Flirting at Vassar and West Point Traditions
A lively look at how Vassar women and West Point cadets skirt college rules for dances and visits. The piece recalls hops at Grant Hall, covert train rides to Poughkeepsie, clever excuses, and the social lessons soldiers learn from mingling with students, with a playful verse from the Howitzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Vosaar Malin
Avon
West Point
Nak
Alma Mater
Poughkeepsir
Grant Hall
Uncle Sam
Treatment of Orchids Reveals Grandfathers' Hidden Disposition
A fragmented article discusses orchid care with hints of ancestral methods and long forgotten essentials. The readable text suggests early horticultural thoughts and practical cultivation ideas from older generations.
Amateurs rehearse star's wheel and gowns in staged quarrel
The San Francisco Examiner reports on a chaotic amateur rehearsal where the star debates entrances and costume options. The manager pleads for standardization while the star demands dramatic flair, joking about wheels, pink Dresden silk, and garden scene dances as clashes over direction unfold.
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San Francisco Examiner
Thomas
Exite
Cies
Adina Wilke
Abe
Daniel
Vassar Girls and the West Point Scene Described in Racy Notes
The article portrays a youthful set from Vassar attending West Point events, describing flirtations, chaperone issues, and social mingling at hotels and concerts along the river. It contrasts indulgent social behavior with prudish expectations and touches on juvenile drama, travel routines, and informal courtships amid the era’s campus culture.
May Abbott Triumphs Over Japanese Wrestlers
May Abbott, famed Georgia “electric magnet,” defies Japanese wrestlers and resists attempts to lift heavy objects using finger techniques. Japanese papers call it hypnotism while Chinese journals accuse her of evil powers in this curious exchange.
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May Abbott
Ina Annia May Abbott
China
Japan
Miss Abbott
Women more religious than men at crucifixion say pastor
A religious statement notes that women were more fervent than men at the crucifixion and were among the last at attendance, quoted as Rev. D. aL Sirkpatrick.
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Rev
D. al Sirkpatrick
Fragmented quotes on virtue and faith from noted authors
A collection of reflective lines on virtue, God, love, and living a religious life. It blends thoughts from George MacDonald Jerrold John Learned John Chadwick J. R. Miller Brooke Herford and Lyman Abbott, urging personal integrity, usable gifts, and service to others.
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Jonn
Ike
John Chadwick
J. R. Miller
Lyman Abbot
First newspaper advertisement reappears in 106
An item notes that the first newspaper advert appears again in 106. The brief mentions a historic ad revival or reappearance, highlighting the continuity of early advertising practices and the enduring role of print media in commerce.
Seven Married Johanan Surprises Californian Lover
In a front parlor the returned Californian awaits his old sweetheart who, amid upstairs calls, brings down the kids she has left. The lover exclaims in alarm, astonished to learn she is seven married and a mother of several children, as reported by the Hoston Courier.
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Mollie
Johanan
A Pure Mise Grandfather Awakens to Odd Noises
Fragmentary prose recalls a grandfather waking from a nap and noting a restless, noisy household. A child’s voice and surreal phrases hint at dreamlike confusion and fragmented dialogue. The text centers on sensory misperceptions and quirky wordplay.
Presidential Puzzle Ad Promises $100 Prize by Mail
Readers are urged to submit answers to a presidential puzzle in this issue. The ad promises the $100 prize, with discount through solving the puzzle, noting a $1 cost for the best bicycle frame. Contact Miami Cycle and Mfg. Co. in Middletown for details and to send in solutions with name, address, height of frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Miami Cycle and Mfg. Co
Middletown
Obie
Frustrated Customer Confronts Tailor Over Fat Suit Charge
A shopper accuses a tailor of overcharging for a fat suit after discovering the price upon pawn. The confrontation highlights a dispute over value and billing, with the customer vowing not to return for future alterations or purchases.
Catarrh Cure Promoted By Constitutional Medicine
A Cantonese style claim offers systematic medicine as the only cure for catarrh. One or two bottles of food Cross Constitutional Medicine guaranteed to cure any case. Price reduced from unknown to 7 per 20 ounce bottle. Address Stet Chass Cox Constitutional Machine Co, 423 East 18th St, Kansas City, Mo.
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Chass Coxstitutional Machicine Co
Bust
Kansas City
Fragmentary 19th Century Riddled Text On Prisons And Phrases
A garbled OCR passage discusses job roles, prisoners, and vague references to anarchists and doctors. It mentions a cat in an engine company, Piso's Cure for Consumption, and a line about Satan and a saint. The text is fragmented with nonsensical phrases and misread names.
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Military Academy
Gowe
Poughkeepale
Bis Inamoraia
Promae
Jeso
Vassar Girls Resort
Alan
Muehoes
Tiemeniver
Vassar Songe
Claus Callé
Stock
Tosafar
Academy of Social Science
de, Linttwy
Huyal Horticultural Society
Yeure
Bateman
Athens
George MacDonald
Esther
Gagsany Heter
Trnpeetor
Engine Company
Nos
Toledo
Piso
Dy Albright
Mighuutarg
Yu, Dee Ly
Satan
California Vig Syrup Co
Owery
Hood
B.ieed & Co
Lowell
Mass Hood
DougLas
Congress
Tang
Columbia
Wei
Ani Yo
Columo
Dawns
Department of Statisti Pope Mfg. CO
Hartford
Conn
Itarmran
Rurilaut Canine
Aru
Elaenauy
Pras, Leew
Cripple Creek
WLU
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