Harper's Weekly 1897 outlook and features announced
Harper's Weekly marks forty years of publication and pledges to continue as a premier illustrated journal. It previews future content including CARTOONS STORIES and departments, naming Mary Wilkins as a January contributor and EF Benson and John Kendrick Bangs as other authors.
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Harper's Weekly
Ite
Bayer
Europe
Seriat
New England
Mins Mary Wilkins
EF. Benson
Dee
Styx
John Kendrick Bangs
Petee Ivewell
Weekly
Tee
W.D. Howell
Mr & Martin
Foinaviir Spork
Harper & Brothers
American Review's Role in Public Information
Fragmentary OCR note states Americans failing to inform themselves on public subjects by reading the Worth American Review. It comments on the magazine's influence and implied inadequacy of other reading sources for civic awareness.
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Worth American Review
Ite
North American Review Promises Impartial Broad Coverage
The North American Review highlights top public concerns across morals politics science literature business and municipal affairs. It boasts distinguished contributors shaping national opinion and positions itself as a trusted family magazine with a yearly subscription of 3.09 dollars.
Fire alarm report lists stations and street intersections in Topeka
A Topeka fire alarm notice inventories numerous street intersections and avenues near Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2, naming Topeka, Kanes, Fourth, Lake, Branner, Jefferson, Topeka, and other streets. It also invites readers to the Loan Exhibit of off Ching at old Bethany this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening, with admission 25 cents.
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Horse and
Jackson Streets
Monne Avenue
Talltoad Street
Luuernt
Harrison Biron
Grant Street
Topeka Avenue
Topeka
Kanes Avenue
Fourth Street
Haran Avenue
Second Street
Treet
Kansas
Tenth Avenues
Lake Street
Jefferson Street
Third
Monroe Streets
Hisisi
Bath Avenue
Clay Street
Fhini
Crane Street
Tenth Avenue
Tanners Street
Uead Lawrence
Sixth
College Avenues
Social events in Topeka and vicinity noted
The society page details Miss Florence Greer entertaining in Topeka with Watson's orchestra providing music. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. West, Mr. and Mrs. Murray, Miss Peck of Chicago, and many others. Decorations feature pink and green colors, heart motifs, and bouquets. dining includes heart shaped bread and candies.
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Florence Greer
Watson
Mins Wells
Lansing
Mich
Mra
C. J. Grown
Bra
Burnham
Abna
Mre
J. Will Greed
Miks Greer
W. Ns, West
Arthur Murray
Peck
Chicago
Arile i Gwart
Dora Furman
Olle Qearter
Margaret Chidles
Franc Linietvid
Kate Gunther
Biss Lee Hedden
Sadie Humblegson
Bliss Mary Thompson
Marie Horton
Mise
Alice Preacott
Mars. Haimbleton
Sune Wilder
Mas Fielon Scott
Misa
Bessie Gibson
Shyder
Edward McBrice
Fred Gillett
Clad
Erie Rain
Will Braefer- Tan
F.P. Edson
Charles T. AteCate
Will
Willitor
Minse
Quinton
Marzaret Quinton
Jennette Lord
Bila Hinckley
Linles Smith
Mersis Dorr Norte
Will Wiksdal
Karts Kellam
David Sibley
Guilford Dudley
Harry Seabrook
Oir von Dahlen
Mize Tracy
Jay Gavatte
Gertrude Tracy
Dudley Backba
Violet
Brahms
Beere Ereerrens
the Maid
Schubert
W. Vy
Dahlen
Caprice
Mies Gertrude Tracy
Joseph
Mehul
W. ¥. Dahlen
Ie. W. Poindexter
Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance Company
West Eighth Street
Charles Miller
Mies Mintle Hebert
Luiver
Beatrice
Mtr
L. Blackman
Crab
Spencer
J. Ik
Elder
Gussie Pickers
Mavs Smeddock
Vida Marshall
Gertrude Houston
W. Sweeringer
HU Miller
Decker
Charles Lane
H. Witt
Charica Henrikson
Charles Gregory
Tom Smeditick
Mr. Thosman
J. Crockett
Kansas City
Fred Popenoe
New Gr Inns
la Yesterlay
Costa Rica
Ed Kellam
New Orleans
Lillian Vincent
Will Cohone
Clay Center
Bleinche Bennett
Mit BT. Lewis
R Brett
G. W. Crane
Charles M. Sheldon
Bart
Meyers
BO Smith
Mine
Dan Sra
Among The Ozarks Book Promotion in Kansas City
An advertisement touts The Land of Big Red Apples as a attractive book with views of South Missouri scenery detailing 7,000 acres in Howell county. It targets fruit growers and prospective farmers and home seekers, with contact to J E Lockwood Kansas City Mo. Also promotes The Pages Triograph Playa New View Lad Mineral Water at J W Phillips Palace Clothing Co and free button mending at Peerless Steam Laundry.
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South Migourt Stenery
Howell County
America
Ogarks
Palace Clothing Co
New Spring Attire Shows Empire Styles and Octagon Skirt
Special correspondence from New York outlines season fashions: empire coats with flaring collars, hats, and double breasted fronts. a new octagon skirt with eight gores and umbrella-like shape. varied jackets including zouave, bolero, and Eton.Breetles, trims, and velvet belts described for dresses. outfits for young ladies feature maid skirts, plaid wool fabrics, and Breton-style detailing. hats with plumes complete the look.
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New York
Empire
Directuire
Lemig XV
Botm
Satnéart
Eton
Figaro
Fortune for a Rose Prompts $10,000 Offer to Burbank
A Philadelphia seed firm offered Luther Burbank $10,000 for the first bloom of a perpetual yellow rose hardy to the eastern winter. Burbank, famed for the potato, accepted and outlined a multiyear plan blending pollen from a white rose with a dark red to create the sought hybrid. He notes success will take years of patient, careful breeding.
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Finn
Philadelphia
Luther Burbank
California
Burbank
Santa Rosa Valley
United Ap
Luther Burbae
Nature
Tartove
Unin
Burban
Massachuetts
Agnesiz
Savant
Tsk
Barred by Bad Teeth in Brooklyn Fire Department App
A recent Brooklyn fire department applicant was barred after a medical examiner deemed the candidate unfitted for strenuous physical exercise despite passing the civil service exam. The decision cited poor dental health as the explicit reason for rejection.
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Brooklyn Fire Department
Civil Service
Baptismal Ferry Sinking Scare Hits Pittsburgh Crowd
In Pittsburgh yesterday afternoon during a baptism at the Allegheny River under the Fort Wayne Bridge the crowd of about 80 on a sand bar boat narrowly escaped disaster as the craft began to take on water. People leaped into the river and were trampled in the scramble to shore while the minister A M Lewis remained waist deep in the water. Police and rescuers rushed to the scene as the group sang Nearer My God to Thee.
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Pittsburg
Alleghany River
Fort Wayhe Ra Broad
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Concation
Clark=utte
Thornton
A. M. Lewis
Heir to Carnegie Wealth Expected Soon
Announcement from the Carnegie family says a child is due to inherit the vast fortune of Andrew Carnegie. Mrs Carnegie, formerly Louiva Whitfield, is at Greenwich, Connecticut, while the birth is anticipated in Pittsboro society circles in early March. The couple have no children, and Mrs Carnegie brings substantial wealth in her own right.
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Pisourg
Rev. S
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Greenwich
Cann
Pittsboro
Louiva Whitfield
Bowling Tournament and Excursion Plans Amid Local Notes
The Y M C A challenges the TAJ'S in a duck pins and five buck series with three games on TA alley. Athletic team formation noted and top scores listed including ten pins 135 corked hat 33 duck pins 108 five buck 67. Also dated travel notices advertise Fallmore & Ohio and B&O R R excursion tickets to Washington for inauguration viewing, with routes via Akron Pittsburg or Bellaire Grafton and Pullman cars, details from L S Allen.
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T. A. Aj’s
Washington
United States
Fallmore & Ohio RH
Ohio
Tagl— Ang
Minos
Mazen
B&o
H.R
Additiog
America
Akron
Pittsburg
Bellaire
Grafton
Goiry
L. S. Allen
Dolan and Rafferty Debate Cuba War Opinion
In a rough kitchen exchange Dolan and Rafferty clash over the Cuba war. They discuss reporters, insurgents, and the possibility of government readiness, noting troops, trochas, and public mood while a Washington Star tone echoes critique.
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Cuba
Ianav
Ana Lair
Gineral Woller
Panfah Gover
Thin Woller
Trosha
Trocha
Rater
Dolan
Washington Star
An Artistic Frost on the Panel and Dialogue
In a playful exchange James and Mrs. Pigment discuss a frost design on a panel. The couple argues over artistic merit calling it a friesa Bos ton Courter while praising and challenging the morning scene.
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James
Boston
Westing Time and the Wishbone Pact
Two lovers debate a wishbone ritual during a meal, each claiming to grant the other a wish. He insists he will wish for her, she hesitates, and she finally accepts a playful, hopeful arrangement implying commitment. The scene centers on humor and romance amid casual dining.
Probable Reason Inspires Wild Man Rumor in Danville
A Pineburg Chronicle Telegraph reader letter cites Mrs Gaswell and her husband discussing a wild man roaming the groods in Danville. Mr Gaswell suggests the madness stems from neglect and implies an Ohio background as a trigger for wild behavior.
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Groods
Danville
A Matter of Sex in a Historic Visit Scene
A garbled narration shows an American visitor asking about a valuable piece and a nun or minister figure, with a butcher character interjecting. The dialogue references family portraits and a saintly artifact, portraying social curiosity and theatrical mispronunciations.
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Galters
Error of Alphone Before the goss to Europe
A fragmented notice describes Alphonse preparing clothing before his journey to Europe. The readable text hints at travel and garment prep but provides few concrete details or dates. The item appears as a brief, non-specific local notice about dress and departure.
Plaster Yore Lams Becks for Back Treatment
Fragmented OCR yields a crude recipe claiming plaster for the back made from arsenic and opium with other ingredients ground and mixed. The text instructs dissolving spices, spreading on a thin base, washing the back, and applying the plaster until it sets.
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Harper & Brothers, P.O
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North American Review
Alges
the North American Review
State Journal
Ozarks
J. E Lockwoop
Kansas City, Mo
Lad
J. W. Phillips
Magaste
Dolan and
Rafferty
Alphone
Goss
Alphonse
Walet
Bradshaw
Barnes
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