A Delilah of the New West
In a California cattle drive tale Clifton, a calm cattle-driver, clashes with rancher Sewell over grazing and territory. A mysterious Mexican woman Currita appears, lures Clifton with song, then attempts murder, but Clifton disarms her and sends a message to Sewell after a tense confrontation.
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Clifton
Sewell
Kentucky
Currita
Parallo
Senor
Cll
Lican
Corrita
Bo Clifton
Clftton
Pigeon
Chulita
Trady
Espera
Senorita
Gwendolen Overton
Bam
Francisco Argonaut
The Remedy Debt Advice Quips from Detroit Free Press
In a Detroit Free Press excerpt, Gazzam urges Swayback to settle debts. He insists happiness comes only with repayment, even as Swayback laments lacking money and contemplates borrowing.
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Gazzam
Swayback
Detroit Free Press
Stripes At The Penitentiary Interest Visitor
A visitor asks to see what is on display at the penitentiary. The warden, a former dry goods clerk, says there are a few striped items that may interest him. Columbus (U.) State Journal reports the exchange.
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Columbus
State Journal
The Widow's Might Question in Ohio State Journal
The dialogue questions what Anxihus meant by matrimonial hopes depending on the widow's mite. Jester clarifies she might marry him or not, reflecting a moral or social pun in the Ohio State Journal.
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Jimson
Ohio State Journal
Styles in Stationery Highlight Changes in Fashionable Paper
The article notes yearly shifts in stationery styles with square and oblong envelopes, ivory satin-finished paper, and heavy sheets for exclusive users. It covers monogram trends from small to large, English influences, and the use of large Latin block address lettering across envelope flaps.
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England
English Envelope Etiquette and Country House Stationery
A Washington Star note reviews envelope practice for invitations. It highlights always including full addresses, nearest railway stations, and distance tables on English country house stationery to convey schedule details for guests.
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Washington Star
Care of the Face Says Use Soft Water and Gentle Care
The Detroit Free Press advises facial care avoiding hard water and recommending distilled or rain water, gentle cleansing with cold cream or oatmeal wash for sensitive skin, limited washing to twice daily, no rough towels or rubbing, then applying a small amount of toilet cream and light rice powder.
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Detroit Free Press
The Two Hanna Girls and a Court Case
Misses Mabel and Ruth Hanna, daughters of Senator Mark Hanna, are profiled for social charm and athletic grace. The piece recalls a broken engagement with Dr J C Schild, who sought letters and a fortune from Miss Hanna. The Denver Chronicle notes Ruth Hanna’s Chicago society ties and democratic, practical tastes.
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Mabel
Ruth Hanna
Mark A. Hanna
Miss Ruth
Senate
Miss Mabel
Miss Mabel Hanna
J. C. Schild
Schild
Lionaire
Miss Hanno
Adelaide Hamilton
D. G. Hamilton
City Railway
Miss Hanna
Washington and
Cleveland
Middle West
Hanna
Chicago Chronicle
The Ideal Hostess Emphasizes Calm Dignity and Tact
The article from N. . Weekly asserts a model hostess must keep an imperturbable calm and ready tact to prevent anxiety from spreading among guests. It notes that visible nerves can ruin a gathering, while composure inspires confidence and ensures happy outcomes despite mishaps.
Pite and Point and Sharp Wit From Various Papers
A collage of quips and cartoons from Chicago Daily News Punch Atchison Globe Somerville Journal Chicago Post Philadelphia Press and others features puns about love, manners, golf slang, insults and finance. Dialog dialogue and humorous exchanges illustrate social foibles and wit across papers.
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Chicago Daily News
Huiely
Papa
Mamma
Jessie
Bobbie
Dix
Hicks
Somerville Journal
Chicago Post
Relitor
Slopay
Zeig~ler
Philadelphia
Old Clothes Man Trick Confounds Victims In Brooklyn
A Brooklyn detective recounts a scheme where a lame man selling cast-off clothing used a counterfeit bill and a ring blade to distract victims. He lured men from home, displayed clothes, then fled after the fake payment and stabbing feint. The culprit was captured and handed to U.S. authorities for counterfeiting.
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Brooklyn Citizen
United States
Spanish Beauty Notions Draw American Quirks
A Spanish traveler to the United States notes how American beauty parlors remove facial hair from women, while in Spain women prize soft downy hair above the lip as a beauty mark. He suggests each nation has its own standard of beauty.
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Spain
Detroit Free Press
Alpine Monument to a Dog on Glacial Plain
A Magnificent monument is planned in the center of Alpine glaciers to honor a St. Bernard praised as a lifesaver who saved and aided dozens of people during his lifetime. The obituary-like note calls the dog a noble four footed preserver of life and claims he aided as many as forty people.
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St. Bernard
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Abraham
California
Hanna Girls
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