The Russian Doctor in Hortense's Garden
A long historical tale follows Dr. Arnim Ellethal, now aged, as he returns to his native town and encounters Hortense St Hilaire, the French governess Desiree Duvois who bore his mother's name. A sick child brings them together, rekindling memories, and Hortense reunites with her past as Desiree gathers the patient and family ties.
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Tinven
Fifine
Hortense
Eichendorf
Arnim
Paris
Dsan
Marquise ‘Duvois
Real
Papa
Fitine
Sepvir
HoeTassa
Ivan
Janne
Tvan
Shang
Kathrine von Heilbron
Sorrento
Red Lion
Marianne
Arnim Ellethal
Hortense St. Hilaire
Desiree Duvois
Dr. Ellethal
Phy Cian
Desiree
Mlle. Davois
Fanny
Madame
Salt as Medicine: Sea Salt Promoted for Health Benefits
A crowd seeks sea salt as a tonic and remedy with claims of aiding digestion, bronchial issues, kidney trouble, and general health. The piece cites W. H. Clark’s reported relief and cites Dr Burgraeve of Ghent claiming salt can regulate health, with examples from Europe.
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Seene
Turk Island
W. H. Clark
Burgraeve
University of Ghent
Holland
Saxony
Rival Robber Bands Raid Paris Suburbs
Paris letters describe two midnight marauder bands led by Po and Boutonne. They raided villas, fought rivals with old arms, then feasted on absent owners’ supplies. About twenty five men were arrested as the bands expanded across Paris suburbs. Boutonne, a daring usurper from a respectable background, and Poussin, a veteran zouave, led the exploits. The report also notes a new explosive called belite as a potential dynamite substitute.
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Paris
Sue
Parascaldom
Boutonne
Poussin
School of Arts and Manufactures
Fresh fashion jots from the spring catalogue
Condensed notes from the New York Mail and Express on feminine trends. Long umbrellas with stylish handles. Carmen jackets for girls. beaded sunshades. high crowned hats. moire parasols in white or color. crackers of leather jackets in jaunty shapes. spring jackets with three rows of buttons for boys. many straw bonnets. primroses as lasting posies. crystal buttons on light suits. velvet trims. lace parasols with satin color. jeweled hair pins. clocked stockings for children. handmade napkins. polonaise returns for spring and summer. copper and green millinery. spangles on shoes to headgear. table linen fashion. pin-head dot sarahs. American-made wide fabrics. new applique lace. parasol ribs tipped with tortoise shell gilt or silver. aigrettes with ostrich plumes. white plush card case with sachet powder scent.
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Kensington
N. Y. Mail and Express
Pretty Ornaments From Illustrated Papers on Wood Transfer
A guide describes transferring panel pictures from illustrated papers onto poplar wood for car and steamboat decor. Process uses varnish, drying, and gentle moisture to lift the paper, leaving a durable, framed-looking image. Also includes a humorous old-time dialogue excerpt.
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L.h.litts & CO
MR Eviss Potky
Frances A. Shaw
A. N. Kellogg Sewspaper Company
St *S Church
Europe
Boston Globe
Chappie
Fitzpercy
de Sappy
Yaas
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph
D. G. Smith
South Side
The
Abilene Improvement CO
Abilene
Kansas
Abilene, Kansas
Shockey & Snider
Fourth and Broadway
Missouri
ST. Louis
East
Kansas City
Texas
South
Lone Star State
Ron
Mobile
New Orleans
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
H. Lyon
Main Street
W. H. Newman
Gen. Trafic
EC Townsend
G. P. Ts
Theli
PEL NE
Chicaco
Peoria
Denver
Omaha
ST. Joseph
Quincy
Burlington
Hannibal Keokuk
Des Moines
Rock Island
Lincoln
Council Bluffs
Atchison
Topeka
Leavenworth
Sioux City
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Minnesota
Union
Aeles
Territories
Me Rau
Winneapol City
Yiney Ha
Chicago
Dawes
U.S. Cov
Fast Mail
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