Kate Murdock Awakens a Dream in Quiet City Room
Dick Wortham, a 21 year old with a $30 weekly Argus Leader post, rebuffs Kate Murdock yet finds her in a snowbound street. She urges him toward a modest apartment life while Walter, her younger brother, tags along. In the dim stairwell the trio confronts hardship, while Kate’s warmth rekindles Dick’s longing for home and care.
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Kate
Dick Wortham
Kate Murdock
Apetalia
Walter
Corean regicide murderers slain by avengers in Japan
A Corean man U Pom sun living in Japan was killed by two Coreans Ko Yung geun and No Wun myung who sought revenge for the late queen of Corea. They stabbed and bludgeoned him after befriending him, claiming they were deputed to avenge the queen’s death. Japanese authorities hold them as murder suspects.
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Corea
Japan
New York Sun
China
U-Pomsun
U-Pom-Sun
Ko Yung-geun
Wun-myung
Snowstorm Blues and a One Sided Phone Call
A New York Sun excerpt recounts a man in Grand Central Station venting about a historic snowstorm and train tie up. He loudly argues with a person named Liza, insisting trains are blocked and mocks mistaken terms while seeking confirmation from a stranger.
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Grand Central Station
Telatee
New York Sun
Liza
New Rochelle
New York
Cuba's richest woman Rosa Abreu in Havana society
Rosa Abreu, Cuba’s wealthiest widow worth about 2 million, hosts famed galas at her Palatino estate in Havana's Cerro. Her 20 000 acre coffee plantation and $150 000 mill sustain many farm workers amid Cuba’s unsettled times. She blends American hospitality with Cuban charm, entertaining officers, artists, and social leaders.
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Senora Abreu
England
Baroness Burdett- Coutts
United States
Hetty Green
Cuba
Boston Globe
Rosa Abreu
Countess Fernandino
Cerro
Palatino
West Indies
Army
Abreu
Senora Rosa
Senora. Abreu
Nellie Grant In Shoe At Sanitary Fair Of 1864
A Civil War era Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair in St Louis raised funds for the sanitary commission founded by Gen. Fremont. Nellie Grant Sartoris appeared atop a giant shoe display, part of a lavish fund raising effort that drew donations from across the United States and abroad. The event, held May 17 onward, culminated in net proceeds near 600000 for the Sanitary Commission.
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St Louis
Sanitary Commission
St. Louis
Fremont
Olive
Locust Street
Missouri
England
Germany
France
A. 8. Grant
Beauty and Teeth Care Advice From The Era
An essay extols clean regular teeth as essential to beauty and social appeal. It urges parental discipline for dental hygiene, regular dentist visits every six months, and notes lower costs and pain prevention from preventive care. A second snippet suggests decorating with picture cards on a screen as a charming project for youths.
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Frugal Kitchen Tips From Historic Household Aids
The article offers simple tips to reduce kitchen odors and keep teapots fresh. Sprinkle cedar sawdust on the stove to prevent cooking smells. For burnt milk or oven spills, salt a thick layer over the area then brush away after a few minutes. Dry rarely used teapots thoroughly and place sugar inside to prevent musty odor.
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Tsalster
Raelf
Burton
Florida
Argus Leader
Fortune
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Resord-Herald
Greece
Piraeus
Corea Mardere
Phoxy
Philadelishie Press
Behiad
Jill
London Telegraph
Gus Flanery
Baltimore American
Elbe
Gladys
Tom
Iso Simon- Pare Democrat
Nellie Grant
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