Armenian Women and Relief Work Stir Debate on Culture and Charity
A column reflects on Armenian women in Turkish harems, relief workers' challenges, and differing global responses to suffering. It contrasts Western pity with domestic needs and cites Samuel Pepys as a Christmas diary example, questioning moral priorities and charity at home vs abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roi Gores
Aurora Mard'ganien Prashers
Near East
Samuel Pepys
England
Thor
December 2 17th century walk to White Hall worship
A diarist recalls December 2 at White Hall visiting the chapel to hear Bishop Morley preach on peace and good will. The entry notes royal amusement and court laxity, the sermon’s rebuke of gaming, and the King’s later sacrament reception, ending with guidance to a household servant and a sober return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hall
Henry the Wilith
Bullaen
Boulogne
Morley
Sarah
Fashion Rivalry Over Ear Puff Trend Sparks Debate
A Chicago debate swirled around women wearing ear puffs, blamed for car accidents. A local official urged women to drop the trend, but fashion and public opinion likely delay a change as men advise waiting for the fad to pass.
Tanlac restores health says Altoona woman
Mrs. Netties Adkins of Altoona Iowa says Tanlac gave her health and strength after four years of poor appetite sour meals and failing nerves. She reports better appetite, easier breathing, regular heart action and sound sleep and notes weight gain and renewed energy. Tanlac is sold in Alliance Hemingford and Halfland by local outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac
Hemingford
Tips for Hand Care and Nails From Ancient to Modern
The article extols hand and nail care drawing from ancient Rome and the orient, then provides modern at home methods. It covers filing not clipping, soaking, cuticle handling, bleach under nails, emery board use, and finishing polish. It warns about rough skin, dry nails, and advises gloves and oils for maintenance. It ends with a local classified line for a furniture and goods buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheba
Solomon
Horace
Man seeks payment on lot sale in Alliance Neb
A former landowner in Alliance Box Butte County Nebraska complains to his real estate agent that a buyer of Black Reddish Addition lots owes $500 remaining under a $650 sale agreed to be paid at $50 monthly. He demands enforcement or eviction if payments stop. The letter shows the dispute and references old classifieds pasted at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Johnstown
Reddish
Alliance Box Butte
Nebraska
Gamblers Deemed Jackals Smearing Filth on Things
A bold critique labels gamblers as jackals and accuses them of smearing filth on anything they touch, contrasting with the view that they are sportsmen. The harsh rebuke frames gambling as corruption rather than sport.
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United States
Kirby, Rock Springs
Colorado Coal
Farmers Union
Rebraska Telephone Company
Chicago
Chicagd
Farmer
Priscilla Dean
Workman & McLaughlin
Corner
Corner Second
Box Butte
F. J. Brennan
First National Bank
Lowry & Henry
Alliance Department
York
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