Grave romance behind Kentucky springs and grave under the tree
A visitor and the hotel proprietor discuss a faded tale tied to a bluegrass resort. A Louisiana planter’s daughter and a Northern youth fall in love before the Civil War, face separation and war, and the girl longs to die beside the first meeting tree, asking to be buried there. The tale blends nostalgia, longing, and regional tension in a serene setting.
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Great Lakes
Park Rules Spark Controversy Over Sparksafe Pact
A policeman warns a couple courting in the park claiming a violation of park rules. The man replies that the park rules are approved and up to date, implying the couple’s actions are allowed under current regulations. The exchange highlights tensions between enforcement and modern uses of public space.
Free at home cure for women's ailments offered
A sweeping testimonial style notice promises a free ten day home cure for a wide range of female ailments. It claims the method can be mailed at no cost, requires no doctor, and costs about two cents a day if continued. It urges mothers to share with daughters and mothers alike and includes testimonials and illustrations.
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Apa
Sean
Homemade Pickles by Greening Method Described
A home preserving guide explains greening cucumbers gherkins beans onions and cauliflower. It details brining selecting leaves lining the kettle with grape leaves layering with alum steaming for six hours and finishing with a vinegar sugar spice brine for several weeks of aging. The method emphasizes nontechnical tone and practical steps.
Dainty Suit Description in Deep Ecru Taffeta
A detailed fashion note describes a dainty suit of heavy shanting in deep ecru with diagonal brown hairline stripes. The high empire skirt pairs with a short brown taffeta bolero jacket, brown embroidery revers, ecru cuffs, and a satin felt hat with yellow roses and a brown velvet beret crown.
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Ecru
Wedding at Newport Details Hutton Prichard Union
A wedding in Newport last week united Miss Hutton and Mr. Prichard of Bristol England. Green and white colors graced the ceremony as clematis and freesias adorned pew doors. Annunciation lilies and alstroemeria decorated the altar. The bride’s father reportedly gave a one million dollar check as a wedding present.
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Newport
Hutton
Prichard
Bristol
England
Milliom Dollana
Freckle fiasco and a dubious beauty promise
A narrator recounts visiting Mme. La Taleum the skin specialist who charges five dollars cash and plans installments for a freckle treatment. She peddles the La Taleum line of products priced high and promising drastic results. The piece satirically notes the narrator’s skepticism about the effectiveness and the conspicuous return for more purchases.
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Mme. la Taleum
Where the Fun Comes In And A Lost Will Litigates
A column blends social quips and verse with snippets about romance, tax and housing costs, prohibition era curiosities, and Shakespearean quotes. It notes a modern drama unresolved by a lost will and hints at fashion and finances in fall. Also touches on women’s rights and travel as social observations.
Curiosities of Our Country The Golfer
A humorous portrait of golfers as modern players who abandon bright regalia for ordinary dress yet remain devoted to the game. It compares golf to rolling a hard boiled egg on a billiard table and notes the sport’s endless lies and challenges from wind to bunkers. The golfer is seen as a diligent hero facing imperfect form and hard to beat scores.
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Fire Department
Quiet Fair Week Sparks Police Station Silence
Town observes a muted fair week with little police activity or public notices, leaving residents curious about events at the police station as crowds are light and routines unchanged.
Up-to-Date Patterns From The Sun Offer Ten Cent Patterns
The Sun has partnered with a leading pattern company to supply Its Fead rs with the latest designs at ten cents each. A new pattern is described daily and includes seam allowances. Postpaid orders are accepted by sending ten cents, plus the pattern number, size, and the purchaser’s name and address to The Fashion Department of The Sun.
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