipton Elwood Alexandria Munice Redkey Portland Hartford City Bluffton Fort Wayne Ind Celina Lima and St Marys. Travel times and exact stop sequence noted.
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Tipton
Elwood
Alexandria
Muncie
Redkey
Portland
Hartford City
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Ind
Celina
Lima
St. Mary's
Indianapolis
Ft. Wayne
Odd World Facts From Old World Customs and Wonders
A compilation notes plants with washable berries and hearty lathers from tropical regions Peru and Malay lands. It also mentions Christine Nilsson’s rooms with music leaves and hotel receipts, royal jewels, Korean visiting cards, Dahomey wooden boards, and Sumatra wooden cards as cultural curiosities.
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West Indian Islands
South America
Peru
Malay Islands
Christine Nilsson
Leo XIII
St. Peter
Frederick
Germany
Korea
Dahomey
Sen
Sumatra
Fragmented humor quotes and social snippets
A collage of humorous exchanges and social vignettes from various papers. It includes remarks on engagements, family happiness, a minister’s visit, a child’s scolding, jokes about women’s humor, and a remark about a lexis of a freckle faced child linked to his parents’ jobs.
Proud of Her Homeland Carrie Bridewell Arrives in New York
New Orleans native Carrie Bridewell arrives in New York after studying in Europe under Mme Sembrich. Maurice Grau will introduce the American soprano to fellow countrymen and she expresses deep pride in her American heritage.
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Maurice Grau
Carrie Bridewell
New York
Europe
Mme. Sembrich
Miss Bridewell
New Orleans
Planked Fish Baking Lesson and Health Ad
Instructions describe heating an oak or hickory plank, preparing a butter lemon sauce, and baking fish skin-side down for 35 to 40 minutes until golden. Garnish the plank with white crape paper lemon slices and parsley before serving. An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as health aids and cures.
Grace White Campaigns For McKinley At Traveling Fraternity
Miss Grace White speaks with force at the New York traveling fraternity headquarters. She leads the woman's department and hopes for a favorable office if McKinley wins, aiming to persuade commercial travelers of his ticket.
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Grace White
McKinley
New York
Miss White
Observations on manners and social folly in daily life
The Philadelphia Record quotes cautions on shopping mania fashion slang and superficial charm. It contrasts prudence with folly noting women’s tactics in attire and the illusion of peace with indolence. It ends with a warning about unrestrained temper and social pretenses.
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsements From Indianapolis Readers
Oldtime residents affirm relief from kidney and back pains after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. Goodman notes rapid improvement after a purchase at Henry J Fatzler’s drug store and praises Doan’s ointment for eczema. The ad claims general healing power and urges readers to buy from all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo supplies the United States.
SHORT FASHIONS EMERGE IN FALL AND WINTER STYLES
Coque feathers dominate fall hats with Cluny Arabian and renaissance laces. Gold dusted lace decorates winter gowns while Persian and oriental embroidery decorates shirt waists. Black velvet ribbons with gold dots stand out. Heavy plaid silks glow with vivid color. Narrow gold and silver mesh ribbons pair with velvets for hair adornments.
What are you up to, anyway Chicago Record
A brief humor note recalls a playful moment as a speaker or observer notes a divine gaze and tender eyes fixed on their own with a teasing question. The tone blends wit and charm typical of a Chicago Record snippet.
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Chicago Post
Chicago
Gold belts praised for distinction and beauty
The article argues belts and girdles of gold braid are either showy or vulgar. It notes that a tarnished belt with a cheap buckle looks bad while a distinguished gold belt costs a pretty penny but is worth it. An example describes a broad ceinture with heavy gold cloth, black and coral velvet borders, and an enamel jeweled buckle.
Flounced White Petticoats Return to Fashion
A London fashion note reports that Frenchwomen favor white petticoats trimmed with lace and flouncing, regaining popularity as they oust silk counterparts. The piece, attributed to the Loendon Lady, highlights the seasonal revival in underlayers.
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Loendon
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Cure For Cough
An advertised remedy claims to cure throat and lung affections with one bottle of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. The advertisement cites a price of 2 cents and promotes reliability and effectiveness for hacking coughs.
Finest prepared meals in city at St Charles Hotel
Regular dinner served daily with two courses and business men's lunch at the St Charles Hotel. Charles Mueller Schoen is proprietor, located opposite Unten station.
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St. Charles Hotel
Chas
Muellerschoen
McCreasi
Unten Station
Local business notices and ads from downtown district
Dr B F Bye moves his office to 403 N Illinois at the northeast corner of Vermont with phones 1925. Schullers offers California wines and beverages at 210 N Meridian and Clark 116 N TiL. Kitz Bowling Alleys refitted on second floor of E Kitz Co 127 E Court. Neckbands advertised free. Progress laundry lists telephone 112L. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup touted for teething and diarrhea relief at 25 cents a bottle.
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B. F. Bye
N. Iinoisst
Illinois-st
Vermont
Kitz
E. Kitz & Co
E. Court-st
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All For Love
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Homer
Cicero
Carthage
Italia
Sea
Joblots
Kal’mazoo
S. E. Kiser
J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Washington
Nell
Willie Washington
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Brooklyn
Hood
Philadelpha
Market Street
Charles Goodman
West
Dean
Henry J
Fatler's Drug Store
Corner , Washington
Pennsylvania Sts
Mr. Good
ter-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Sole
Avents
United States
Goodyear
B. Nathan
E. Washington St
Heeb's
Bryant & Stratton
Josephine Schiffer
Pennsylvania Street
May Wright Sewall
Vonnegut’s
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Indiana Dental College Department of Dentistry
University of Indianapolis
W. Cor
Delaware and Ohio
East St
D. Githens
College
Ava
Ellsworth Glenn
Delawarest
Annie Donahue
Vinton St
Indianapols
Hoyt
California
Schuller's
Meridian-st
Clark
TiL-st
R. F. Stone
Ohio Street
Chas. L. Hartman
Washington St
Court
Williama
Dr Williams
Dr. Williams Mizicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Brockton, Mass
Union Painless Dentists Corner
Monument
Wiese
D. Dalxtters
Idaewn
M. Summers
Notre Dame
Indiana
S. A
Capital City
the Central Printing Co
E. Court St
Tea
Bowen- Merrill Co
Wash, St
W. Pearl St
The
Indianapolis Gas Co
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