Woman Recounts Betrothal To Insane Private In Denver Camp
Eunice Scott, a Denver woman, was named as the fiancée of Private William Sterling of Company K, First Colorado, who is described as violently insane after being taken into custody in Chicago. The couple had pledged marriage during the Philippines campaign and exchanged vows in a cottonwood grove near Denver.
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Eunice Scott
William Sterling
Company K
First
Colorado
Sterling
Chicago
Philippines
Eunice E €Cott
Denver
Young Sterling
Camp Adams
Golden Road
Moonlit Farewell and a Question of Wife or Other
In moonlight a man and woman part after a tense scene with a burning match and a cigarette tossed away. A Western gentleman leaves for an early train as a mockingbird sings, while a young woman confronts her hostess with a stark question about whom she would rather be. The exchange echoes Craddock’s tale of Above the Clouds as the night grows chilly.
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Far West
Craddock
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Man Behind the Man Behind the Hat and More
A New York Sun poem riffs on the unseen figures behind ordinary roles. It lampoons landlords, street beggars, law enforcers, golfers, bartenders, and show financiers, highlighting the hidden links that sustain public life and entertainment.
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New York Sun
The Old Trundle Bed Poem by James Whitcomb Riley
A nostalgic poem recalls a child’s sleep space, the old trundle bed, its comforting nest, and memories of parents telling fairy tales. Vivid imagery evokes night sounds, starry skies, and the warmth of home. The narrator reflects on comfort, memory, and a cherished childhood sleep setting.
Women News Highlights From Washington and Syracuse
Miss Adam Hanford of Seattle lends the Dewey ship Olympics a 27 piece silver service with oak leaf motifs. Nurse uniforms are issued by Surgeon Anita McGee with galatea blue and red sash options. Syracuse names Miss Cora Schoener supervisor of penmanship, first woman in the post, after study with Adler and Griggs at Chautauqua and Hingham. Jane Yaiman rode 700 miles on a bicycle in under 12 hours with only two hours sleep.
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Adam L. Haneford
Seattle
Wash
Admiral Dewey
George TI
Hanford
Judge Hanford
United States District Court
Army
Anita N. McGee
Syracusa
Cora Schoener
Syracuse
Hingham
Mass
Felix Adler
Edward H. Griggs
Jane Yaiman
A Debate Over Divorce At A Society Gathering
A man, a woman, and a young girl attend an April moonlit gathering where a society debate on divorce unfolds. A married lover, bound by ties and moral conflict, argues that the social code cannot justify denying happiness and vows to pursue a life with his beloved despite marriage. The tale explores passion, loyalty, and the ethics of divorce.
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Fate
Plucky Kansas Women Who Make Money Farming
Kansas has many self supporting women farmers earning fortunes. One widow ran 25 cattle, cared for fruit trees and a garden, and thrived without a partner until threshing time. She markets cattle and grain, supports three children, and owned a debt free Arkansas Valley farm. Mrs J C Martin is noted as a wealth-creating widow. Anna Lembach is highlighted for plowing and lifting debts.
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Kansas
J. C. Martin
Arkansas Valley
Anna
Lembach
Josephine Newman Pursues Stage Career Remarkably Willing
The auburn haired Josephine Newman, a 12 year old with a talent for impressions of Yvette Guibert and others, expresses joy in her chosen profession. Her grandmother Socrates Newman’s lineage surprises society friends, but Mrs. Newman supports her daughter’s daughter on the stage.
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Josephine Newman
Yvette Guibert
Anns Held
Socrates Newman
Meeting with Dreyfus’s Mother Reveals Shared Sorrows
An American girl in refined Parisian lodgings longs for companionship. A kindly elderly boarder, Mme Dreyfus-Gauthier, comforts her by recalling her own deep sorrows after an eventful life. The encounter unveils the mother of Captain Dreyfus, a fact hidden by notoriety.
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Dreyfus
Capt
Mme. Dreyfus-Gauthier
Tam
Preserve Boots Boots Care and Weather Advice
Practical guidance on boot care from Womans Life. Each boot should have its own tree, self adjusting models favored for practicality and economy. Do not sun dry or dry with artificial heat and treat very wet boots with oil after drying to prevent cracking. Brown leather preferred for wet weather and rural use.
Needed a Tonic from a weary shop girl
A Chicago Times-Herald excerpt describes a shop girl tired of patent medicines. She laments customers asking for cures and recalls a woman angered when she sought a bottle labeled corn beef and wine. The piece captures daily streetcar life and commerce.
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Chicago Times-Herald
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Patent Cure Ad
An old advertisement claims DeWitt's Little Early Risers permanently cure chronic constipation and biliousness with a mild, pleasant tonic. The copy mentions cleansing and regulation, appealing to readers seeking quick relief from digestive issues.
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DeWitt
Weston
Plessent
Miss Adele Clemmons Wins London Beauty Prize
Miss Adele Clemmons takes the blue ribbon at a London beauty prize bazaar held in South Kensington under the duchess of Teck. She has long been regarded as a leading professional beauty, earning a large income from photographed portraits and invitations to elite social events.
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Adele Clemmons
London
Langtry
Smiles and Schemes in a 19th Century Gossip Page
A collage of lighthearted vignettes and quips from a newspaper page. Bits about a beautiful girl hating an older suitor, a candid reply about a heart and a looming deadline of marriage, complaints about English speech, a Cockney coachman, and a seafaring preacher rallying a beach community.
Not All Gold Brocenes and Pins in Trinket Shops
The article warns that paste gems and imitation pearls flood trinket shops, crafted to fool experts. Pink gray and white pearls with tiny mock diamonds are sold as ornate jewelry. Brooches and pearl circles fetch 2 to 5 dollars, while single large artificial pearls in rings run 2 to 4 dollars depending on size.
Baby Trunks Replace Baskets In Infant Wardrobe
Baby trunks are showcased as replacements for baskets in infant care. Wicker cases about trunk size feature pale blue or pink satin linings and many pockets for brushes sponges puffs and the array of tiny items needed for a baby's welfare and comfort.
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Baby
Despair and Hope in a Doorway to Disease Cures
A historical ad-like passage contrasts despair with medical hope, noting Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets as cures for lung and bowel ailments. It suggests ignorance and superstition hinder patients, while the door now bears a hopeful inscription. Accounts praise the remedy with testimonials from Mrs. Teese Dingman and others.
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Danté
Dr. Pierce
Teese Dingman
Vaabores
Abe
Gene
Bolt Oy
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James Whitcomb Riley
John's
John R. McLean
Ohio
Gvorce Cage
Detroit Journal
George
Saia Brice
Vatag
Tifinois
Eldredgedz McRae
Massachusetts Ave
Journal Ares
D. H. Baldwin
Penn
Pacific Coast
Peoria
Indianapolis
Union Depot
H. M. Broxson, A. G. P. A
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