Arrow Hunt in the country village with the Denton family
The Denton family spends a final Saturday in the country with Papa Denton planning an arrow hunt. He marks arrows for Benny Mollie Robbie Jane and their mama to follow across fields fences stones and streams to a final red arrow reveal.
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Dentons
Papa
Benny
Robbie
Mollie
Little Jane
Johnny
Papa Denton
Little Denton’s
Mama
Jame
End of the arrow hunt meal in the woods
A family outing ends with a picnic supper in a grassy open space as children follow arrows to a prize table. Papa and Mama explain the hunt ends with fest supper and a new game, then bedtime whispers the day was best.
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Bapa
Papa
Mama
Elizabeth Flint Wade
Bathing suit fashions and fabrics in late 19th century style
The text describes popular bathing costume fabrics and designs including shirtwaist and Russian coat suits, taffeta mohair pongee serge and duck, bright silk piping, blue and green mohair with blue silk trim, tartan caps, and blue stockings. It notes long sleeves for modesty and the new man of war regulation suit with embroidered anchors. It ends with a political aside about Mr. Balfour and the King.
Disunited States guessing contest outlined for maps
A New York Evening Mail item describes a tracing game for states using outlines on cards. Players number cards opposite state names, guess the state from its outline, and submit slips with their names for scoring the most correct guesses. The piece notes older readers may still struggle with newer states.
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Secoad
New York Evening Mail
Wisconsin couple celebrates diamond wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Bernhard Lehrmann are the prize matrimonial couple in Wisconsin after a diamond anniversary. They attended a church ceremony where the vows were renewed. Generations of family and friends joined the celebration.
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Bernhard Lehrmann
Wisconsin
Pastry Scorch Prevention Tip from Oven Practice
A brief note suggests placing salt in the oven below to prevent pastry scorching. The tip mentions using ent tins to shield the bottom while baking. This terse guidance implies a simple heat management trick for even crusts.
Keeping cool in heat and a word on women's equality
The piece offers advice for tolerating hot weather with light clothing and daily cleanliness, including parasols and footwear. It also discusses Dr. Lyman Abbott on women's education and equal liberty within distinct spheres, followed by a poetically framed lament from a golfer’s wife about a seaside holiday and husband’s golf routines.
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Lyman Abbott
Midland Counties
Sandwich
Hair fashion and comforting baby tales in old columns
The column blends social notes on Japanese widow and maidens hairstyles indicating status and age with a comforting anecdote of a mother and child in a train. It also reports Bergere hats replacing bebe styles as shepherdess inspired large straw designs become fashionable.
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Good Housekeeping
New York Press
Stingless Bee Breeding Experiments Underway
Scientists investigate whether a rare stingless bee native to the Americas can be bred to replace the common honey bee. Early findings show the stingless nests use no wax and store far less honey, suggesting domestication may not be promising.
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North
South América
Definition of blush as a physiological expression
The text defines a blush as a temporary erythema and warmth of the face caused by vasomotor changes during moments of shame anger or other triggers. It notes vasomotor filament paresis and decreased elasticity leading to facial radiance observed in the subject.
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Pain Relief
An advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as a relief for back pain, urinary troubles, and fluid retention. It cites Mrs. We M. Dauscher of Bradford Pennsylvania reporting persistent pain and edema improved by the remedy, claiming strong claims against rising costs and limited proof of success.
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Dean
We M. ‘Dauscher
St. Bradford
Milburn Co
Buffalo,n
Fashion notes show shirtwaists glow with new fabrics
The piece surveys spring fashion: shirtwaist suits in richer materials regain prominence while simpler styles fade. Silk gowns become affordable, taffeta dominates silks, and dyed linens gain favor for ease and longevity. Gowns feature heavy trims, lace, and shorter fuller skirts with decorative ruching and waist details.
Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as universal remedy
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages, a constitutional disease needing constitutional treatment. The ad promises a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a Piedmont superstition about meeting a goggied motorist.
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Hall
WJ. Cuunng &Co
Toledo
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
Fragmentary 1906 Advert Fragments Cited
Readable scraps note patent medicines for teething and throat ailments, a whiskey-like syrup price 25 cents, a claim about a weekly paper per 300 voters in Oklahoma, and a locomotive cost range from 15 000 to 18 000 dollars. The text includes patient testimonials from Indiana and a stray reference to Sacramento.
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Oklahoma
Perdicaris Identity Confounds Morocco Bandits
A Morocco incident notes Ion Perdicaris escaping capture by bandits as his Greek background contrasts with American identity, highlighting a cultural misunderstanding in the confrontation.
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Ion Perdicaris
Morocco
Hello Added to 211 Languages for Telephone Use
The term hello was added to 211 languages in which telephones are used, expanding global accessibility. This linguistic inclusion highlights the spread of a common greeting across diverse regions and cultures.
Renewal drive to erect four graves for Rear Admiral Jouett
Community groups renew fundraising to support the erection of four graves for Rear Admiral Jouett of the U S Navy. The effort emphasizes honoring the naval leader's service and securing memorial markers.
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Jouett
U. S. Tery
Dro’s Great Merve Restorer Ad Claims Quick Nerve Relief
An ad claims permanent relief from nervousness after first day’s use of Dro’s Great Merve Restorer. It promotes a $2 bottle and mentions Dr. RB Kane, Ltd, Arch Sts Philadelphia. Includes railway freight note and asks readers to ask their dealer. Mentions foot care balm Foot-Ease and 1871 reference.
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Dro
RB. H. Kane, Ltd
Sts. Phil
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Aan Sac R
Allen
France
Sero T Penden
Cherterhouse
Paris
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Boston
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Candy Cathartig
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