The Case and The Girl on the Semiole Yacht
Captured on the Seminole West plots escape with Natalie Coolidge during a perilous voyage. He frees her from a locked cabin and fights to launch a life raft as the yacht sinks amid a dark lake night. West plans to swim to safety with Coolidge aboard the rolling craft.
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West
Tie
Jow
Mary
Hobbart
Wray Street
Mark
Natalie Coolidge
Mike
Hobart
Chicago
Natalie
Hogan
Mapes
No Record Left of Paine's Grave Mystery
The body of Tom Paine died in 1809 and was buried in New Rochelle. His remains were later moved to England by William Corbett. The trunk with the bones passed through many hands and was never publicly buried. The true location remains unknown, with theories of France or an unmarked English grave.
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Tom Paine
Paine
New York
New Rochelle
England
William Corbett
Corbett
Cor
Bett
Republican Committee
France
Beecher Confession After Weak Sermon Stuns Family
Henry Ward Beecher admitted after a Sunday sermon that it was his worst. He explained that when he has nothing to say he tends to holler, a remark observed by a daughter who noted his unusual energy.
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Beecher
Henry Ware Beecher
Boston Transcript
The Coming of Dawn on Lake Michigan Rescue
West and a lone survivor cling to a raft after the Seminole sinks. He carries her to safety and vows to explain the mystery behind the yacht attack as daylight nears and rescue seems likely. The deserters’ fate remains unknown.
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West
Captain West
Lake Michigan
Hogan
Dinner and Dance Hats Mark Spring Fashion Trends
Fashion notes highlight dinner and dance hats arriving for a high profile occasion, with detachable girdles, ribbons, and floral trims to enliven dark frocks. Embroideries feature Bulgarian, Paisley, and Egyptian motifs, metallic ribbons, and special rosettes. Turbans, overblouse styles, and tailored blouses with monograms appear as spring silhouettes evolve.
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Inc
Valenciennes
Ecru
Lingerie styles highlight silk nightgowns and color guides
The article notes Italian silk nightgowns are practical and easy to launder and press. It compares empire and strap types, praising picoted neck and sleeves. It suggests the pale woman suits black, the dark woman gold and silver, the auburn-haired in green, and the brown-haired in brown tones.
As We Should Dress Portrait Tips for Women
A famed portrait painter offers outlines of fundamental dress types for women. He explains how attire should suit different personas and occasions, guiding readers on fabrics, silhouettes, and accessorizing. His advice emphasizes timeless elegance and balanced presentation in formal portrait settings.
Negligees Crafted with Rainbow Chiffons and Satin Trim
Attractive negligees use layers of rainbow tinted chiffons with four to five shade blends. Flowers of satin and velvet serve as trim to enhance the garments.
Bayer Aspirin Trademark Warns Buyers About Genuine Product
Advertisement cautions that only Bayer Tablets of Aspirin bearing the Bayer name are genuine and safe for common pains. It notes packaging with twelve tablets, bottles of 24 or 100, and identifies aspirin as Bayer’s trade mark for monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid.
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Bayer
Ladies Raid Poker Game At Palace Drug Store
A local scene in Vetunia ends when the civic league raids a long running poker game upstairs above the Palace drug store. Old Riley Rezzidew laments losing his loafing spot while Constable Slack putter confirms the crackdown.
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Civic League
Palace
Old Riley Rezzidew
Vetunia
Constable Slackputter
Kansas City Star
Cuticura Promises Relief for Itchy Scalp and Dandruff
Advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for soothing itching and dandruff on the scalp, followed by Cuticura Soap with hot water. Recommends daily use to achieve clear skin and soft hands.
The Perfect Lady and a Courtroom Exchange
An English court scene features a woman asked what she is and a witness replies I am a perfect lady. The ad copy proclaims Red Cross Ball Blue as the finest product of its kind with women affirming its truth.
Two Women Endorse Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Montevideo Minnesota Mrs Olbergstrom suffered three months from back and side pain and nervous strain. After taking the Vegetable Compound she weighs 150 pounds, can work and lift, and recommends it to friends. Port Huron Michigan Mrs Charles Beeler endured two years of side pain and nervous fatigue until the remedy helped her feel fine and energized again.
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Montevideo
Minn
Lydia E.pinkham
Mra. Olbergstrom
8Th St. So
Montevideo, Minnesota
Port Huron
Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Charles Beeler
Elk Street
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Fairlawn
Jackson Park
Miss Coolidge
Matthew West
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