Elizabeth Empress of Austria and Her Turbulent Court
The article recounts Empress Elizabeth of Austria's marriage to Francis Joseph, her clashes with his mother Archduchess Sophie, and her dramatic separations from court life. It follows her flights from Vienna, coronation-era intrigues, and eventual lonely decline marked by scandals, exile, and ultimate tragedy. The piece closes with Elizabeth’s enduring impact on imperial theater and memory.
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Bank Des Pays Autrichiens
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Controversy Over Priest in Cemetery Ride Raises Legal Question
Italian residents of Rock Springs Wyoming accuse Rev. Father Kelley of riding a horse through a cemetery during a funeral with a dark hat and a lit cigar. The charge hinges on cemetery rules banning horses and the case may go to district court then possibly the state supreme court.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
M. J. Keley
Father Kelley
District Court
Supreme Court
Telephone Fatality of a Cat in Westerleigh N Y
A Westerleigh New York cat obsessed with a house telephone died after entangling in the phone cord. The cat leapt to the table as the bell rang, then became tangled while attempting to free itself and strangled during a mistress reception.
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Westerleigh
N. Y
Unfeeling Remark Sparks Witty Duel Over Art and Marriage
A prima donna proclaims devotion to her art while a stern manager retorts that if she cannot treat a husband as well as her art, some man is lucky. The exchange reflects a sharp, period tone highlighting studio tensions.
Severe Kidney Pain Endured Before Doan’s Cure
Mrs Carrie Sommer of Chicago describes a two week bedbound ordeal with kidney and back pain, dizziness, and heart trouble before she used Doan’s Kidney Pills. She credits the product with complete relief and no recurrence for eight years. The advertisement claims Doan’s is sold by 60,000 stores nationwide.
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Carrie Sommer
Hamilton Ave
Chicago
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Correction quote sparks debate on government form
A Washington Star exchange features an economist claiming drift toward paternal government while a suffragette corrects to maternal form. The brief dialogue highlights gendered language in political governance.
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Washington Star
Count’s Dubious Duel Duelistic Tale Pops Up
A fragment notes a count’s snobbish air tied to his father’s duel tragedy. The marquis allegedly met death when climbing a tree to avoid a French duel and fell breaking his neck.
Murine Eye Remedy Sails To Public as Care for Eyes
Marine Eye Remedy promises fast relief for red weak and watery eyes and granulated lids. The package includes an illustrated book and is marketed by Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago at 250 and 60c per bottle with oculists noting it is not potent medicine.
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Marine Eye
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
They Draw Interest Kiss Exchange
A short dramatic exchange highlights differing views on kisses with a witty twist. He proclaims a kiss precious yet women give none. she counters that they do not give them away but invest them.
Cole’s Carboli salve advertised for burns and cuts
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Cole's Carboli salve as stopping pain from burns and cuts, healing quickly and preventing scars. It offers 25c and 60c sizes sold by druggists and invites free samples via J. W. Cole & Co. of Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
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Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Fa knows. Willie-Paw and the meaning of discretion
A cryptic line hints at selecting a minor target when trouble is near. The speaker contrasts discretion with bold action as a strategy for conflict or mischief.
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Willie
Paw
Paxton Toilet Co Offers Free Trial Box of Paxtine Antiseptic
The Paxton Toilet Co of Boston will send a large trial box of Paxtine Antiseptic a cleansing and germicidal toilet preparation free to any woman upon request.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Howell shown as a prosperous single man
A reporter notes Howell's prosperous appearance and single status while describing the Garfield Tea as mild in action and reliably effective.
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Howell
Man elected promptly kicks back over pay
A newly elected official begins to complain that the role is insufficiently remunerative and advises against taxing friends heavily when attempting to raise funds.
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