Disguises of Sex in History and Notable Figures
A compact survey of historical cases where individuals lived as the opposite sex. Highlights include Chevalier D'Eon as a diplomat and spy for Louis XV, Pope Joan legends, Fel ix Francoine in Hungary, and Catherine Coombs in London poorhouse. The piece also notes a Brittany fisherman and several modern impersonations in work roles across diverse times and places.
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Chevalier D’eon
Louis XV
Russia
Tonnere
France
Joan
John VIII
Chicago Chronicle
Hungary
Felix Francoine
Brittany
Bank of France
Catherine Coombs
Weat Ham
London
Charles Wilson
Wilson
Abe
Pietro Lowanan
Hazleton
Cleveland
Christina Beerens
New York
A Rush for Autos in a Growing Year
The year in automobiles showed a 100 percent rise in manufacture but mixed sales due to unsettled business and declining values. Prices stayed high, demand favored delivery and track autos, and several bus and truck firms formed to move passengers and farm products. American auto exports expanded globally, reaching France. correspondents are sought for Lafayette County.
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France
Innovation shapes Chicago to St. Augustine Limited
Louisville & Nashville and connections inaugurate the Chicago & Florida Limited a daily solid train with dining car service, vestibuled steam heated gas lighted cars, running from Chicago to Thomasville Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Leaves Chicago 11 05 a m via Evansville Nashville Birmingham Montgomery Plant system to Jacksonville and Florida East Coast to St Augustine arriving 7 30 p m next day. Annex sleepers depart Cincinnati 11 15 a m and St Louis 2 15 p m through to final. C L Stone agent will answer inquiries and provide printing matter.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Chicago & Florida Limited
Chicago
Thomasville
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Fla
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Evansville
Nashville
Birmingham
Montgomery
Florida
Cincinnati
St. Louis
C. L. Stone
Louisville & Nashville R. R
Louisville
A Great Newspaper and Its Sunday Features
The Sunday edition of the St. Louis Republic is lauded for world-wide news service and a superior magazine section. It highlights tinted illustrations, high-class literary content, valued fashions in color, a genuine laugh inducing colored comic section, and humorous stories by nationally reputable authors. Free sheet music is offered with the Sunday Republic.
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St. Louis Republic
Republic
What Shall We Have for Desert Jell O Dessert
Daily family question answered with a quick Jell O desert recipe. Two minutes to prepare with hot water and cooling set. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers. 10 canta é.
New York World Thrice-a-Week Offer Unveiled
The New York World Thrice-a-Week edition promises prompt impartial news with wide circulation. Special join offer combines Thrice-a-Week World with Intelligence for one year at 1.65 dollars, compared with 2.00 dollars for the two papers separately.
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New York World
First News
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ON & Taubman
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Lande
Lafayette
HARE
Niroror
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Chlagton Wilson
Jaxington
Missouri
State, Loans and Insurance Agents
Haerle
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Missouri Pacific—Lexingto
Louis TG
Sedalia
Kansas City
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Wellington
Poelal Mtes
Jesse City
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Santa FE
Nara Lettagtea
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Migginsville
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Schmelzer Arms Co
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SOU. Pac
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Red River Division
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