Timely topics on social manners and women’s influence
A Philadelphia writer decries loss of courtesy in high society and praises tactful conduct for women. It argues married women can guide conversations, support men in business, and elevate standards, while warning against self sacrificing vanity and ill temper. It also notes changing factory management that honors workers and offers education and welfare benefits to boost morale and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
South
Hsing
Thackeray
Brookfield
Proctor
George Eliot
Madame de Sabie
Jane Welsh
Carlyle
Chelsea Bear
Death of Jennie Croly, Pioneer Woman Journalist
Jennie Cunningham Croly known as Jennie June dies in New York after lasting health declines from a hip injury and heart trouble. Born in England in 1830, she helped found Sorosis and inspired the General Federation of Women's Clubs, serving as president of Sorosis and influencing club federations. She leaves a son, Herbert, and two daughters, with burial in Lakewood New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie C. Croly
Jonnie June
New York
Ube
Jennie June
Croly
Herbert
Fred Sviney
Ndwin England
William Mathet
Home remedies for skin care and cooking tips
The article lists household advice: using borax in water to keep red fabrics and stockings from fading, a lead solution for blues, and careful rinsing on the line. It warns against hand exposure to lead, suggests skin care with sulfur, oatmeal, or glycerine, and emphasizes diet to improve complexion. It also covers boiled milk experiments, lemon butter, oyster loaf, orange short cake, and a child friendly pudding with corn starch and milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Clara Hammond
Emily Moong
Calamity Jane and Indian River households in 1900s Florida
In a vivid Florida coastal column, Calamity Jane of Beach Island befriends life savers and local residents while Ruth, Clara Hammond, and Honor Bright share household letters. The piece surveys Beach Island’s isolation, Merritts Island’s gardens, and residents’ notes on rugs, pet stock, and new homes, interweaving seaside life with reminiscences and community calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Atlanta
Kentucky
Clara Hammond
Kate Robson
Kirkwood
Woman's Exchange
Emily Moore
Jortha
X. V
M. EB. B. Ea
Honor Bright
Mother Hubbard
Jane Calamity
Jene
Indian River
Fla
Jane
Beach Island
Florida
Banana River
Merritts Island
East Florida
Mies Oither
Bea
South
Musa Dunn
Muga
Phillips Tatro
Gay Elisie
Postie Cliffe R. Jones
Golden Gossip
Treyer
Eugenie Edwards
Pa and
Genoa
Samoth
Ike N Heartsell
Italle
Beth Hampton
Factory Girls Gain Higher Morals and Ambitions
The speaker asserts factory girls now exhibit higher morals, broader intellect, and better life attitudes thanks to improved education and illustrated lectures. They read recognized merit books, seek awareness of national and international affairs, and reflect improved character at work and home.
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Li Woman's Realm
Bryan Acent
Belles
Dr. Holmes
Gruffy
Heinz
Pittsburg
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Ohio
Heing
Dayton City
Seresia
France
Chaemoun
Chamouin
Paris
Jacksonville
Nck
Hourledge
Wilmans
Rackledge, ‘Bla
Istic
Fane Austin
Emma
Northanger Abbey
Bulwer
Sven
Amelia Rive
L. V
Timor
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Tom Jones
Reverick Handem
Twain
Bret Harte
Bill Nye
Dors Coke
Hartaj
Pine Grove
Ala
P.s—L L. V
Little Rock, Ark
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