The Confessions in Tom Spence’s Lost Drum
Josiah Spence refuses to acknowledge his son Tom until Tom discovers a stash of confessions written by Tom and his father. After Tom reads and laments their failed relationship he sends a drum message of apology, and the two reconcile with the help of Tom’s wife Jean.
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Jimiy Spence
Graudimetler
Josiah Spenmer
Tori
Seo
Torn
Tans House
Aitte Jamily
Josiah
Tom Lad En
Dee
Wrens Upeburres
Tors
Stabbert
Tom
Tam
Jo- Linh
Tee
Dean
Jeanie
Jean
Yor
Josiah Sperce
Peany
Marco Polo Voyage and Captivity Recited in Historic Tale
Marco Polo, born to a merchant family, travels with his father and uncle to China in 1271. They reach Kublai Khan's court in 1275, Polo serves as envoy and governor, returns to Venice in 1295, and later becomes prisoner at Curzola where he dictates his travels to Rustichello of Pisa. The account inspired many translations.
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Mareo Polo
Tse
Gobi Desert
Tangut
Shapgtu
Miareo
Yurmaa
Burmis
Cochein
China
India
Yang Chow
Sumatra
Todiea
Persia
Venice
Ios
Marco
Genona
Curzola
Rusticane
Pisa
Prisoner and Judge Exchange Odd Birthday Question
A judge questions a prisoner under arrest for theft. The prisoner dismissively avoids giving his birth date, saying there is no point telling the judge when he was born since no birthday present will be made.
Final Winter Millinery Triumphs and Three Models
The article previews three midwinter hats with Latinized shapes for fashion conscious wearers. A white felt wide brim hat features a satin silver bordered border with crepe georgette and a mole skin ornament. An ostrich feather spray and velvet Puritan style with silver ribbon accents another design. The velvet third hat has embroidery and a high feather or plume for a dignified look.
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Smatron
Pockets Take Center Stage In New Fashion Trend
Pockets have become a fashion staple in recent seasons appearing on dresses sport coats and even evening wear. The large pocket designs drape along garment sides and are often patch pockets with fur trim at the top. Some models feature fur pockets resembling collars and cuffs.
Smart Fashions in Bags Show ornate beaded evening purses
The article profiles luxury bags featuring black taffeta with velvet borders, beaded embroidery, silk fringe, fur accents, and velvet cord handles. It highlights handcraftsmanship, utility, and the purse as a stylish dress accessory for refined occasions. Another velvet bag with striped peppering offers a different decorative silhouette.
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Norkeling
Sintem Ly Artistic Color Schemes in Textiles
Brown tulle or chiffon veils other colors smokily in artistic color schemes. A deep greenish blue is fed by brown chiffon with fur and metal embroidery trimming. One tone fracks like putty beige and taupe are safer, while satin with luster gives more life than dull textures.
Graceful slender silver vases with candle holders
Graceful tall slender table ornaments described as silver vases not large but elegant. Each piece features two candle holders and filigree shades on top. One vase suits a small table center. two work at the ends of a longer table.
Linen Vestees with Striped Linen Vests for Navy Suits
Smart vests of striped linen paired with navy suits create a balanced look between plain and fancy. Semi-tailored coats feature plain lines and flaring waistline ruffles, with blue and white green and white or rose and white stripes. Hand-made buttonholes and smoked pearl buttons trim the garments.
London Crime Tale Notes Anarchists Stir Shaftesbury Avenue
London's large population reduces murder and burglary incidents yet unrest surfaces as exiled anarchists target a Shaftesbury Avenue district. The piece highlights law and order dynamics in a bustling urban center.
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London
Shaftesbury Avenue
Means Comfort For Women In A Season Of Common Sense
An advertisement focused column argues washable gloves one piece serge dresses sports suits and walking shoes offer practical style for women. It cites a letter praising minimal wardrobe and simple dressing as comfort replaces slavish fashion, declaring comfort and common sense have come to stay.
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Womin
New York Globe
Man's War on Wild Things In A Quiet Domestic Row
A compact excerpt outlines daily frictions between a married couple. The wife yawns loudly at night, the husband faintly curdles at her sound, and both argue over small habits. The wife wears tight shoes, loses them at dinner, and constant phrases dull their affection.
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Emmanuel
W. L. George
Atlantic
Anuric Promoted to Counter Aging and Kidney Toxins
An advertisement extols Anuric from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo as a kidney filter aid to remove toxins and curb aging. It claims drinking pure water plus Anuric reduces backache, urinary issues, rheumatic pains, and fatigue, noting the product is 37 times stronger than lithia and dissolves uric acid like hot water dissolves sugar.
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Dr. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Man feared wife findings. now shuns shows and family outings
A man recalls prior fear his wife would discover his unseen attendance at a performance. He now feels compelled to attend every show that comes along, impacting the family routine and social life.
Castoria Trademark Still Shown For Infant Remedy
Consumer notice urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the signature of Ha 4 and to trust the famous remedy in use for over 30 years as children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Fashionable matron faces gown fit problem this season
The Ohio State Journal notes the new season will feature the slinky silhouette throughout and questions where a matron around forty-two size will fit into her new gown, highlighting style pressures for mature figures.
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Ohio State Journal
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Claims Quick Skin Relief
Bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse and purify. Dry lightly and apply Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. Stops itching instantly and clears pimples dandruff scalp irritations and heal red rough sore hands. Free sample by mail with Book Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Flattering Exchange Over False Praise
A brief exchange centers on Mrs Green flattering someone yesterday. The narrator notes the flattery and recalls her claim that he had a wonderful husband. The dialogue hints at irony in perceived praise.
Inner values over grand mansions in John Burroughs words
John Burroughs contrasts wealth with inner happiness. He dismisses a palatial Italianate mansion across the Hudson calling Stairside or Woodchuck Lodge inferior, despite its hundreds of rooms, antique ceilings and relics, favoring simple living over ostentatious wealth.
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Hudson
Italy
New York
Mr. Burroughs
Stairside
Woodchuck Lodge
John Burroughs
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Malaria Fight
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chol Tonic as a malaria fighter and system builder with Quinine and Iron. States the formula is on every label and prices the product at 50 cents.
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GROVE
Heiress Miss Graheam Amid Courtship Gossip
A caustic young woman mutters that a foreign nobleman can drink champagne from a slipper, while remarking on Miss Graheam the heiress and a duke displaying an odd fondness for wine, reflecting social gossip.
Anuric cures Backache and Rheumatism trial offer
Anuric claims to relieve backache lumbago and rheumatism. Dr V M Pierce offers a large trial package by mail from Buffalo New York inviting readers to send a request with payment for the sample.
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V. M. Pierce
Bente N. Y
Toasters Spark Chinese Quick Adoption of U.S. Electric Models
The report notes rapid adoption of electric toasters from the United States in China. It highlights growing consumer interest and the alignment of American design with local kitchens.
Titian the grefit artist at age ninety nine continues painting
Titian the renowned artist, aged ninety nine, persists in painting, showcasing enduring creative vigor.
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Titian
Left Handedness Detected by Univ of North Dakota Instrument
Prof Jerves at the University of North Dakota asserts a brachiometer can detect left handedness in infants. In a test of 10 000 children 417 were left handed, indicating a slight left arm length advantage. James warns forcing left handed children to use the right arm may affect speech and cause stammering.
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Franklin Jerves
University of North Dakota
Nature
James
Altitude flight records of 1914 aviators
The report lists 1914 high altitude attempts by various aviators: January 26 Gil bert in M Saulnier at Mourmelon France 6000 meters. February 11 Newberry in M Saulnier at Buenos Ayres Argentina 6120 meters. March 25 Lennekogel in Rumpler at Johannisthal Germany 5500 meters. April 1 Lennekogel in Rumpler at Johannisthal Germany 6350 meters. June 27 Lieutenant Bier in Lloyd at Vienna Austria 6170 meters. July 9 Lennekogel in Rumpler at Johannisthal Germany 6600 meters. July 14 Oderich in D R W at Leipsic Germany 8000 meters. July 31 Desbrueres in Gabardini at Milan Italy 4950 meters.
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Gilbert
M. Saulnier
Mourmelon
France
Newberry
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Lennekogel
Rumpler
Johannisthal
Germany
Lieutenant Bier
Lloyd
Vienna
Austria
Oderich
Leipsic
Desbrueres
Gabardini
Milan
Italy
Iron Mask Tale Reexamined In Voltaire Romance Source
Historians note the famous man in the iron mask tale originated in Voltaire’s fiction in Le Vicomte de Bragelonne. Many once tied him to Louis XIV’s brother or Charles I, but scholars identify him as the obscure Italian adventurer Count Matthioli.
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Man In the
Durins
le Vicomte de Bragelonne
With the
Louis XIV
Voltaire
Charles I of
England
Count Matthioli
Indiana Folks and Abandoned Holdings News
A New Albany reader touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for spring toning and appetite, while a note on abandoned Brazilian holdings highlights Carmelite and Benedictine legacies revived for cultivation. The ad also promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as a best American made laundry aid.
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New Albany
Ind
East 6Th St
Brazil
Senate
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Snippet of Proposal Pranks and Gas Rescue
Fragmentary OCR notes show a marriage proposal dialogue about delays and rival suitors. It mentions European soldiers carrying small oxygen shisks to revive gas-stricken comrades and a German invention for building flecks from sneaw hoe.
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Cleveland Plain
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