Tomnoddys and Toploftys Wedding Schemed by Reporter
Grace Macaulay, daughter of publisher Mr. Macaulay, accepts Frank Elton, a witty yet ambitious reporter. Frank hatches a plan to cover the Tomnoddy Toplofty wedding by posing as a gardener’s helper, stealing lists and menus, then delivering a full sensational account to boost the Blazer’s circulation. The ruse succeeds, Grace and Frank wed, and Macaulay reconciles, while the rival Growler publisher frowns at the publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderick Macaulay
Macaulay
Frank Elton
Frank Elion
Leader
Frank
Grace
Gwendaline Tomneddy
Alfred Toplofty
Tomneddys
Toploftys
Gwendoline
Peter O'Rourke
O'Rourke
Mr. Macaulay
Mr. Elton
Growler
Blazer
Ello
Aviloff
Peter
Elton
Eyarlening
O' Rourke
Michael Carroll
Murdther
John
Tomwoddy Mansion
Tomwoddy
Coles
Mike Carroll
Sam
Mr. O'Rourke
Hawkey
Hawkesworth
Joln
Nimshi
Samson
Desdemona
Tomnoddys
Thomas Dunn English
Epock
Saint Catherine's Day Superstitions Entertained Guah Country Girls
Saint Catherine's Day on November 25th is linked to charms for maidens seeking husbands. The piece describes rituals in Abbotsbury Dorset with wedding-cake dreams and pillow tests, plus a seven-woman ritual using myrtle, nails clippings, and incense to induce visions of a future husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Katharos
Church of Rome
Abbotsbury
Dorset
Saint Catherine's Chapel
Milton Abbey
Saint Catherine
Electric apparatus claims to cure headache in minutes
A Bellevue Hospital nurse describes an electric headache cure device about fifteen inches long with zinc and carbon caps placed on temples and powered by vinegar and a two minute application. She notes occasional skin burning unless protected by cloth and mentions high duty and cost to import. A Swiss watchmaker also patents an electric watch dial illuminator using a battery and a touch chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Hospital
Shaye
N. F Mai and
Express
LIFE ON PIKE'S PEAK SIGNAL STATION VIEW
A Boston Traveler account details the loftiest U S signal station perched above Pike's Peak. It describes weather extremes, water from deep snow gulches, and a stubborn telegraph line ground by storms. Readers learn about station life, fuel costs, and plans for stellar photography with Washington time guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Harvand University
Navy
Thomas H. Smith
Boston
Vast St Louis land suit seeks forty million in property
St Louis attorneys prepare documents for forty claimants to recover more than 40 million dollars in property in central St Louis. The case centers on survey 901 tied to Becquette heirs and includes prime residences banks and businesses. Key issues include tenants in common and possible tolls of the statute of limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Third Street
Jefferson Avenue
Olive Street
Pine Street
Jean B. Becquette
Becquette
Congress
Recorder of Land Titles
United States
Marguerite Hortia
John B. Lucas
Lucas
Marie Barwa
N. C. Gray
Mra
Myra Clark Gaines
Missouri
Marguerite Hortiz
St. Touts
Old Lady Demands Urgency in Drug Store Visit
An irate elderly customer, waiting ten minutes for service in a drug store, asks for a two cent stamp and pleads for quick action while a male clerk replies they are very busy and at her disposal now. The exchange highlights tensions over service pace and minor purchases.
Feminine Fancies and Fashioned Finery for Dress and Veils
A survey of women’s fashion notes highlights veils in gray and tulle, fur pelerines, matching muff and gown materials, and ornate ball gowns. Jewelry and monogrammed lorguettes trend, with Parisian palettes in pinks, creams, and copper, plus novel silverware gongs and Liberty Cap bonnets for debutantes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Sun
Effect of colors theory on mind and sight explored
A long review of color perception notes color-sound links and color for names. It cites a test with a woman naming colors for names across weeks, finding consistent color associations though minor word variations. Includes brief items on brewing, architecture, and local curiosities from various sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beience Monthly
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L.H. Litts & Co
Dora
Jove
Arta
Ikea
Thad
Tomnoddy
Pike's Peak
Oston
Leavenworth
Kan
Africa
Newark
N. J
Yonkers Statesman
Chicago
Denver
San Francisco
Alta
Deathwaite
Chefoo
China
N. ¥. Leger
H. Koppen
Russian Meteorological Service
Werchojansk
Siberia
Yann River
Arctic Circle
N. VY. Ledger
Hyosac
Milton
Creston City
Fla
Amerion
Union Canal
Amt
Schuylkill River
Reading
Penn
Middletown
Munroe Township
Bedford County
Peon
England
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