Jealous Pearl Heist On A Railway Carriage
May Beaufort travels with her maid Parker when a man snatches her pearl bag and pulls a practical joke with a toy pistol. She foils the theft, but the jape ends with May drugged by a vaporizer and waking in a waiting room as Sir Charles Fuller faces inquiry and the thief escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roydon-Duff
Lord Beaufort
Parker
Battington
May
Dora
Sir Charles Fuller
Southshire
Sir Charles
Charles
Sir Charlies
Bettington
Ollice
Southby
Rettington
Charles Fuller
Cure of eczema by Tetterine inspires boastful claim
Clem Kinard of Ruffin D C says he suffered seven years from a severe eczema that worsened in summer. A traveling seller offered to pay for Tetterine if it failed but Kinard bought boxes and recovered after less than three. He praises the preparation and notes it is sold by druggists or for 50c by Shoptrine Company Savannah GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Kinard
Ruffin
D. C
Shoptrine
Savannah
The Other Kind Worn at the Ball
A fragment reflects social tension over attire and propriety at a ball. One speaker notes a person’s absence, while another suggests attire could have made a conspicuous impression, hinting at gendered expectations and dramatic social judgment.
Goats Sponge Wonder at Lake Adventure
A Toledo Blade humor item describes a farmer guiding a goat headed for the lake. The man jokes the goat has eaten a crate of sponges and intends to let it drink at the shore, inviting a companion to join for the amusing scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Murine Eye Remedy Introduced in Aseptic Tubes
Murine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes debuts as a new product. Murine Liquid 2c-Gie advertised for relief of red watery eyes and granulated lids with claims of improved comfort.
Does Your Back Ache Cause Kidney Pain
An advertisement asserts backache equals kidney ache and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a permanent cure. It quotes Mrs. Elizabeth Eckardt of Front Royal Virginia praising relief after using the pills and notes the product is sold by all dealers for 56 cents per box by Foaster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Elizabeth Eckardt
Main St
Front Royal
Bays
All Fealere
X. Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Danes Welcome Our Squadron At Naval Review
The Danish squadron of four ships arrived in port ahead of the naval review at Fenesland next month for a week long stay. The weather drew crowds and an Italian welcome program was announced with officers and dignitaries planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copentiagen
United Ptates Warsine
Fenelind
Ora
Old Lynchburg Pastor Changes Charge to Woodstock
Rev. J. A. McMurray long pastor of Floyd Street Presbyterian Church will leave Lynchburg June 1 to take the Presbyterian Church at Woodstock. The Woodstock post was vacated by Dr. P. L. Stephenson who retires from active work due to ill health.
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Lynchburg
J. A. McMurray
Floyd Street Presbyterian Church
Jame 1St
Presbyterian Church
Woodstock
P. LD. Stephenson
Mexico City gears for Diaz end and new era
Special: Porfirio Diaz plans to resign this afternoon or tomorrow, ending his regime. Vice President Corral has resigned and the Cabinet will follow, except for Foreign Minister De La Barra who will assume interim presidency. De La Barra to oversee until special election. General Madero expected, Reyes named potential military dictator as Diaz steps down.
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Mexico City
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Diaz
Corral
de la Barra
Reyes
Dijoe
Cabinet considers Mexican situation and arbitration pacts
The Cabinet in Washington discussed the Mexican situation and proposed arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
France
Millionaire Duveen Fined 15000 for Undervaluation Fraud
Henry J. Duveen of the art importers firm was fined 15000 in the U S Circuit Court on a guilty plea to undervaluation frauds. Judge Martin noted the high sanction and contrasted with a Syrian smuggl ing case and earlier sugar cases, stressing differences in circumstances and the defendant’s frail condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry J. Duveen
Art Importers
Judie Martin
United States Circuit Court
Miss Duveen Injured in Horse Riding Accident
Miss Florence Duveen youngest daughter of the late Sir Joseph Duveen was thrown from her horse in Rotten Row. The horse bolted in fright and she was found seriously injured and taken to a hospital in a lethargic condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duveen
London
Florence Duveen
Joseph Duveen
Get Dealers
Sumerins From & Winebsstiet
Tle Hein
High Tide Sinks Steamer Irvenia at Queenstown
Special report describes a high tide disaster at Queenstown sinking the Cunard liner Irvenia. The ship flooded fore and aft with five compartments flooded, water in the hold, bow plates bent, yet spars funnels and upper works remained above water as experts assess possible salvage and drydock repairs.
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Queenstown
Cunard
Bullhelds
Gossip Sparks Rivalry Over Jones Woman
Two women discuss a neighbor, Mrs. Gabbley condemning the Jones woman and Mrs. Cutting hinting at a story that would not be pleasant to hear, revealing local tensions and sniping in a quiet community.
Cooking With Crab Flakes And Fish Stuffing Fashion Description
A recipe style article describes crab flakes creole, tomato sauce, mushrooms, green pepper and onion for a supper dish. It then details fish baking methods with salt pork, butter, and parsley, plus a fish hash. The text shifts to fashion, describing draped skirts, satin and lace, bodice and overdrapery in putty crepe de chine, and a pale rose crepon ensemble with embroidery and fichu shapes.
Pastel blue foulard and coming fashion trends
The description outlines a pastel blue foulard dress with black dots, white cotton embroidery, lace, and a black satin train. It discusses the rise and uncertain future of the trouser skirt, double skirts for summer, and new outerwear such as long tailormade overcoats in double-faced fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chic Model From Duc de la Paix Stuns In Shot Blue Dress
A chic model inspired by the Duc de la Paix wears shot blue marquisette with a bebe bodice and short gathered skirt. It features a high waistband of shot taffeta embroidery and a hem band, with plisse frills of chiffon edged in embroidery. A small Josephine coat is shown in silk with a narrow waistline embroidery band.
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Duc de la Paix
Josephine
Midsummer Salad Recipe Amid Frugal Instructions
A compact recipe blends cooked rice with white cabbage lettuce celery tomatoes onion green pepper and parsley. Dress with lemon and orange juice olive oil radish salt then pour over just before serving.
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Milam
Milam Medicine Co., Inc
Danville
Tetterine
W.S. Tanner Paint Company
Richmond, Va
Durham, N. C
Nevada
Yours Truly
E. J. Long
College OF William and Mary
Williamsburg
Teacher's College
State of Virginia
South
America
Morfolk
Newport Newa
Richmond
H. L. Bridges
Louisville
M.sabel & Sons
Oscar Nk
Reliance Life
Malet
Daisy Fly Killer
Madero
Ivernia
Morbit L
S. Galeski Optical Co
Val
S. Jefferson St
Granby St
Roanoke
Norfolk
Coen Cosson
G W. Ferguson Collar CO
Troy, N. Y
Edna Rutherford
Douglassville
Tex
Thedford
Faye Tn
Weir
CCAE
Woman’s Department
Chic
Meade & Baker's
Troerrs Proadkac HR
Baxen
Aadarasakar
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