Women's club and social views in early press
A Jefferson County column discusses women's clubs and their social influence, noting humor and danger in activism, and reflects on fashion changes and adaptability in industry. It also reports on Chief Brown of the Seminole Indians appealing to the federal government after a mob burning in Oklahoma and outlines a Dawes commission bill on allotment and town site rules for Indian lands.
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Russia
Secnate and
House
Indian Territory
Curtis
Dawes Commission
The Grand Canyon Colorado Adventure and Escape Tale
After a Civil War prospecting party reaches the San Juan region in Colorado, Capt. Baker is killed by Navajo warriors. James White and Henry Strole escape down the Great Colorado Canyon on a drift raft. White endures fourteen days afloat, losing weight from 180 to under 90 pounds, before reaching Callville.
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Capt. Baker
James White
Henry Strole
San Juan
Colorado
Sierra Madre
Baker
White
Strole
Great Canyon
Callville
Virgin River
Last Words of Murderers and Innocence Claims
The piece argues most condemned murderers protest their innocence, noting eight of ten cases show last statements tainted by deception. It suggests killers are prone to lying at punishment and may come to believe their own denials, masking guilt behind courtesy or bluff.
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Java
Not a Complete Success in love for Misa Dexter
The dialogue notes Misa Dexter has long pursued a winning mate with ten years of effort but she has not yet secured a husband. The tone hints at comic or social pressure surrounding courtship.
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Misa Dexter
A Modern Philosopher on Thieves and Borrowed Goods
A modern philosopher notes people claim to hate thieves yet borrow umbrellas and books and never return them. Six pairs of slippers are enough for any man.
Salzer Seed Ad Claims Coffee Berry Brews Better
A letter from Mr. Goodman of Williams Co Illinois promotes Salzer's German Coffee Berry. He says one package costing 15 cents yielded 300 pounds of better coffee at 30 cents a pound. The La Crosse Wisconsin provider asks for 15 cent stamps with the notice.
Allen's Foot Base powder for foot ailments
An old advertisement promoting Allen's Foot Base powder to shake into shoes. It claims to cure corns bunions chilblains swelling nervous damp sweaty feet and offers a free sample. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N.Y
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Diller
Nebraska
Richmond
Virginia
Olorado Canon
Forest
The
Rim
Aimncis Ia
America
Ower
Isherm
A.J. Tower
Poston
Mass
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