Local notes from Austin and surroundings capture visits and events
Community snippets list visits by Johnson to Adams and Robertson of Racine, trips to Dexter and Superior, Thanksgiving gatherings, Pies Dinner at Baptist Ladies, and pupil programs at Sumner building. Residents like Dora Robley, Tina Johnson, Cora Smith, Miss Henderson, Miss Burgess, Geo Fisch, Joan Quiet, Susie Nelson, Agnes Reding, Alta Fisch, Ora French, and David Wilder appear alongside short travel and visiting mentions in Austin area society reporting.
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Robertson
Racine
Winn
Leasie Webberg
J. Simmons
Dexter Pea
Ells Gtoe Sharkey
St. P Spen
Austinates
Agust King
Superior Co
Dora Robley
Grand Tar Yeadow
Baptist Ladies
Arthur Esser
St. Paul
Geo. Anderson
Corning
Miss Henderson
Miss Burgess
Sumner
Geo. Fisch
Minneapolis
Avean
Stella's Dignity in a Block Talk
Stella Harding recalls Glenn praising the girls and noting local dignity but Stella and her mother debate how such remarks fit their crowd. Stella asserts dignity is how one carries oneself, not others' judgment, and the exchange ends with playful scorn at the household.
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Stella
Glenn
Stella Harding
Mrs. Harding
Jimmy
Tool
Mammal
Reading In Bed Warns Against The Practice
The Lancet, citing Dr Hugo Pelichenfeld of Berlin, argues that reading in bed should be forbidden for those under eighteen and discouraged for all ages. It warns that for anxious or bedridden patients, reading may be their only luxury but advises capitalizing light and a raised head to reduce eye strain.
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Lancet
Hugo Pelichenfeld
Berlin
Delares
Petaens
Aced
Roosevelt speaks on equality of opportunity at colored T M C A corner
President Roosevelt in Washington on November 27 outlined equality before the law and equal opportunity to earn a living and respect, stressing merit over color. He urged prompt fulfillment of pledges to the colored T M C A fund, noting only half of $26,000 pledged had been paid.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Eline
Train Kills Section Men in Winnipeg Report
A local Canadian Pacific train from Brandon to Winnipeg struck and instantly killed section men W. McMaster and John Gregg. They were clearing snow from the frogs with collars turned up, muffling the oncoming train.
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Winnipeg. Man
Canadian Pacific Railway
Brandon
Winnipeg
Iinstanays
W. McMaster
John Gregg
Atlantic fleet lands sailors in Manila amid rain storm
Twelve thousand men of the Atlantic fleet were granted shore liberty by Admiral Sperry. They landed in a driving rain storm and the outdoor portions of the reception program were abandoned, while river and indoor features proceeded.
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Manila
Sperry
New Terrible Turk Mahmout defeats Tom Jenkins at MSG
New York November 27 Yusif Mahmout the newest Terrible Turk to wrestle in the United States beat Tom Jenkins former American champion in a best two from three catch as catch can bout at Madison Square Garden Mahmout won in straight bouts
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New York
Yusif Mahmout
Tom Jenkins
America
Madison Square Garden
Mahmout
Quiet on Raritan River Keeps Troops at Keashey
Troops remain posted along the Raritan River at Keashey despite no new demonstrations by clay miners and workers. Authorities fear renewed factory openings may require protection. Wounded workers were reported in stable condition. John Sofian suffered a back wound and is the only seriously hurt.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
Keashey
Raritan River
National Fire Proofing Company
John Sofian
Gridiron Scores From Ames Drake Pennsy and More
Results show Ames 12 Drake 6 Pennsy 17 Cornell 4 Eckersalls 4, Kansas 19 Missouri 17, Carlisle 17 St Louis 90 Nebraska 27, Wabash 6 Denver 6 Colorado College 4 Followed Suit. Rostand breakfast for French academy admission. Mme Bernhardt toasts with Greek fashion and pours wine over head. Rostand’s two young sons imitate.
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Ames
Drake
Pennsy
Cornell
Eckersalls
Deansy Kansas
Missouri
Carlisle
St. Louis
Nebaska
Wabash
Denver
Colorado College
M Roestand
Never Too Late to Mend Stirs London Theaters Riot
At the Princess theater in London on Oct 4 1865 Charles Reades Never Too Late to Mend caused an uproar during the prison scene when water drenched Miss Moore as Josephs. Critic Tomlin protested cruelty, sparking audience unrest and a long press boycott of George Vinings speech. The show nonetheless ran to a remarkable 140 performances.
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Princess’ Theater
London
Charles Reade
Miss Moore
Josephs
Tomlin
Morning Advertiser
George Vining
Tom Robinson
Oldest mourning paper traces in dated letters and poetry
The article traces the use of black edged mourning paper from a 1683 letter and references in 18th century literature. It notes Italian preference for narrow black margins and suggests Florence influenced the fashion, while denying Italy as the sole source for the trend.
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Addison
Allan Ramsay
Mann
Italy
Horace Walpole
Florence
London
Alive Hunter in Uganda Seizes Lion Photo Op
A veteran New Yorker big game hunter in Uganda boasted daily lion photos. A photographer slept in a hut as a furious lion charged his chief in a wild chase. The scene ends with a shouted plan to open the door and bring the animal home alive. A separate anecdote features a dramatic marriage proposal gone awry with a maid and a pistol.
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Uganda
George
Washington Star
Folly to call husband head of house says Clara Morris
A Clara Morris quote from Housekeeper asserts the wife and mother are the home’s true center. She argues the husband is only a courtesy figure, while the wife’s role defines domestic happiness.
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Clara Morris
Mistletoe Chat Sparks Prideful Exchange
In a brief social quip, Erastus Pinkley asks Miss Miami Brown if she hung mistletoe last Christmas. She replies she did not and cites pride in not advertising for ordinary courtesies expected by a lady.
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Erastus Pinkley
Miss Miami Brown
Widow at Washtub Sparks Suspicions in Pittsburg Press
A fragment from a Pittsburg Press comic caption shows a widow grilling pryingly about love and job security. The brief dialogue features the widow asking if the other person has lost their job, prompting tension and humor.
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Tam
Pittsburg Press
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Johnson
Adams
Tina Johnson
Kasota
Mr. Moshier
Farmington
Austin
G. Voss
Vice Mae Marie
Dovenberg
Agnes Reding
Alta Fisch
Spring Valley
Mies Ora French
Horrobin’s
David Wilder
Williston, N. D
Mr. and
Mra. F. Wider
Chicago
Rooseveltt
Jenkins
George Hirsh
Ceoucht Alive
Thad
Addison - Jones
Fox Hotel
Austin, Minn
Jones
Bright
Asea
Drexel State Bank
Addison-Jones
Oakwood Blvd
Chas. F Lewis
G. W. Ry
Austin National Bank
House, N. W
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