Dress and social rules in early American society
A curiously garbled article discusses dress expectations for American women, praising tailored day gowns and smart ensembles. It cites high society figures like Mrs. Clarence Mackay and Mary Leiter, noting how attire signals status, with a champagne broadcloth outfit described in detail for formal occasions.
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American Society of Woman
Rives
Ameria
Wil Beer
Owen
Phair
Mheneum
Oliver Harelman
Duck
Clarence Mackay
Poe Roepe
Ais
Cursor
Mary Leiter
Sears
Jd Ee
New York
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief From Nerve Strain
Fragmented excerpt describes sleepless nights and heart distress linked to palpitations and weakness. Mentions Dr Miles and a claimed cure offered by his Heart Cure. The passage reads like an advertisement with consumer-health claims and testimonials about sleep, vitality, and anxiety relief.
Colorado Millionaire's Son to Wed Oshkosh Girl
Harry Stratton, Colorado millionaire's son, will marry Miss Josephine Larrabee of Oshkosh, Wis., in a quiet ceremony at the residence of the bride's mother on Aightea Street. The bride is the daughter of the late Chester Larrabee, and the couple plan a discreet home life with Stratton remaining in Colorado until the date of departure.
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Colorado
Oshkost
Wis
Isede Marcy ‘Stratton
Whnett
Mather
Edward H. Smith
Firat
Stratton
William Cooley
Tallest of Hotels in Western Millionaire Plan
A 24 story hotel project is proposed for Manhattan, to stand on Park Avenue west of West 34th Street, with a possible 25th floor addition. Mary E. Hantery chairs the company proposing the Western Millionaire project, rivaling the nearby Astoria district landmark.
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Waledort-Astoria
Atichad J. O'Shaun
Bosuler
Wirict
Bgzbc
Oshsumnessy
Manhattan
Park Avenue
Fosty Finst
Poriy
Beight
Six Deaths in Two Days Stun Local Community
A chaotic two day span in Bhuhteniteon Kas reports six deaths, including the death of Pratik Boggs whose husband was taken to Caliinens for health care. The tragedy unfolds amid community routines as Mrs brewen the Deneninent churel and shiltanthesaas Work confront the losses. A. Williams, father of a leasing giver, appears among the names connected to the events.
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Pratik Boggs
Hadrin
Caliinens
Brewen
Churel
Dade A. Willams
Willie Keeler Placed On Rehabilitation List
Reports from San Francisco indicate Willie Keeler, famed as a leadoff outfielder, is sidelined with a shoulder injury after last summer. An X-ray showed the condition worse than before, with the ailment likely keeping him from action for several months and impacting his American League club plans.
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San
Franpiern
Wes
Wante Keeler
Siti Mranklys
Badamenth
Mt Fose
Mudge explains mountain line signals and freight moves
A Santa Fe statement by General Manager Mudge details a year of mountain traffic on a 1633 mile route. The report covers east and west bound passenger and freight trains, average cars per train, and the electric signal and block system enabling closer following. It notes rubber signal pouches, semaphore checks, and the shift from train orders to block signals.
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HU. Mudge
Santa Fe
Afr
Star Stattom
Trinidad
Samen
Suurkvile
Mores
Cima
Wootton
Lozi
Hillside
Huron
Che
MigWy
Wien
Uve Bercard
Ats Cumingmen
Brod Uistradd
Pan mintOle
Serator
Womanly Causes of Female Ills? Dr Pierce Prescription
fragmentary public notice claims the Favorite Prescription cures female ailments. It asserts women suffer headaches backache nervousness and uterine disorders from a womanly cause and promises reg u larity, improved brain function, and relief from inflammation and ulceration. It appeals to testimonials.
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Pierce
Badia
By. Prete
Baio
Iowa Supreme Court Decides on Mail Carriers Liability in Wreck
In a major ruling the Town supreme court affirms a district court decision in the case Boston Estrance Co. vs Rock Island Railroad. The court holds railroads handling mail act as government instrumentalities, not as common or private carriers, and thus bear limited responsibility for a lost registered package valued at $2,000 from Kansas City to Kinley.
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Kansas
Towa Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Iowa
Cpuse
United States Court of Appeals
GUE Am
Ghia
Supreme Court
Boston Estrance
Rock Island Railroad
Kansas City
Kinnley
Ken
Veiland
Kan
Sypreme Court
District Court
Cain and Abel Run on Santa Fe in Arizona
Cain and Abel pull a remarkable Santa Fe run from Gallup to Winslow Arizona covering 123 miles in 3 hours before a 10% car train of 86 loaded and 22 empties totaling 9300 tons at 17.7 mph. The second Albuquerque district grade rises 138 feet per mile on the route, with a similar rise in another section. The trip marks the first time Cain and Abel are mentioned together in this context since past Adams homestead trouble near Edenville.
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Santa Fe
Arizona
Emtroid Sen
Los Angeleses
Albuquerque
Galinp
Winston
Ariz
Cain and Abel
Sedin
Cundustor Cain
Ein¢man Abel
Witrhenging
Sever
Onde Amd
Amr
Susie Chew
Winstow
Gallup
Winslow
Cain API Abel
Adams
Edenville
Santa Fe Adopts Electric Headlights in the West
Electric headlights have been installed on passenger engines between Albuquerque and San Marcial and on the routes to Santa Fe. The new headlight, driven by a steam powered dynamo atop the engine, aims to replace unreliable acetylene lights, improving visibility on mountain divisions and reducing fire risk. The system can be shut off from the cab and directs light along the track for about half a mile ahead.
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Santa Fe
Albuquerque
San Marcial
Sc Paso
Santa Fr
Pew
Searehnett
Foreign Engine On Santa Fe Tracks Causes Fatal Explosion
An explosion on the Santa Fe tracks near Albuquerque killed two and damaged the locomotive. The foreign engine, owned by Salt Lake Road, blew apart the No. 4 locomotive after a low water incident. Master Meckonte Harris of Los Angeles reported the wreck and identified the engine as a Brooke locomotive works piece.
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Sants Fe
Albuquerque
Sacta Fe
Salt ‘Lake Road
Brooke Locomotee
Tearine
Los Angeles
Itt
Lvision
Salt Lake Road
Row at San Bernardino Describes City Meeting Fallout
A San Bernardino report details a stalled Tea house dispute and a Te house delegation led by Foreman W. W. Bison. The group, pressing for action, argued earnestly for replacements and changes to the local establishment plans amid tense exchanges and contested results.
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San Bernardino
Calito
Santas Fe
W. W. Bison
Buck
Sul-Feremnan
Dirison
Herripett
Michelin
Desert ride and railroad plans amid a crowded report
A fragmented dispatch covers an attack on a former foreman by department men, crew changes and a desert-bound escape, plus progress on the Winfield Southern railroad survey in sparse detail. It notes legal action in an Avon railroad accident case yielding 337,000, Santa Fe tax payments, and English purchase interest in Rock Island bonds, with assorted railroad personnel updates and local shop news.
Nourishing Scott's Emulsion Appeals to Nursing Mothers
An ad urged nursing mothers to use Scott's Emulsion to improve breast milk, promising richer milk and healthier babies. It claimed thin or weak babies would grow fat and strong as mothers strengthened. The copy named Scott & Bowne of New York for Porcelain, Keen Vek.
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Scott
Repair work delays and personnel motions at local shops
Suspended until spring, shovel repairs underway with soon arriving parts. Bert Nichole rumored to leave Santa Fe toller shop for a new post. South transfer table broke last Saturday, hindering work. Crew reports some repairs completed and others resuming, including staff from Mexican Trade Williams Shire and Lat the natme shop. Retired Bernard Kelly and others referenced in passing. A social gathering and invitation accepted by a Baldwin Tosemadve Works employee marked by Friday night events.
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Bert Nichole
Sante Fe Toller
Ake
Nichole
Morton
Water Service
Fanawar
Viet Press
Kentrick
Beppy Rey
Bernard Kelly
United States
Philiyeines
Bern
Tauret
Baldwin
Fereil
Ben Ieee
LPL
Topeka Holiday Rail Rates Announced for Santa Fe Line
Holiday rates via Santa Fe announced with tickets on sale to points within 20 miles of Topeka. One fare for the return trip, December 25 through January 3. Missouri River route priced at one and one third fare. Additional notes mention dining at Forbes.
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Sante Fe
Topeka
Missouri River
Forbes
Beneficial cave-in sparks mixed reactions in York region
Readers report a cave-in incident near York involving local entities Galeps and Kenee. Citizens express concern over safety and potential betrayals tied to exposure and a controversial event, while officials investigate.
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Dr. Miles
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Harry Stratton
Hutchinson
Willie Keeler
Railroad News
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Mudge
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Met
Hilsuke
Volland
Nichoteon
Oeero
Winfield Southern
Windield & Southern Railroad
Winfield
PH. Albright
J. T. Lafferty
John Wrkin
I S.gilkey
J. Beatty
Bhickwell
Winfeld
Gee Enaineer
Brockton
Muse
Dee
Frank J. Lashin
Springfiein
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Avon
Tent
Road Rade 2
Ottawa
Bus
England
Rock Island Bonds
Harry Goodrich
Srith
Colorada
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Charles R. Wood
Water Service Department
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Stek
Busine 16
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Jazz Werk
Abcuean
Wok
Waa and
Baties
George Youngman
Sven
Work Steeman
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Eecurist & Ao
Henry Clay Binkle
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Atkinson
Euler Pacer
Amen A. Jones
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Association
Samuel MeGti
Scot & Bowne
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Pepsin Syrup CO
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Mutual Life Insurance Company of
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Pancoast Kidder
Topeka, Kansas
GEO. M. Noble & CO
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Galeps
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York
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