Belden burglary tale of high tension and escape
A burglar traps a house occupant and confronts a woman with a gun in a tense New York mansion episode. Detectives arrive, a chase ensues, and the real thief is captured while a second suspect is revealed by a Boston correspondent. The incident ends with the thief under guard and the homeowner's quick actions praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Tom
Clancy
Srord
Paul
Tim
Tori
Aare
Brady
Beldex
Walter
Waters
Tom Bellew
Boston
New York
Close call on risky surgery halted by salve misuse
A damaged report describes a dangerous operation to remove a large growth from a daughter's hip, prevented by Buok-Jon's Amnion Salve. The account mentions A.C. Bileke of Aflistum West Virginia and other vague details about exits, burns, and injuries, plus references to a brand's droop store and a Sweet Melody Flour line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anys
A.C. Bileke
Aflistum
W. Va
Brand
Dancing Proves Fatal and Stages of Illness in Cold Run
The column notes that dancing can lead to serious illnesses such as pneumonia and consumption after exposure. It advises Foley's Honey and Turpentine as a remedy, warning of feared outcomes and mentioning a future event or performance under a “Sweet Melody Flour” heading with scattered references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Ture
Witon
French Academy
France
Friarnetia bark cloth described and crafted techniques
An excerpt describes the making of tapa cloth from Friacnetia papirifera bark. It notes natural color, whitening after washing and sun bleaching, the process of removing outer bark, unfolding, and the joining of two pieces with lace bark. It highlights delicacy and weakness, and mentions weaving shawls and veils with thin arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Pleve
New Fort World
Uncongenial Flowers In Florist’s Trial On Arrangements
A New York Press item notes a florist discussing how certain flower pairings wilt or underperform. He warns against mixing mignonette with roses in centerpieces and explains that weathered greens and foliage affect longevity. He cautions about combining carnations with roses and lilies with feathery greens, saying wrong combinations cause rapid deterioration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violeta Jongulls
New, York Press
Strange Nature and Culture Tidbits from Old Time Columns
A collage of antiquated anecdotes and oddities includes note about two copper coins attracting a robin, brief reflections on Victorian era songwriting wealth from the lost chord, a French academy soup joke, Irish table lore about an executioner, a Geraldine dialogue snippet, and a cheery product plug for a vegetable extract tonic.
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England
United States
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Ey Poe
Manin’ St
Manhattan
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Branc
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Belden
Amity
Crick
Central Africa
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Laman
Ocean
Arthur Sullivan
Antoinette Sterling
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Patrick Murphys
Pat
Gerald
Geraldine
New York Press Fils Weltxton
Steve & Merner
Clare Sonestatinn
Cole Casein
Rico Eatleiorien
Ellliasre
John W. Long
Mechanic St. Clarksburg
Jie
Mark Koblegard
Kranich & Bach
Thompson Music Co
Waldo& Music
Wurtzburger
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