Next season's shirt waists and fashion economics rise
A garbled era notice claims next season will feature waisted femininity with men’s shirt waists becoming a major product. It notes unprecedented orders, new employment for women clerks, and fashion combining beauty, utility, and economy. It also mentions potatoes as a national debate, and stray ads about cures and prunes followed by unrelated details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finlan
Naber~ Dasher
Alata Mual
Last Sense
Prisoner seeks pardon after twenty four years of wall life
A prisoner committed to Iowa penitentiary in 1871 for murder seeks pardon. He has spent twenty four years in strict confinement, barely glimpsing the outside world as Europe and America transformed around him. His supporters argue against lifelong imprisonment for a man worn by time and fading strength, while his case faces fresh scrutiny amid a changing political landscape.
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Mount Biutta
Lowa
Munder
Walla
Ng Iike
Peleon
Grant
Napolyon
Ale
Chicago
Inrestigunew
BP. L. Ford
Funeral of Judge Thurman Describes Oregon Scene
The burial service for Judge Thurman featured Rev Grover leading at Greenlawn cemetery, with Governor McKinley and other dignitaries in attendance. The ceremony recalled 19th century decorum, praising the late jurist while noting a private interment and a solemn public pallbearer procession.
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Columbia
Washington
Allen W. Thurman
Ghout
McKinley
Felala
Amor
Campbell
Hott
Neal
Chi
Grover
Witharaya
Fy Rexford
Universaliat Church
Renating
Greenlawn
Pallherrers
A. L. Thurman
Aten G.thurman
Gwynne T. Jordin
Erbann
Thurman
Ife
Challenges Face Off As Duel Talk Grips Congress
New Orleans editor Tearsey nominates a duel with Congressman Towtner amid a heated political clash. The Daily State column condemns the behavior as contemptible, promising to record any future meeting between the men on the field of honor.
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All Killter
Boatner
New Orleans
Dec
McMajor Henry
Tearsey
Daily State
Congressman Towtner
Colin
Tony
Boamner
Ukeeliy
Moire
President's safety and uncertain news from the coast
Washington reports no definite word on the president's safety as wires fail along the coast. Officials expect a possible return to Washington tomorrow evening. plans include leaving the lighthouse tender at Norfolk and taking a train to the capital.
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Washington
Nghthouse Board
Nehthanse
Nol
Atofi
Norfolk
The Adventurous Doctor and a London's Lost Mistress
In a tense chapter from a Victorian melodrama, Dr Wimpany confronts a distraught woman as he pursues a missing mistress. Fanny searches the house for clues while the doctor dismisses her fears, hinting at London travel and a hidden reunion with the woman’s master. The funeral of a young lord’s ally casts a somber backdrop to revelations and pursuit.
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Avivaatronn Faure
Arizona
Cal Tornia By Syrup Co
Hoxton
Kate Ryan
John
Piso
Nettle Jones
Kittie Gilmore
John E. Ganiner
Grimes Dramatic Company
D. Jayne
William EB. Gladstone
Herbert
George Washington
Brown
Camberwell
London
Trish
Iuitie Caine
Helen
Werottazs
Pili
Cane
Ant
Agi
Larry
Crane Baek
Wimpany
Tie
Abe
Dr. Wimpany
Malmendy
Rey
Aude
Decisian
Zedlong
Fanny
Harry
Tual
Mysterious Room Scene With Unfolding Secrets
A nurse arrives and a tense room scene unfolds with a door opening to an empty bed and a deserted unit. An unnamed man vanishes, leaving questions of deceit and fear. The sparse setting hints at prior events and a looming, unseen threat.
Fanny's Swiss Quest for Lady Harry Norland
Fanny travels from Paris to Bern in pursuit of Lady Harry Norland. She checks hotels, pensions, and posts letters to Mrs Wimpany and Mr Mountjoy, exposing a false lead and planning to remain in Switzerland while awaiting further orders. The doctor’s deception leaves Fanny stranded with limited funds and a tight schedule.
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London
Fort Harey
Alip
Wihatia Ile
Paris
Switzerland
Coltran
Hive
Hotel d'Angleterre
Hotel d Angleter
Berne
Fanny
Lam
Tahal
Joni
Patty
Tiave
Merve
Lokdoo
Lena
Bere
Ain
Parla
Bern
Hetle
Angleterre
D' Angleterre
Hotel d
Theo
Indy
Thera
Hotel d' Angleterre
Forel du Fancov
Victoria
Schweizerhof
Forel Schrode
Hotel
Schneider
Pension Sik
Waa
Lhey
Herne
Jericho
Isle
Mrs. Wimpany
Ain O'Clock
Rat Shoe
Rat Shoe Wrote Two Letters—One To Mrs. Wimpany
Mr. Mountjoy
Tard Harry
Gohges
Die
Swither
Anton
Mra Winipany
Abe
Chaotic Correspondence Reveals Secret Letters and Betrayal
A fragment from a period letter shows Mrs Wimpuby and Mr Monney discussing a troubling affair. The writer frets over a Lady Harey, possible illness, and a vow to aid or withhold money while awaiting further replies. The tone hints at scandal, secrecy, and unresolved tension.
Elephants Care for Human Young Amid Jungle Tales
A reconstruction of anecdotal stories describes elephants tending human babies, from carrying infants on their backs to guiding them to water. The piece contrasts animal guardians with human misdeeds, and includes aside on mahouts rising to become respected figures, plus a brief digression on women in architecture and social issues raised by a Boston scientist.
Fragmented Memory Lost in Garden Street Exchange
An OCR fragment mentions spring chicken and a tense exchange about money and tools. The readable bits show a line about spring chicken and a cryptic shout toward a person referenced as You. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or full names.
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Jewel
Roxbury
Mass
Philadelphia Record
John Gilmer Speed
Cyril Edson
State Board of Health
Infante
Korer Migulen
Eureka Junction
Wask
Kline
Dr. Kline
Palla Pa
California
AWE
Pegoud Tor
Chicas
Jose Rede
Bosapaiy
Broux City
Independent
Sioux City Printing Company
Sioux City
Iowa
Bigux Cry Parsrina Co
Science Nak
Hull
Chieney & CO
Augusta, Gn. Street Railroad Company
Atlanta
Iena
Isleeps
Allen G. Thurman
Germany
J. Fi
Groven
Suneral
Myra
Thice Mia
Ruth Fond
OUX City Printing Company
Sommipos Hits
Doc M
Madrid
The
Figaro
Martinez Campos Hat
Cuba
Weyler
Varontona
Senor Romero
Robledo
Rinister
Duatice
Senor Bosch
Senor Canovas del Cas ‘Lla
Council of Ministers
Withdawal
Cal
Danville
Dee
Cin« Jelinati Southern Railroad
Tcliet
C. Ty. Wallingham
Robsbers
York
Sandringham, Hall
Pitce
Fanny Mert
Loddon
Wien
Mra Wimpuby
Monney
Haery
Chad
Beerell
Abe Hay
Paria
Basel and Snow
Mountjoy
Harey
Iria
Rae Worth
Panny
Hlupin Paris
Lount
Wwe
Atiout
T. Viarany
Quer
Ouane
Jungle
Elepant
Levine
Watee
Pillsbury Dispatch
Somerville
Boston
United States
Kambling
Darkion
Fn Fm
Atrawa
ST. Jacobs Oil
Netur
N. K. Fairbank Company
Daattle Ax
New York
H. D. Darling
Boagur Meadow
Leone
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