Demands Rise After Loss of Parent Leave Siblings Adrift
Louise Codman and her sister Louise face orphanhood after their father dies and property passes to others. Louise answers an ad from an invalid who seeks a companion but declines. She then advertises for work and Mrs Hazard offers a role as secretary of frivolous affairs guiding the Hazard children toward suitable marriages.
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Jo Codman
Louise
Louie
Mrs. Hazard
Martha
Laura
A Society Reception and the Duke Prospect
In a bustling Boston society scene, I, a newcomer, prep for a grand reception headlined by Laura Hazard. Hap Crowninshield and Natalie guide me through the dress code, social pecking orders, and the looming question of a Duke suitor while I struggle with nerves and a craving for tennis.
Horticulturist Harry Veitch Knighted for World Plant Work
Harry James Veitch, honored by the king with knighthood, is a leading figure in horticulture. He built a global plant collection, studied cross fertilization, and pioneered orchid hybridization. Veitch helped run the Royal Horticultural Society and holds the Victoria Medal with Chelsea show distinctions shared during royal visits.
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Harry James Veitch
England
Chelsea
Royal Horticultural Society
View in New York Described as Real or Fake
Jane Stone writes in New York Press about a woman claiming to have a view in New York. The observer notes that the supposed view is just up to the roof and street and questions the value of such perception. The piece laments New York's power to shape longing for vistas.
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New York
Jane Stone
New York Press
Making His Opportunity
A New York banker avoids swearing except when his watch is broken and he drops it, then he flings the watch on the marble floor of his office. The anecdote illustrates that with the right focus one can solve every problem.
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Loulife
Wwe
Natalie
John
Winthrop
Loulie
New York
TWO WOMEN SAVED FROM OPERATIONS
Beatrice Nebraska and Cary Maine women detail relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs R B Child suffered left side pain and avoided surgery after several doctors recommended operations. Mrs Howard Sowers reported relief from side pains backache nervous tension insomnia and regain of appetite after taking the remedy.
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Beatrice
Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
R.B. Child
Ned
Cary
Maine
Hayward Sowers
One Difference and Mrs Austin's Bag Pancake Ad Row
An ad follows promising Mrs Austin's Bag Pancake from grocers. It asserts it is easy to use for a girl adjusting to a stepfather. A separate ad touts a proverb about a bank teller and a spendthrift, noting tellers may earn an honest living while money slips away.
Grace and Tom Speak of Family Plans
A dialogue shows Grace offering to host Tom and promising her mother and father will move in. Tom affirms he would do anything for Grace, and she reiterates the arrangement as a solution to their situation.
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Caroline
Winthrop
Garian
Natalie
Hap
Mr. Abbott
Laura
Mother
Mrs. Hazard
Tom
Grace
Do you mean to say you compare yourself to Shakespeare
A dialogue from the Washington Star presents a manager of the Clothesline Burlesque company comparing his experience to Shakespeare. He notes critics roasted him and authorities threatened to close his show.
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Shakespeare
Clothesline Burlesque Company
Washington Star
Toasties Describe Indian Corn Snack Process
A description of toasties as bits of hard white Indian corn that are cooked rolled thin crinkly and toasted to a delicate appetizing brown.
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Sobbs Merrill Company
W.l.barnes
Laura Hazard
John Crowninshield
Mr. Partridge
Peabody
Miss Codman
Somerset
Commonwealth Avenue
Duc de Trouville
America
France
Duchess de Trouville
Abbott
Mr. Abobtt
Woodbury
Him
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