Bye Bye Land of Childhood Ride
Poem reminiscence by Maurice Smuley from Collier's Weekly recalling a father child journey on papa’s knee. It wanders through fairy tale imagery and memories of infancy while longing to return to those days. The speaker cherishes the dreamland of lullabies and simple wonders over grown world adventures.
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Astraddia
Papa
Peter Piper
Red Riding Hood
Haedell
Papa Horsey
Maurice Smuey
Colliers Weekly
Britches Bellman Finishes Bank Underpinning Heists
In New York a clever gambler known as Britches Bellman rigs a plan to undermine the County National Bank by bribing a contractor and posing as a bank employee. He tunnels into a coal cellar, but is surprised when bank watchmen reveal the plot and arrest him on the spot. The tale ends with Bellman in custody while police reflect on his ineffectual quest for evidence.
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New York
Police
Britches
Britches Bellman
County National Bank
Hritchen Bellman
Sam Parks
Bellman
Broadway
Mr. Britches Bellman
Mr. Bellman
Peculiar Southern Italian Dress Marks Peculiar Custom
In southern Italy peasants wear price marks on garments. Unlike other countries, sellers’ tickets remain on the clothes and are worn by the wearer until the items wear out, then fall away, reflecting a curious local practice in the European boot.
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Italy
Parasols With Novel Glass Handles Attract Attention
Brooklyn Eagle notes parasol fashion shifting to Paris styles and novelty handles. Articles describe white taffeta parasols with lace, La France rose motifs, beaded appliques, and light wood handles. New crystal handles feature miniature dog and car scenes, appealing to fashion-minded women seeking unique accessories.
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Paris
la France
Brooklyn Eagle
Salt Treatment for Dish Spots and Cloth Stains
Salt rubbed on black spots on dishes removes them. Salt laid over a fresh claret stain on table linen helps it disappear when washed.
Dainty Recipe Holder Teaches Handy Clip Storage
Agnes Warren describes a compact recipe holder shaped like a miniature portfolio. Water color paper outer case folds to enclose clipped recipes. Clippings stay secure, accessible, and guided by ink marked examples. inner paper extends beyond case for easy withdrawal.
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Algo
Agnes Warren
Priaellia
Island of Women on a Greek Island Colony
A small Greek island colony consists entirely of women who shun men as a religious rule. When fishermen approach they cover their heads and turn away. They raise their own food as vegetarians and only the annual matron may leave the island. All others live out their lives in labor and farming. A separate note details making a lace gown by darned net using silk outlines and French knots.
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Chicago
Nursery Table Cover in Applique and Embroidery
HE authorities recognize that modern women favor quick, effective needlecraft. The article details a nursery table cover design using pale blue linen, yellow birds, and Noahs ark trees. Outline work with satin stitches, brown cords, and careful shading produce bold decorative pieces suitable for beginners and skilled workers alike.
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Amisa
Cure for kidney trouble advertised in 1901 notice
An 1901 testimonial from NeXoma Illinois touts Dodd's Kidney Pills curing a backache and kidney complaint. Albert Larvon reports rapid strength return, ability to work, and long term improvement, claiming increased stamina through 1904. The fragment blends medical praise with random quotations.
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NeXoma
Agri
Albert
Larvon
Dodd
Pille
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