The Haunted Woman Synopsis of a Strange Era narrative
Leonora a girl with a rumored double personality wanders New York's crooked streets. Marlo, loving her, vows to marry her and steer her away from crime. At Ristort's cafe she clashes with Red Carnehan, flees with others as police close in. Priscilla Maine, a wealthy artist, dreams of Leonora and fears her own mind may be entwined, seeking Dr Fosdick for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonora
New York
Marlo
Ristort
Priscilla
Philip Fosdick
Dreams and Danger in Priscilla's Studio Meeting
Priscilla confides to Philip Fosdick that her recurring dreams reveal a self as a street girl with a desperado lover, Red Carnehan, and a rival Mario. A manuscript of the dream sequence ends with a crime headline about gang murders, frightening her as she fears insanity, while Fosdick vows to uncover the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscillis
Red Carnehiann
Red Carnehan
Mario
Red
Priscilla
Philip
Distressed Priscilla Faces Mysterious Newspaper Clue
In a tense parlor scene Philip confronts Priscilla over a crumpled narrative and a newspaper story about a gangster. He recalls a matching afternoon article and reacts with shock as details unfold. The two exchange questions about whether Priscilla saw the paper, deepening an eerie connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdougall Alley
Philip
Priscilla
Bak
Performers In Hard Luck Circus Disaster
A neighborhood group staged a home circus in a vacant lot to entertain a boy's 8 year old sister. The trapeze broke mid swing sending the performer into the crowd. Injury included a cut lip a damaged sash and a bruised ego.
Davis Would Have Succeeded Lincoln as President
The Detroit News notes that in 1872 David Davis missed a presidential chance due to Horace Greeley and B. Gratz Brown forming a self-nomination pact at the Liberal Republican convention in Cincinnati. Davis, a former Democrat turned Lincoln Republican, drew strong Democratic and Lincoln support but was defeated by Grant. The piece cites growing Republican unpopularity and the 1874 Democratic congressional victory as signs of discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
Tmllinois
Horace Greeley
New York
B. Gratz Brown
Missouri
Cincinnati
Gen. Grant
Republican Party
Davis
Lincain
Supreme Bench
Lincoln
Greeley
Brown
Grant
Detroit News
Ancient Irish Laws Woven Into Poetry
The piece explains how in ancient Ireland justice was led by the File or poet, second only to the king, and how laws revived under St Patrick were surrounded by poetry to add dignity. It notes a long training period of 12 to 1 years to become a File or legal professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Christian Science. Monitor
St. Patrick
Missouri College Recognizes Top Egg Producers
The Missouri College program honors leading egg producers with a formal recognition plan. Officials highlight standout farms and regional contributions to local poultry industries.
How to pick good hens by their signs and habits
Farmers told to judge hens by vigor pigmentation quality and laying condition. Extension agents cite circular 70 and 200k birds tested. 81k of 200k were culls. Practical guidance covers body depth vent softness and pin bone width to separate top layers from poor producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Extension Service
Good broad concrete walk saves time and work on farms
A concrete walk from barn to house reduces mud and barn dirt. Raised a couple of inches above yard level with a solid base allows driving over it, cutting much of the housewife's daily chores.
Drill cups neglected reduce grain drill efficiency
Farm practice note warns that grain drill cups wear after years. Worn cups partially close or widen seed space, impeding seeding. A small amount of maintenance restores proper flow and extends drill life.
Building Up Laying Flock Through Continuous Selection
Continuous selection for health and vigor builds a laying flock capable of fertile eggs strong chicks and stamina for heavy egg production.
Farm Wagon Care Under Shelter Extends Life
A farmer’s wagon lasts six years on average, but under shelter and proper upkeep it can last thirty with good care or twenty with hard work. Store the wagon in a shed, wash off mud after use, and paint annually to double its life.
Collar boils in horses cured by veterinary knife
If a horse suffers collar boils the primary cure is the vet’s knife. The boil arises from a dried cyst that recurs with ongoing collar pressure, so removing the irritant is essential.
Concrete floor slope aids barn cleaning and flushing
Instructions for a new barn floor emphasize a sufficient slope to allow easy flushing with a hose. The note suggests eventual water pressure will enable thorough cleaning, even if water is not available now.
Truck for Average Farmer Prefers Small Two Ton Models
For the average farmer, a truck of one to two tons capacity and one or two trailers of equal capacity is preferable and less expensive to buy and operate than a three or five ton truck alone.
Sunshine touted as best disinfectant in sunlit advice
A columnist argues that ample sunshine provides strong disinfectant effects and should be kept at work, noting that although disinfectants may be useful, relentless sunlight offers substantial sanitizing power.
A Letter for Women
A fragmentary excerpt recounts a woman reflecting on a book that inspired her to help others with medicine. The quoted voices mention relief, going to town for pills, and a resolve to take medicine whenever possible, with names Mia Eva Garnett and SHay cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Eva BK
Shay
Garnett
Kansas
Daddy What Is This Little Man For Aboard The Train
A father carries his two year old son through a crowded Broad Street subway station. The child looks at the crowds and counts people aloud then asks the father in a voice loud enough for others to hear, what is this little man for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Broad Street
Etchin
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
For years druggists note the remarkable record of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder remedy. It is a physician's prescription and a strengthening medicine that helps these organs do their work. Swamp Root has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists. Send ten cents for a sample bottle and mention this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Too Absorbed to Report Inspires College Reporter Tale
Dean Walter Williams recalls a Missouri journalism class student sent to cover a railroad wreck. With the press hour near, no story arrived until the student wired back, Too much excitement. Wait to things quiet down. The anecdote underscores early trials in reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williams
University of Missouri School of Journalism
Deas Williams
Harper's
Magaszine
Growing Wheat in Rotation for Better Yields
A farm note argues that continuing wheat while placing it in a rotation improves crop management and yields. It suggests rotation reduces east of production and enhances overall farm efficiency.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vance
Joseph Louis
Irwin Myers
Leibing
Esther
Ada Moyer
Aunt Esther
Mrs. Moyer
Ali
Bng
Lower East Side
Emn
Lower
Siam
Leo Blelinsky
Cilla
Priscila
the Evening Paper
Plan OF Missouri
College
H. A. Shearer
Willits
California
Government Farm
Beltsville
E. Pinkham
Daddy
Bel-Ars
C. W. Eve
Ca Alog
Belle-Hickey Mfg. T Co
Be. Louis
Ford Permanent
Moe-Gxig
Big Ocel
Rowe Tat Planternien of
W. N.U
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!