Gypsy narrator tells of prison and chauvies in a tale
In a dusky prison room Mrs Hearne, a gaunt gypsy, recalls a fortune telling episode that led to her arrest. She describes caring for her chauvies amid hunger and worry, swearing vengeance on the father and son who profited from theft. The deputy sheriff closes the visit as night falls, promising to decide tomorrow.
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Mrs. Hearne
Dye
Mushie Hearne
California
Dukker
Pen Dukkerin
Sol
Rom
Kushto Ratti
Kushta Ratti
The Breaker A Curious New Profession
A middle aged, unremarkable man unveils a bizarre calling as a breaker who earns living by breaking objects. He recounts how a London social circle and a rich uncle’s vases launched his career, describing early jobs and the need for tact, with anecdotes of broken lamps and an owl lamp, a tea service, and a dining table. The tale ends as the narrator departs at Victoria Station, leaving the stranger’s name unknown.
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Cambridge
Victoria Station
Barry Pain
Winter Fashions and Visiting Gown Features
The piece notes fur blends for winter wear including ermine, chinchilla, otter, mouflin, astrakhan, blue fox and mink, favoring varied fur combinations. Simple cuts, jeweled buttons, velvet collars, and gray hats prevail. a two toned violet brodie silk outfit with pansy velvet bodice and fur trims is highlighted. Judic Chollet.
Fashions in trimming from a vintage腕
The article surveys trimming trends for sleeves and wraps, noting the shift from balloon sleeves to smaller wrists and novel cuffs with matching collars. It covers long wraps with ruffles, fur, velvet muffs, bead fringes, bolero deco, and wing sleeves on rich mantles, plus fur and guipure details on muffs and gowns.
Foot binding ban contrasts with Manchurian strength
The article notes imperial edicts prohibit Foot binding for Manchurian women, while Mantcoos govern China. It speculates a link between the women’s unbound feet and the sturdy hearts and bodies of Chinese men, suggesting a cultural paradox in Manchuria’s power dynamics.
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Manchuria
China
Human Body Heat Tolerance Across Temperatures
The human system endures 212 degree heat as skin is a poor conductor and perspiration cools the body. Instances exist of men withstanding 800 degree heat for minutes without injury.
Trains From Lowell stations list corrected for 1898
The schedule from Merrimack Street Depot in Lowell to Boston and other destinations lists numerous departure times for weekdays Sundays and holidays with notes on connections to Grand Trunk and steamer services. Officials D. J. Flanders and H. C. Taft publish the corrected October 3 1898 timetable printing train connections across multiple towns and routes.
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Race Street
Chelmsford
Grand Streets
Lowell
Middlesex Street
Taunton
New Bedford
Newport
Providence
Pawtucket
Marlboro
South Framingham
Way
Boston
Albany R. R
Worcester
Springfield
Albany
Concord Junction
Fitchburg R. R
Stonington
New York City
Mensfield
Wway
C. Peter. Clark
A. C. Kendall
Pass
Isaac N. Marshall
Geo. W. Miller
Merrimack Street Depot
Middlesex Street Station
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Lawrence
Salem
Mass
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Newburyport
Amesbury
Portsmouth
Exeter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
Saco
de Orchard
Portland
de Foraugusta
Beth
Waterville
Lewiston
Bangor
Belfast
Skowhegan
Rockland
St. John
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Halifax
Grand Trunk R. I
Eastport
Cartine
Deer Isle
Sedgewick
Bat Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
Frank Jones
Portldind
Woburn
Sunndays
Ayer Junction
Amherst, Milford and Wilton
Greenfield
Peterboro
Bennington
Hillsboro
Keene
Nashua
Manchester
Concord
Essex Junction
Burlington
St. Albans
St. Johns
Montreal
Quebec
Boston Air Line
Plymouth
Sherbrooke
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Bedford
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Wilmington
D. J. Flanders
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Lawrence St
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