How to Cultivate Good Looks by Madame
A sensational salon scene shows Madame guiding Adele through facial makeup and coiffure to transform a plain brunette into a striking figure, using Blanc de Rachel and subtle rouge. Emma, a blonde worker, is next groomed for a Venus-like look, with evolving hairstyles and coiffures to alter perceived charm and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame i
Paris
Adele
Madame
Mademoiselle
Emma
la Pompadour
de Rachel
di Vernon
Rachel
Venus
The Murray Hill Belle and the Makeover
A narrator describes Madame G s beauty routine transforming Emma from a country girl to a Murray Hill belle. The makeup includes blanc de Venus rouge fard Indien and amethyst combs, with hints at industry and social aspiration in New York salons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Madame
Adele
Cotogan
Murray Hill
Florida farmer unearths iron armor from De Soto era
A Florida relic, a helmet and arm piece of wrought iron one sixth inch thick and weighing seventeen pounds, was found in Jefferson County about 1856. Likely worn by a De Soto follower, the armor fragment suggests a full suit once weighed heavy, with the wearer possibly killed and buried in battle. The artifact now belongs to Mrs. W. B. Wright eight miles south of Bainbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Florida
Tallahassee
Cuba
Galbraath
W. B. Wright
Bainbridge
Fernando de Soto
Mississippi
Trade Dollar Discount Drops in China and U S
The San Francisco Bulletin reports a drop in the trade dollar value in China and at U S mints due to oversupply. The coin is discounted four to five percent, with streetcar conductors refusing its face value and offering ten percent discounts. Other silver coins circulate at face value. trade dollars remain legal tender for sums up to five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
China
Carson
The Allure and Danger of Elevation Amid Cathedrals and Towers
A contemporary report notes that fascination with heights drives some to suicide or fainting. It cites Stras burg cathedral terraces, guards, and visitors fearing upper levels, and recalls past deaths at the Vendome Column and Tarpean Rock in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Black Forest
Vendome
Paris
Farm intrusion tale ends in mistaken assault in New Jersey
A Warren county farmer awoke to an intruder in his home and fought him with a chair. Misled by darkness the hired man swung at the burglar and hit the farmer instead, while the supposed intruder fled. The collision left the farmer bruised and the family awake as dawn broke. The man later learned the intruder was another farmhand who had been on a courting visit and had tried to enter the wrong room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Warren County
Easter Date Rules and Local Weather Talk Transcribed
The piece explains Easter timing under lunar rules, noting a 2019 example where Easter falls on April 16. It also cites the Worcester Spy and Elliott City Times on milder winters, open rivers, and ducks moving in open water, suggesting no repeat of harsh cold weather for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott City
Maryland
Sorghum Molasses Gains Ground In Agriculture
The Glasgow Times notes sorghum molasses is becoming a key adjunct to agriculture and domestic economy. It compares favorably with Indiana sugar-house molasses in taste and consistency and sells for forty to fifty cents per gallon locally. The piece predicts further adoption as processing improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Indiana
Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy Promoted As Cure All
An advertisement extols Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy as the only safe cure for catarrh and related conditions. It claims cold symptoms progress to chronic catarrh and even bone issues if untreated, praising the combination with Dr Pierce's Nasal Douche and urging purchase from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Sage
Deer chase ends with capture near Black Lake
Monticello residents pursued a deer that fled toward a saw mill and became snagged in icicles near the race. The animal was captured alive and confined to a prison pen. The item also markets Ritmeier's California Wine Bitters and Dr Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup with related remedies and offices in Philadelphia for treatment guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Black Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilden
Frail
Emmi
Mme G
New York
Georgia
Bainbridge (Ga
Democrat
N. B
Ouida
Judy
Worcester
Cragin & Co
Philadelphia
Ritmeier
California
Schenck
Corer Sixth
Arch Streets
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cs Balas
Cedar Rapids
John B.C. Ooun
Land Commisionner
Cory
Terse
Res Leath
Ousekee Oice
Odrawane & Go
Cheabire
Reppik
C. Ad
Kverse
Nasoan
Renes, Co
N.Y
Bennygove
Sewanee Wis
Wisconsin
Northwest
Cramer, Aikens & Cramer
Milwaukee, Wis
Union Pacific Railroad
Nebraska
U P B
Ian Neb
Wilbur
OIL and Lime
di Wilbur
Uy Seaale
James Arion
Gil C
Duane St
UJ. S
Ad Ureen National Publishing CO
Marcy
Chestart Brrest
Balling
Woott
Talon
Gilman xc Co
Harta Ct
Chicarn
Cincians
Fou
Ditch Lowe
Warren Bt
Bosto Allen
Planet Jr
Reeder
the &. N. CO
Phila
New Mexico
New
Dearborn Street
Culcago
Mall Lee Hunt &Co
Philo
Fater -Proothatee Apd
Veecast Cosetey
Jay Forke
DAX
Soinon
Moody & Nankey
American Publishing Co
Mark Xwain
S' American Publishing Co
Ill
Jay Bronson
Detroit
Mich
M. Stencen
Washington St
Boston
Sure Relief
Kidders Mall
Stowell & Co
G J
Chi
Horn
True & CO
Auguste
ARDA
Bristol
W.c.casnon
Kneeland St
Roaton
M.fettenzill
Novetty Paixxira Co
Astina
Bariope
Cent Dress Worth & CO
St. Louis
Betes
Tess Argand Drindler CO
LaSalle St
Me Fenese
Vickery & CO
Augusta
Maine
Wis
Hioner
Paneer
Ieee
Preto
Pecal
Ane Ridley
Beeston
DRI
Adin
Re Oo Pimular
United Bestesets
Ehaetmerts Ar Sebea Office Co. & CO
Meer Lad
Springfield
Mass
Seete
Assess Mann
Eto Wabash
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!