Maine Man Began Over Again After Election Defeat
Eugene Hale, long Maine politician and former U S senator, faced a decisive political defeat by stonecutter March. He chose to restart his career in the Maine House and, through steady service, returned to prominence by winning a Maine Senate seat.
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Sunfish Halts Australian Steamer Fiona Off Port
A huge sunfish became wedged under the Fiona steamboat’s port propeller off Australia. The engine was shut down and the ship inspected. with one engine intact the voyage continued to Port Jackson. The sunfish weighed two tons fourteen hundredweight.
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Australia
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Port Jackson
Museum News
Brooklyn
The Hammer Is at Fault Says Hair Brush Skills Rise
The passage highlights gendered notions of skill with tools. It argues few women can drive a horse yet claims a hair brush can empower a woman to drive a nail as well as anyone. The tone satirizes limited male chauvinist views.
Harrison's Pathetic Desires and Shy President Controversy
A profile of General Benjamin Harrison portrays him as brilliant yet cold in manner, with Grover Cleveland later describing his extreme shyness as the root of perceived aloofness. The piece notes Harrison’s own reflections on his social awkwardness and warmth, contrasted with Cleveland's recollection of his hospitality when Harrison hosted the White House. Included is a whimsical children's party scene featuring a Sweet Pea Tea with games and flower-themed questions.
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United States
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Fuller's Last Stand: A Chief Justice's Retirement Patience
In 1908 Melville W. Fuller faced retirement hints as he neared seventy five. He told friends he had already placed his resignation with Divine Providence and would stay on to defend the tribunal until he retained full faculties. A few months later his resignation was accepted by Providence.
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Chicago
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Catalogue of Crime Quips on Idle Habits and Guilty Pleasures
A wry exchange lists minor vices and trivial misdeeds such as killing time killing a tune smothering a yawn stealing a kiss and breaking into a perspiration as a humorous catalogue of small sins reflecting on personal flaws. The dialogue conveys idle moral self awareness with playful banter.
Keep Cool and Fret Not Over Fading Fortunes
A compact reflection on resisting fret and fume, urging steady poise in the face of trouble. The line, attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson, counsels restraint in the face of personal turmoil and unwarranted self reproach.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Its Natural Tendency and Plymouth Rock Church Event
A church plans a next week entertainment titled Its Natural Tendency and Plymouth Rock with a wary response noting it may be a simple old hen party and unlikely to draw much interest.
Sugar Industry Faces Trouble The Cane Joke
A wry note comments on the sugar industry often tangled in trouble. The quip hints that its aim to raise cane reflects a perennial challenge in the sector.
Field Flower Luncheon With Paper Themed Festivities
A stylish Hostess A Field Flower Luncheon features wild blossoms as centerpieces in bowls of green blue or yellow pottery. Nosegays at each plate, flower conundrums on cards, and a paper only party with editors reporters and a paper dress code. The event showcases floral-filled decor, prizes, and paper décor, culminating in a paper themed dessert and readings.
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Katharine Jones
Progressive Hearts game at engagement party described
A vintage party game version titled Progressive Hearts is outlined for engagement announcements. Six lettered cubes spell H E A R T S when rolled, with points set by the hostess. Guests enjoy the activity. heart shaped aprons and candy hearts served. The bride and groom initials appear on wedding cakes as the news is conveyed. Madame Merri.
Fashion notes on opulent 1920s accessories and fabrics
The piece lists chic butterfly bows, circular collars, capes for afternoon wraps, and cameos on hats. It notes bold hats, high bonnets, and ongoing beadwork on gowns. It highlights the Oriental palm leaf ceiling pattern, ostrich feather edging, parasols, and sheer fabrics like voiles and marquisettes for lingerie waists with tulle trims completing decollete frocks.
Turquoise Returns as Summer Fashion Favorite
The article notes turquoise reemerging in fashion as a cool, feminine accent this season. It contrasts turquoise with coral and pink blue combinations, highlighting silver and gold blue pairings, Florentine touches, and baroque pearls as stylish options for summer wardrobes.
Hadn t Much Brain Morcy Exchange
A brief exchange about a man with little sense and a ten dollar loan made this humorous dialogue. The woman mocks his lack of brains while confirming the small debt.
Cuticura Remedies Promoted For Skin And Hair Health
Advertisements urge Cuticura Soap for cleansing and Cuticura Ointment for soothing rough hands and hair issues. The copy argues skin care prevents disfigurement and pain and offers a free Cuticura book by mail from Potter Drug & Chem Corp of Boston.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Frame-up claim amid untaxed tobacco chatter
Local chatter cites Meriwether and Edwards in Clarksville with Jenn as part of a frame-up discussion. The overheard talk includes mentions of Chow and smoke untaxed tobacco described as cheap and undoped.
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Chow
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