Bachelor’s trip reveals longing and illusions about marriage
A bachelor narrator accompanies friend Bascom to his country home and is drawn to Bascom’s wife and sister in law Mrs Hilman. He revels in a peaceful country visit, contemplates marriage, and jokes about a proposed union with Mrs Hilman, hinting at deeper longing beyond bachelor life. An eastern king’s pearl worth 185000 shines in Muscat.
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Marston
Bascem
Cozler
Mrs. Hilman
Mr. Hilman
Hilman
Linaum of
Muscat
Knickerbocker Fashion and the New Walking Silhouettes
Woman's Corner surveys bloomers versus skirts in chic 1896 fashion notes. It catalogs knickerbockers in varied fabrics for cycling and riding, praises satin and velvet trimmings, and details matching garments, waistlines, belts, and color contrasts. It also covers cycling dress, linen gowns, and household hints for care and photo frames.
St Paul firm lands seed contract amid seed sowing pun
A St Paul firm secured the government contract to supply a million packs of flower seeds. The note from the Minneapolis Journal hints that St Paul may be "running to seed" as a playful take on the deal.
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St. Paul
St. P
Minneapolis Journal
Celebration of Queen Sutera Birthday May 20
A brief note marks May 20 as the birthday celebration for Queen Sutera. The text also touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia rheumatism and nervous or bilious conditions promising appetite and sleep benefits. Patriots' Day observing Lexington Battle anniversary is noted in Eastern Massachusetts.
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Queen Sutera
Massachusetts
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for nerves and blood
The ad proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens nerves by purifying and enriching the blood. A reader testifies health declined with grip and nervous weakness, then improves after using Hood's Sarsaparilla and regains ability to work.
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Hood
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