Wedding Tour in Isle of Wight Ends in Tragic News
Roddy and Diana Gordon sail toward Shanklin for their honeymoon as Don Gordon faces a fatal blow back home. A Highland officer Cant. Derwent dies in Tirah. Don recounts the tragedy to Lille Derwent, who comforts him amid grief and renewed love. The piece blends romance with war's toll.
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Isle of Wight
Portsmouth
Solent
Ryde Pier
Roddy
Diana Gordon
Ryde
Shanklin
India
Don
Diana
Gadie Ha
Lillie Derwent
Tirad
Roaddy
Lillie
Gadie
Anon
Digna
Lille
Jillie
Derwent
The
Gordon Highlanders
Don Gordon
Rawal Pindi
Lille Derwent
Dov
Littie
Anguigh
Nullah
Captain Derwent
Empress Josephine’s Endless Passion for Dress
The text portrays Empress Josephine’s costly obsession with fashion. It notes annual 600000 franc allowances fell short of her desires, with daily wardrobe changes, hundreds of shawls and gowns, and constant new purchases despite vast inventories. Her extravagance angered the emperor, yet she continued her lavish spending until death.
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Josephine
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Missouri Horticultural Society outlook for 1899 crops
February report from secretary L A Goodway surveys ninety three counties. Apple orchards under good care show fair prospects. neglected trees fare poorly. Peach trees that were pruned properly last spring should yield a fair crop, while over pruning or inadequate pruning harms buds. Pear plum and cherry buds look promising. strawberries face a shorter crop. raspberries and blackberries rebound to near normal. grapes and overall fruit prospects are generally favorable with expected near full apple crop and mixed outcomes for other fruits. Also notes on squab production and pig bite dangers with farming practices.
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The
Missouri State Horticultural Society
L. A. Goodway
Rumor of Admiral Dewey’s Presidential Ambitions
Gossip in Washington centers on Admiral Dewey and especially Mrs. Dewey as driving forces. Reports say John R. McLean, her brother, wants to keep the admiral in public view for the next campaign. The sister and brother reportedly back the plan. Diplomacy is just concealing our dislikes.
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Dewey
Washington
Admiral Dewey
John R. McLean
Dust in Welt tn's Eyes and Diplomatic Showdown
An English traveler Henry Savage Landor dismisses Afghanistan ameer’s vow to Britain as dust in the eye aimed at Russia. The piece then shifts to medical patter, advertising Hall’s Catarrh Cure and advice on recognizing faults as chances to improve.
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Afghanistan
Russia
Henry Savage Landor
Grain O Becomes Coffee Replacement For All Ages
Try Grain O, the new grain beverage to replace coffee. Children may drink it without injury as well as adults. It resembles mocha in color, is made from pure grains, and is easy on the stomach. Priced at 16 2 and 25 cents per package, sold by grocers.
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