Wealthy Women Share Rich Legacies in Philanthropy Amid Estate Boom
A sweeping profile notes Edward Harriman's $1000000 estate passing to widow Mary Harriman, making her the era’s wealth leader. It highlights Hetty Green's $55 million, Russell Sage's $55 million giving, Helen Gould's $25 million, and other heiresses who redirected fortunes into hospitals, churches, schools, and relief efforts.
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Sage
Helen Gould
Edward A. Harriman
Mary W. Hirriman
Allerton
Firriman
Thor
Hetty Green
Edward Robinson
Sylvia Ann Howland
Sylvia
Matthew A. Wilkes
New York
Green
Hoboken
Russell Sage
Russell Sage Foundation
City Hall
Central Park
Helen M. Gould
Jay Gould
Wise Investments
Glid
Women's Relief Association
Naval
Army and Railroad
O. H. P. Belmont
Nassau Hospital
Mineola
N. Y
William Goddard
C. Oliver Iselin
Hope Goddard
Providence
Iselin
Emma PB. Kennedy
John S. Kennedy
Margaret O. Sage
Emilie Rogers
H. H. Rogers
B. Randel Hart
Rogers
Too Lazy, The Lazy Ore Poem Paraphrase Extract
A short verse by Frank L. Stanton depicts a character described as too lazy to sow reap or fly. The speaker emphasizes perpetual laziness through rustic imagery and musical regret.
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Frank L. Stanton
Two of Them at the Dressmaker’s Shop
A brief comic exchange shows Towne joking about his wife’s nerves and her habit of worrying during dressmaking while Browne quips that she worries when not being dressed. Catholic Standard and Times notes the exchange.
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Towne
Browne
No title in sight for a lean cat and round friend
A terse verse features a long lean cat and a plump friend. The lean cat teases the round cat about bending, while the round cat fears exposure and whispers a private question about a rat. The exchange hints at humor and risk in a silent moment.
Struck a Rich Mine by Dr King’s New Life Pills
S W Bends of Coal City Alabama says he found a perfect health mine in Dr King’s New Life Pills after twelve years of suffering from liver and kidney trouble. They cure constipation malaria headache dyspepsia debility and are 25 cents at A W Shelley's.
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S. W. Bends
Coal City
Ala
Dr. King
A. W. Shelley
Mrs. Kate R. O'Hare Candidate for Congress in Kansas
Mrs. Kate R. O'Hare announces her candidacy for Congress representing Kansas's Second District. Her campaign focuses on reform, economic growth, and national service.
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Kate R. O’hare
Embarrassing Word in Reporter's Rant at Dinner
A remark from a reporter about pretty songs by Miss Packer leads to a sharp rebuke from the hostess who notes her father’s wealth came from lard making. The exchange appears in the Catholic Standard and Times.
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Packer
Catholic Standard
Times
Strong winded review of speech on women in Boston
The Boston Courier quotes a contrast between a speech defending women and its printed mischaracterization. A lady with steel rimmed spectacles notes she will be labeled strong minded for a lengthy three hour delivery, yet the phrase strong winded appears in print.
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Boston Courier
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Aberdeen Woman After Kidney Sickness
Mrs. O R Coyle of Aberdeen Washington reports lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills procured at Red Cross Pharmacy. She notes months of relief with occasional colds, and says the remedy promptly eases symptoms with no return attacks. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Aberdeen
O. R. Coyle
Wishkah Street
Wash
Dean
Red Cross
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Offerings Invite Inspection Encouraged At Drop-In Event
A casual invite encourages attendees to drop in and review available offerings. The message emphasizes the opportunity to inspect items in person and learn about options on display.
Stubbs Fighter in Kansas Renominated for Second Term
Governor Walter Roscoe Stubbs, renominated by Kansas Republicans, is portrayed as a fighting, energy driven leader from Quaker stock who rose from a seven year political career to a strong anti-railroad and anti-corporation crusade. He defeated Thomas Wagstaff, campaigned directly to voters, and built influence despite lacking a formal party machine. He began in the legislature in 1908 and gained reform credentials through anti pass and anti ring efforts.
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Walter Roscoe Stubbs
Kansas
United States Senate
Charles Curtis
Stubbs
Victor Murdock
Richmond
Lid
Society of Friends
Ron
Senate
Standard Oil Company
Edu
Tarsus Gets Electric Lights and Street Illumination
Tarsus in Asia Minor, birthplace of the Apostle Paul, is now illuminated by electricity drawn from the Cydnus river. The city has 450 electric street lights and about 600 incandescent lamps for private use.
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Tarsus
Asia Minor
Apostle Paul
Cydnus
Political Campaign Notices for Washington Candidates
A trio of campaign notices announces candidacies for state and federal office in Washington. Staunton Warburton of Tacoma seeks the Second Congressional district seat, Fr. L. Minard campaigns for the 29th Legislative district, and Co. C. Quackenbush runs for the same district in Elma and Chelan County, with primary dates noted.
Candidate Declares Senate Bid in Twenty First District
J A Hood announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the Twenty first district subject to primary voters decision on September 13.
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J. A. Hood
Superior Judge seeks re election in Chehalis County
Ben Sheeks announces his candidacy to succeed himself as judge of the Superior Court Chehalis County subject to the September 13 1910 primary election.
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Chehalis County
Ben Sheeks
Boner Announces Candidacy for Chehalis County Judge
W. W. Boner announces his candidacy for the position of Judge of the Superior Court for Chehalis County subject to the voters at the primaries on September 18 1910.
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Superior Court
Chehalis County
W. W. Boner
County Auditor Candidate Announces Candidacy
R G Trask declares candidacy for county auditor to be decided by Republican voters in Chehalis County at the September primaries.
County Sheriff Candidate Seeks renomination
Ed Payette announces he will seek renomination for county sheriff subject to the Republican voters of Chehalis County at the September primaries.
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Chehalis County
ED Payette
Bartlett Announces Candidacy for County Coroner
County coroner candidate C. E. Bartlett M D declares candidacy for the Republican primary nomination. He emphasizes respectful conduct and service in his bid for the county coroner position.
County Coroner Candidate for Chehalis County
A candidate for the office of County Coroner appears on the primary ballot for September 138, filed under the Republican voters of Chehalis County. Paul Smits.
Candidacy Filed for County Commissioner Second District
A candidate seeks the office of County Commissioner for the Second District subject to Republican voters at the September primary elections. The notice indicates the election path and party process guiding the candidacy.
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Caehaliss County
Co. C. Quackenbush
Robert A Wiley Seeks Second District County Commissioner Seat
Self promotion announces candidate Robert A Wiley running for county commissioner in the Second District subject to Republican approval at the September primary elections.
McKinlay Announces Justice of the Peace Candidacy
W O McKinlay announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Aberdeen precinct subject to Republican voters approval at the September 18 1910 primary election.
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Aberdeen
W. O. McKinlay
Bush Announces Candidacy for Justice of the Peace
N W Bush declares his candidacy for Justice of the Peace at Aberdeen Precinct to be decided by Republican voters in the September primary elections.
County Assessor Candidate F E Jones Faces Primaries
The text notes F E Jones as a candidate for county assessor subject to Republican voters of Chehalis County at the September 13 primaries.
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Chehalis County
F. E. Jones
Luroy Herriman Seeks County Clerk Nomination in Chehalis
County Clerk candidate Luroy Herriman announces his bid for the Republican nomination in Chehalis County with primary action in September. He states he seeks the county clerk post and asks Republican voters for support.
Nation for county clerk subject to primaries
A terse county clerk notice references a nation subject to primaries with candidate initials S. S. and A. Randolph listed in the readable fragment.
Hutcheson Announces Candidacy for Chehalis County Prosecution
J A Hutcheson declares nomination bid for prosecuting attorney of Chehalis County Washington subject to the Republican primary on September 13 1910. He emphasizes party support and election intent in this public notice filed for the upcoming race.
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Chehalis County
Washington
J. A. Hutcheson
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J. J. Carney
Pres
B. L. Beauy, V.pres
J. E. Hutcuinson, Srey
Aberdeen Printing Company
The
Herald Printery
East Wishkah Street
Kary Barriman
Detty Green
Charles A. Peabody
Gould
Lamont
Daniel S. Lamont
Cleveland
Archibald G. Thompson
Philadelphia
Thomas B. Wanamaker
Mary L. Welsh
John Welsh
England
Delia S. Field
Mar
Shall Field
Chicago
Morris SK. Jesup
Yale
Morris K. Jesup
Forestry
Ben Sheers
S. A. Randolph
Congress
American Press Association
A.W. Barkley
Wishkah Bik
Fores
Sunflower State
Victor
Sevond
Staunton Warburton
Tacoma
Elma
Fr. L. Minard
R. G. Trask
C. E. Bartlett
M. D
Paul Smits
Robert A. Wiley
Justice OF the Peace
Office of Justice of the Peace
N. W. Bush
Luroy Herriman
Ss. A. Randolph
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