Trans Siberian Alaska railroad dream and wild island tale
A Paris report claims Baron Loieg de Lobel's syndicate is authorized to begin the Trans Siberian to Alaska rail project with an English Channel tunnel and three Americas route cited as possible outcomes. Other notes include a man buying an island in Washington state that allegedly sank, prison reform proposals in Missouri, and campus pipe smoking at Northwestern University highlighting evolving social norms.
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Paris
Baron Loieg de Lobel
Star of Russia
Atart
Siberia
Ter Mtory
Alaska
Troy Times
United States
Europe
English Channel
Americas
Hemisphere
South America
London
Cape
Cairo
Africa
the Horn
Good Hope
Tutt
Colorado Springs
Washington State
Veller
San Francisco
Hoston Herald
Guascutus
Wolke
Miscouri
E A. Fredenhagen
Topeka
Kan
Missouri
PURELY FEMININE DUTY TO MONEY AND SELF CONTROL
A Chicago Inter Ocean inspired editorial warns wage earning girls to manage earnings wisely. It urges knowing income and expenditures, avoiding extravagance, and using funds to support family and education. It praises workers while condemning frivolous spending and urges prudent, just generosity.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Develop the Chest Position in Open Door Exercise
The guide describes chest development by standing in a doorway with hands on the frame and leaning through the opening. It notes initial difficulty but assures progress with perseverance and links proper chest work to shoulder blade prominence and improved posture aided by beauty culture treatments.
Odd Fancies in Jewelry Highlight Red and White Gem Pairings
The article surveys jewelry trends featuring red and white stones in sleeve links, brooches, and bracelets. It notes mixed color schemes, enamel game birds on links, revived flower basket brooches with gold lattice and colored jewels, and pink white stone combinations, with examples from sales of Mrs. Gilbert’s effects and popular baroque pearls with amethyst accents.
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Gilbert
Photo Kerchief Makes Pictures On Linen
The photo handkerchief fad features a photograph printed on a handkerchief usable as sofa cushions or divan covers. It enables multiple poses of one person and sentimental collections. Exchanges of these handkerchiefs may rival popularity of postcard collecting.
Miller tent escape described by Miller and Miller bees
The article explains a Miller tent escape for bee supers. It details cutting wire cloth, folding to form a pyramid shape, sewing edges, and attaching to cloth. Steps include marking, chalk guides, securing with wire, leaving a top hole, and methods to drive bees down and extract surplus honey.
Poultry Care and Feeding Tips From an Old Guide
The article advises Poultry care stressing balanced rations and proper feeding for better returns. It warns cholera is caused by improper care and notes a leaky package can be quickly fixed with soap. It notes shade for ducks and suggests makeshift temporary shade with transacks and a frame.
The Household Devil of Sam Louie
In Portamouth square two children Ming Foo and Quong Ling overhear plans to rob Sam Louie’s store. Ming Foo recruits Quong Ling, disguises him with a mask, and helps stage a fake scream to terrify Sam Louie as four hatchetmen break in. The ruse allows Ming Foo to claim the “household devil” aid and implicates the Ping Kong tong in a daring scheme.
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Jos
San Francisco
Portamouth Square
Quong Ling
Grasa
Sam Loule
Ming Foo
Rascals
Ming Oo
Ping Kong Tong
Quong -Ling
Sam Louie
Ming Fao
Mow Gum
B. Bowien
Sam Wouls
Nother
Sam Soules
Sam Loute
Ata
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Silver Messenger
Challie
Idaho
Northwestern University
Evanston
Lewis K. Horton
Horton
Sarah
Shute
Chicago
Sharp
Sinclair
Miller
Ming
Fred A. Strohschein
E. Spence de Pue
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