Great New York Trunk Mystery of Captain Unger
In a dramatic confession Captain Edward Unger recounts the Bohles murder in 1887, detailing the headless trunk and grisly disposal on the East River. Detectives trace the crime from the West 40th Street express to Unger’s Ridge Street home, leading to Unger’s arrest and the revelation of self defense as his claimed motive.
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Edward Unger
August Bohles
Capt. Unger
Inspector Byrnes
Bohles
Chicago
Grand Street
Williamsburg
Henry Bease
Kent Avenue
Brooklyn
John A. Wilson
Baltimore
Siegel
Bobles
von Gerichten
Glass ‘Company
Westcott Express
Bease
Bense
McLaughlin
Wilson
Grand Street Ferry
Dodd’s
West 40Th Street
Ridge Street
40Th Street
Unger
Police
Cap
Wooster Street
Deen
Inspector Byrnes and the headless trunk mystery
Baltimore police traced a gruesome trunk found in Adams Express with a headless body and severed limbs. Inspector Byrnes received a telegram from Chief Frye detailing three clues including a Brooklyn butcher, Westcott's Express labels, and London and Manchester Plate Glass Company labels.
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Adams Express
Baltimore
John A. Wilson
Frye
Inspector Byrnes
Siegel
Throop. Avenue
Brooklyn
Westcott’s Express
London
Manchester
Plate Glass ‘Company
Wooster, Street
Lane
Yboie Nea
Dermal Care Through Massage and Bath Techniques
An old guide explains how healthy sebaceous glands support skin, advises hot water and bland soap for a thorough face bath, and prescribes massage starting near the ear lobe to lift facial muscles. It warns against cold water, notes benefits of cream or almond oil, and outlines a home perfume formula for cologne after treatment.
Arranging the Veranda for Comfortable Outdoor Living
The article advises keeping the veranda uncluttered to maintain its comfort and charm as an outdoor living space. It emphasizes proper lighting for night use and notes that in mosquito prone areas screens should enclose the porch area to keep insects out.
Slippers Trend Shifts to Richer Shades and Metals
The piece notes slippers no longer seen as stylish in Paris. It reports a shift toward darker shades red blue and violet and the use of gold and silver trims. The change reflects influence from evening gowns and a growing East Asian fashion influence.
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Parias
Brown Eyes Advice Column Queries on Love and Entertaining
A reader asks if it is proper to date a engaged man and how to gauge his true feelings after a brief romance. She questions late-night driving, requests ideas for a gypsy tea, and asks for entertaining invitations and plans for hosting a visitor in a small town with few amusements.
Advice on courtship and social etiquette for hosts
The writer counsels caution with engaged men and urges slow romantic progress. She advises against women driving alone at night without a chaperone and suggests informal summer entertaining rather than formal invitations for groups of six. Proposes porch gatherings or afternoon and evening card parties to host visitors.
Dear Advice on Courtship and Etiquette for a Young Woman
A letter from a reader asks about ideal eye and hair colors, how often a young man should call, and how late he may stay. It also wonders if a girl should share past love affairs, whether a seventeen year old is too young for suitors, and if one should speak to an introduced or unintroduced young man.
Beauty Ideals and Courtship Advice Across Generations
A reflective piece discusses hair color appeal and youth, noting dark hair versus golden blondes and how hair, eyes, and aging influence attraction. It weighs dating frequency, past affairs, and when a girl should engage in society, offering cautious guidance on introductions and social norms.
Questions From Gladys About Parties And Hair
Gladys asks if a fourteen year old girl may have boys at her party and seeks ideas for 2 to 3 games to greet guests to avoid stiffness. She also asks whether hair grows quicker plaited or hanging loose at night and thanks the department for previous help.
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Gladys
Gladys S. B
Contests and department tips from the paper
The note urges inviting boys to a party and mentions adding contests to the department pages including the Nautical section. It also advises braiding hair loosely at night after brushing to remove dust and thanks for kind words about the department.
Unable to Answer Directly to 4G H and R L
The text shows an apology and admission of unknowns. It urges writing directly to the stock company care of MES MERRIE for further inquiry. The fragment suggests a communication barrier and a request to pursue official channels.
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R. L
Mes Merrie
Their Feeling and Mirthful Banter Cited by Times-Democrat
A New Orleans Times-Democrat snippet records a playful exchange about meals and mood. One speaker reports ox-tail soup makes him feel bully while the other says hash leaves him feeling the opposite.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Face A Sight With Tetter Moberly Woman Recovers
Mrs J Brooksher of Moberly Missouri describes a two year struggle with a spreading facial rash believed to be tetter or eczema. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about a month she reports cooling relief and extraction of matter with a complete cure. Sample offers and address provided by Cuticura.
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Moberly
J. Brooksher
Cuticura
Dept. A
Boston
A Year Hence Aeroplane Visitor Hangs Around Skylight
In a domestic scene Miss Dunningham Mamma debates if Harold will call for her in his aeroplane. The girl wonders if papa knows, while Harold has been lingering near the skylight with a club all afternoon.
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Miss Dunningham
Mamma
Harold
Important to Mothers Inspect Castoria Bottles for Signature
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the proper signature and stamp of approval as a safe remedy for infants and children. Advertising copy emphasizes Castoria’s long use and recalls the Fletcher’s Castoria brand with a call to ask for it by name.
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Sears
Fletcher
Too Sleepy Physician Ask About Insomnia Remedy
A patient complains of frequent foot numbness and seeks a remedy for insomnia. The physician notes consider sleep aids and possible neuropathic causes while advising cautious use of medications and evaluation of sleep hygiene.
Paxtine Antiseptic Promoted For Nasal Catarrh
Advertises Paxtine antiseptic as a nasal remedy for catarrh. Sold by mail postpaid for 25 cents per box from The Paxton Toilet Co. in Boston Massachusetts.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Birds of a feather flock together puzzle tease
A short puzzle item notes a playful exchange about a rooster and a crow, inviting readers to ponder a feathered pairing. The fragment hints at a humorous or riddle-like line typical of a comic or puzzle page in a historical paper.
Cole's Carbolisalve Pile Cure Offered by J W Cole Co
Cole's Carbolisalve relieves itching and skin diseases of mucous membranes. A superior pile cure priced at 25 and 50 cents sold by four druggists. Free samples available by writing to J W Cole & Co Black River Falls Wis.
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Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Alls
Wis
Smooth men slip past obstacles with ease
A smooth man is able to be slip pery.
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Seo -Terry
Vig Gough
Knowleel
F. L. Nelson
New York
Captain Unger
Eldridge Street
Edward
Bng
Bobbles
Bolles
Bowles
NCTOM
Dean
Colorado
John T. Scantling
Trinidad
Colo
Doan
Tore
Tetter
Libby
MsNeill & Libby
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