Twenty Years After at the Dares' Orchard Proposal
Coralie and Aunt Mary scheme around Madame Thompson and a potential marriage for Lacy Field with Bennie Benecia. Bennie impresses with wealth and charm while Coralie faces an uncertain future as Madame pushes for a family alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coralie
Aunt Mary
Madame Thompson
Mary
Goralle
Courlie
Nan
Bennie
Mme. Thompson
Dad
Lacy Field
Will
Benedla Benjamin
Madame
Lacy
Benecia
Momey
Daphne
Granny
Coralle
Gems in National Museum
The gem collection began in 1884 with an exhibit by Prof. W. Clarke for the United States National Museum. It expanded by 1891 when a collection from Dr. Joseph Leldy was added for the Columbian Exposition. In 1899 Mrs. Frances Lea Chamberlain bequeathed Isa Lea gems, and Dr. L. T. Chamberlain became curator, funding and enlarging the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nation Museum
W. Clarke
Division of
Mineralogy
United States National Museum
Joseph Leldy
Philadelphia
Chicago
Frances Lea Chamberlain
Isaac Lea
L. T. Chamberlain
Mouse Tower of Rhine Island and the Hatto Legend
A long wooded Rhine island near Bingen houses the remains of the Mouse Tower. The tale ties the tower to Archbishop Wiligis and the famine era figure Hatto who allegedly ordered corn burned at Mainz and fled to this stronghold as rats supposedly pursued him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Bingen
Bad Dlector Hatto
Mainz
Knitted fashion items brighten landscape with chic togs
A feature on knitted dress, hats, and accessories emphasizes the rise of knitted arts in fashion. It notes colorful ensembles, brushed glace silk materials, grape-embellished hats, and new sweater styles including Angora and Navajo patterns.
W Montague Praises Tanlac In Warranty Ad
W Montague of St. Can ton Ohio, auto repair shop owner, reports stomach trouble relief after Tanlac treatment. He says indigestion and gas pains vanished and regained strength and health, claiming Tanlac unbeatable worldwide. Ad notes Tanlac sold by druggists and over 87 million bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
W. Montague
B. Tuscara
St. Canton
Ohio
Mud Pies Spark Bath Time Warning
Fragmentary lines show a playful exchange about mud pies and a bath, with a cautionary note on getting dirty and a prompt about avoiding an impulsive bath. The quoted dialogue hints at a domestic scene, likely from a human-interest brief or comic item.
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Promises Cure for Kidney Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver and bladder issues. It claims wide testimonials and urges readers to request a sample bottle by mail with ten cents, noting availability in drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bin
N. Y
Betting on Football Games Sparks Debate
A brief note questions the morality of betting on football games. The author asks if betting is wrong and explains that their own method of betting is what matters.
A Lady of Distinction Cites Distinct Perfume Influence
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse pores and Cuticura Talcum powder for clear sweet healthy skin, stressing fragrance as a distinguishing feature.
Uttered Excitement Over Unbelievable News
A fragment shows a playful exchange where one person says she cannot help reacting and excitedly declares she will reveal something shocking. The other questions why share it if it seems unbelievable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Sakic
Sittin Dey
Childr Dren
Wee Sacre
Epee Sten Nad
Vermifase
Eres
bin &Vine
Cincinnati
Stearns
Erie
Valel Ikea
Black Diamond Mountain
Carmel
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
General Motors
Corporation
Detroit
F. C. B. Flint
Mich
Superior Light Delivery
Flint, Mich
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