Blood Oath Drives Twist of Neapolitan Tale
In Naples Zabetta Gemella purchases a dagger to kill Caesar Pino or his betrothed Maria Vincente after a failed betrothal. When Vesuvius erupts, the two lovers are tested by fate. Caesar is crushed by lava, Zabetta saves him, and the weapon finally fulfills its vow, leading to an improbable union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zabetta Gemella
Antonio Mordo
Naples
Zebetta
Caesar Pino
Maria Vincente
Gemelias
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Romulus
Zabetta Gemela
Zabetta
Boscotracase
Vesuvius
Caesar Fino
Aesar
Shim
Caesar
Maria Vincente Oae
Maria
Gemellas
dfMcult
St. Maria
Zasbetta
Cureton Nurseries Plant Prices Range From S150 to S500
Growers advertise cabbage plants at 150 per 1000, strawberry plants at 82.50 per 1000, apple trees at 500 to 10 per 100, peach trees at 3.50 to 10 per 100, and standard kermas. Thousand rate upon application. No scale or other clears.
Democratic optimism on Wilson in Northeast states
Richmond dispatch reports Governor Mann asserts strong support for Wilson and Marshall in Massachusetts Connecticut and New York. He predicts Massachusetts Democrats will elect ten congressmen perhaps sixteen and that Wilson Baldwin will win Maine none. Hartford torchlight procession 4000 attended Mann Foss speeches visited Plymouth landing rack of Pilgrim Fathers.
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Richmond
Mann
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Wilson
Marshall
Rives B. Hardy
Kay
Foss
Baldwin
Hartford
Governor Mann
Cohmsset
Massachusetts Bay
Plymouth
Old Dominion
Indictments in Clarkstick tar assault case shock Norwalk
Six prominent Clarkstick township men were indicted for tar ing Minnie Lavally, an eighteen year old girl. The incident, kept secret until now, followed reports she faced misconduct accusations from husbands. She was seized, taken to a barn, and tarred by a mob believed to include men in women’s disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Clarkstick Township
Minnie Lavally
Confessed Killer Bunonona Tells of Plot Against Jennie Cavalleri
self confessed Bunonona says he and two others plotted in New York and Chicago to abduct and harm Jennie Cavalleri, wife of the late Cavalleri, with arming and pursuit across multiple cities. Authorities seek two more suspects and aim to arrest accomplices in Bridgeport as part of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eport
Kunonena
Jennie Cavalieri
Ose White
George TH. Arnold
En Tire Force
Hank
Judge Peck
Stratther
Niire
Bunonona
Nona
Chicago
New York
Eny
Jennie Cavalleri
Y Cavalleris
Jenne
Bridgeport
Bononana
Last Vestige of Diaz Revolt Suppressed in Veracruz
In Veracruz Mexico the defeat of Felix Diaz ends the Diaz uprising as 300 insurgents refuse to surrender after his capture. Diaz is escorted to the capital for trial while supporters disperse and everyday business resumes. Americans who hid there return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dia
Era Cruz
Mexico
Felix Diax
Phad
Lecalty
Everal Eilon Bos
Ole
Deliram
Desnes
National rally condemns Jack Johnson over romance claims
A mass meeting in a Washington church denounces heavyweight champion Jack Johnson for alleged conduct with Lucille Dame of Minneapolis. The civic gathering voices abhorrence, labeling him unworthy and outcast, pledging to stand by his wife Mrs Johnson and renounce his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
D. C
Jack Johnson
Lucille Dame
Minneapolis
Nopolitan Baptist Church
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Says Mrs Eckhardt
An advertisement quotes Mrs. Elizabeth Eckhardt of Front Royal Virginia saying her kidneys failed and caused back pain but after using Doan's Kidney Pills she recovered within a short time and has had no kidney trouble in three years. The copy urges asking for Doan's Kidney Pills, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Elizabeth Eckhardt
Main Street
Front Royal
Doan
Mrs. Eckhard
Flood and Landslide Do Great Damage in Deerfield Valley
Heaviest freshet in years strikes Upper Deerfield Valley causing bridges to wash away and several smaller structures wrecked. Wilmington Hallway sections covered by debris and rock. towns along the Deerfield River report drownings narrowly averted as floodwaters rise fifteen feet above the usual line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerfield Valley
North Adams
Mass
Wilmington
Deerfield
Sewellen
Richmond Driving Incident Seeks Suspects After Hit and Run
In Richmond Virginia police hunt a negro chauffeur and a white man after a car struck a newsboy, James Cox, 13, and crippled vendor Mrs. M C Parker, injuring both. A license tag 5558 Virginia is noted. Separately Roanoke fire engine accident leads to officer Irvin Watson wounded hand.
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Richmond
M. C. Parer
West Canal Street
James Cox
West Street
Cox
Henry
Broad Streets
Virginia
Parker
Grace Street
Poushee
Roanoke
Volicyman Irvin Watson
A. Goldstein
Gary pays tribute to heroic newsboy William Rugh
Thousands attended the Gary Indiana farewell for William Rugh the newsboy who saved Miss Ethel Smith by donating his leg for a graft. His death followed pneumonia after a heroic act that gripped the city and sparked plans for a public memorial.
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Chicago
Tlil
Gary
Ind
William Rugh
J. M. Avanan
First Methodist Church
Rugh
William Rueh
Ethel Smith
Newsie
Rough
Miss Smith
Rudh
Browning Denied Ballot Placement in Virginia Vote
Colonel James S. Browning of Reanokr fails to have his name placed on the ballot for the upcoming election after a mandamus request to compel placement was denied. The judge allowed withdrawal of the application amid legal procedure concerns and notices not filed as required. The case, heard before Judge H. M. Carter Scott, featured Attorney General Davis for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
James S. Browning
Reanokr
Wilson
Carter Glass
Lynchburg
Browning
Secretary of the Commonwealth
James
Carter Scott
Coit
Davis
Drowning
Wyndham KR. Meredith
Robbery and arson reported in Virginia county
Two men, John Cosby and Brooking Garnett, jailed in King William County charged with robbing Esther Hill of earnings and setting her home on fire with her three children inside. An eight year old witness described the events, including money taken and a late attempt to burn the house. The suspects await trial at the next court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GLOBE
King William County
Joln Cosby
Brooking Garnett
Esther Hill
Esther
Eather
Lie
Mexican Federals Capture Diaz Forces at Vera Cruz
Mexican Federals under General Bertram captured General Felix Diaz and his 2500-strong army at Vera Cruz after a three hour battle. The insurgents were disarmed, driven from the suburbs into the city and overwhelmed at the barracks. The victory signals the likely end of plans for Porfirio Diaz's return to the presidency.
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Menico
Felix Diaz
Vera Cruz
Diaz
Bertram
Porfirio Diaz
Gardening and correspondence tips from a historic guide
The text describes gardening steps including potting cuttings in three inch pots, wintering geraniums, and sowing or planting bulbs in autumn with frost checks. It also notes handling dahlias and chrysanthemums, and storing plants for winter quarters. Additionally it discusses travel pockets and wallet designs for correspondence as practical household items.
Fern Care Tips From a Garden Guide
Use a mix of half leaf mold or earth and half fine sand for good drainage. Water generously and keep soil moist. Once a month wash the ferns in the tub or wash basin until soil is loosened. Burying a small amount of fresh beef in the soil aids growth.
Elegant Afternoon Toilets Define Smart Dress Tones
The article notes the afternoon indoor toilet as the peak for elegance with outdoor wear favoring shaggy tweeds. Afternoon dress grows dressy with low necklines, flounces, and draperies. New favorites include brocade velvet and embossed Ottoman silk.
Fashionable Silks to Shape Autumn and Winter Wardrobes
A fashion note forecasts silk fabrics rising in popularity for autumn and winter. Coat and skirt outfits will feature simple lines in rich ribbed and corded silks. Fabrics recall past bengaline style with new charm from three harmonious shades. Striped armore silks also appear, paired with fine white lines on navy.
Tea Gown Reminders in Flowered Silks and Chiffon
The article advises using flowered silks for tea gowns but cautions selecting pieces that resist crushing. It recommends Charmeuse, crepe de chine, or voile in plain delicate colors, with two or three fabrics blended. A rose petal pink chiffon model over a matching silk under robe is described, featuring a coatlike outer dress with chiffon trim.
Enlitted Garments and Styles of the Moment
The fashions showcase serge homespun and tweed as popular fabrics. Knitted coats evolve from sweaters into smart shapely outerwear with trim details. Tweeds display refined shading in browns purples greens. Half length knitted coats offer close fitting silhouettes matching plain skirts for morning wear. Soft felt hats remain the popular headgear.
Wrinkles and Beauty in Milady's Mirror
A vintage column discusses wrinkles as inevitable yet avoidable, noting they arise from facial expressions and exposure to sun and wind. It encourages preserving smooth skin while valuing expressive lines from joy, and mentions crease paint used by actresses to maintain youth. It cautions against habitual tight lips and constant seriousness.
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Nes
Vegetable Mullicatawny Recipe From Historic Menu
One quart of mixed vegetables cooked in three pints boiling water until tender. Pass through a sieve and return to the pan with one tablespoon rice four curry paste ground nuts juice of half a lemon salt pepper. Cook twenty minutes strain and serve with toasted walters.
Minced Meat on Toast Recipe
A historical recipe for minced meat on toast using minced meat butter flour stock water salt pepper nitmec and ginger. Cook in butter until brown then add stock and season to a smooth paste before mixing in the meat and simmering ten minutes. Serve on crisp toast with a poached egg.
Camelon of Feef Ragout Rounds with Mushroom Sauce
Ground beef mix includes lemon rind nutmeg salt pepper onion juice and parsley. Shape into a six inch roll, sear and bake thirty minutes, basting with water then dripping. Serve with brown mushroom sauce.
Tomato Green Pepper Salad Recipe
Select firm tomatoes and a fresh green pepper. Peel and slice the tomatoes, remove seeds from the pepper and cut into thin strips. Rub a bowl with onion and arrange lettuce leaves, layer tomatoes and peppers, then pour French dressing over all.
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Cobb County, Ga
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Tanner Paint CO
Richmond, Va
Wilson Strong
Yankeeland
Lancaster
Clinton
South Lancaster
South Lancaster Academy
Lancaster Academy
Ote
Madero Governt
Vernecky
Niroel
Johnson
Welington
Colored People Mass Meeting
Jack
Mre Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Dis¢ i
Eddie
Tobias
Tyson
Ross House
Ross
Alva
Hiquor
Sandy Valley
Drag & Department Stores
Day HK
Dig. Co
Baltimore
Lluaranteed
Pnt Business College, Inc
Lynchburg, Va
Toreture
Plymouth Rocks
Grand View Farm
Lesington
M. Sabel
Louisville
Jaca
Spring Hill
Putnam
Monroe
One Inc
Hoy
Quincy
Tlio
Vance
Staunton
vYoman
Wrinsle
Spence
Milady’s
Saver
Tanner Paint & Oil Co
Piso
Rae
Ped
Pete
Shaw Tree Decks
Kellogg SY
Tvpply Co. Clicace
Leonard
S. B. Leonard & Co
Tampa
Fla
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