Taft promoter Vorys noted as rising political force
The article profiles Arthur I. Vorys of Lancaster Ohio a lawyer and Taft promoter who has moved from a plain country attorney role to active campaign organizing and publicity for Taft. It also covers Governor Toole of Montana resigning mid term citing health and long service along with brief sketches of Seth Low Dr Ernst Brenner and Frank Clark with their public roles and actions.
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Athur’ I. Vorys
Tloga
Lancaster
Ohio State University
Joseph K. Toole
Montana
Savannah
Helena
Congress
Sepe E. Toole
California
Washington
New Willard
Willard
Charlie Leavens
Leavens
Charm of a Key and a Narrow Escape
Mrs Hodgson Pratt reports a near miss in Brittany last summer. A stubborn cupboard key saved her from missing a train to Brest where a wreck had occurred the previous day. She calls the incident a near life saving preservation from the next world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brittany
Brest
Quimper
Young Nurses and Hair Dye Reveal Hidden Pressures
A patient notes a nurse’s dyed hair and the doctor explains why young nurses disguise time worn by overwork. He says nurses’ terms of usefulness are short and that many dye their hair to appear younger. The piece cites a trend among trained nurses and physicians in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
In A Pinch Use Allens Foot-Ease Fest
An advertisement touts Allen’s Foot Ease for quick relief with a bold claim that it handles over 90 000 ailments including foot discomfort and related issues. The copy presents a lively sales pitch aimed at workers and busy readers seeking fast relief.
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Allen
Patent Toe 02 Golden Medical Disc Cure Claims
Testimonies describe Golden Medical Disc as curing catarrh at any location or stage. Readers are urged to cleanse passages with Sage's Catarrh Remedy and read a booklet of medical authorities endorsing Pierce remedies and their alcohol free glycerine base.
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NASA
Dr. Sage
B.V. Pierce
Somsie
Pierce
Marcel J
Man begs bride to test his love with peril
A late night proposal tale unfolds as Harold asks Maude to marry him after declaring undying love. She hesitates noting the hour and their short acquaintance, then agrees to be his, with plans to rise early for motherly chores.
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Maude
Harold
A. B. Lewis
Judge
Toy bank trick turns man into penny-pinching patriarch
The exchange explains that Brown gave his wife a toy bank for their children to save pennies, and now he discovers the bank itself has made him the head of a frugal family. The quip plays on ironic reversal.
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Brown
Puck
Parallel Cases Report In Court Dialogue
Primus arrives in the city forty years ago to buy a basket and gather rags. He is asked how much he is worth today. Recundus dismisses the question while the judge notes the basket remains with Primus.
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Primus
Recundus
Giving Sister Away. Little Kitty Entertainment in Dialogue
A fragment from the Chicago News portrays a playful scene as Little Kitty entertains a man named Welton. The elderly Sultor ponders the sentiment while Kitty teases about his likability as a future "darlingest old meat ticket."
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Kitty
Mantle
Mr. Welton
Dearie
Chicago News
Calf Brains Sign Draws Notice at Local Eatery
Dialogue reflects a street scene as Percy and Miss Tabasco discuss a cook’s intense gaze and a sign outside a restaurant reading Calf Brains, hinting at local curiosity and possible social tension.
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Percy
Troit Tribune
Holy Saturday in Naples Rite Marks Lent End
Naples observes Holy Saturday with a carnival atmosphere as ropes span streets bearing rag dolls in Neapolitan dress. An orange with seven feathers attached marks the seven weeks of Lent with one feather removed weekly. At noon Fort St. Elmo’s cannon and church bells signal explosions of firecrackers tied to the doll’s orange amid mixed pious and profane cries.
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Naples
Fort St. Elmo
Christ
Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy announcement
Notice to Our Customers. We are pleased to announce that Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and snug troubles text attended be
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Foley
The Black Velvet Band Returns In Fashion For Women
A 19th century style note explains how black velvet bands accessorize evening wear and home fashion. It covers skin tones, proper width, placement on the neck, and cautions against jeweled bars and choky fits, lauding the black ribbon for olive complexions and pale days.
Swastika as a popular lucky belt emblem
A novelty in belts features the swastika, described as the Indian and Japanese lucky sign, the era's most popular design. The piece notes the symbol as the oldest universal lucky charm with talismanic powers.
Swastika Motif Tutorials Across Cultures and Crafts
A detailed description explains the swastika motif appearing in diverse cultures from Egypt and Greece to the Ohio valley and Navajo and Pueblo crafts. It gives stitching instructions for filet lace, including mesh counts, depth, edging, and suggested threads, noting easy copying for gifts and mounted on contrasting ribbon.
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Greece
Ohio Valley
China
India
Tibet
Ashanti
Peru
A Card Shower Recipe Book For The Bride
A bride to be received a unique shower of recipe can labels labeled Catering For Two. Friends collected favorite dishes from school mates and handwritten them on cans. The neat booklet presentation inspired the bride to pursue cooking alongside her other talents.
English Apple Tart
Peel and core tart apples and stew until tender. Line a deep pie tin with crust, fill with apples, placing a spoonful of orange marmalade in the center of each. Top with lattice pastry strips and bake until brown. Serve hot.
Attractive Trifles in New Lingerie Stocks
The article surveys Swiss trims and wide circular frills on the latest lingerie stocks. It notes impracticality for daily wear, with a single wear under a coat as the intended use. It highlights combinations of Swiss and namsook for ma gerie and describes a nude nightgown with dotted Swiss neck band and pink ribbon accents. It promotes princess models for young girls.
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Magerie
Namsook
Fashion notes for light woolens and sheer cotton garments
The article describes pleated design steps for a skirt and waist with plaits basted and stitched, gible shaped to fit, and fullness adjusted at the upper edge. It advises a contrasting chemisette, braided trim on girdle yoke band and skirt bottom, and mentions fabric choices suitable for spring.
A Whimsical Essay on Life and Love Norms
The passage muses on money, simplicity, and marriage as a school for enjoying plain living. It notes youthful passion fading with age and comments on women's roles and habits, including staying out late and men’s safety. It also suggests flattery and personal taste influence behavior and opinions.
Great Expectations of Spring Gardening Fever
A compact poem traces a city man’s feverish longing for outdoor life as spring awakens. He dreams of a pea bed lettuce patch and a hen yard, hails Mother Earth, and gathers seed catalogs while the initial ardor cools after a day or two.
Telegram For Dear Bob From Far Away
Judkins departs home and leaves hasty orders for daily telegram updates from his wife Mrs Judkins struggles with filing a telegram at the hotel office. The porter enacts a chorus calling out telegrams for guests in the lobby and dining room as diners laugh at the delivery.
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Judkins
Bobr
Strange Tongues and Airships in a Curious Chat
A fragmented dialogue notes language aptitude and travel hints. Mention of Europe, American travelers and a possible airship or similar craft. References to bargains among nobility and modern language skills. The piece reads as a playful, era tone exchange with cryptic remarks and curiosities.
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Seth Low
White House
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
New York
Columbus University
Civic Federation
Spon
Exyor Low
Columbia University
St. Peter's
Mr.Low
Ernst Brenner
Switzerland
Federal Assembly
Department of Justice and Police
Basel
Brenner
Frank Clark
Florida
Department of Justice
Bonaparte
Congressman Clark
Eufala
Ala
Sig
Castor
Lydia E. Pinkham
Kara Base
Kingman
Tanaiee
Dia E. Pinkhan
Eis Leiden
Lynn
Mass
Plaie
Europe
Pocelble
the Tribune Company
Pearl St
New Albany, Iad
Ohio
West Tenth
Floyd
West Seventh
Main
Reel
Beeler
Vincennes
Spring Streets
Oak
Pearl
Weet Union
State and Green
Poplar
Thirteenth
Stone
Eighteenth
State
Lower First St
R. Kampatonpe
Chartres
Cherry
Constitution
Ninth
Market
East Tenth
Elm
Fifteenth St
Culberton Avenue
Charlestown Road
Vincennes Street
Robinson’s Pants
East Third and Railroad
Vincennes and
Elin Avenue
East Seventh
Silver Street
R. R
Daucaey & Co
Parker
Detroit
Tuller
la Carte Cafe Grille Room
CLUD
W. Toller
Prof
M.A. Shaw
Mgr
West Baden Springs
Sorina
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