Regents Banquet Pleases La Crosse In Fine Style
The regents banquet in La Crosse drew praise for its flawless setup speeches and music. Mrs Youmans impressed with a practical view of women’s role. Origin of Homecoming Week traced to New Hampshire village revival benefiting historic sites and civic life.
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Ning
New Hampshire
Providence
R. I
Clearwater
Minn
Union
Haitian Minister Leger Serves Long Diplomatic Career
Jacques Nicolas Leger, Haiti's minister to the United States, is among Washington's oldest and best known diplomats. Born July 20, 1859 in Aux Cayes, he studied in Paris, practiced law in Haiti, and rose through Haitian political circles. He served as secretary to the Haitian legation in Paris, Assistant Secretary of State, and chairman of Haiti's foreign affairs committee before taking the U S post.
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Jacques Nicolas Leger
United States
Washington
Senor Leger
Aux Cayes
Haiti
Paris
Republic
Port Au Prince
Five Gored Skirt 5725 for 22 to 30 Inch Waists
The fashion note presents a five gore skirt with walking length option and forward turning plaits. It suits light fabrics like crepe pongee and voile and allows trims or appliques. Material needed for medium size ranges from 7 to 9 yards depending on width and pattern 5725 covers waist sizes 22 to 30 and can be mailed for 10 cents plus optional 2 cent stamp.
The Gas Stove and Its Safety in the Home
A historical column extols gas stoves for emergency cooking and year round warmth while warning of gasoline stove dangers. It contrasts gas efficiency with kerosene and gasoline devices and recalls a police driver's tale of fatal burns, urging safe domestic heating.
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Central Station
Mary Ann
A Difference of Opinion on Resignation
John Barnes defends his railroad commission resignation while others argue the legislature can view the two cent law independently. The piece states that the legislature did not overstep its powers or infringe on the commission’s prerogatives.
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John Barnes
Railroad Commission
Farmer Dreams of Profit in Town Burying Ground Plan
Nearly every farmer near town muses on striking it rich by laying out a burying ground. The remark hints at speculative ventures shaping local land use and economics in the era.
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles In Verse
A fragmentary humor piece presents playful verse about a llama and moral cautionary notes. It includes a spoof dialogue about punishment and a humor column style anecdote with punchlines and dated newspaper flavor.
Man’s Age Misrepresented Before Wedding
A man deceived Dolly about his age prior to marriage claiming 82 but later found to be 65. The revelation changes the trust context of their union and raises questions about motive and timing.
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Gobsa Golde
Dolly
Meat wagon routes altered during hospital stay
An extended appendix notes that MacMillan, formerly of the meat wagon, now drives Herman Fleming’s meat route while Fleming is confined in the hospital for appendicitis. The procedure is set to take two days weekly and will extend to Bucks County on Saturdays, affecting customers in Fox Chase and Torresdale.
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MacMillan
Herman Fleming
Herman
Bucks County
Fox Chase & Torresdale
Rustleton
No, no, the rope of money and mischief
A bluesy note from the Atlanta Constitution remarks that even good intentions backfire, as wealth loosens stubbornness and entangles people in self deception. It suggests Satan allows freedom because he knows people will end up tangled yet seeking happiness.
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Satan
Kate
Atlanta Constitution
Woman's Logic in St. Louis Republic
A brief dialogue illustrates social norms as a woman asserts disapproval of kissing and a man presses, highlighting expectations around romantic restraint in the periodical. The excerpt captures gendered restraint and prudish social codes reflected in the St. Louis Republic.
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St. Louis Republic
Leopard's Spots Clash With Summer Fashion
In the Kansas City Times Zebrat notes Mr. Leopard sticks to polka dots while the trend leans stripes this season. The debate mirrors a broader style clash as animals wade through changing tastes.
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Leopard
Kansas City Times
The Excitement Plan Payment Pitch in Courier Journal
An ad style notice from the Louisville Courier Journal presents a sales pitch promising easy terms. It offers one dollar down and one dollar when the collector catches me as a lighthearted payment gimmick.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Tested Recipe for Chicken Croquettes with Cream Sauce
A detailed method for chicken croquettes combines cold boiled chicken with celery salt pepper onion juice parsley and lemon juice. Butter corn starch and hot cream or stock thicken the filling then the mix is shaped breaded fried and served with peas.
Diana in Crisis at Pont Street and Towers
Jim learns of Sir Charles's failing health and Diana's worry as tensions mount at the Towers. Henry's moodiness grows and a charity drive in London highlights Diana's isolation while Sadie Jones probes Jim's influence over Henry. Jim plans confrontation about Yeomanry duties and Diana's plight deepens.
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Diana
Sir Charles
London
Pont Street
Henry
Singleton
Dorden
Dinningford
Towers
South Africa
Elizabeth
Lady Elizabeth
Scotland
Albert Hall
Hobart Chichester Chichester Jones
India
Sadie Jones
Battle Creek
Hobart Jones
Europe
Rosalind
Mrs. Jones
Curzon Street
America
Haby Jones
Lord Kerhill
Kerhill
Sadie
Piccadilly
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