It Was Worth That Counted. A Clifton Family Dilemma
Emily Clifton defies her father Col. Clifton by loving Ben Smith of humble background instead of Maj. Buck. Ben’s integrity and hard work win over the Colonel, leading to marriage and later Ben’s rise to Congress, while old family pride softens but persists.
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South
Cal
Joe Clifton
Himelf
Col. Joe
Emily
Old Kentucky
Maj
Buck
Col. Clifton
Clifton
Jess
Ben Smith
Smitha
Ben
Maj. Buck
Solonel
Cliftons
Judge Powers
Smith
Li Tyie Uiwil
Lam
Smiths
Colonel
Congress
Mistah Enjamin Smith
Capt John Smith
Old Virginia
Sah
The Best Beauty Doctor in a Mother’s Example
A column emphasizes that true beauty comes from deeds and kind thoughts, not clothing. It notes children imitate smiles and posture, with a seven year old girl learning from her mother that inner beauty shines outward through warmth and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niga
A FAD WORTHY OF PRAISE IN WEDDING CHESTS
A St Louis Post-Dispatch writer notes the wedding chest trend where engaged and non engaged girls fill chests with items for wear home decor and future use. Chests include clothing lace linens china and bric a brac as friends help fund the collection.
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Iris
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A Hint for the Cook in Tomato Soup with Cucumber Slices
A kitchen tip notes a cucumber sliced into tomato soup during baking enriches flavor. The cucumber should be skimmed out just before serving.
Princess Victoria Louise Learn Kitchen Arts at Potsdam
The empress trains the German princess in household duties with a miniature Potsdam kitchen run by Oberhofkuchenmeister Huebner. Two hours daily of simple baking and cooking aim to prepare her for ruling duties and domestic life, as she grows toward a poised, tall figure.
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Germany
Princess Lourie
Victoria Louise
Kaiser
Potsdam
Palace
Oberhofkuchenmeister
Huebner
Ivitchen
Huebter
Chicago Tribune
Unter den Linden
Princess Victoria Louise Adelaide Mathilde Charlotte
Miss Marjorie Recalls Frances Entertaining Guests
A domestic moment unfolds as Frances lands a sly descent down the stairs while visiting Miss Marjorie. The elder sister berates a noisy entrance and later approves a proper descent noting Frances finally settled "like a lady" after a clumsy attempt.
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Marjorie
Frances
Cuticura for women's health and comfort
The notice extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for antiseptic cleansing of mucous membranes blood and circulating fluids. It claims benefits for weakening discharges ulcers inflammations itching irritations relaxations displacements pains irregularities and related sympathetic ailments including anemia chlorosis hysteria and nervousness.
Time Knockout and Oddities From Old Ads
The fragment surveys a Cleveland woman throwing an alarm clock at a burglar and a jest about time. It includes assorted 19th century advertisements for Foot-Ease, Star Washing Machine, and seed company notes with testimonials and prices.
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Cleveland
Indianapolis Journal
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Princess Victoria Louise
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le Roy
Pennsylvania
Almester Um Union
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Heada
Cornell
St. Jacobs Oil
Price
Pares
Elevron Reat
Hax KE
Washington, D.C
Castoria
Cascarets
Merit
Candy Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Co
Cage of
New York
Red River
Nichols & §& Builders
Hepard
Battle Creek
Mich
Nchester
Winchester
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