Bald eagle fights a shark in Virginia creek capture the showpiece
An enormous bald eagle captured after a fierce air to sea battle with a shark in Accohannock Creek Virginia is displayed at Baltimore s Zoological Garden in Druid Hill Park. Captain Henderson aboard the Tangier ferried the exhausted bird to Baltimore where park officials took custody for exhibition.
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Pars Board of
Baltimore
Zoological Garden
Druid Hill Park
Monument City
Accohannock Creek
Agezin
Tangier
Capt. Henderson
The
Steamship Company
Park Board
Zoological Collection
Baby Apology Sparks Family Quip in Lively Exchange
Nellie defends her newborn sister with witty remarks about lack of sense. Mother objects, Nellie quips that the baby's sense exists but isn't working yet.
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Nellie
Ascension of Our Lord Sunday School Lesson 1909
The lesson analyzes Acts 1 1 14 and Luke 34 51 focusing on the Ascension from Olivet near Bethany the ten days waiting May 18 28 and the Spirit Promise. It emphasizes Jesus ongoing work through the apostles and the spiritual kingdom enabling faith power and hope for believers.
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Olivet
Bethany
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Earth
Charles F. Thwing
College
Carlyle
Joel
Isaiah
Haggai
Zechariah
Kirtley
Paul
Christ
John
Window Garden Care for School Rooms and Homes
Practical guide to window garden upkeep stressing water and air needs, weekly dusting, and occasional spraying. Emphasizes individual plant care, proper ventilation, turning pots for symmetry, and daily interaction to learn each plant’s needs in school or home rooms.
Don’t Overdress: Taste in Dress for Different Occasions
The piece argues against overdressing and emphasizes simple attire for daily tasks. It praises finding the exact degree of elaboration appropriate for hours and events, noting markets and shopping require practical dress unlike theater wear.
Odd Necklaces Fashion Mix of Gem Beads
Girls wear necklaces crafted from rose quartz and onyx beads plus crystal, lapis lazuli, coral, amber, and turquoise. The article notes varied bead materials and eclectic color combinations popular in current styling.
Gifts for Bridesmaids Hidden in a Wedding Bell
A bride in a recent wedding presented each bridesmaid with a silver Russian belt buckle tucked into a handmade wedding bell adorned with white chrysanthemums. The buckle boxes were hidden on a wire shelf and drawn by ringing the bell seven times, then each ribbon pulled to retrieve a labeled box containing the buckle and a card with the couple’s initials and wedding date.
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Russia
Fashion notes on jewelry and silhouette in Vogue style
The piece notes large pearl earrings and semi precious stones as current. Jumpers suit the wardrobe with lace waistcoats under coats. Corsets rise high in the bust and extend long from the waist. Navy dominates fall palettes and Tosca nets in pastel embroidery add richness.
Sewing Bag Design for a Thoughtful Gift
A practical sewing bag pattern suited for gifting to RANDMOTHER. It uses one yard and a quarter each of plain pink taffeta and dresden silks cut on the bias, assembled in three alternating strips. A five inch circumference cardboard base is covered with pink taffeta on both sides, with gathered silk forming the bag bottom and a stitched top edge for the running string. A yard of narrow pink taffeta ribbon serves as the running string.
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Randmother
Dresden
American Girl Delights King At Derby Meeting
Miss Iselin daughter of C Oliver Iselin of New York caused excitement at the derby by meeting King Edward VII. Mrs Anthony Drexel presented her and the king praised her poise and knowledge of horses and yachts. The exchange ended with a cordial promise to meet again.
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King
Iselin
C. Oliver Iselin
New York
England
Anthony Drexel
Edward
Hie Chief Alderman Quote on Ignorance and Prejudice
A brief quotation notes that even with ignorance removed the devil would still rely on prejudice to advance his work, underscoring the enduring power of bias in society.
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Ald
Real Grievance on Measles Keeps Playmate Hidden
In a small town, Johnny Jones is sidelined by measles. A venting child laments missing their only rival for a playful scuffle, insisting no other kid can beat him.
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Johnny Jones
Perfect Cure by Cuticura for Baby Eczema
A mother relates how a six month old's eczema spread across the face despite two doctors and various ointments. After using Cuticura Remedies the redness faded by morning and the eruption vanished. Testimonial from Mrs. P. E. Gumbin Sheldon Iowa dated July 13, 1908. Potter Drug and Chemical Corp. Sole Provs Boston.
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P. E. Gumbin
Sheldon
Potter Drag & Chem. Corp
Soie Provs
Boston
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Readers
Public health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful to smell and overall health. Advocates Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, taken internally, as the genuine remedy. Druggists sell it at 75 cents per bottle. testimonials available.
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M Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
Meteors Add to Earth's Weight
The article explains that meteors striking Earth yearly add minuscule weight to the planet. Over thousands of years the change remains imperceptible. It notes no known mechanism for Earth to lose this weight except light gas escape from the atmosphere.
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Earth
New Defiance Starch Promises Superior Strength and Smoothness
The latest Defiance Starch invention removes injurious chemicals from the 25 year old patent formula and adds a new ingredient that enhances strength and smoothness beyond rival brands.
Too Much for Mamma A Childs Quarrel Questioned
A mother questions her child Tommie after a neighbor accuses him of striking first. The boy denies wrongdoing and pleads honesty while explaining the quarrel to his mother. The exchange reveals a tense domestic moment and concerns over fairness.
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Mamma
Tommie
Castoria Safety Warning for Infant Bottles Observed
Careful inspection urged of every bottle labeled Castoria to ensure a safe and reliable remedy for infants and children, highlighting diligence in product safety and labeling.
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Nicthers
Bears the Signature of In Use For Over 3L The Kind You Have Always Bought
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Rain or Shine Invitation Ponders Weather At Louise Party
Wallace accepts an invitation only if it does not rain, the Delineator notes jokingly. The message shows small Wallace agreeing to attend Louise’s party but considering weather as a condition.
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Small Wallace
Louise
Defiance Starch Promises Stiff Collars and Cuffs
Advertises Defiance Starch for stiff collars and cuffs with gloss or domestic finish. Promotes 16 oz for 10 cents sold by all good grocers.
A Perfect Gentleman Codling Encounter
A Penny Pictorial caption notes a scene where Codling questions a man’s respectability and Softy defends him. The exchange centers on whether the tramp is in trade and earns a living, reflecting social attitudes of the period.
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Codling
Chappie
Penny Pictorial
Bromo Quinine Laxative Ad Promises One-Day Cure
Ad touts Bromo Quinine laxative as a cold cure in one day. Mentions E. W. Grove signature and a 25 cent price, urging readers to use the product.
Fragmented Mottoes and Ad Phrases from a 19th Century Trade Page
OCR readable lines show a mix of aphorisms and trade copy. The text references Dionysius quotes, a cigar brand Lewis' Single' Binder with a note about a rich car, a local dealer, and a bakery proverb about bread.
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Lewis
Coria
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