How the English Dress First Impressions From London
From an American point of view describe first days in London noting heavy men stylishly groomed, women in extravagant outfits, and fashion contrasts with American beauty. Observes English red complexions from damp climate, comments on Queen Victoria era dress, and ends with a pearl theft incident at a Scribner article event.
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London
Piccadilly
Bond Street
St. James’ Street
Dreas
Victora
England
Scribner
Pearl in Oyster Sparked Theft in Philly Eatery
Charles Hartman of 1748 Van Pelt street found a pearl worth 390 dollars in an oyster at William Schaeffer’s restaurant near Fifteenth street and Ridge avenue. A bystander allegedly stole the oyster and the pearl, causing a stir as friends admired the find. The incident drew attention to the theft and its suspect, a colored man, amid Florida.
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Philadelphia
Charles Hartman
van Pelt Street
Hartman
William Schaeffer
Fifteenth Street
Ridge Avenue
Schaeffer
Millennium arbitration pledge shocks North Carolina banquet
Baltimore general J Franklin Bell urged that the millennium and arbitration would block human progress, noting post Spanish-American War shifts and calling American statesmen to protect future generations with strong national defense and readiness for conflict.
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Baltimore
J. Franklin Bell
United States Army
North Carolina Society
Spain
Alleged Stolen Kiss Sues Merchant for Damages
Huntington, West Virginia stenographer Misea Bulla Johnson sued wealthy merchant G C Ricketts for 15000 alleging he slipped his arm around her waist and kissed her. She claimed eight months of nervous dyspepsia as a result and a verdict of 360 was awarded. The article notes a proverb about value and singers.
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Huntington
W. Va
Misea Bulla Johnson
G. C. Ricketts
Bashful Men Best Husbands Warned by Preacher
Kansas City dispatch reports Rev J J Thompson of Forest Avenue Christian church urges in sermons that bashful men make better husbands. He mocks forward men, praises modesty and innocence, and warns women to avoid spoiled men while stressing practicality and virtue in marriage.
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Kansas City
J. J. Thompson
Porest Avenue Christian Church
Hirriage
Thomp- Bob
Modern Enoch Arden Saga Ends With Wife Arrest
Akron farmer John C. Morris, claiming to be a modern Enoch Arden, returned after two months to seize his wife Carrie B. Mor ris on a bigamy charge. He asserts she is also married to Arvid Segerlund, a cereal mill worker. Carrie, once Carrie B Swartzel, was bound over to the grand jury after pleading not guilty and spending the day in the city jail.
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Akron ,O
John C. Morris
Akron
Enoch Arden
Carrie B. Morris
Arvid Segerlund
Morris
Philadelphia
Carrie B. Swartzel
Six Hundred Dollar Job Goers A Begging In Paulsboro
Philadelphia reports no takers for the Paulsboro gas plant superintendent post at 600 dollars annually. The candidate must run the plant and maintain six miles of street lights, but the village council has failed to find a willing man. The town notes weak religious influence in the issue.
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Philadelphia
Paulsboro
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Mercury Free Remedy
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a safe internally taken treatment for catarrh and cautions against mercury ointments. notes testimonials free and drugstore availability with price per bottle. Mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
For Sale: Hotel and Millinery Store in Helix Oregon
Good business opportunity in Helix Oregon featuring a renovated hotel and an active millinery shop. The owner cites strong profits and solid reasons for selling and invites inquiries to Mrs. Frank Myers in Helix Oregon.
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Helix
Ore
Frank Myers
Oregon
Table Queen Bread and Home Goods Ad
Local shop at 217 23 E Court offers home lunch and coffee, home made candies and confections, fancy baking to order, and a new Table Queen bread. Contact via phone Main 860.
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E. Court
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