Public Opinion on Police Power and Municipal Reform
A column argues that real police power, public sentiment, and selective reform reduce crime in cities like Washington, Minneapolis, and others. It notes dry laws and vice suppression as evidence, and warns against complacency if vigilant policing wanes. It contrasts local corruption with reform efforts and mentions a humorous aside about saluting cats as the late governor’s reincarnated soul.
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Washington
Minneapolis
Bun- Sanya
Silly Season on the Street Car Recital
A wandering narrator on a street car reads playful verse and recalls political tales from conventions. The crowd laughs at Jabberwocky and other bits as the journey passes Tanth Street ending with the refrain it is the silly season.
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Bolivar
Tanth Street
Baluting a Cat At Poon Government House Mystery
A garbled report from the South China Post describes events at Poon government house where a cat and a ritual salutation near the door are linked to the late governor Sir Robert Chant. A Hindu sentry and local troops investigate the unusual pattern observed after his death.
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Grant
Sir Robert
South China Post
Poon
Government House
Arma
Robert Chant
Bombay
Feminine Economy and the Timeless Hat Fashion
A Cleveland Plain Dealer analysis contrasts men's and women's fashion. It notes a woman's hat as an endless serial with evolving plumes, ribbons, and lace repurposed from previous seasons, transforming old designs into current trends through clever tailoring.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Christmas Spirit and Anonymous Gift Giving
A San Francisco woman proposes gifting anonymously to keep Christmas joyful. She argues anonymous presents avoid debt and pressure, replacing duty with voluntary giving, and would curb public contests for costly items while preserving genuine kindness and goodwill.
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San Francisco
Santa Claus
St. Valentitine’'s
The Cost Of Dress In New York Society
Miss Giulia P Morosin of New York is cited as the best dressed woman in the city. She spends about 200000 a year on gowns, shoes, hats, lingerie, and accessories, with dozens of garments costing thousands each. She asserts fashion supports employment and follows her inclinations, denying fault in her spending.
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Giulia P. Morosin
New York
Miss Morosin
Mise Morosini
Lye
Misa Morosini
Dreas
Telescoped lingerie reshapes fashion with slim silhouettes
Fashion notes a shift to slender lines with telescoped lingerie that reduces bulk at the waist and hips. The era favors a three in one garment combining corset, pantaloon and jupon with minimal material, yielding a fluffy, shapely silhouette for stout figures.
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Porla
Papering Whitewashed Walls And Easy Detachment
Instructions claim paper adheres well to whitewashed walls when vinegar is used in the paste. The author asserts many women have failed with other methods and presents vinegar as an infallible approach for applying and later removing wallpaper.
Tea strainer stand as wedding gift noted for practicality
The text praises a silver tea strainer stand with upper tea ball and lower drip cup as a useful and decorative wedding gift, while reflecting on domestic burdens. It contrasts home women's greater suffering from lack of servants with others who worry about their next meal.
Farm Facts: Embrace losses and diversify farms for profits
Farmers are urged to take losses early to protect feed value and avoid holding unprofitable stock. The piece praises cat ratters, seed potato experiments, cement hog floors, and fruit gardens, while stressing diversified crops, careful seed oats, timely work, and sorghum forage for livestock.
Handling Colts Mastery Begins With Early Training
A veteran rider argues that a colt must learn good manners and full subjection early. He warns against brutal handling and advises starting with small, weak foals to establish a calm, enforceable authority. Fear-based methods can leave lasting damage, while kindness alone may fail without a trainer’s skill.
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H. C. Peters
Ohio Institute
White Holland turkeys and other American breeds guide
The article surveys turkey varieties including White Holland, Bronze, Narragansett, Black, Buff and Slate. It lists origins, typical weights for cocks and hens, and notes Bronze as largest while White Holland is smallest. It advises market timing, fattening for show or private trade, and mentions orchard care and dairy cow efficiency as farm considerations.
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Holland
Watco
All She Wanted
A woman leading a group of seven or so poor children to Atlantic City notices a waif wandering alone by the shore. The girl explains she prefers the ocean above playing with others, saying the sea is the only time in life she has seen so much of anything.
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Rey
J. Ham
Sormias
Philadelphia
Julia
Mr. McKinley
Hanna
York
Shallor Mathewe
Henry
Ilinois
Missouri
Atlantic City
Eleven Years of Eczema Cured by Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Eliza A Wiley of Ligcomb Iowa describes eleven years of eczema on her hands with cracking bleeding and nail loss. After failing three doctors she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills gaining rapid relief and permanent cure.
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Eliza A. Wiley
Ligcomb
Iowa
Opposites Attract Aboard in The Digest Quote
From the Literary Digest a humorous line questions happiness in marriage noting that the happiest couples are often opposites. The speaker jokes about seeking a wealthy wife as a reason for searching.
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Literary Digest
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
PAZO OINTMENT guarantees cure for itching burning bleeding or prolapsed piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. This bold claim targets sufferers seeking prompt relief and a refund option if ineffective.
How Lincoln Won His Case in Alantie
A narrative on Abraham Lincoln defending a stranger charged with murder. Lincoln secured acquittal by presenting witnesses plainly, noting lack of direct testimony, and appealing to jurors with a straight, confident approach. The real guilty party was later identified and punished.
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Lincoln
David J. Brewer
Alantie
Abraham Lincoln
Rome
Coffee Dependence Questioned by Harper's Bazaar
A fictional dialogue warns of coffee’s nervous and digestive effects and praises Postum as a caffeine free alternative. An Iowa woman recounts headaches dizziness belching and improved health after switching to Postum. The ad cites the Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Crook
Wellville
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