Marcia the One Idea Girl Sparks Social Strain
A fragment from a 20th century opinion piece describes Marcia after a European trip as self centered and opinionated. Friends urge variety in conversation noting her monologues on travel politics religion and achievement. The piece urges balance and interest in others for lasting likability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia
Europe
Herriends
Abe
Tall Marcia
Jan
Catherine
Tor
Iles (Dyer
The Moulting Hen And Its Feathers
Those who witness moulting miss its importance to hens and birds. Moulting takes about three months, a gradual process, and patience is needed as nature renews feathers. Fatness can occur from wet foods, while essential elements may be lacking, stressing the hen’s system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulifis
Juliate
Traditional British Recipes From A Historic Kitchen
A collection of old time cooking instructions with Golden Cap Pudding and steam times, stuffed potatoes with sausage and parsley, a value pickle for meat, stewed celery, drop cakes, rock buns, queen cakes, rhubarb cream tea, rhubarb for children, Danish rhubarb sweet, and a hot bake method using basic pantry ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Edison s Farthings and Patent Fight Over Entertainment
The article discusses Edison and his phonograph ventures, detailing a hearing about whether his company violated antitrust laws. It notes vast weekly outputs of Almago state and royalties earning Edison substantial revenue, with the judge ruling the action a matter of patent validity rather than antitrust violation. The piece highlights Edison’s wealth and ongoing industries tied to his brainwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amertca
Tealbon
Iit
Wond Vitars
Thonas A. Edidon
Almago Tate
de Company
Edigon
Edlison
Edison
Missionary tale with inmates and a comic punchline
A missionary returning from India faces an asylum scene where a visitor inmate praises a sermon. The inmate recalls a shocking line about mothers and infants. The dialogue shifts to weekend travel chatter, a hotel rent mix up, and a jest about Halley’s comet seen through four glasses, reflecting light humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Inmatle
Leay-Isle Chapel
Gata
Sam
Public Notions Bring Your Order Suits For Garden Supply
Public notices list supplies including garden fencing wire barb wire Becca Bruit Troon Wire Nottm Bata Wire Stew Balt, steel fencing, potatoes, wool, corn, and assorted oils. Makers include Rothera and E P Ware. items cover bicycle oil linseed oil raw boiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnn
Osta
Chad
Mrs Payne Seeks Public Patronage With Cook in Charge
Mrs Payne announces Miss Cook will lead the department this week as efforts continue to secure a suitable head. Payne has long sought to secure a capable person and hopes for a share of public support.
Hidden Lives of Women Who Lived as Men Across Europe
A long article recounts a string of sensational cases where women masqueraded as men for decades. It cites Marie Ambert in Brittany, Jules Bernay who ran boats and Bank of France funds, Nicolas de Raylan of Chicago, Marguerite Bois known as UCLA the Queen of Brigands, and others. It notes startling revelations after death, with families shocked by concealed genders and bold exploits across France and beyond. Transgressions of gender norms are framed as romantic misadventure and social curiosity rather than scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Paris
Brittany
Marie Ambert
Juliette Cigray
Jules Bernay
Jules
Bank of France
Mme. Berney
Pere Bernay
Nicolas de Raylau
Chicago
Nicholas
Marguerite Bois
Ucla
France
Lucia
Porto San Giorgio
Ancona
M. Servadio
Charater
Westminster
Charles Wilson
Catherine Coombes
Ffteen
Percival Coombes
Werdert Ife
Muiddersfield
Catherine
Charlie Wilson
Jean Richehours
Jean
Rouen
Bath Mittens From Turkish Towelling
Instructions describe making mittens or gloves from old Turkish towelling with a wrist buttonhole and button to stay on. Used during bathing to replace a wash-cloth or sponge, allowing faster baths, greater comfort, and both hands to cleanse the body while keeping the hands warm.
Argument Ends After School Comeback
Two young men argued heatedly over a problem with one shouting that the other was entirely wrong. The other retorted that he had gone to school and called the first a pack, prompting a terse finish as a bandlady commented on their class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaid
Almont
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Madison
Benalla
Nunn
P.O. Box
the Ridd Company Ltd
Bourke Street
Melbourne
Edison's Farthings
India
Tippler
Mina
Halsey
Giasson
Buckler
Ryan
Benalla West
Calcutta
Treas Robur
Domino
Kassa
Kandy
Tony Melbourne
Pricus
Chemiosl
Expio uyea'Go
Orion Stoves
New Zealand
Sed
Oranally Agency Co
Akiuw
NoTire
H. G. Smith
Benalla Witd
Carder Street
Miller's
Queensland
Fire
Acadent Insurance Co
M. Ryan
Bert. Sanderson
Shire Hall
Itigi
G Abbott
Paramano Tamum
Bridge Street
W. G. Abbott
Bridge-atreat
Yeaus
L Hanlon
Henry Vallender
Nunn Street
Solmlyed
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co, Ltd
Victoria
Riverina
Cooper's Sheep Dip
Palotl: 7 Insurance Co
Collins and
King Streets
Dalgety
Newmarket Wool, Grain, & Produce Brokers
Quibell
Kemp
Orench Nobel Slasgoe
Chilworth
Bourke
Elbourne Office
D. Latro
J. Soderstrom
Luual Agen
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