Timothy Farnham and the Santa Monica Surf Rescue
Timothy Farnham, new to Los Angeles High, endures taunts from Will Peters and classmates until a perilous surf test near Santa Monica ends with Timothy rescuing Will and three others from a sinking boat. After the event, Will and friends honor Timothy and vow to stop mocking his timidity.
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Timothy
Will Peters
Timmy
Will
Long Wharf
Bath House
Arcadia Wharf
Joe Grown
Joe
Timothy Farnham
Tim Larnham
Tim
Elegant winter millinery trends captivate with velvet and plume hats
The article showcases novel winter millinery featuring black velvet picture hats with gauged white edge, black moire-antique ribbons, and Tony White ostrich feathers. It highlights ermine toques recalling Punch era silhouettes, pastel lace felt hats, and chic three-cornered grey chenille designs with black white feather wings.
Irregular mother of pearl plaques from the Philippines and Canton
The article explains how East Asian nacre plaques travel from the Philippine coast to markets in Amoy Canton and Chow Chow Foo. It notes methods of diving for shells, boiling to kill mollusks, processing shells, and carving by Canton guilds famed for mythic figures, landscapes, and dragon motifs.
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Philippines
Hong-Kong
Philippine
New York Post
Amoy
Canton
Chow Chow Foo
St Jacobs Oil Prompts Wide Cure Claims Across States
Doctors and crowds rally over St Jacobs Oil with doctors astonished and many testimonials praising relief from rheumatism back pain and long standing afflictions. Patients from Wisconsin Ohio New York and Michigan report dramatic improvements after brief treatments and rapid relief. Gnc. Brundage reports strong retail sales and widespread approval.
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Gista
Stz Jacobse
George Scleyer
the Chilton
Wis
B. Pick
Rochester
N. Y
St. Jacobs
Radder
Cleveland
Ohio
Mich
Stea
Cobs Oil
Louis Hinkel
East Poesten
Kilt
N.Y
Herman Rittner
Manchester
N. H
St.Jacobs
Man in France Chooses Mussels for Last Meal
An amusing tale from France recounts a man condemned to death who, per custom, selects his final meal. He asks for mussels, his favorite though they usually foul his digestion, then quips that this time they will not have the chance.
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Timothy
Santa Monica
France
N. Y
Dainty Paris Tea Gowns and Serviceable Black Gown Prominent
Modistes report unusually strong demand for elaborate tea gowns and versatile home gowns. A Paris arrival features turquoise silk and chiffon with Brussels lace, while a practical black peau de soie gown with ivory lace trims offers warmth and elegance for the matron.
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Paris
Trousseau
Comex
Ellen Osmonde
Women called kickers in moral battle for reform
The piece praises American women for moral leadership in campaigns against unfit male congressmen, citing southern and western cases. It argues women acted within their sphere to pursue pure representation and good government, rejects chronic complaining, and praises the reformer who dares to challenge injustice without fuss.
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America
Congress
Averjen
Census Plan for Philippine Islands Outlined by Youth’s Companion
A census is to be taken in the Philippine Islands with field work led by trained men from home and natives. Manila will receive instructions from American experts December 1, and the count begins in March, with results published in the United States. The 1910 census will follow, not in June due to rain, and will assess literacy by language, home ownership, origin of foreign-born residents, and general age, sex, and occupation data.
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Philippine Islands
Manila
Congress
United States
Census
Philippines
Filipinos Misinterpret Casket as Burial Case
A Louisville Courier Journal report recalls an incident when Filipino men carrying a casket tried to pass American lines. They claimed they were burying a comrade, but a wary sentry insisted on inspection. The casket opened to reveal muskets and cartridges.
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Admiral Dewey
Louisville Courier- Journal
Conflict at Home Over Dinner Guests
In a blunt exchange from the Chicago Tribune, Mrs. Vick-Sean demands that John Henry stop associating with the odious Sledgers and bring them home for dinner. Her husband, Alvira, says he will not invite them despite being pressured by her.
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John Henry
Babe Of. Sillicus A Pretty Woman Doesn’t Always Wear Well
Cynicus notes that beauty can fade. the Philadelphia Record presents a witty exchange with contrasting views on appearance and aging.
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Sillicus
Cynicus
Philadelphia Record
Trial of the Consistent Heart
A reflective note on character praising steady acts of love and consideration as the basis for true virtue. The text weighs moral strength over bold claims and highlights daily kindness as decisive.
Working Girls urged to seek free medical advice
A public notice invites working girls to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free medical guidance. The anecdotal letter from Miss Janet Paine of New York describes relief from back pain poor appetite sleep issues and painful menstruation after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad warns against substitutes and offers a $5000 forfeit if the authenticity of the letter cannot be produced.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Janet Paine
West
125Th St
New York City
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