Twins Stir Utah Controversy In Campaign Drama
Georgiana and Johanna Roberts, famed twins, sparked a sensation in Utah's last campaign. Their mother, wife to a congressman, battles to keep his seat while another wife with five children vows not to accompany Roberts to Washington. New York women back affidavits against Roberts in Salt Lake as Albany Mothers' clubs prepare strong denouncing resolutions.
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Georgiana
Johanna Roberts
Utah
Vwehb
Congress
Washington
Robertes
New York
Roberts
Salt Lake
Mothers’ Clubs
Albany
A Jolt Changes a Tramp to Respectability in Missouri Court
In a Missouri courtroom a reluctant defendant, Jim Cliney, pleads guilty to burglary and larceny. He recounts a hard, roaming life after a telegraph accident that reformed him and forced clothing changes to fit honest work. The judge questions the plea and warns of possible penitentiary time.
The Burglary Confession and Redemption at Duffy’s Store
A prisoner recounts his theft to lawyers and deputies, admitting to taking goods from Duffy’s store on credit and burning his tramp clothes. He describes how he found work, planned to reform, and promised Mandy and their child a new life in the land of salvation. The court grants parole after two weeks’ work and a satisfied credit claim. The storekeeper and farmer Johnson support his release and offer a fresh start.
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Kansas City
Joplin
Jedge
Johnson
Han
Duffy's
Winder
Mandy
Alexander
Farmer Johnson
Hiram
Chicago News
Reflections of a Bachelor Observations on Love and Marriage
A New York Press quip memoir notes how men blush for women more, why wives wish for change, and the sly art of flattery. It compares marital life to a two year domestic routine and imagines a balloon view of Manila in amused social commentary.
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Manila
New York Press
Shop Talk Fashion Trends From The Philadelphia Record
The piece notes vogue ties and lace robes for budget wear. It mentions the golf skirt usable for multiple purposes and shirt waists without a skirt piece end at the belt. A shoe department man observes stockings with holes convey more fate than intact ones.
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Philadelphia
Actress Bateman and Nanvary Highlight Memory Power debate
The piece contrasts Victory Bateman’s mental collapse with Mary Nannary who is praised for an exceptionally quick and retentive memory. It notes many actors struggle to retain more than a dozen roles despite high intelligence and long study, making Nannary’s abilities unusual.
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Victory Bateman
Miss Bateman
Mary Nannary
West
Nannary
The Judge Delivers Sentence In A Gardener Case
In a court scene the judge sentences a convict named Alexander after pleading guilty to second degree burglary and larceny. The judge notes neglect of family, fines $5 for contempt, and hints at a parole law from Missouri’s 1897 statutes. The passage blends courtroom drama with a poem about frost.
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Alexander
State
Farmer Johnson
Johnson
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proven Effective Through Time
The advertisement urges trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds claiming twenty five years of steady sales and use. It promises a prompt and certain cure when taken early, highlighting its tested efficacy.
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Chamberlain
Wildwood log cabin studio of Eliza W. Peattie burned
In Michigan near South Haven the Wildwood cabin, longtime studio of Mrs. Eliza W. Peattie, burned destroying a food collection of books and about 50 unpublished manuscripts. The loss ends years of study and labor.
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Michigan
South Haven
Eliza W. Peattie
Wildwood
All for Baby New 1900s Bonnets and Bodices for Infants
The article describes a new baby fashion line using white faille francaise white poplin and Bicilienne fabrics for bonnets cloaks and outdoor wear. It notes a fuller crown bonnet with a deep gathered band lace trimmed borders soft ruffles and pale blue cream shell pink or white gros grain silk bootees with pearl button straps and mother-of-pearl buckle details. It also details updated bib cuts square and diamond shapes with Valenciennes lace edging and herringbone stitched embroidery plus quilted muslin and China silk varieties.
Sweets From a Vintage Kitchen Ice Cream Cake and Custards
Recipes outline a layered ice cream cake with butter sugar and milk batter and a boiled sugar icing. A chocolate filling and caramel custards are detailed with steps for caramel lining and baking in custard cups. The text cites Mrs Rover and includes vanilla cream instructions.
Little Shavers Enter Conversations With Droll Candor
A child’s quick wit both amuses and unsettles adults. A mother and conductor dispute fares ends humorously as a girl insists she is seven after being told five. Another child candidly explains affection while clarifying a mother’s friend finds her looks fat and comforting.
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Florence
Creamed Oysters Quick Home Dish
A simple creamed oysters recipe uses 24 drained oysters in a heated enameled pan. Mix butter and flour, add oyster liquor, season with salt and pepper, then simmer until edges curl. Serve very hot as a quick household favorite.
Spanking Proposal Emerges From Desperate Mother
A distressed mother suggests spanking as a corrective method after her young son misbehaves all day and ends with a fierce, red faced outburst. The scene reflects parental debate on disciplinary science and propriety.
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Scientiff Ines
Coffee Ties Past and Family in Riley Poem Return
In James Whitcomb Riley's reflective piece a weary traveler recalls his Indiana roots and familiar cafe scenes. Uncle Jake and a warm kitchen scene evoke memory, greeting a long-lost mother figure with redolent coffee. The narrator reconnects with home through scent, taste, and kinship.
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Jakene
Jim
James Whitcomb Riley
Quips and Quarrels Across Fabled Papers
A collage of cartoon captions and banter from historic papers. The Yonkers Statesman keeps a dog joke thread while Punch and Tit-Bits feature sly digs and threats about editors and critics.
Susan Anthony Plans Retirement From National Suffrage Council
Susan B. Anthony announced this week her retirement from active service as president of the National association the woman suffrage societies. Speculation grows among suffragists about her successor and future leadership.
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Susan B. Anthony
National Association
The
Woman Suffrage Societies
Notable Figures and Ventures From Polar to Paris Headlines
Rider Haggard partners with Lord Ernest Hamilton to mine Alaskan gold at Atlin. They buy claims from Sailor Bill Partridge for 500000. Sailor Bill, once poor, now a millionaire. Miss Eli Ewing, eight feet four inches tall, builds a giant residence near Gorin Missouri. Harvard funds tied to Dr Calvin S Eliz legacy face a 16 year contest before benefiting descendants. Roscoe W Davis, a private soldier from Marfa Texas, is described as the wealthiest in his class. Henri Rochefort, Paris editor, has fought 210 duels and has 12 challenges pending.
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Rider Haggard
Alaska
Ernest Hamilton
Atlin
Bill’ Partridge
Bill
Eli
Dr. Enis
Harvard
Roscoe W. Davis
Thirty-third
United States Volunteers
Marfa
Tex
Henri Rochefort
Paris L'Intransigeant
To Unscrew a Rusty Screw
Heating the screw head loosens it. A red hot iron bar is applied to the head until the screw expands and releases. Then a screwdriver removes it as easily as if new.
A Woman Editor in the Klondike
The Rampart City Whirlpool began in the Klondike last January by Mrs. Jara E. Wright of San Francisco. It costs $1 per copy and is issued monthly. Mrs. Wright and her daughter typewrite the paper and serve as advertising managers, editorial writers and reporters. The weekly paper sells advertising space at high rates but remains consistently filled with content.
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Klondike
Rampart City
Jara E. Wright
San Francisco
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids Promoted For Kidney Relief
An advertisement extols Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a scientific kidney and nerve tonic. It claims tablets avoid after effects and let users work during treatment. A testimonial from Miss Ssaphene Talbott supports relief from insomnia and nervousness after two weeks’ use. Boxes cost fifty cents, sold by druggists and Sloan Drug Co. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co., Springfield Ohio.
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Morrow
Ssaphene Talbott
Leata Street
Sloan Drug Co
John Morrow & Co., Chemists
Springfield
Ohio
Woman Gives Flag to U.S. Government From Martha’s Vineyard
Mrs Harte of Martha’s Vineyard ages 80 preserves a patriotic room with relics in her cottage. She donates a Bonhomme Richard flag once rescued from the British by Captain Jones to the United States government. Her heirloom includes a 115 year old gold wedding band worn by Harriet Rebecca Ames in 1855.
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Martha's Vineyard
Mass
Jot Barnum Ames
James Stafford
Gieur Stafford
Jones
Mr. Stafford
Old Brick Facades Adorned With Rock Impressions
A collage of advertisements notes options to cover old brick with rock-faced stone, local eateries like Merchants' Lunch and Union Station cafe, and various travel offers from Big Four routes and Wabash. Rail promotions include a St Louis to Los Angeles tourist line and Oct 22 departures, with agent contact details listed.
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H. Shute
Talbot Block
Wabash Krrk. Co
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Cal
St. Louisa
G. D. Maxfield
Jackson Lacey
Indianapolis
Ind
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Hiram Alexander
Petit Jury
State of
Missouri
Joan Johnson
Patrick Duffy
Bar of Justice
Mr. Alexander
Jim Cliney
Effingham
Lilifeller
Quincy
Galesburg
Aurora
Mary
Frank
L. Stanten
Finnich
Indiany
Jake
Here
Santy Fee
Posey County
Wright
Penman
Yonkers Statesman
Keeper
Fitznoodle
Biggs
Dobbs
Boggs
Susan
Bon , Ami
Uttt
Uncle Sam
Hood
Union Station
Grand Hotel Cafe
Enterprise Steam Laundry
Gardner’s
Commercial Club
Piass F Restaurant
Monument-place
Cincinnati
Decatur
Puneral Carriages
Frank Bird Transfer Company
Indianapol
Frank Bird
Blaen
EXF Union Station
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