Care of the Head and Hair Hygiene in Everyday Life
A survey of hair care warns that many women lose hair as they age due to blonde-dye trends and poor maintenance. It urges brushing with a silk bristle brush, avoiding combs, and using tepid water and mild soap. It condemns harsh washes and dyes, recommends a half water half day ramman rinse, and notes a quinine scalp treatment may darken hair. It also touches on stray topics about frontier expansion and treaty issues with Native Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Rives
The Oklahoma Craze and the Land Rush Foretold
The piece warns of a looming land rush as President's pronouncement urges settlement of Oklahoma. It describes thousands of armed men gathering along the border, with conflicts and bloodshed anticipated over sparse acres. It likens the scramble to a race where swift entry and defense of claims will decide outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oxtshoma
Noyn
Apri
Winchester
West
Washington
Oregon
California
Montana
United States
Boulanger’s Exile and French Politics Amid Liberty Debate
The article discusses Boulanger’s banishment from Belgium and the wider question of asylum for political dissidents, comparing past exiles like Hago to present French figures. It questions liberty, equality, and private ambition, suggesting Boulanger’s fate could shape France’s future, with reference to historical parallels and public sentiment.
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Boulanger
Belgium
Victor Hago
Ob Mun
Hanger
Himsel
England
Garibaldi
Miezin
Kossath
Rosciasicn
Pozzo di
Lac Roquette
Frnnes
Louis Napologn
Louis Napoleon
Chi Wayggo Herald
Like an alcalde of Lagos and the hole that would not quit
An old Mexican saying explains a perilous bind through a tale from Sevibner's Magazine. An alcalde of Lagos, hands full with his staff and hat, struggles to bless with holy water, loses his balance, and falls into a deep hole that several people keep digging and filling, shifting the hole from the plaza to a northern street as they attempt to manage the dangerous site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagoa
Lagos
Mexico
Sevibner
Jehureh
Iie
Ly Vedaurke
Joshua Benen
Jefferson Barracks
Benson
Johon Benson
Mr. Benson
Loreal Reland
It Is Now or Never at the Ball Mayer
A dialogue fragments a social scene where one character urges action to propose to Mrs Simpicine tonight while warning of delays and danger of missing the ball season, as Charley questions the idea and the speaker presses for a quick proposal.
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Charley
Tve
A Hearty Compliment On Old Ireland Pic Turs
Mrs Maguiness remarks on photographs from the New York Board of Aldermen edition noting the pictures look handsome enough to have been born in old Ireland. Mike and Mrs Maguiness discuss the images with delight in this New York Weekly item.
Value of a Reputation In Dialog From Life
A fragmentary excerpt presents witty banter on reputation and arranged marriage. Characters Miser Ethel Sister Helen and Tor Arte figure in a staged dialogue exploring social status and motives in relationships. The tone is sharp and satirical.
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Ethel
Helen le Gality
Torarte
Angel Unawares: A Vision At The Door
A fragment describes a night visit by death knocking and weeping, a longing for the departed self and a vision of Love in angelic form at the door. The speaker pleads for the dead to return and lead them to Paradise as the wind and specters howl outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise
A Spray of Golden Rod by Kate Seandam
A sultry overheated day in a dull Brown & Co office gives way to a remembered romance and a spray of golden rod. Dick recalls Stella Langhel and Annie Martyn as jealousy and memory stir in a late night in a seaside town, with questions of love, truth, and heartache.
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Kate Seandam
Brown & Co
Koy Dumbls
Lannlady
Stella Langhel
Alwa
Bay
Bae
Antique Furniture Repair Tale Echoes Boston Ad
A Boston Advertiser fragment recounts an antique furniture repairer’s tale of a feared ether that allegedly causes joints to loosen and veneers to fail. The narrator notes how some pieces age poorly yet still draw interest and high prices, while others endure scrutiny over authenticity and craftsmanship.
Royal Tables Across Europe A Glimpse From The Queen And Courts
London Globe describes European royal dining. The Valles of Royalty in Italy, Boden at court, the queen of Sweden, and Queen Victoria are noted for lavish tables. Dishes include artichokes, liver, brains, mincemeat balls with poached eggs, salmon, sherry wine, and ornate silver service. Gold candelabras and ceiling rice decor highlight the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valles
Royalty
Italy
Cerne Court
Grand Duches
Boden
Sweden
Queen Victoria
Queen Anne
Grehlde
London Globe
To the Potage Lady Biddy and the stuffed bird
The speaker asks Biddy if she has seen a little stuffed bird placed in the consommé to enrich the soup. Epovh remarks on trimming the dish with the bird to enhance richness, addressing Biddy with a casual question and response.
The Camp Fire and Private Benson's Army Tale
Swamp Creek resident Mr Benson joins the cavalry amid wild frontiers and humor. His stories recount a boyhood wartime mischief, rough training, desertion, and clashes with Crazy Horse era figures, ending with a cautionary note on loyalty and military life.
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Mr. Benson
Swamp Creek
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Annie Martyn
Revere
Casrell Bat
Annie
Suipelow
Lil
Leonid
Von
Dilek
Ida
Gil
Yankeo
Dhaka
Feart
Eustabet
Bostog Advertiser
Espeelif
Walt Howe
Ture
Wallone
Ali Town
Ani
Erin
Mr. Reason
Army
Benson Abandhones
Wierons
White Caps
Omaha
Chiccengo
Jol Benson
Swamplreek
Benson Sowle
Cavalry
Chirk Street
First Ward
Fourteenth Ward
Clark Street
Comlset
Gothet
Henson
Cat
Crazy Horse
Canop
Beacon
Cragy
Ubarlio
Ant
Hig
Joshus Benson
Mr. Menanei
Hite
Wasler-Porter
Batler
Navy Department
Martiet Lane
Porter
Deel
Admin Porter
Butler
Butter
Tracy
Mike
Beria
de Wrey
Butcher
Frederick
Sin
Germany
Red Cross Society
Maybie
Anid
Wilhelm
Unser
Fritz
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