The Tell Tale Tick and the Telegraph Mystery
A former telegraph operator recalls years abroad and at Rocky Forks where he befriended Tom Brown. After a bullion heist on a express train, Tom is murdered and the killer remains hidden until the operator uncovers Anson Tryson and accomplices who pulled the robbery. The tale blends travel, espionage, and a pursuit across stations to expose the conspiracy.
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Australia
India
Transvaal
Rocky Forks
Omaha
Sioux City
Tom Brown
Tom
Rocky Torks
United Express
Rocky Tracks
Weill
New Plsworth
New York
New Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company
New World
The
Express
Pine Street
Tom ‘Brown
Anson. Tryson
Atlantic‘and Pacific Telegraph Company
Wall Street
Anson Tryson
Iveh
Faithful Pony Ned Saves Boy From River Drowning
Wickapoo Kan correspondence reports Ned the pony leaped into the Big Muddy to save Billy Collins from drowning after a fishing trip. Ned swam against a swift current, dragged the boy to shallow water, and collapsed exhausted but triumphant, earning unmatched praise for the clever animal.
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Billy Collins
Ned
Billy
Bargain Counter Fascination Delays Train Across Kansas
A Kansas City report says a woman from an excursion party delayed the departure of a sightseeing train by an hour and ten minutes at a dry goods bargain counter. The incident disrupted Santa Fe Railroad schedules from Kansas to Albuquerque and drew comment from the New York Sun.
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Kansas City
Santa Fe
Kansas
City
Tor
Albuquerque
New York Sun
So Pretty and So Much Alike Twin Sherman Heir Story
An old acquaintance recalls Mrs. Sherman adopting twins after choosing two identical babies in New York. The story notes one twin died, the other became Mrs. McCullom, and then shifts to fashion details for a blouse jacket with astrakhan trim, velvet belt, and detachable basque. It describes fabrics, finishes, and sizing notes for medium to large bust measurements.
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John Sherman
Mr. Sherman
Mrs. McCullom
Astrakhan
Long skirt fashions and beauty tips from Chicago Times
The piece discusses fashion with long skirts trailing this season, noting a three inch back-breadth increase and new split foundation-separate skirt construction. It also covers beauty advice on lip massage and mouth health from a Chicago Times-Herald column.
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Chicago Times
Feather Bodices Charm Nice Fashionables
At Nice ultra smart women wear feather bodices of exquisite plumage belted with jeweled belts. Toques and dress muffs match as white, rose pink, turquoise blue, lemon or straw yellow feathers or changeable blue and green. White cloth shirts are standard, though green is worn with variegated feathers.
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Nice
Miss Long Receives Japanese Vases at Philadelphia Christening
The Japanese Minister presents Miss Helen Long daughter of the Navy Secretary with two superb vases as mementoes of her participation in the christening ceremony at the launch of a Japanese vessel in Philadelphia. The vases feature exquisite design with white plum blossoms set against a dark background.
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Miss Long
Helen Long
Secretary of the Navy
Philadelphia
Land of
Spangles on skirts and waists spark fashion note
French linen and Scotch ginghams are being made up with spangles on skirts and waists. These are not wash suits and are for women with practically unlimited wardrobes. French linens influence early shoppers offering tougher quality than ginghams and bold embroidery on cottons and muslins in primary colors.
No Fixed Rules for Life Says a Candid View
The writer notes there is no universal rule for mankind and cites Samson and Absalom as examples of trouble from personal choices. People often judge others instead of tending to their own affairs. A woman's heart described as small yet capable of unsettling great men, ending with mention of a colored girl baby born to blush.
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Samson
Absalom
Women Whose Hands Are Famous Across Europe
The New York Journal notes that the Duchesse de Mouche has hands typical of her race, with almond nails and curved fingers. It praises the Vicomtesse de Gallard, the Austrian Archduchess Elizabeth, and others like Mmes de Yturbes and Mieri for their beautiful hands, while Spain also has notable examples albeit sometimes spoiled by fingertip thickness.
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Duchesse de Mouche
Vicomtesse de Gallard
Spain
Elizabeth
Christina
Mmes, de Yturbes
Mieri
New York Journal
Fashion notes on summer gowns and fabrics from magazine depictions
The article describes a white nainsook robe with embroidery edging and bishop sleeves, plus fabric suggestions for sea voyages. It forecasts next season’s fashion: ribbons, chiffon millinery, crinkled fabrics, satin and silk plaids, and varied blues and purples, with emphasis on sashes, belts, and organ or taffeta silks for gowns and shawls.
Beauty of Lips Aimed at Gentle Molding and Smiling
A woman described as a beauty doctor discusses lip care. She emphasizes making lips supple through regular massage and a natural smile, warning against a perpetual grin that can deepen lines and create a haggard look.
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Chicago Times-Herald
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Sagacious
Mrs. Sherman
Fashion Notes
Nexter
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