Feminine Snapshots and Shifting Attitudes Toward Women
A column recounts social anecdotes from New York and Delaware showing women seeking financial independence, voting rights, and education advances. It notes workers deserting marriages, a London school appointment, Miss Fawcett’s salary, and a Labrador explorer’s death viewpoint, with reflections on gender and autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Philippa Garret Fawcett
Henry Fawcett
Miss Fawcett
Cambridge University
Martha Craig
Concrete silos and construction tips from Illinois station
Wilber J. Fraser summarizes practical silo design notes for concrete structures. Key points cover wall thickness, dead air spaces in cold climates, reinforcing wire or rods, plastering with cement and sand, and the costs and benefits of all concrete silos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber J. Fraser
Ilinois
Crete
Notable Women Among Freshmen at Barnard College
Among new Barnard College freshmen is Kang Tung Pih, an eighteen year old Chinese girl. Her father Kang Tu Wei, an exile in this country, leads Young China, the reform party opposing the foot binding tradition that once dominated the Iron Empress regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard College
Columbia University
New York City
Kang Tung Pih
Kang Tu Wei
Young China
Care of the Hair for Children Owners and Parents
The article urges daily washing of children's hair with warm water and gentle soap, warns against harsh rubbing, and advises drying with a towel then sun or heater drying. It covers brushing, avoiding curling irons, and suggests diet and brushing technique to maintain healthy hair. It also notes minor local notices about fairs and auctions.
Community News Highlights From Plantsville
The Plantsville column notes local activity with school opening led by John Chaguill and a noisy bell. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Guy Huffman of Neville with Francis visit relatives. Residents Taylor, Roy Stratton, Lillian Bar, and others travel between states and settle plans. A strawberry beds social honors Miss May Creighton. baskets of foods and maps decorate the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anteville Lower School
John Chaguill
Bellento
Neville
Guy Huffman
Francis
Taylor
Roy Stratton
Lillian Bar
O. S
Gifford
South Dakota
S. Love
Oklahoma
May Creighton
Anya
Frank Selby
Biss
Smith
The Scented Garden and Country Living Tips
Fragments discuss The Book of the Scented Garden noting perfumes slow and fast air absorption, lavender deterring insects, and advice on choosing elevational country settings for fresh air. Also includes simple crochet Bath Slippers instructions with materials and shaping steps.
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Manhattan
Greater
New York
Wilmington
Yalta
Crimea
Empire
Mary Ann Smith
Eliza Archard Conner
Benceee
SILO
Kroottesn
China
Collerea
Ong
L. Strahl and
Reby Kirken
J. L
Mansfield
Coolville
K. Kirkendall
Athens
Columbus
Childree
W. Cline
K. Cuckier
Thars
Plantsville
Phe Scented Garden
Ar. EK
Cassia
New Idea
Teen
Cecol
Steytak
Harithis
Chay
Southeastern
Ohio
West Union St
Pric Standard Oil Company
E. L. Mathie & Co
Athens, Ohio
Main Street
J. B. Chappelear
The
Canning Your
Goldsberry’s
Hardware and Hearness Store
Queen & Crescent
Cincinnati
Knoxville
Kattanooga
Asheville
Atlanta
Birmingham
Macon
Montgomery
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Loreena
Pee Jonas
T. P
Savannah
Mobile
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Miami
Tampa
Gananar
Warren
W. C. Rinbargon
South
Great Central South
Proterra Eae Aera
G. A. Park
General Immigration and Industrial Agent
Louisville & Nashville
R. R. Louisvili
K. KY
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