Poker Tales and Farce from the Frontier Card Tables
An eclectic survey of poker lore and misadventure feature Sam Wolcott of Colorado, a dramatic tale of a royal flush draw, and a Maryland friend’s mischief with corn chips as stakes. Interwoven are reflections on luck, outrageous bets, and the lighter side of gaming from Denver to Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolsore
Aloc Watson
Denver
Colorado
Deever
Faru
Wolcott
Wolcots
Colt
Romanceus
Kir. Watson
Iack
Senator Wolcott
Maryland
Os Strawn
Henry Miller
Georgetown
Interals
Addic
Washington Star
Fashionable bonnets and plumes of a past era
A fragmented fashion column describes bonnet styles and trends with Quaker influenced shapes, wire brims, ostrich plumes, and coq feathers. It notes decorative fillers, Greek pattern influences, side and back detailing, and contrasts between ostrich and coq boas, plus suggested accessories like white crepe de chine brims and velvet accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frente
Rothas
Winter Outdoor Gowns Feature Velvet and Fur Details
Winter outdoor costumes favor cloth and velvet with fur trimming on skirts and bodices. Jet and fur dominate rich ensembles, especially telvier fabrics. Stripes, woolly textures, and angora effects appear. overskirts stay steady. Elaborate cord passementerie garniture grows, with beads and jewels. Petticoats for street wear are ornate, using satin and lace ribbons. The latest Paris suits feature jackets with braids and patterned semmings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jace
Louis Quinze Sibbon
Ion
Goxis
Bird
Mystical core remedy claimed to cure many diseases
Frederick Md druggist J. WU O reports a mysterious "Mystic Core TM" said to cure dozens of conditions including lung disorders. The ad claims rapid action within days and a single dose offering relief, promoting Pan-Ting as the remedy sold at Steloer cine Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. WU O
Druge At
Frederick
Beautiful Mountain Peaks of the Far Northwest
The article extols Mount Tacoma Ranier and nearby peaks near Tacoma praising their height from sea level to 14 444 feet and noting comparisons to Mount Shasta Pike’s Peak and Gardiner Peak It also names Mount Hood Baker St Helens and other peaks seen from the railway and references Tacoma’s history and explorers. It ends with a jumbled medical advertisement for bitters and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranier
Shasta
Hood
Northwest
Tacoma
Mount Tacoma
Mount
Washington
Admiral Ranier
Mount Shasta
Pike’s Peak
Gardiner’s Peak
United States
Mount Crilton
Alaska
Mount St Elias
Mount Whitney
California
Mount Williams
St Helen
Hadeon River
Chicago
Sleuths Question Suspects In Murder Case
Excerpt from the Cleveland Plain Dealer recounts interrogation of a suspect and his wife in a murder inquiry. Detectives press for confession while noting the couple’s evasions and confusion as they await a possible breakthrough. The scene ends with suspects jailed and guards vigilant.
A Queer Distinction of a Man Swallowed by an Alligator
Edward Rowland remains the only living person known to have been swallowed whole by an alligator. As a boy near Sanford Florida, he fell into a swampy creek and was swallowed by a large gator. His parents shot the reptile and recovered the boy’s feet, later rescuing the reptile’s teeth after hours of work. Rowland has since worn steel braces on his ankles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rowland
Sourian
Rowland
Sanford
Fis
Dunn's Creek
Florida
Lokna
Doun's Creek
Sarria
Rome
Scratching and Swearing Skin Relief Advertised
An item promotes a cooling healing application aimed at soothing irritated skin. It claims to penetrate clogged skin and dissolve eczema scales and dandruff, offering comfort to body and mind while delivering strength.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saenger Walcott
Lucky Deen
Cheyenne
Wsoming
Prairie Dog
Plains
Ours
Pomle
Albert Pearre
Frederfox
Me Airy
Deus
Belch
Bob Prgate
Bette
la Oag
Jearns
Foo Pere
Code Weil
Pac Andle
Lewy
Lezge
Mhrover
Sally Clase
Raii Varat
M80
EAKIA
Thagreie
Enos
Sian
Welbare
Clevelaze Plain Dealer
HE Shend
Anne Arundel Co. Md
Dr. Deane
Thomas J. Linthecum
Sach Neal
New York
Han Wiel
Brown
Abe
Staan
AML
Brows Creakar Co
Baltimore
Wortdearmanac and Encyclopedia
Everrsi
Das
Labour Party
Price
Address the World
New York City
Levery
Perzon Tilecritire
Jeftery Je'ieaorer
THE
ONZE
Ywio Chemn'ts
Foster Medicine Company
Fosters
German Army Axe Navy Catara
Nodby AL
Pearre
Yeakle
Herlington & Ct
Sea Meedting
Aryland
Kohler
Romler &Fq Co
East Geman Sree Raz Taepso
Bekington
Fankney
Lee
Balke
Sagy
Wilton
Hartle Gant
From
Bremedyf
Emerton
Eady
Ty Mnik
Additss
Royal Medicine CO
Alver SL
Fll
Ciley Bros
Cruezists
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