Preacher Denounces Modern Women’s Dress At Arkansas Sermon
Rev Ben Cox of First Baptist Church in Little Rock decried current women’s styles as indecent exposing arms necks and ankles. He cited ballroom outfits and harem skirts as examples and read letters from a businesswoman and a Christian woman urging reform amid mixed audience reactions.
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King George
Queen Mary
England
Ben Cox
First Baptist Church
Mrs. Astor
Mr. Cox
Canal Street
New Orleans
Buenos Aires Costliest City Beyond New York Says Author
Arthur H. Warner argues Buenos Aires surpasses New York in expense for settled life, noting pesos to dollar rates, exorbitant rents, costly services, and imported building materials. He contrasts salaries, class structure, and the city’s rapid commercial growth with its European-influenced population and brisk, noisy business district.
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New York
Buenos Ayres
Metropolitan
France
Waysice
Manhattan
Avenida de Mayo
Broadway
Wall Street
Buenos Aires
Europe
United States
Argentina
New York City
England
Paris
Calle Florida
Rivadavia
Tucuman
Rio de la Plata
Tagus
Italy
Bonaerenses
Arthur H. Warner
Life One Long Lesson
A reflective aphorism on humility and learning from all people. The speaker notes that those we deem inferiors often teach more than we expect, and that everyone has a lesson to impart.
Keep the Children Busy
The text argues that keeping children occupied trains them to be useful and less awkward later. Occupation from a young age guards against selfishness and idle behavior in society and fosters happiness through purposeful activity.
Is this antique authentic inquiry and bill of sale
A buyer questions authenticity and presents a bill of sale from Isaac Gobmuller of Vienna who manufactured the item, claiming provenance and fabrication details.
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Isaac Gobmuller
Vienna
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