Burglar in Cellar Make-Believe Encounter with Inspector
In a tense cellar scene a burglar and a would be inspector clash over a stash of gems while a gentlemanly thief mocks restraint. The narrator, posing as a resident, helps his companion and attempts to outwit the intruder before the escape through a window. The jewels vanish with the culprit as the woman fears for her safety and the narrator reflects on the daring caper.
Escape from the Ball Room Cellar Night
A theft caper unfolds as a burglar and a detective close in. A couple huddle in fear in a club cellar as police surround them, while a mysterious stranger in evening dress materializes with two officers, accusing the narrator of the crime.
A Fashionable Thief Caught by Central Office Detective
The narrator faces Detective Haggerty who claims several charges and demands cooperation. The moment reveals a misidentification as the police pursue a notorious thief, triggering a shock from realizing the true scope of the accusation. To be continued.
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Haggerty
Central Office
New York
Ladies Pattern Nos 5577 and 5527 for Costumes
This pattern notice describes Ladies Waist No 5577 and Seven Gored Skirt No 5527 in dark green canvas voile with eyelet embroidery vest. It lists materials, yardage for sizes 32 to 42 bust and 22 to 32 waist, with 10 cent prices per pattern and 20 cents for both mailed to Pattern Department.
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Pattern Department
Girls' Blouse Dress Pattern No. 5591
The pattern features a blue and green mohair viewed dress with side closing and bishop sleeve. Trim uses green and black braid with a deep hemmed skirt. Suitable fabrics include cashmere challis albatross pique and linen. medium size needs 3.5 yards of 36 inch material. Sizes 8 9 10 12 years. Send ten cents to Pattern Department.
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Pattern Department
A Merry Suggestion on Railways Pass Ownership
A humorous remark from the Washington Star about government ownership of railways. The speaker jokes that the pass will be the main feature of such ownership, framing the topic with a punny quip.
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Washington Star
Quote on suspicion, love and space in a flat
A Chicago Record-Herald quip notes suspicion drives love from a flat with limited room, suggesting a witty social observation about relationships and small living spaces. It frames the idea that practical constraints reveal true loyalties in intimate settings.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Eccentric Chicago Resident Cited For Prompt Payments
Mr. Tidewater and Mr. Lakeside discuss a Chicago newcomer Jin gle who moved years ago. Lakeside notes he pays bills promptly but lacks long credit history. The item reflects a light social observation from the New York Weekly.
Bank of England Employes Wage and Pension Totals
The Bank of England uses about 1 000 staff with annual wages near 1 250 000 and annual pensions around 175 000.
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Bank of England
Dangerous Rheumatism Cure Praised by Hyde Park Resident
In 1886 W J Bilyou of Hyde Park New York was cured of rheumatism and billiousness by Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. Now in 1906 he testifies health is good and sends best wishes for the remedy. Free sample bottle offer from Dr Kennedy's Sons Rondout NY with large bottles priced at $1.00 at druggists.
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W. J. Bilyou
Hyde Park
N. Y
David Kennedy
Bilyou
Rondout
Major Whipple’s Determination to Reach Cuba
A Massachusetts veteran from the Civil War, Maj. Whipple, rushed to Washington to offer services at the outbreak of the Spanish American War. He faced a physical exam in Worcester where a missing tooth nearly barred him, provoking his declaration that he would go to Cuba to shoot Spaniards, not eat them.
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Whipple
Massachusetts
Washington
McKinley
Maj. Whipple
Worcester
Cuba
Harper’s Weekly
Indian Commission Board Appointee Shares Tale
George Vaux Jr of Philadelphia is named to the board of Indian commissioners. He recounted an Indian story in which a chief teaches a scoffing commissioner a lesson about belief. The tale ends with the chief offering a silver pale face to the Great Spirit to halt a grasshopper plague.
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George Vaux, Jr
Philadelphia
Board of Indian Commissioners
Milwaukee Sentinel
Anglers Cite Fish as Weather Prophets
The article notes fishermen rely on fish behavior to forecast storms and cold spells. It describes fish halting biting before a storm and moving to deeper waters hours prior to cold weather, where water remains warmer and more stable after surface layers chill.
Adage on Advice and Example From Bacoa
A Latin proverb from Bacoa notes that good counsel and example build with both hands while admonition paired with bad example weakens effort. It contrasts constructive guidance with hypocritical behavior.
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Bacoa
Grape Nuts Helps Family Health Says Philadelphia Woman
A Philadelphia wife credits Grape-Nuts with relieving her stomach trouble and improving her family’s health. She notes her husband’s relief after trying the cereal, and says her children prefer it for breakfast, claiming increased strength and well being. The Postum Co. of Battle Creek endorses the product.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
It Cures While You Walk Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
It cures hot sweaty and swollen feet with Allen's Foot-Ease a popular remedy sold by all druggists for 25 cents. A free trial pair is offered. Address Allen S Olmsted Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Roy, NW. Y
Belgian King Prefers Secret Travel Above All European Royals
The Belgian monarch is described as more fond of traveling incognito than any other European ruler, and he pursues this habit with notable enthusiasm.
Playwright Belasco Powered by Coffee at Work
David Belasco is described as drinking black coffee during work and sometimes toiling for 20 hours straight at his desk. He reportedly takes large cups of coffee every hour or two, fueling long writing sessions.
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David Belasco
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
Advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated with internal medicines. Hall's Catarrh Cure allegedly treats blood and mucous surfaces, prescribed by physicians, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, Toledo makers F J Cheney & Co.
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F. J. Cheney & Coq
Props
Toledo
Druggista
Hall
Churchill Alters Diet to Sharpen Mind
Winston Churchill adopts a strict regime of minimal meat and halved tobacco to gain unusual mental clarity while working on a major writing task.
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Winston Churchill
Dr Williams Pink Pills Restore Health In Debility Cases
Patient from Litchfield Illinois describes relief from chronic weakness and nervous symptoms after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. The advertisement claims hundreds of similar cures and notes the product is sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York. A free booklet titled Plain Talks to Women is offered.
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Williams
Sarah Ramsey
St. John St
Litchfield
Ill
Dr. Williams
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
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