Wright brothers mastery of air hailed by observers in 1906
A New York Tribune writer reports that the Wright brothers have conquered the problem of equilibrium in flight. It notes prior aviators like Lilienthal and Langley, details the brothers’ method of balance, predicts speeds up to 60 miles per hour, and discusses practical uses and future limits including war applications and dirigible experiments.
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York
Wright Brothers
Saya
New York
Maniau
McClure
George Kibbe Turner
Almple
Niagara
Gan
Atlantic
Langley
Chanute
Chicago
Dayton
Turner
Jean
Orville
Willur
Nute
Althoteh Libilenthal
Florida
Navy Department
Engagement Kept Secret Amid Letter Exchange
A playful exchange between lovers ends with a judge noting the engagement remains a matter of history. The ardent lover urges secrecy about letters while the beloved responds she is as ashamed as he. The brief remark frames a social moment and its historical note.
New Coiffures Attract Comments In Courtroom
In a chaotic exchange a court scene features Mrs Strulywed and Miss Snuf as spectators comment on strange hair ornaments. The dialogue, mingled with garbled phrases, hints at confusion over fashion items and their reception in the setting.
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Mre
Practical Fashions LADIES SKIRT Pattern No 2442
Pattern information for a Paris designed ladies skirt style 2442, detailing construction with two narrow bands, optional lace insertions, fabric yardage by width, and how to order the pattern from the Pattern Department. Includes an adjacent medical testimonial and a light joke about a boy knowing baseball players.
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Paris
Ann
Bing Banda
Girl's and Child's Dress Pattern No 2316
Paris Party No 2316 presents a dainty frock in dimity with pink rose buds. Describes neckline options, waist fullness, belt, sleeve length, and a gathered skirt. Pattern available in sizes 2 to 12 years, requires varying yardage by fabric width, price ten cents, pattern depart ment order.
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Paris
T .S
Tortured six months by terrible itching eczema baby cured by Guthura
Mrs Louis Beck from San Antonio describes a six month struggle with eczema on her baby. After failed treatments from two doctors the Cutleura Remedies gave relief in a week and cleared the face in two months, with no recurrence by age two.
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Guthura
Louis Beck
San Antonio
Tex
Willing Tool Disguised as Social Burglary Helper
A witty piece notes that Jim De Pevater, from a prominent family, lost his money and turned to social burglary by chaperoning rich parvenus. The exchange frames burglary as aiding others to break into society with a Jimmy as aid.
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Jim de Pevater
Parvenus
Jimmy
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised By Woman
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female ailments and costly treatments. She credits the remedy with restoring her health and urges other women to try it.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
T. C. Willadsen
Manning
Town
Lydia
Pinkham
Lyun
Generally It Is Something Ela Love Belief Quote
A Chicago Record Herald excerpt quotes a reflection on love and belief. It suggests that what is called love is often a recommended substitute, implying skepticism about true romantic sentiment. The text presents a witty, era-tinged musing on affection and social norms.
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Chicase
Rucord-Herald
Morning Hours Best for Work
The article extols morning hours as the ideal time for productive effort. It notes the mind’s sharpness and nature’s refreshed mood urging better achievement with the day’s start.
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Otto Lilienthal
Valleye
Percy S. Pilcher
Orga War Departments
Capalze
McClure's Magazine
Ile
Levi P. Brockway
Second Ave
Asoka
Minnenya
Deans
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Maggie
Bie
Iee
Lilly
Canal
SAE
INCE
Ilanten
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