A Turbulent Evening Leads to a Beach Rescue Mystery
Mr Paul Linmere struggles with jealousy as Margie rejects his advances. The ghostly Arabel Vere visit haunts him while Arch Trevlyn rescues Margie from a dangerous surf, and she trusts him as they reach the shore. Linmere contemplates moral doom and his dying ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lee
Margie
Mr. Linmere
Miss Leo
Italy
Alexandrine
Linmere
R. Paul Linmere
St. Nicholas
Arabel Vere
The
Seine
Paul Linmere
Res Sue
Trevlyn
Paul ‘Linmere
Leo
Arch
Mrs. Belgrade
Mr. Trevlyn
Arch Trevlyn
Harrison
Miss Harrison and Linmere Wedding Plans Amid Cape May Sojourn
Narration follows Harri son Margie Harrison and Paul Linmere as Cape May plans unfold. Margie, wealthy and admired, despises Linmere yet inching toward an October marriage while Archer Trevlyn resurfaces with Mrs Belgrade. Arch, a former street sweeper, navigates aristocratic society for acceptance.
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Trevlyn
Margie
Cape May
Margie Harrison
Paul Linmere
Trousseau
Delmonleo
Liamere
Archer Trevlyn
Mr. Belgrade
Belgrade
Arch
Mrs. Belgrade
Alexandrine Lee
Canadian Statesmen Reach Beyond Constitutional Union
Donahoe's Magazine argues the 1867 confederation holds deeper meaning for Canada than a simple political merger. It envisions a union of hearts and patriotic aim, while noting provincial friction and the dignified, orderly sessions of the house of commons. It assesses member ability across four tiers, from below mediocrity to commanding talent.
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Donahoe’s
Union of Hearts
Canada
Washington
Confederation
Cantons
Switzerland
House of Commons
Montreal
Toronto
Whisky debated as snake bite remedy in olden days
A fragmentary dialogue recounts Colonel Bluegrass arguing whisky aids snake bites while a skeptic cites modern science. The exchange cites a Cincinnati Enquirer echoing colonial style belief in spirits as universal medicine for various ailments.
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Bluegrass
Cincinnaf Enquirer
Last Survivor of Stockton and Darlington Ride Dies in New Zealand
English papers report Crawford Marley died in New Zealand at age 40 as the last survivor of the Stockton and Darlington opening era. About thirteen years earlier he, with two other boys, rode a Newcastle brought horse engine on a line where Stephensons brother Joseph oversaw the locomotive. He recalls helpers fetching buckets from a farmhouse as the boiler was filled from a nearby spring and the steam ride followed.
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Crawford Marley
New Zealand
Stockton and Duriington Alway
Ape
Newcastle
George
Dress Description from Ladies Home Journal
A white crepon dress features a five yard skirt with stiffened depth of fifteen inches and a round back waist. It has pointed front, large leg of mutton sleeves, a belt and collar of five inch taffeta ribbon with a bow at the waist. Troxplaid decorates the center front waist and ribbon trims extend from belt to shoulders with a four loop bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilome Journal
Old time Potato Dishes Mentioned By Shakespeare
The passage describes historical potato preparations including roasting with saddles, stews in sherry and sugar, baked with marrow and spices, and candied forms. It notes that Shakespeare mentioned potatoes but treated them as a curiosity rather than a staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard
Shakespeare
Why America Could Not Conquer England Debate
Rudyard Kipling declines an 810,000 offer for a 1000 word piece arguing why America might not conquer England, asserting no true Briton would reveal state secrets. The piece hints at ethics and free publicity while noting other items on teething remedies and cornstalk disposal. The issue also highlights a naval warfare symposium in the North American Review with figures like Commodore Melville and Harvard engineers.
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Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
America
England
Rudyard
Boston
North American Review
Commodore George W. Melville
United States Navy
W.S. Aldrich
University of West Virginia
Ira N. Hollis
Harvard University
Gardiner C. Sims
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
George Uhler
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
Curious Inventions and Patent News Across Nation
The U S Patent Office faced 408 patent suits last week, featuring a Kansas woman’s scrubbing machine with revolving mops and brushes. Other items include a New York fog dispensing device, a needle with a thread slot, color photograph method, and various mechanical innovations. Victor Hugo letters will be published by Houghton Mifflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Patent Office
Kansas
New York
London
Providence
Washington
Sites & Co
Patent Savers
Bee Building
Omaha
Nebi
Rle
Loughton, Mifflin && Co
Victor Hugo
Iluro
Paris
Lumennais
Pest control recipe and health notes from a past era
An old note describes strychnine bait for prairie dogs and a Kansas farmer’s account of killing many pests. It promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Hitters as a malarial antidote and mentions Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy. A humor piece about neglected work and a tennis fashion gag follow.
Cees Cough Balsam Ad In Omaha Classifieds
An old medical relief pitch touts Cees Cough Balsam as reliable for breaking up a cold with repeated, similar lines. The notice also advertises a second hand billiard table for sale and gives contact for H. C. Axx at 611 8th St Omaha Nebraska.
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Cees
Gale
H.C
Omaha
Neb
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Clara Augusta International Press Association
Paul
Pietro
Fiso
Lucy Vatare
Marquette, Kans
Dor 12
Kline
South
India
Wabash
Louis
National Republican
National Educational Association
Buffalo
Christian E Endeavor
Sjoly
National People and Silver
Tours
Farnam St
Paxton Hotel
N. Carron
California Fig Syrup Company
Wells
Chicago Post
URY
Ayer
Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury
Mass
Charles E. Wires Co
Philidelia
Patrice Farrell
Washington, BC
Crapple Creek
GOL Stena
Marvelous Profite
Vanturen Inv.Co
Nankeredé Rrokera
Luth
Denver Col
ST. Jacobs Oil
Strakut
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & Co., Limited
Dorchester, Mass
Ian Ae
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