Dreadnaught Sailor John Allaire Says Farewell at San Diego
Captain John Allaire parts from wife Molly and young son Walt in a moving farewell on the wharf. Lew Barker and Kate pledge care, while Molly endures the moment with courage as the Dreadnaught clears the harbor and heads to sea.
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John
Mr. Hollister
Hollister
Mrs Allsire
Kate
Molly
Mollie
Este
Saku
Enate
Lew Barker
Nates Sant
Sesbound
Walt
Lew
San Diego
Barker
Kase
Rod
Alisire
Houk
Allaire
Thes Littl Walt
Howsehole
Hidllister
John Allaire
Grady
Coronado Islands
Allaire Family Ties and Barker Deception in San Diego
Molly Allaire, a beautiful yet prudent wife, faces a looming inheritance from her American-uncle Edward Manson while husband John Allaire pursues the Dreadnought venture. Cousins Kate Barker and Lew Barker conceal a troubled past as Molly’s guardianship hinges on future wills and the couple’s uncertain fortunes.
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John Allaire
Molly
San Diego
John Alisire
Mia Allaire
Allaire
Ward Manson
Kate Barker
Ween
Edward Manson
John Manson
Edward
Manson
Tennessee
New York
John Alisie
Molly Allaire
Tom
Gobil
Ban
California
Pray
Fragmentary Maritime Farewell Notice
A sorrowful fragment recalls a scene at cliffs overlooking the sea as a woman signals farewell to John. She hesitates to add a hopeful line, and the moment ends with her departing into the bay, leaving a sense of imminent separation.
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Goodby
John
Flowers on the Table in Summer Luncheon Decor
The piece advises affordable table decoration using clover arrangements in shallow sand-filled tins and fern fringe to lines the table. It notes orchid paper mache menus as a new attractor and describes elegant summertable arrangements with white satin cloths, a central lamp, and gauze draperies with silver candlesticks and fern accents.
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Loris Post-Dispatch
To Be Fair Fat And Forty Health Guide
A professor of medicine outlines a 1920s style health program for women. Eat abundant fresh daily foods including bread and potatoes, drink milk or beef tea as needed, take a warm salt bath, rub down, exercise ten minutes, sleep long hours, and wear a garb to look fair, fat and forty.
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College of Physicians and Surgeons
Educated Inflections of the Body in Courteous Practice
The New York Sun notes that physical education emphasizes the language of courtesy and the step. The informal “bob” is the plebian form of bowing, while refined body inflection ranges from condescension to praise or sarcasm in 600 exquisite gestures. The traditional court step, seen in royal pageantry, is a slow glide perfected to avoid any detectable head or shoulder movement.
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New York Sun
Prince Consort
Queen Victoria
Albani
Elsa
The Stomach and Complexion of Paris Women
A Paris society note claims women have improved complexions due to diet and artful use of tims for the skin. Observers say the social elite live as recluses, eat sparingly, mostly milk and light foods, with rare whisky and water, and favor easily digested fare like chicken or game.
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Paris
Soldier’s Chronic Diarrhea Healed by Remedy
In his three years with Company I of the 149th Pennsylvania Volunteers the veteran suffered chronic diarrhoea and a back wound from the Wilderness. Since trying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in August 1889 he reports complete relief and recommends the medicine to friends and neighbors in Huntingdon County.
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Iment
Pennsylvania
Chamberlain
Cora
Huntingdon County
How to Run a Show Punch and Judy on Tour
A humorous letter from Portland dated June 18 fills pages with satire about public roles at the Portland Industrial Exposition. The writer, elected by directors, jokes about filling the superintendent post and drawing crowds at the fair while musing on past jobs and lively parade of experiences.
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Nyz
Board of Directors
Portland Industrial Expositon
M Hience
Purlieus
Paris
MM Eiffel
Exposition plans stir talk of music art and exhibits
A Portland reader discusses organizing a large exposition. He argues for a strong mix of industry and art, warns that novelty draws crowds, and cites African diamond displays as an example of striking exhibits. He mentions possible acts and asks about logistics and public interest.
Excerpts Reflect On Ballet, Humor, And Cultural Tash
The text discusses preference for ballet over other arts and recalls the 1889 exposition featuring a striking Algerian dance with a famed performer. It contrasts this with Punch and Judy humor and notes how certain jokes may affect British audiences without causing lasting harm.
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Rue de Foi Gras
Johnny Bulla
Novel Promotions and Political Satire From a Curious Letter
A letter discusses an American exhibit and potential acts like Ethan Allen and Bam Jones, noting Mr Blair’s absence on a foreign mission. It critiques Governor Hill and a mayoral role, and imagines a novelty idea mixing humor, tariff debates, and a glass conservatory incubator to draw crowds.
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Sam Jones
Sara Bernhardt
Allcock
Blair
Old
New Hampshire
Dr. Tanner
Jay Gould
Watterson
Henry Watterson
D. B. Hill
David E. Issom
New York
Empire State
Annia Rooney
Ensilage
John L. Sullivan
Chamber of Horrors
Daz Rosent
Portland
Africa
Civilized Republic
Wlandson
Gould
Governor Hill
Teo
Mr. 5
Sople
Bru
Mrs Sartoris Chooses England Over America
Nellie Grant Sartoris, now Mrs Sartoris, is cited as an example of Anglicizing after years abroad. Born in the United States, she and her American lineage return with three children named Rosemary Vivien Lionel Julia Ellen, reflecting English influence. She inherited a sum from her father‑in‑law and remains independent, preferring England to America.
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John Allaire
Molly
Republic
San Diego
California
Mexico
Juan Rodriguez Cebrillo
Banene
Mrs
Vivien
Lionel Julia
Ellen
Dent-Grant-Sartoria
America
England
Cheating in Baccarat Tactics Noted at Tranby Croft
Reported in connection with the Tranby Croft incident the article describes ways players might cheat at baccarat such as adding extra chips, moving bets with a raised hand, or jerking chips to alter stakes. It notes these tricks were watched by ladies and gentlemen accompanying the Prince of Wales.
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Demen
Prince of Wales
Tranbycroft
Baccarat
St. Thomas
St Calgary
Hades
Parkhurst
Ron
Calvin
John Knox
Cotton Mather
Great Beyond
Arene
Ingersoll
Parkhurst Sermon Stirs New York Presbyterians and Critics
In New York readers discuss Dr. Parkhurst's sermon at St Thomas' denouncing Calvinist rigidity and urging Bible criticism while praising the meeting's fervor. The piece notes Parkhurst targets the Westminster Confession and Briggs influences, predicting clashes within the Presbyterian Church over creed, reform, and authority.
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Dispatch
New York
St. Thomas
Heber Newton
Potter
Parkhurst
Presbyterianum
Talmage
Tabernacle
Hall
Parkquiet
Presbyterian Church
Briggs
Brother Briggs
Herbert Spencer
Calvin
Selip
Princeton
Secere
Brother Purthorot
Shree
Parkhurf
Tom Paine
Engagement Ring Described In Odd, Flowery Terms
An illustrated description details a large flat diamond set in a frame with emeralds rubies and pearls. The piece notes a heart shaped ruby or pearl centerpiece and a miniature portrait on a pencil case given by the groom. It casts the engagement symbol as a burdensome yet cherished token.
Educated by Choice Not By Chance and Disdain
The Boston Globe quotes Benjamin Franklin to argue education comes from deliberate effort. It compares self taught learning to meal planning and warns against intellectual indigestion from passive study. The piece reflects on graduates facing mental dyspepsia if they lack applied curiosity.
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Benjamin Franklin
Kipling and His Typewriter Impresses Readers
Rudyard Kipling has taken to the typewriter to speed his prolific output. His English publisher and a representative from Lowell assist, while Kipling uses the machine to prepare copy and rejects printer charges for proofreading work.
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Rudyard Kipling
Walcott Balestein
England
Lowell
Kipling
Renee
Bevant
A Cool Proposition by a Small Boy on a Rocking Horse
A four year old boy, seated oddly on a rocking horse, told his companion after a reflective pause that he could ride much better if one of them swapped places. The remark shows his playful confidence and imagination.
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Mate
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Fleet Street
John Allwire
Andrew Hollister
Lewis and
May
Endden
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Bill Nye
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Judy
Hil
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Fifth Avenue
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