The Path He Chose by Howard Devine
Two rival lawyers Chamberlain and Morton contend for power and love in a state politics saga. Helen Winston alternates between them as a Senate campaign unfolds, leading to Mwton’s victory and a dramatic downfall. After imprisonment, Morton reunites with Helen, and they marry, leaving for South America.
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Chamberlain
Morton
Mark
Ber
Ianyera
Helen Winston
Eve
Ginger
Bis
Helen
United States
Helen ‘Winston
Puz
Washington
Senate
Wader Bonds
South America
City Children Bring Country Benefit Across Seasons
The article recalls a country village program where 50 or more city children spent weeks in rural homes. Farmers report joy and vitality in the children and showers of generosity as host families bid the train farewell. Some children were adopted. many more could have been if city parents agreed.
Cast Iron Expands Under Heat Warns Fire Hazard
At a Franklin Institute meeting in Philadelphia Prof Alexander E Outerbridge reviewed studies showing cast iron expands about 0.45 percent when heated and cooled, while steel returns to its original size. Photos from a Baltimore fire showed steel skeletons surviving, cast iron buildings shattered. He urged steel only in fireproof construction, aligning with American Society of Civil Engineers condemnations of cast iron use.
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Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Alexander KE. Outerbridge
Baltimore
American Society of Civil Engineers
New York
Uncomfortable Sheeps Tails Rise in Syrian Flocks
In Syria a sheep breed bears heavy tails that drag on the ground. Shepherds use thin boards under the tail to prevent tearing, sometimes with small wheels to ease dragging. Tail weights range from about 15 pounds for common sheep to 50 pounds in fattest larger varieties.
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Syria
London
London children weakened by long sunless spell
Report notes London children grow pale anaemic and feeble not in midsummer but through February and March due to extended sunless period caused by overcast skies and pollution. Authorities urge improved daylight exposure and nutrition to counteract decline.
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London
The Hair And The Scalp Hair Care Advice From The Commoner
The article argues against dyeing hair, warning it is unsatisfactory and costly as hair grows, fades, and may feel stiff. It urges natural care through brushing massaging, avoiding hard water, and selective washing. A home tonic of green tea and sage, plus dry shampoo methods, is offered to slow graying and support growth.
Dining Table Decoration with Silver Two-Branch Candela Brume
A vintage note highlights flowers and softly shaded candles as essential for modern table settings. The two branch candela brume, an old favorite, is shown in silver with a French gray finish and rich engraving, adaptable as both lower vase and candlestick.
Betrothed in Their Infancy and Domestic Tips From Headnotes
A Brooklyn Eagle clipping contrasts a silver vase illustration with pink candles and La France roses, then discusses West African infant betrothals where girls wed at twenty to older boys and are content. It also offers sewing tips for curtains and a safety note on stabilizing china vessels with sand or shot to prevent tipping.
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la France
Brooklyn Eagle
West Africa
How to Wash Flannels
Guide to washing flannel garments with caution to avoid shrinking and color change. Use white soap melted in water, borax in hot rinse, and avoid rubs direct on wool. Keep water temp steady, press before dry, and use borax to keep white flannels from yellowing.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Novelty for Summer Embroidered Shirt Waist Design
The article describes fashionable stiletto work and English eyelet embroidery for a shirt waist. It explains pinning and punching rings with mercerized cotton, overcasting without buttonholing, and stitching closely without overlap. Floral patterns are padded lengthwise and worked across in white or colored mercerized cotton, with scalloped collar and cuffs finished by buttonholing.
Care and Cleaning of Oriental Rugs and Vinegar Headache Cure
An old manual outlines rug care including sunning annual baths and washing to preserve vegetable dyes. It describes beating methods, washing with water and brushes, hose cleansing, and snow or sun drying. It also details using vinegar for headaches and tainting, applying to forehead or nostrils with dilution for sensitive skin.
Remarked at Bandon and scattered notes on society
A report from Bandon notes new flag regulations for the Chinese minister and a summary of ordinations in the United States where forty five of sixty three women are married and lead independent parishes. The piece also cites Dr EB Sayage on audience dynamics in the Metropolitan Opera and quotes Edwin Balch on civilized dress and skin ventilation.
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Stratton
San Franciaco
Mercantile Joint Stock
Unit States
Inteltar
EB. C. Sayidge
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Edwin Smith Balch
Ants, Ultraviolet Sight, and a New Hampshire Academy
The article sketches curiosities from wildlife sleep in lions and tigers to the gila monster in the southwest and a secret antidote kept by the Hualipis. It notes ants detecting UV rays and hints at X-ray perception, then mentions Lydia W. Ladd bequeathing $150,000 for an Epping academy and Richard H. Taylor earning a service medal for 1889 Samoan crisis bravery.
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Southwest
Mexico
John Lubbock
Lydia W. Ladd
Epping
N. H
Wrong Track Health Claim for Grape-Nuts Featured
A patient recounts drastic health improvement after switching to Grape-Nuts and cream, noting restored appetite strength and vitality after years of poor nourishment. The testimonial mentions Pontum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and promotes Grape-Nuts with a tag line about “there's a reason” and a Road to Wellville booklet.
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Pontum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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BY Howard Devine
Philadelphia Press
Wilton
Brussels
Bandon
Richard H. Taylor
United States Secret Service
Nipsic
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