The Price of a Week's Board in Death Valley
Tom Durns a farmer's boy abandons farm work and travels west with his wife. A stranger staying with them leaves clues to a green flame and borax, leading to a discovery and the creation of a borax company that makes the couple wealthy before returning them to life in the east.
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Tom Durns
Tom
Ohio
Linuis
Tow
Burns
John
Burnaes
Death Valley
Jobo
Ife
America
The Game Duck General Sumter Story
A short tale about General Thomas Sumter born in Virginia who led fighters in South Carolina during the Revolution. It depicts his rugged guerrilla methods, knowledge of local terrain, and harsh conditions, along with a parable about three cockfighters who admire a famed rooster named Puck and nickname Sumter the Game Duck.
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Ace
Daddy
Evelyn
Thomas Sumter
Virginia
George Washington
South Carolina
Tarleton
Sumter
Puck
Glenwood Cemetery Lot Prices Begin At Sixty Five
Beautifully situated cemetery writes that full lots are available from 65 dollars and up with details or new pricing forthcoming. Additional particulars may be obtained from C. M. Suto as provided.
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C. M
Fashion Hint for Middy Suit and Russian Blouse for Girls
Fashion note describes a middy suit and a Russian blouse for little girls two to six years. It explains a two-material View, optional belt, and yardage for a four year size. Readers are asked to send 10 cents plus pattern number 7891 to the office for mailing, with an extra stamp for faster delivery.
A Timely Suggestion How to Make a Pool For the Water Garden
A timely suggestion explains how to create a small water garden pool in nine square feet of ground. It covers location, shape a rough six foot diameter basin, depth of at least two and a half feet, soil compaction, and lining with a three inch concrete layer for a durable bottom.
The Woman's World Harriett Ware Noted Composer
Miss Harriet Ware, young American composer, recognized among leading woven composers. She began as a concert pianist, studied in Paris, and is a noted singer and pianist. Her cantatas Sir Olaf and Undine were performed in New York with a large chorus. She pursues an American, naturalist approach and resists imitation of Debussy. A separate item tells of a girl who acted as a summer watchwoman for neighbors, securing their homes and notifying owners of any issues.
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Harriet Ware
Miss Ware
Paris
Edwin Markham
Sir Olaf
Undine
New York City
Paper dolls sell well at summer hotels says clever artist
A young woman skilled in water colors makes money by painting paper doll sets for sale in exclusive summer hotels. The little girls adore the sets and hotel managers often let the sales happen at candy or cigar counters. High school girls see it as an easy way to earn extra funds for commencement outfits.
Belle Fulton Advertises Corsets and Hosiery on Broadway
Belle Fulton at 137 Broadway promotes corsets of leading makes along with hosiery underwear gloves and art goods. The listing promises the best selection at the lowest prices and emphasizes variety and value.
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Belle Fulton
Broadway
Al Fresco Fourth of July Repast At Country House
A July Fourth spread described as frelic for all ages. guests dined indoors due to rain, enjoying cold sliced meats, lettuce sandwiches, deviled eggs, potted meats, potato chips, cantaloupe, sponge cake, coffee, and mint paste. Food was served on wooden picnic platters with paper napkins, amid a central wildflower bowl and protection from outdoor pests.
Reproducing an Old Plaster Cast Guide
Instructions describe making plaster casts from clay molds using a bread board and an apple example. Step by step cover building a clay mold, embedding a fruit, mixing plaster to batter consistency, pouring into the mold, separating halves, and finishing with shellac or ivorizing.
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Paris
How to Keep Buttons in Compartments
The piece advises housewives to organize buttons by storing them in a single box with separate compartments for pearl, bone, and cloth covered buttons. It notes the method saves time when finding a specific button and contrasts it with using a large mixed box.
English Peeress Becomes Editor at New Magazine
The Marchioness Townshend is the first peeress to edit a magazine. Selected for Our Dumb Friends, the first issue has been issued privately. Plans include features beyond animals, with a social department and dog and horse exhibitions, all supervised by Lady Townshend.
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Marchioness Townshend
Our Dumb Friends
Lady Townshend
The Demure Thing Engages In Brief Banter
A fragment from the Kuston Transcript notes a short exchange in a domestic scene with Edith and Marie about an engagement set. A quoted motto from Abbott appears and an advertisement invitation to advertise in the Daily Record.
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Edith
Ming
Marie
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Long Branch, N. J
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Emory Street
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H. Willard Wiseman
Tate Willard C. Wiseman
Miss Hakihet Wars
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Igottta
New York
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Long Branch
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E. S. Willard & CO
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Pleasure Bay
Shrewsbury
New England
Delisle
Seasor
Allaire
New York 1860
Lisle
RED Bank
Asbury Park
J. Haidel Red Bank
Lemaistre Lace and Embroidery CO
Cookman Ave
Emory
Regal Shoes
Buster Browns
The
Regal Shoe Store
Broad Street
Fashion Shop
Bery Park
Monmouth County
Berger's
Stricklin
Abbott
Daily Record
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