Alice Deering and the Night of Vengeance
A dawn living room drama unfolds as Anice and her mother plot to rescue Roger Deering from a mob seeking revenge for a murder. They devise a plan to hide him in the old tarred chest with air holes and clothing, while outside a confrontation looms under a moonlit sky.
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Gariy’s Corners
Alice Deering
Anice
Ata
Roger
Mother
Uplands
Garry’s Corners
Ryerson
John
Garry's
Deering
Kingdom Come
John Halloran
Andlen
Allen
Bruce
Anice Deering and Daisy Face Night of Revolt at Garry's Corners
In a Civil War era stand by Anice and Mrs. Deering, two women defend their home against masked raiders. Anice dons a disguise, fires from the balcony, and the attackers retreat as gunfire echoes through the kitchen and front yard.
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Anice
Deering
Maodman
Garry
Daisy
Halloran
Roger
Roger Deering
Mrs. Deering
Effects of Tariff Reform and Labor Unsettled on Farms Move
The article argues tariff reform depresses industry and farming value. It cites MA manufacturing decline since 1892, shrinking wages, and farm land losses. It notes large U S outward migration in 1895, with 329 558 leaving and 301 149 entering, implying more people left than came for a better life.
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Massachusetts
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Fairbury
Livingston County
Ilinois Central
Leslie
United States
New York
Europe
Democrats Win Nation's Confidence Not the Administration
The Louisville Courier Journal argues that the national credit survived only after the public rejected Democratic policy and supported a bond issue to counter tariff deficits. It asserts the credit was saved by popular action, exposing Cleveland and Carlisle’s plans as detrimental and independent of Democratic stewardship.
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Democratic Party
Cleveland
Carlisle
Troy Times
White House
Treasury
Louisville Courier- Journal
United States
Political forecasts mix with platform splits in press debate
A collage of 19th century editorials notes republican vigor at meetings and corn planting optimism under a looming big victory. It also lists competing democratic platform lines, and mocks Carlisle's fiscal forecasts as always wrong, reflecting partisan wit across Chicago and Iowa papers.
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Chicago Tribune
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Sound Money
Iowa State Register
Carliste
Carlisle
Nance
Chicago Inter Ocean
Em pire at home lamp shades trend in WOMAN AND HOME
The article notes a shift from draped shades to an affordable at home style named Em pire for decorative furnishings. It describes tall flared lamp shades and a move toward easier do it yourself creations.
Inexpensive Tub Shades For Lamps From Paper And Card
The Ohio Farmer notes cheap lamp shades can be woven from white or tinted paper or card board with wire clamps for fastening. Crafting tips include painting water color, tracing, or ink outlines, using rosettes to hide seams, and replacing scorched edges. Ideal sizes depend on lamp diameter and height.
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Ohio
Preparation of Beef and Cooking Tips
Beef is a wholesome economical meat for families with quality judged by grain, color, and fiber density. Prime cuts include sirloin ribs and round, with brisket and shoulder best for boiling or stewing, and slow roasting to keep juices. Roast times estimate a quarter hour per pound with frequent basting and garnish, and minor additions like galt or vinegar aid tenderness.
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Cincinnati Unquirer
Valle Flailings and May Millinery Bills
A Detroit Free Press note describes billowy tulle millinery in a fashion for dresses, detailing color pairings and the shot effect. It suggests mixing tulle with straw shapes to tailor a May queen style headwear with customizable embellishments.
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Valle
Detroit Free Press
Etiquette for Widows in Second Marriages
Demorest's Magazine outlines up to date etiquette for widows marrying again. It notes peridot engagement rings, passing engagement and wedding rings to children, a quiet pre wedding luncheon, a plain satin dress, white lace accents, white orchids, and a procession led by the youngest child. A morning breakfast follows with modest gifts and no bouquet or cake distribution.
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BenYcely
Almple
Demorest
Restoring Brass with Ashes and Powder Polish
A household tip describes cleaning brass by using ash powder and a dry powder polish. A rosy glass lamp is restored from verdigris with a toothbrush, sheepskin, and woolen cloth. Regular dry powder rubs keep brass bright and protected.
Unique Room Decoration by an Up Town New Yorker
A curious room in New York is described with dark green grain wallpaper shelves holding deep green artificial flowers styled like Japanese arrangements. Vines cover the walls as the sole color and design across all four sides. Also included are simple instructions on measuring wall space for wallpaper and a recipe for baked tomatoes with tomatoes bread crumbs and butter.
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New York
Dancing school suit draws a wary reaction at Harper’s La
A brief dialogue features Ethel admiring Vommy in a new dancing-school suit while Bobby consoles him. The exchange notes Jilly Barlow’s worse appearance, all in a light tease from Harper’s La.
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Ethel
Vommy
Bobby
Jilly Barlow
Harper’s
A Dream About a Peacock and a Courtroom Gossip
A compilation of light note items and quick quips on alimony, editors, and social foibles. A stray dream about a peacock hints at a forthcoming marriage to a very handsome person. Public notices and brief conversations mix with society humor and foreign remarks.
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Mes Toro
Etynge
Mitchell
Judge Daily
Davis
Theelder
John Malloran
Tarret
Grover
WMNG
Pattison
Matthews
Boies
Empire
Chicago
Gertrude
N. Y
Mag
Charles
James
Hattie
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