The Hat Pharmacy's Hat of Prosperity in Democrat
In the town of Democrat a drug store owner wearing a hat all the time built a thriving business and sparked a railroad arrival. Julius Murray’s eccentric disguise drew crowds, spread rumor, and helped the Hat Pharmacy become a local landmark as Phyllis Hackett became his wife and the town prospered.
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Post Office
Metropolitan Hotel
Amta
Sousa
Hite
Phyllis Hackett
Belle Nf Democrat
Sam Bond
Pardler
Phyllis
Julians Murray
Democrat
Drn
Mag
Empire
Mare Fay
Hackett
Dria
Drumners
Metropolis
Tun
Raspire
Minchett
Murray
Lesteda
Julluy Murray
Hackwis
Lhabe
Murry
Bent
Julius
Tallis
Arma
Providence
The
Farmer’s son rejects ministry becomes horse trader
A Philadelphia Ledger snippet says a farmer anxious for his son to become a minister sent him to study four years. The youth balked at the ministry and instead became a horse trader. A neighbor advised not to worry, noting the trader may lead more men to repentance than a preacher.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Polish Woman Wins Hamar Honor in Law Society
Mrs. Koordista Ralnechmit of War aiw Poland has been elected a member of the Law Society of Poland. She is the first free woman in the country to attain this honor, credited to her notable knowledge of law though she is not a lawyer.
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Hamar
Koordista Ralnechmit
War Aiw
Poland
Law Society of
Banishing insomnia through simple remedies
The article advises non drug approaches for sleeplessness, noting habit, nervousness, and appetite affect sleep. It recommends a light prebed supper, easily digested foods, a hot bath before bed, a milk or beer drink by the bed, proper ventilation, bed placement precautions, and an alcohol sponge for warm nights as practical remedies.
Skirt and jacket design with double cape sleeves
Cinnamon brown fine cloth used for a skirt and jacket. Jacket features double cape sleeves, upper cape cut in with kimono-like welt, silk-bound edges, double-breasted fronts below the bust with two large silk-covered buttons. Incisions over shoulders with ribbon threaded and silk tassel ends. Materials list included.
Summer color trends in fabrics and trims
A report on seasonal colors and fabrics for summer wardrobes. Bright corn colors remain firm, trimmed with brown yellow or white. Green tightsie tone popular for street costumes. Blue and red widely used in hats, neckwear and shirtwaists though not for dresses. White and yellow favored for borders. pink and brown largely avoided. Thin materials show stripes and one piece princess frocks with bold color drapery. White and black combos appear, with white softening the contrast.
Practical Misses Tucked Shirt Waist Pattern No 2415
Paris pattern No 2415 describes a tailored tucked shirt waist for misses in three sizes suitable for ages 15 to 18. It features three side front tucks, shoulder tucks, gathered back waist, full length sleeves with stiff cuffs, and versatility for linen or cotton fabrics. Materials requirements vary by size and width, and instructions direct readers to the Pattern Department for purchase and payment details.
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Paris
Madras
Victoria Town
New Necklace Gains Vogue With Reversed Pendant
The reverse clutch necklace rises as a leading jewelry novelty seen in society and on stage. The pendant hangs behind rather than in front, creating a striking, ambiguous progress look. It pairs with street frocks or evening dress, catching the eye across a ballroom.
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Agross
Ballroom
Dressing gown for child described with pink flannel design
A simple child’s dressing gown in pink flannel with a floral pattern and a pound collar. Fabric options include cashmere or serge. the model uses pink flannel, plain sleeves gathered at the wrist, and a frill. Materials listed: 844 yards flannel 36 inches wide and 6 pearl buttons.
Rainproof Silk Foulard Announces Weather Safe Cloth
A new rainproof foulard material enters the market promising showerproof wear for summer clothes. It resists sudden rainstorms, removes the need for umbrellas, and offers many colors including castor brown and gray. Designers plan to use this fabric in regular foulard designs as a modern, weather resistant dress material.
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Foulord
Ume
Grecian Capes and Fabrics Spark Evening Wrap Trend
A fragment notes Grecian capes and Greclin capes along with ble circle designs as favored choices for evening wraps. The piece highlights stylish sides cut to shape, suggesting a chic, coordinated look for social gatherings.
Girls' Russian Dress Pattern No 2417 for Youth
Pattern No 2417 features a double breasted front with belt under plaits and tucked full sleeves. Suitable for chambray, duck, lawn or gingham, with four sizes from six to 44 years. yardage varies by width and size. order pattern by mail with name and number.
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Paris
Farmer Hardapple Ma and Molly Return Home
A garbled note describes farmer Hardapple-Ma and Molly returning from college. The mother urges Molly to call the cow house, while the farmer asks about the one thing cows understand. The exchange is difficult to parse with many unclear names and city references.
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Farmer Hardapple
Molly
Weill
Cawa Howe
Farmar Hardapple
Chicago
Rose Sachet Ingredients for Potent Scent
Rose Sachet lists ingredients for a fragrant mix including one hair pound of dried mse leaves one quarter pound of ground sandalwood and one eighth ounce of water of rose. The directions suggest corking the bottle when not in use to preserve aroma.
Donn's Kidney Pills Help Woman Claim Health Gain
Mrs. C. BR Shelton of Covington says her health improved after kidney issues and rheumatic pain left her weak. She credits Donn's Kidney Pills, claiming quick relief and restored strength after medicines failed, with the product sold by Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York at 50 cents a box.
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Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Up to His Tricks in Dinner Gossip
Lord Rogalyn in New York recounts a London spendthrift tale at Oxford and a sharp exchange with his uncle. The nephew allegedly wired for money and then wanted a revolver forwarded after pawned items. The quip highlights reckless finance and impulsive actions across families.
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Rogalyn
New York
London
Oxford
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Backed by Letters
A Columbus Ohio reader reports relief from nervousness headaches and change of life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad extols the remedy as a standard treatment for female ailments including displacements inflammation and irregularities and invites sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydian E. Pinkham
E. Hanson
E. Long St
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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