Klondike Women and Their Paths to Wealth
In the Yukon frontier tale two domestic workers trek to Dawson. They establish a laundry, one later marries into wealth, and Ellen the miner’s partner crosses fifty miles by dog team to fetch supplies. The piece contrasts virtuous hard work with vaudeville figures and a restaurateur named Mrs. Blank, all amid harsh winter and peril.
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Yukon
Dawson
Klondike
Saung Klondike
Anfe Uy Ina
Ellen
Lee Trail
Blank
Atty MN Beadant Pioneer Woman in Dawson
Atty MN Beadant described as a refined and estimable lady, noted as a pioneering woman in Dawson.
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Dawson
Pioneer Woman Doctor and Nurse Story in Dawson
Alexandra Cosino details a bold career path from Klondike mining camps to laundry work then nursing in Dawson after Canadian rules blocked foreign physicians. She earns a fine salary, plans future wealth, and is noted as a leading Klondike pioneer among women. Also mentions Taft table sizes in the Philippines and large dining-tables in native timber.
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Kiondike
Cape Nome
Dr X
Dawson
Klondike
Alexandra Cosino
Philippines
Taft
California
Kansas City Journal
Prohibition Era Roadhouse Proprietress Seeks Markets
A frontier woman travels to Dawson and opens a roadhouse on a mining trail. Miners and travelers rest there as she serves drinks at the bar, bartering for dust with rounds of alcohol. Her business model hinges on steady patrons and cash flow from ore payments.
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Dawson
Abe
Doane’s Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
Mrs Edward Olsenburg of 1314th Avenue credits Doane’s kidney pills with ending years of back pain Rheumatism and kidney trouble improved after using less than one box at Clendenin’s drug store Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells the pills at 50 cents a box.
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Mra
Edward Qlsenburg
1314Th Avenue
Dean
Clendenin
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo NY
Doane
Lass of Fashion Shapes Evening Attire This Season
Fashion notes reveal many petite outfits this year showing the arts effect with flounces and hatpins of coral twisted into knots. Evening toilets lean toward princess lines with unified bodice and skirt while diaphanous textiles rise in vogue for dinner gowns and full dress.
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Mount Mellick
Astrakhan
Geography Claus School Joke Ends With Coconut Dig
A teacher quizzes a class on the earth’s shape. Dick Bankus mocks, replying the earth is like a coconut. The teacher corrects him and asks for a louder voice.
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Dick Bankus
Richard
Theatrical Plans Include Omar Bid and New Roles
Omar will bid for a goody Monte Christo next season. Royce is engaged by Hackett in a leading part for A Chance Ambassador. H Sothern will appear in Richard Lovelace again this season. Laurence Irving revised the play. Harriet Ford writes original play for Edward J Morgan. Robert Edeson debuts next season in a Henry B Harris drama by Augustus Thomas, adaptation of Richard Harding Davis Soldiers of Fortune.
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Robert Edeson
Henry B. Harris
Augustus Thomas
Richard Harding Davis
Forts businesses praised in VIRTUAMA tonic ad
An advertising blurb touts VIRTUAMA Sure as a tonic promising vigor for old and middle aged with restored desires and ambitions in business professional and social life. It mentions sending on receipt of price and lists names such as Elgin and W. H. Torbert of Dubuque.
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Anyaberg Brae
John Hardingering
W. H. Torbert
Dubuque
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Ith Avenue
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