The Mates Misguided Night With Miss Austin
A narrator named Kagan confesses his longing for Florence Austin, a studio model. In a moonlit street near a magnolia, he declares passion and contemplates marriage but she rebukes him, revealing doubt about propriety and proposing a future that ends their uneasy hope.
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Evan
Miss Austin
Moon
California
Florence
Venus
Earring
Larring
Syne
Mr. Larring
Allence
Asten
D'Ghe
Famed Springs of Vernet in the Pyrenees
A Westminster Gazette correspondent extols Vernet les Bains nestled in eastern Pyrenees near the Spanish frontier. The sulphurous springs attract neurasthenia and rheumatism patients, though not as strong as western pyrenees waters. The resort is open year round, offers mild winters, extensive bathing, and mountain excursions from Cantgou to Palosida, with prices to suit all purses. Mahomet’s jeweled tombs are also noted.
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Vernet
Pyrenees
France
Vernet-lesBaing
Phere
Mont Louis
Bourg Madam
Palosida
Westminster Gazette
A Small Thing Paints Progress Into Everyday Life
A nineteenth century triumph in common service is a simple can of ready mixed paint. The text argues progress through railroads telegraph electric light and more, noting that paint has become cheap universal and improves homes. It highlights the collaboration of chemists mill workers and factories making durable, varied coatings accessible to every house owner.
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Methusslam
George Washington
Chandler's Joke on Conkling Sparks Boxing Feud
Roacee Conkling, a famed boxer, mocks Senator Chandler in banter then lures him to a boxing display. Chandler consoles by introducing a professional pugilist, who dominates Conkling in a widely noted duel, leaving the New York senator dazed and humiliated.
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Chandler
Conkling
Roacee Conkling
Senator Chandler
Conking
Conkiing
New York
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Mr Moore Restore Health
Mr A Moore proprietor of a Waterville Missouri restaurant reports severe kidney trouble for 18 months with back pain headaches dizziness and urinary distress. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he says relief came quickly and he was cured, continuing use as needed. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents per bottle.
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A. Moore
Waterville
Saya
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo N.Y
Walnut Diet and Starch Strength in 19th Century Notes
The article notes walnuts as a staple in parts of France where peasants eat them with gar lic bread and use the nuts to produce cheaper oil similar to almond oil. It mentions prisoners cracking walnuts and removing kernels, laundry starch issues, and praising De fiance Starch for its strength and thin application. An altar society in Brooklyn composed of eight policemen funds monthly flowers.
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France
Brooklyn
Gon
Stitch in Time and Temper Saving Devices
Margaret Sangster argues a stitch in time prevents illness and trouble at home. Neglect of minor repairs, leaks, and habits leads to costly problems, temper loss, and health risks. She urges early restraint, prudent rest, and careful parenting to guide children and aging parents.
Practical and Pretty Baby Cap Design Captures Home Style
A detailed description of a baby cap with stitched corners, ribbon strings, and a soft cap lining. It includes instructions to form a two corner fold, turn up edges, and secure with a bow. The passage shifts to cozy house details, mentioning a well kept guest room, a wood fire, ticking clock, writing desk, fresh magazines, and a breakfast tray with violets and silver service.
Insurgent Disarmament Hold in Puerto Principe Area
A 200-strong insurgent detachment rode into Caridad, Puerto Principe, threatening residents. Marines dispersed them, arresting 39. General Caballero, with 109 followers, demanded their release but was disarmed along with his group. Rebels vow to keep arms until Cuban volunteers are disbanded, delaying pacification.
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Caridad
Puerto Principe
Caballero
United States
Mob lynching and riotous clashes erupt in Argenta Arkansas
Det W B Blackburn, a Black man, was lynched at Sixth and Main in Argenta, amid a wave of white black clashes dating from September when I R Macdonald killed Whey Shelby. Shootings, store attacks, a dynamited Colum store, and a mob atmosphere followed as Blackburn was found dead hung from a telephone pole. Local deputies and officers were attacked. Mahoney and Belding were shot. Blackburn’s body hung as crowds watched.
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Argenta
Ark
W. B. Blackburn
I. R. Macdonald
Whey Shelby
Colum
Robert Golum
Hd Lindsay
Garrett Columns
Milton Lindsay
John Lindsay
Garrett
Charles Colum
Colum Brothers
Blackburn
Mahoney
Belding
Blackburns Ce
Bratt
Kavanaugh
Main
Sixth Streets
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As'tabe
Eyar
Dave
Mr. Eaton
Mr. Kagan
Daily Story Pub. Co
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The
Mahomet
Margaret E. Sangster
Joseph B. Bowles
Ume
Colda
Ace
Sturniah
Babby
Gee
TAY
Bluff U
Marines
1S Gadght
Thalr
Mike Hava
Arkansas
James Collier
Grimsby
England
Denmark
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