Equal Suffragists Debate Bar on Women Lawyers
Chicago suffragists react to defeat of an effort to amend Pennsylvania law by barring women from practicing law. Judge Bradwell comments on progress while The Philadelphia Item notes Philadelphia's dawning twentieth century for women's rights. The piece recounts women’s access to libraries, study of sciences, and historic attitudes toward women writers and education.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
Law Academy
Philadelphia
Bradwell
Law
Oxford
London
Wilton
Mary Woolstonecroft
Boestun
Jane Ansten
Miss Ansten
Feau
Vance
United States
Chicago Journal
Galveston Rises From Ruin After Great Flood
The article recalls Galveston’s recovery after the September flood that destroyed homes and damaged key buildings, noting 17 million dollars in losses and six thousand lives. Within seven days the railway bridge was repaired, and by six months most tracks, elevators, and warehouses were rebuilt larger and busier. The islanders now live in over a thousand sturdy dwellings as commerce returns. A sea wall or infill projects are eyed to prevent future floods, while national sympathy backs the city’s recovery. The piece emphasizes resilience and potential urban improvements.
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Galveston
Reepair
Hay
Picus
Outh
Homestead Law Reach in Colorado Restricted by Exclusions
Attorneys and land agents report that one sixth of Colorado's land falls outside homestead protection. Government land in much of the state can only be claimed via desert land, mineral, or timber and stone acts. Settlers must pay at least 1.25 per acre, while standard homestead entries may grant a free patent after required residence.
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Collgado
Boston man marries sickly heiress for health cure
A Boston man who recently wed a frail rich young woman is now content after using Dr King's New Life Pills. The medicine is claimed to restore health and cure jaundice biliousness malaria fever and all liver ills.
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Boston
Dr. King
Mountains That Move In Swiss Valley And Beyond
A historical note describes mountains that appear to move as they slowly shift under geological forces. It cites the Travers mountain near Switzerland rising about 5000 feet high with a current drift of roughly one inch daily, and mentions other moving hills such as the Roseberg behind the Rigi and the Dal-mountain in Canada with repeated rails relaid as tracks settle.
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Travers
Switzerland
Viss
Roseberg
St. Foyde
Ivere
Dalles
Columbian
America
Ullen
White House Hawks Return Amid Winter Quiet
The White House grounds keeper notes a pair of hawks roaming the grounds as winter fades and spring nears. Birds often stay through winter but vanished recently, with reports of foxes, starlings, and other birds in the trees and bushes. The hawks, facing years of evading detection, appear active again as spring approaches.
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White House
White House Groumis
Does It Pay To Buy Heat German Remedy Rosebee
Does it pay to buy heat asks if a cheaper cough remedy helps with severe lung troubles. The ad promotes Rosebee’s German Syrup as a universal cure that heals excites expectoration reduces inflammation and promises restful sleep. It claims wide world approval and urges trying one bottle from druggists.
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Rosebee
Green
Warranted Syrup of Yar Guarantee Card
A dated testimonial card from Frank B. Jones and Mie laylane offering to refund the purchase price of Greene's Warranted Syrup if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The note promises a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded, as signed by the undersigned.
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Greene
Laylane
Frank B. Jones
Special Through Tickets to California and Northwest
A partial timetable notes a special personally conducted train party from Chicago to California and Omaha. Departure dates include July 1 and July 10 with return limits in August. Stops en route cover Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake City with scenic Sierra scenery. Tourist Department oversees the trip with limited vacancies and featured party arrangements.
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Cheoga
North-Western
Chietgo
Omaha
Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake
Sierra N Sky
Milk Diet as Fad Promises Slim Values and Health
Milwaukee readers are urged to embrace a milk and fruit diet with lean roast meat for dinner. The plan, attributed to health authorities and traced to royal examples, relies on one and a half pints of milk daily plus greens and fruit. Heavy vegetables are discouraged, and the diet is claimed to aid weight loss and vigor while offsetting nervous debility.
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Leo
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Seven Years in Bed Relieved by Electric Bitters
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas stayed bedbound seven years due to kidney liver trouble and debility. After three bottles of Electric Bitters she could walk again and felt like a new person. The remedy is promoted for headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and dizziness with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Ney
Mac
Handwork and the charm of simple craft endure
A Milwaukee reader recalls how handwork and small decorative pieces enrich daily life amid modern efficiency. The writer notes the gentle impact of framed lines and water color inserts, echoing themes from William E. Channing and a long tradition of meaningful handiwork in homes.
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Durin
Wiliam
Channing
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Half Rates to Northern Wisconsin Saengerfest at Marshfield
Half rates are offered to attendees traveling to Marshfield Wisconsin for the Saengerfest via the North Western Line. Tickets will be available at stations and through the railway office with special pricing for group travel and early purchase incentives.
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Wisconsin
Marshfield
Wis
Two Remarkable Women Photographers in The Ladies' Home Journal
Interest in women’s work in photography grows as The Ladies' Home Journal publishes picture pages. A forthcoming issue features five exquisitely picturesque reproductions of quaint village life by Frances and Mary Align. The images recall with charm the simplicity and stateliness of bygone days.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Frances
Mary
Funeral costs for Queen Retoria total £35520
The record itemizes the Queen Retoria funeral expenses totaling £35,520. Major allocations include £8,050 for guest entertainment, £15,000 for troops’ food and accommodation, £3.50 for St George’s Chapel work, £990 for foreign envoy entertainment, and £4399 for repairs and miscellaneous costs.
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Retoria
Stoamer War Office
St. George’s Chapel
Earl-Mearshal
Reval
Low Rates This Summer on North Western Line Tickets
North Western Line advertises reduced fares this summer for travel to cities including San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle and coast towns with favorable return times. Services listed include Through Sease Sleeper Cars Chair Cars and Dining Cars with ticketing through Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Eveursten
San Francisco
Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Coast Japais
Dalath
Pakoa Hot Springs
Ti Lake
Utah
Pacifics
St. Paul
Milne
Muner
Seaseslee
Chicago & North-Western
R’y
Notice of sewer system contract bids in Nessermer city
City public works department announces plans to trench and reconstruct a sewer on Sellar Street from Reach er to Case, extend on Case to Mary Street, and intersect near Susie Direct and Café Street. Bids due June 2 at 7 PM, with bonds double bid amount and board option to delay or reject bids. Local official Yorstin Eoas Cry Cloth signs the notice.
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Comimon Council
Nessermer
Sellar Street
Reacher Street
Case Street
Case
Sophie Streets
Uhreater
Ken Case Abongie
Sellar
Sear
Mary Street
Colin Sireet Afar
Ciaveets Street
Sophie Peet
Igen
Welock
Board
Public Works
Board of Public Works
Bessemer Co operative Society grocers attract town shoppers
Reported in a casual exchange about a new grocer, the Bessemer Co operative Society, praised for offering the finest groceries in town at one price. The exchange notes widespread buying and urges readers to visit the store.
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Miranda
Bessemer Cooperative Society
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