Ray V J A Bold Comedy of Ultimatums and Schemes
In a lavish studio setting Gelett Burgess frames a farce where heir Doremus demands a $4,000,000 wedding payoff if Henry Hall marries by his twenty eighth birthday. Three women plot to win his hand before midnight, amid mistaken meetings and comic deceptions. The trio pressure Hall as rival schemes collide in frantic city intrigue.
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al] Banistelle
Premy Ff
Adie Wfster
Hig
Doremus
John
Tim
Wen
Royalton
Yihan
Carolyn Dallys
Hall
Rosamund Gale
Alis Hall
Jonas Dassinn
Flodie
Hallifred
Mts
Flodie and Hall Face Marital Rush and Revelations
In a charged scene, Flodie rejects Hall Bonistelle’s marriage proposal amid his scheming to win three other women and secure money. She declares no and plans a secret wedding with Alfred Smallish as they rush toward city hall for a license while Hall presses for a midnight union.
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Thes
Flodie
Fiodie
Eee
Hall Bontstelle
Flodie Fisher
Jove
Flo
Hall
Fledie
Mrs. Royalton
Miss Dallys
Rosamund
Hall Bonistelle
Alfred
Miss Fisher
Fisher
Alfred Smallish
Jonas Hassingbury
Tobh
Flodie’s party prep diverted to Smal lish decorations
In the afternoon Flodie’s mind wandered from party preparations and decorations of the studio fell to Alfred Smal lish, whose untutored taste shaped the room as Flodie arrived later.
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Flodie
Alfred Smallish
Alfred Flodie
Monkey Sally Sent To New York Zoo For Drinking Habits
Sally the monkey, kept by a North Bergen beer garden operator, was placed in the Central Park Zoo primate house after repeatedly breaking into the bar for drinks. Head Keeper Snyder said her appetite for alcohol made her a danger to the business and the owner, angered by a Memorial Day incident, surrendered her.
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New York Central Park
Sally
Snyder
North Bergen
N. J
Zoo
Dangers at Early Gunpowder Mills Highlighted
The article warns gunpowder plants pose ignition risks and outlines safety measures. Workers should wear pocketless clothing and bone buttons, avoid metal in walls, use light roofs, outward opening doors, and maintain water obstacles around plants for quick escape in case of explosion.
Only Himself to Blame
A quoted exchange from the Cincinnati Times Star frames a moral about self-reliance and failed aid, illustrating a self-made man insisting on independence and an observer urging to call for help.
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Cincinnati Times Star
First Gowns of Winter Highlight Military and Russian Styles
The piece previews winter fashion with wide skirts and military influences. Russian lines appear in blouses and coats while braided trims and wide brim hats define the season. A cloth street gown shows plaited sides, a three inch hem, and a short loose coat with a square front throat and flaring collar.
Hosiery Styles Feature Bold Patterns and Silk Accents
Black and white and color combinations appear in clocks, checks, stripes, plaids, and florals across hosiery. Novelty designs include solid white legs with white striped black feet and lace and crystal bead embellishments. Two toned hose mix contrasting sections, beige with brilliant hues, and silk hose imitate button boots with gilt braid accents.
Party Dresses for the youngest set delight mothers
The article reviews simple fashion ideas for children’s party wear. It describes a seven year old girl in a white net frock with scalloped edges, a pale blue silk slip, and a blue satin bow. It also details a long waisted handkerchief linen dress with turnover collar, V-shaped collar, and net vest, showing how small outfits can be stylish yet easy to sew. Julia Bottomley.
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Julia Bottomley
To Keep the Hair in Curl
A grandmother’s mucilage recipe for hair curls uses quince seeds rosewater simmered into a stiff jelly strained to remove hulls. Perfume is added and a small amount applied to each strand to keep curls in place.
Night Rollers Settle In With Final Evening Prep
A brief line notes the crew smoothing and rolling sheets before night shift ends as part of the routine.
Color and style notes for formal morning dress and evening gowns
The passage describes touches of emerald green on black gowns and morning dress with flowers on the bodice. It notes a black skirt paired with a red chiffon bodice, connected by black bretelles resembling a jacket, and emphasizes bold red sleeves.
Opinion on railway commissioners bond sparks state house talk
Attorney General Reed’s view declaring state railway commissioners vacant for failing to file bonds provoked comment and speculation at the state house. Officials now treat the ruling as a joke, noting the amendment creating the railway commission is not part of article five of the constitution.
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Western
Union News Service
Reed
State House
Railway Commission
Arthur County Omission in Judicial Apportionment Contests District
Arthur County was left out of the Thirteenth district in the judicial apportionment bill passed by the last legislature. Attorney T F Barnes of Holdrege reports a prospective district court lawsuit in Arthur County and Judge Grimes doubts jurisdiction due to the omission. The bill aimed to move Cuming and Stanton to the Ninth district and add a second Ninth judge, not altering other districts.
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Arthur County
T. F. Barnes
Holdrege
Attorney General’s Office
Grimes
Thirteenth
Cuming
Stanton
Bigger and Better Nebraska State Fair Preview
The Nebraska state fair runs September 6 to 11 with exhibits in agriculture horticulture livestock machinery automobiles and related lines. Stars DeLloyd Thompson and Barney Oldfield appear daily with aero plane stunts auto races looping the loop and inverted flights. Fourteen car races are set for September 10 11 plus harness and running races each day. Desert Joe the ostrich Joe Stecher the wrestler and Patterson's shows join the program along with free bands fireworks vaudeville and vaude acts.
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DeLloyd Thompson
Barney Oldfield
Desert Joe
Joe Stecher
Patterson
Pain
Commissioners Kennedy and Gerdes Tour Nebraska Homes
Commissioners Kennedy and Gerdes of the board of control returned from inspections at the soldiers home in Grand Island the tubercular hospital and boys industrial school in Kearney and the Hastings insane hospital finding things running smoothly at each facility.
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Kennedy and
Gerdes
Board of Control
Grand Island
Boys’ Industrial School
Kearney
Insane Hospital
Hastings
Governor orders return of Kenneth Murphy to state penitentiary
Governor Morehead recalls Kenneth Murphy from Cherry county where he was furloughed a year and a half ago after arrests tied to theft of automobiles. The governor says Murphy, once seen as a bright convict, violated his pledge to reform leading to the unexpected lapse and recall.
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Morehead
Kenneth Murphy
Cherry County
State Penitentiary
Murphy
Parcel Post Exhibit at State Fair Demands No Department Funds
Local postal officials announce a parcel post exhibit at the state fair to educate patrons about parcel post facilities proper wrapping methods and advertising rates. The department will undertake only arrangements that do not incur expenses to the department.
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Lincoln
Parcel Post
Little Hints for Poultry by Mrs. G W Randlett
Mrs G W Randlett of the North Dakota Experiment Station offers practical poultry tips. Emphasizing humane care, nest cleanliness, uniform nest boxes, and early June chick purchases from quality pens. Highlights selection of healthy chicks, green food, proper exercise, constant clean feeding, and careful culling for market readiness.
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G. W. Randlett
North Dakota Experiment Station
Yellow shank coloring hints at egg laying potential
The Maine station finds the pigment in hen shanks same as yolk color. Lightening shank color during laying may indicate a good layer, though proof that yellow shading predicts higher output is not established.
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Maine
Segregate Cockerels for Market Profit
Separate young pullets from cockerels once sex can be distinguished. Market surplus males early, as they often yield equal net profits to other ages.
Gather the Turkey Eggs Guidance
The article advises collecting eggs as laid since a good turkey hen often lays more than she can cover. When she shows nesting desire, remove 12 to 15 of the most recently laid eggs to manage the brood and prevent overburdening the hen.
Vitality in Breeding Stock Reduces Chick Disease
Birds with weak vitality fall prey to disease and fail to produce well. Insist on strong vitality in breeding stock to reduce sick chicks and improve overall production.
Pleasure With Chickens In Farm Life Study
The article extols raising chickens as a rich engaging pursuit. It describes continual discoveries and growing fascination for those who persist in the practice, noting the long term rewards of poultry husbandry.
Shade advice for poultry and alternate sunflowers
Guidance on providing shade for poultry through trees and structures. If tree shade is unavailable, plant sunflowers as a bright alternative. Sunflowers offer edible seeds and substantial shade value.
Dangerous Foods Warn of Cockle Contaminated Wheat
Damaged wheat or screenings full of cockle pose serious health risks as poor foods. Authorities warn consumers to avoid such batches and inspect grain supplies for contamination.
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Tyke
Tr Hall
Hall “Bonistelle
Meg
Agees Ee
Mr. Smallish
Central
York
Vallccu Lummen
News OF the State House
Lake Erickson
Nebraska
Black
Red Sussex
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