Marriage Proposals Adorn Boudoirs Shaping British Society
A British fashion trend centers on women adorning their boudoirs with handwritten marriage proposals from admirers. Originated by American Margaretta Drexel, the practice has drawn the attention of London society, with peers such as Lord Dalmeny among recent “victims.” Drexel’s charm and popularity are noted, while a calendar of months linked to flowers reflects family devotion and social symbolism in their circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Margaretta Drexel
Anthony J.drexel
New York
London
Miss Drexel
Buckingham Palace
Lord Dalmeny
Rosebery
Shannon
Sargent
Williul
Japan
Woman’s civic reform pledge from Delineator text
A list of public improvement goals urging women to lead by example. Actions include establishing traveling libraries, lighting streets, paving sidewalks, cleaning streets, removing tramps, preventing child labor, closing immoral theaters, beautifying streets with window boxes, protecting trees and underground wiring, and maintaining clean garbage boxes to create thriving towns. The piece cites Delineator and references Japan’s floral calendar in Housekeeper.
The Obliging Girl and Household Roles Across Nations
The piece contrasts domestic labor in England and France noting English men handle more chores and guests strain households, while French maids perform multiple roles. It then warns against the obliging girl who bears others' duties, urging clear boundaries and saying no shows strength and prevents fostering selfishness.
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England
France
Femme de Chambre
Velvet Paws Cat Protection Society Emerges in Paris
The Velvet Paws group forms in Paris with Pierre Loti as honorary president and Edmond Harancourt as executive president. It aims to shelter cats made homeless by convent suppressions, aided by Miss Louisa Reid who feeds cats of departed figures. The society will open new asylums for these wandering felines that lack celebrity owners.
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Society For the “Protection of
Paris
Velvet Paws
Pierre Loti
Edmond Harancourt
Louisa Reid
le Moncrief
Bran bath and curious experiments in a Victorian page
A domestic beauty tip recommends a bran bath to soothe nerves and soften skin before bed. Instructions cover bag size soaking duration and post soak massage. The children’s experiment uses black paper crosses to reveal optical effects with color, while iron cloth replaces horsehair for stiffening coats.
Man Made Law
A poetic reflection on law as a male construct yet argues that women shape legal principles and authority through history and influence.
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Man Made Law
Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Endures Popularity
The advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a long standing, honest medicine with printed ingredients and broad consumer trust. It contrasts it with newer, short lived preparations and lauds its cure for liver and stomach issues, noting alcohol free composition and enduring use alongside Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets.
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Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Advertised Letters at Grays Harbor Post Office 1908 List
The Grays Harbor Gazette reports uncalled letters for the Aberdeen post office for the week ending November 17 1908. The list includes numerous names with many partially addressed entries and notices to callers to say advertised when inquiring at the office. Postmaster W B Cramatte urges patrons to claim items promptly.
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Aberdeen
Anderson
G. Adolf Bennett
Hazel Butler
G. H. Brydon
William Behrens
Lum
Co. Cornwell
L. G. Canell
Peter
Grays Harbor
W. B. Crammatte
Grays Harbor Aberdeen Herald Transcripts Local Happenings
A twice weekly record from Grays Harbor notes community items and brief local notices. The Aberdeen Semi Weekly Herald prices at $2.00 annually and $1.50 in advance.
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Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Herald
Relief for burps and scalds with Chamberlains Salve
A public notice-style health tip explains that Chamberlains Salve applied on a soft cloth relieves pain from minor burns and scalds almost instantly and promotes healing without a scar. Evans Drug Company supplies the salve.
How to Treat a Sprain in Record Advice Style
Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves sprains swellings and lameness by reducing inflammation and soreness. It claims to shorten healing time to about one third of the usual method. Evans Drug Company distributes the liniment for sale.
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Chamberlain
Evans Drug Company
Sailors Foolishly Try to Feed Shark then Harpoon It
Two sailors aboard a ship spot a shark tailing them and discard a chair and a box of oranges to distract it. After a moment of indecision they draw lots and toss an old woman overboard. The shark eats her in one bite, but the creature remains hungry and is hauled aboard when a harpoon is used. Inside the shark they find the old woman sitting on the chair selling oranges three a penny.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Present and purse joke in old time ad copy
A humorous exchange centers on a tea pot scene and a grocer refund policy for Schilling's Best. A man shows a birthday gift purse from his wife and a companion jokes about finding the purse bill inside. The snippet reflects light ad copy and domestic banter.
Order of Hearing in Haynes Estate Final Distribution
In Chehalis County Washington the Superior Court orders final hearing and distribution of the Donald J. Haynes estate. The date is set for December 14 1908 with publication in the Aberdeen Herald for five consecutive weeks.
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State of Washington
Chehalis
Donald J. Haynes
James B. Haynes
Aberdeen Herald
One Exception The Husband and Wife Quarrel Dialog
A brief comic exchange shows the husband accusing the wife of always bargaining and the wife replying only on their wedding day. The vignette captures a domestic moment with sharp wit and a playful edge.
Aberdeen Readers Endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for Relief
An Aberdeen testimonial row touts Doan's Kidney Pills as cures for back and kidney pain. Mrs J S Law of Montesano Washington reports a complete cure after use, with only brief recurrences. The ad urges readers to visit The Red Cross Drug Store for proof and to buy Doan's at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Doan
J. S. Law
River Street
Montesano
Wash
Dean
Aberdeen
Red Cross Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Foreclosure Summons for Tax Lien in Chehalis County
C W Hodgdon holds delinquency certificate 1529 dated June 5 1902 for 1901 taxes plus penalties interest and costs on land in Chehalis County Washington described as SW in NW 7 T19N R11W except east 231 feet You and all unknown owners are summoned to answer within sixty days of Nov 2 1908 or pay the amount due and costs Plaintiff W W Boner Aberdeen Wash Attorney dates last publication Dec 14 1908
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Superior Court
State of Washington
Chehalis County
C. W. Hodgdon
A. Port
A. R. Phipps
A. D
Chehalis
Township 19
W. W. Boner
Attroney, P. O
Aberdeen
Wash
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Jas. S. Williams
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Bor
R. D. MacRae
Capastrans
Chas. Peterson
America
Maine
Review of Reviews
The
Times
Albert Shaw
Progress of the World
the Review of Reviews Company
Astor Place
R. R
Aberdeen, Wash
Schilling
Mason Irwin
Harbor Belle
Westport
Hoquiam
Asf
Calia Mary K
Sevrenth Street
Washington
Dbd. C
Dake
Sansome Street
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
Heron Streat
Aberdeen State Bank
Heron
General Commercial Banking
Ren
E. J. Bradley
C. W. Miller
Hayes & Hayes Bankers (Incorporated
Focal Mill
Aberdeen Steam Laundry
Lupton
Humboldt
Fred Hewett
South F Street
S. W. Johnston Transfer Co
Franklin New Castle South Prairie
South G Street
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