Hairnets From North China Fuel National Labor Shift
Prepared by the National Geographic Society, Warhipeton, D. C., this piece explains how North China’s hairnet industry empowers thousands of girls to earn income at home. It details hair supply, cheap labor, and simple tools, and notes lingering Manchu pigtail customs and regional differences in queues.
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National Geographic Society
Warhipeton
D. C
China
North
America
Europe
North China
Peking
Tientsin
United States
Boarders Win Fred's Heart in Mary Carman's Home
Mary Carman facing isolation after learning her son Fred will marry. Two young women seek room with board at her house. Peg Payne and Helen Branch move in, aiding Mary and Peg while Fred returns to discuss future plans. Helen and Fred eventually join Mary, and the boarders become part of the family.
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Ary Carman
Fred
Mary
Mary Carmuan
Mrs. Carman
Mary Carman
Peg
Blodgett
Scotchy
Freeport
Helen
Peg Payne
Helen Branch
Castoria Swears By Gentle Castor Oil For Babies
Advertises Fletcher's Castoria as pure vegetable and harmless for infants. Claims it eases colic constipation and diarrhea with a sweet taste and gentle effect. Advises consulting a doctor for real sickness and notes a care book comes with the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
French Women as Porters in Dieppe Markets
In Dieppe France old women perform heavy lifting as porters in fish markets and on the beach carrying 150 to 200 pound stones. They march from boats to markets and beaches to dumps with baskets, their cheerful faces belying the burden. Stones exported to England fuel porcelain manufacture.
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Dieppe
France
England
Unique Glasgow Clock Displayed in London
A handmade timepiece on display in London is believed to be the world’s only seven tuned clock. It chimes quarterly on eight bells and plays six tunes on 14 bells after the hour. The box clock, crafted in Glasgow over two years, features minute parts and engraved details.
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London
Scotland
Robin Adair
Herrin
Glasgow
Vacation Summary Reflections On A Long Rest
A man recalls a vacation as a stretch of inactivity and fatigue. He notes one and a half days traveling to a place with little to do, nine days of idleness, two days with a headache, and a day and a half returning to productivity.
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Castoria
Boschee
G. G. Green, Inc
Woodbury, N. J
Garfield
Mitchell
Mall & Buckel
New York City
Carboil
Nashville
Ted
Pietro Forte
2Nd Ave
Hills & Knocks
HILL
Red Box
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