Ingenious Miss Davis Aboard Baltic Sparks Atlantic Echo
The Baltic voyage from Southampton to New York centers on Miss Davis, an 18 year old followed by dozens of suitors. Her alleged estate tale, theft rumors, and a clever disguise ending with her disappearance frame a whirlwind of alibis, accusations, and a dramatic quixotic exit.
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Miss Davis
Baltic
Southampton
New York
London
Edgar Greenleaf
Europe
Mr. Green-leaf
Atlantic
Father
Mr. Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Mr. Thompson
Miss. Davis
Graham
Calico
Passaic
N. J
Joshua
Salvation Army
England
Girdling of Orchard Trees and Bridge Grafting Techniques
The article estimates orchard losses from mice rabbits and woodchucks at about $1 per acre per year and explains bridge grafting to save girdled trees. It details steps for clean cuts, inserting scions, wax sealing, and making grafting wax from resin beeswax and tallow.
Doctors and a New Farce Proponent Seek Nervous Laughers
An anxious man asks a doctor about cases of laughter caused by nervous trouble. The doctor confirms such cases exist. The man then proposes visiting hospitals to recruit patients for a new farce, offering good pay to participate.
Judge Remands Suspect Amid Sharp Exchange
The judge scathingly maligned the prisoner as a scoundrel while the defendant retorted that he is not as large a scoundrel as the judge. The culprit’s reply trails off in uncertain speech, leaving the exchange unfinished.
When to Spray Fruit Trees Based on Buds and Weather
The proper spraying times depend on observing fruit buds and the weather. Apply first before the first rain after exposure of blossom buds but before opening, second after two thirds of petals fall before rain, third about two weeks later. Watch buds and weather closely.
Wounds on Trees and Resin Mixtures Recounted
Fragmentary note describes treating tree wounds with melted rosin and crude petroleum in a three to one mix. It claims the preparation will not run in warm weather or ooze in cold, noting conditions and application guidance.
Hostess Geog Party Delights Ten Year Old Guests
A aunt hosts a geography party for twenty children including Miss Dorothy Brown and Miss Mary Collins on April 21 at 8425 Spring Street. The event features themed costumes, map games, a mail bags race, a Europe map blindfold challenge, and a ticket office train activity ending with bonbon favors.
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Dorothy Brown
Mary Collins
Spring Street
Cape Horn
Cape Hatteras
Panama
North
South Poles
Ireland
Mexico
Europe
Dan
Paris
A Surprise Party Idea From Madame Merri
A young correspondent is advised to plan a surprise party with family confidence. Girls prepare dainty two person luncheon baskets, shown in a pile, followed by games and blindfolded basket guessing. Afterward, couples dine at a prettily arranged table.
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Madame Merri
Beaded sashes and Marquisette blouses gain favor for spring outfits
Fashion notes praise new beaded sashes and Marquisette blouses available in all styles and colors. Hair curls at one side return to favor for youthful faces. Henriettas and soft cashmeres top favorite fabrics, adaptable to simple or ornate styles. A spring colored blouse matching a tailored suit completes a well dressed woman's outfit.
Simple yet smart dress patterns for girls described
The article details two dress designs for girls. The first features a reseda cashmere bodice with a shaped lower skirt, piping detail, and ninon undersleeves with a white embroidered lawn collar. Materials listed include 4 yards of fabric and lining, plus trims. The second is a Princess style suitable for school wear in serge, with panel fronts, wrapped seams, bishop sleeves, and an embroidered collar with a ribbon bow. Materials required include 4 yards of fabric and 4 yards of sateen.
Spinster Loses Teeth in Mails Puts Case to Postmaster General
A New Jersey spinster entrusts her upper teeth to the mails on January 1, but the teeth vanish. She appeals to Postmaster General Hitchcock, noting the $35 cost and urgent need for replacement, and a top inspector is assigned to locate the missing dentures.
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Jersey
Hitchcock
Camden
Moissant Remembered as Generous and Skilled Airman
A Chicago editor recalls the late John B. Moissant as genial and talented. He recounts a visit with Moissant carrying drawings of his own aeroplane invention and a joke about judging a machine by its outside, comparing it to oyster discovery.
Postum Helps Heart Palpitations, Reader Says
A Brooklyn reader describes freeing himself from daily heart palpitations attributed to long coffee use. After trial of Postum with proper 15 to 20 minute boiling, symptoms vanished and health improved. Postum is praised for being palatable, non stimulating, and energizing, with a note from Postum Co. and a call to read The Road to Wellville.
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Brooklyn
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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