America Keeps The Cup In Thrilling Yankee Victory
The Columbia defeated Shamrock by six minutes and eighteen seconds in wild squalls to complete the America's Cup series for the third time. Lipton’s team failed again, while America celebrated a historic seamanship triumph as Erin saluted the victor and the fleet cheered.
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New York
Columbia
Shamrock
America
Sir Thomas
Challenger
Queen Victoria
Thomas Lipton
Erin
Lipton
British Win Decisive Battle at Glencoe
London reports a eight hour battle at Glencoe where British forces repelled a Boer attack from a hill position. About 4,000 Boers shelled the camp while General Symons, fatally wounded, was replaced by General Ule. British losses near 250. Boers around 400. Prisoners taken.
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London
Glencoe
Symons
Ule
Costume and Love Haunts a Lost Night in Verse
A fragmented poem recalls a woman in white with a wine wool frock and chiffon touch. The speaker, male and mute, laments love betrayed as red rose petals and mignonette mingle with memories of laughter and cold walls. A plea to God follows, grieving a vanished romance.
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Cora Sir Chiffon
How to Mend Matrimony and Improve Domestic Life
A long essay on improving marriage by reducing friction and aligning chores with kindness. It argues women should cultivate agreeable behavior, avoid nagging, and neighbors praise harmony. It includes health tips and a cooking school section with canning fruit and other recipes.
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Detroit Free Press
Going to Bed Henery and the Value of Bedtime Snacking
A discussion on eating before sleep argues that nibbling at bedtime prevents sleeplessness and emaciation. It notes animals eat before sleep and that continuous nourishment supports vitality during rest, especially for the weak and emaciated, as cited by Woman's Life.
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Henery
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