La Belle Elsie and the blind husband
In a rural French village Jean, blind, mourns his past wife La Belle Elsie while Elsie discovers a 5000 franc fortune. She hopes the doctor can cure his blindness, triggering a reunion that ends with him failing to recognize her. A devastating twist leaves her broken as the gold shines mockingly.
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la Belle Elsie
Jean
Paris
Elsie
France
Whele
Avoid Mere Choppin
Ile Hitile
The
Republic
Mere Choppin
Tam
Doctor
Afternoon gown described in chiffon velvet tones
A stylish afternoon gown features soft ashes of roses chiffon velvet, a high corselet skirt with gored fullness, and a broad velvet fold as the sole trim. Velvet revers span the shoulders and are secured by antique gold buckles with pink enamel. Heavy Irish guipure underbodies and cuffs complete the ensemble.
For Mothers Advice on Child Health and Home Care
Practical guidance urges mothers to prioritize health and happiness over superficial beauty. Sunlight, simple furnishings, gentle hair care, and plain, wholesome meals are emphasized to nurture a child's brightness and skin.
Firebug suspected in Wert building blaze case
Alleged arson attempt found at 48 E Washington Street basement after a hot fire. Authorities say matches, towels soaked in gasoline arranged to ignite a conflagration. grand jury involvement planned next season as the current panel is occupied. Blaze discovered Thursday night near a salon and Horace Comstock jewelry store.
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E. Washgtonst
Mise ME. Fhelan
Horace Comtock
Note of Daughter Found Her Father in Kansas City
Transcribed plea from Enna Bowman, aged 13, written from Kansas City, asking her father Edward Bowman of St. Louis to retrieve her after three years apart and years of hardship. The note describes poverty, desire for schooling, and a request for love and parental care. Bowman later arrives in St. Louis to claim his daughter.
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Apedal
Kansas Citt. Mo
Edward Bowmen
St. Louis
Kansas City
Papa
Phanane
Andula
Enna Bowman
Bowman
Veiling Styles Rule In Glimpse Of Summer Veils
The article surveys veil varieties with chiffon leading in fashion and highlights how color, lace, and finishes suit complexions. Brown and red lace veils are praised, red veils withstand summer heat, and white veils with dots or stripes gain use. Lightweight veils stay plain at eye level for clear sight.
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Rome
Buying Gloves Tips From A Shopper's Guide
Many women buy gloves carelessly and suffer from poor quality. Test kid by stretching between thumbs and fingers to check elasticity and texture. Examine seams, edges, and the small gores between panels to ensure durability and proper fit before purchase.
Running for Congress Rumors in Tinning Town
Local chatter centers on a tentative bid for Congress by a sour-faced man linked to Mixe Siealington. The dialogue hints at fears of newspaper exposure and public notoriety, with residents debating the potential fallout and attention the candidacy could attract.
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Congress
Mixe Siealington
A Smart School Frock Pattern From Paris Designs
A pattern description for a school frock with a shirtwaist top and box plaits, offered in multiple sizes. Details cover fabric choices, decorations, and a painted belt with gimp trim. Includes material yardages for 12 to 17 years, sizes 12 to 17 and 12 to 6 years, with pattern numbers 12 and 76 and a 10 cent price.
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Paris
Philadelphia
Dalma
Elgar
Atte
Mpakee
Naing Banda
Brajda
Wireless dialog ends love tale in divorce court
In New York Oct 13 a divorce case centers on a quarrel over wireless telegraph messages and longing declarations. The wife Miss Lacie Shier dow n and De Forest conflict over alienation of affection via telegraphs across city buildings. The husband’s window proclamation “Love you, will be happy to wed you” becomes a central incident as the couple later marry and sail to Europe.
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the Sun
New York
Or Lee Neffreest
Marrial Miss
Lacie Shierdown
Bermeer
de Forest
Europe
Telegraph romance ends in divorce scandal
A scientist and his young wife sparked a sensational divorce as wires and telegraph experiments collided with marriage. The husband De Forest used private detectives to trail his spouse, who was found with De Witt Flanagan in a hotel, exposing alleged infidelity and professional intrigue.
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Travea
Lees
de Forest
de Witti Flanagan
Fragmented Nostalgic Skim of Voices and Vignettes
An OCR muddle blends quotes about sermons, pay, Florodora fame, Washington clerks, and rivalries. Bits mention Tom Platte, Toya Placea, Bunyon, Bilson buying a car, an amateur farmer, and a dispointed Chicago baseball scene as the pennant in the Whio and Pennsylvania league goes elsewhere.
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Tom Platte
Matt
Ray
Toya Placa Wite
Washington
Throgne
Florodora
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Twenty Three Farewell Note From Presentem Writer
The piece abandons current readers with mock humility and jests about youth and credulity. It laments dramatic changes and hints at new leadership, ending with fragmented ad copy for Piles cure and a teething remedy.
Stove Fire Damages Home in Keystone Avenue House
A gasoline stove exploded or flashed, causing a $500 blaze at the Higgins residence on Keystone avenue. Howard Higgins’ one and a half story frame dwelling suffered considerable damage before firemen halted the spread. A crater in the kitchen area is noted with the stove unguarded earlier.
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Howard Higgins
Keystone-ave
Higgins
Piles Home Treatment Offer From Stra Summers Ad
If you suffer from breeding itching bind or protruding piles send your address and I will tell you how to tune your cell at home by the new absorption treatment. Immediate relief and permanent care assured. Send no money but tell others of this offer. Write today to Stra Summers Notre Dame Ind. a one
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M. Summers
Hox P
Notre Dame
Ind
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