Famous Russian women spies shaped by czars and wars
A historical portrait of Russian secret service women famed for charm and peril. It chronicles figures such as Mme Leski Hanegan, Baroness Makowa, Zenaida Petrovitch, the Pozharsky cousins, countess Korderyvich, Mme Korolervicz, and Mme Midgi Hume, detailing their missions from Paris to Washington, Tokyo, and London, their disguises, travels, and the perilous espionage network spanning a century.
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Ussian
Secret Service
Ivan the Terrible
Russia
Mme
Leski Hanegan
Paris
Riviera
America
Washington
Cassini
Japan
London
Baroness Makowa
Prince George
Greece
Princess George
Zenaida Petrovitch
Turgeniff
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Europe
Edward
Biarritz
Tatiana
Pavlova Pozharsky
Russian Empire
Finland
Poland
Siberia
Manchuria
Countess Kordervicr
Janet Dudley
United States
Mme. Korolervicz
Mme. Midgi-Hume
Mukden
Life saved infant named Benedict after doctor’s resuscitation
An ambulance physician at Belle vue hospital New York Dr Benedict Willis revived a newborn boy reportedly dead. After 40 minutes of mouth to mouth and hot water treatment the baby cried, warmed, and the mother gratefully named him Benedict and had him christened by the doctor.
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Benedict Willis
Bellevue Hospital
New York City
Willis
Moca
Dr. Willis
Benedict
How to Grow Tall According to a Scientist
An old article explains that human bones and organs grow until age forty, with the heart strengthening lungs expanding and the brain developing into the fourth decade. It notes height stops increasing in the third decade due to spinal compression from body weight, while a quoted scientist suggests lack of downward pressure could extend growth by ten years.
St Vitus and Ragtime Dialect in Dance History
Gerald du Maurier links ragtime dances like the one step and turkey trot to the ancient St Vitus dance. The author questions endorsement but notes future historians may view ragtime mania as akin to medieval Tarantism and dancing waves.
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Gerald du Maurier
The Family Horse
A Maryville Tribune note reflects on a family horse that appears aimless until it finally goes home, portraying a quiet rural sentiment.
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The
Maryville
Dominant Morgan Buys Queen Anne Teapot for 2400
A Washington art dealer recalls J Pierpont Morgan visiting a shop, arguing the price of a Queen Anne teapot. Morgan offered 2400 dollars after noting duties, wrote a check, and walked out with the piece in his pocket, typical of his bold, impulse purchases.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Washington
New York
Mr. Morgan
Express
White House Babies Hold Court With President Wilson
President Wilson governs with rare tact as four White House babies Grandnieces and nephews share the presidential knee. Jo Cothran James Wilson Howe Virginia and Elizabeth Wilson jostle for stories and demand favored repeats, while the 90 million-strong public figure balances affection and duty.
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Wilson
White House
Woodrow
Jo Cothran
James Wilson Howe
Virginia
Elizabeth Wilson
Little Jo
Cherry Season Preserves and Desserts Guide
This excerpt outlines practical cherry preparation for preserves and desserts. It covers almond-flavored pit kernels in preserves, Cherry Salad with blanched filberts, lemon juice dressing on Royal Ann cherries, garnishing jelly with fresh cherries, Cherry Brown Betty with bread crumbs and nutmeg sauce, canning cherries with sugar, Cherry Fritters batter and cherry additions, and Cherry Toast with stewed cherries and whipped cream.
Conversational Power of Women Cited at Washington Reception
A remark by Congressman Augustus Stanley of Kentucky highlights women's conversational skill as he recounts a Niagara Falls visit. A friend and his wife plus her sister chatted during the trip, prompting the husband to joke that the falls’ thunder could be heard if the ladies stopped talking.
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Washington
Augustus Stanley
Kentucky
Niagara Falls
John
Wifey
Philadelphia Telegram
Farmer Fends Off Rats In Granary Battle
Washington county farmer Frank McClain found a score or more rats invading his granary. He entered with a club, battled the pests as they crowded through a single hole. Rats climbed his clothing and leg but he squeezed several to death. His wife opened the door to let the survivors escape. He was not seriously bitten thanks to heavy wool clothing and an overcoat.
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Frank McClain
Washington County
McClain
Oysters In Motion Pictures Heading to Norfolk
Swepson Earle of Baltimore secretary of the National Association of Shellfish Commissioners will take one thousand feet of film showing Maryland oyster industry from catching to shipping to the annual convention in Norfolk. After the convention the reels will be shown in duplicate in cities across the United States.
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Maryland
Swepson Earle
Baltimore
National Association of Shellfish Commissioners
Norfolk
Unitertates
The Power of Persistency in Success
John Wanamaker argues persistence makes success. most fail for lack of steady focus. A successful person is made through consistent effort rather than talent alone.
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John Wanamaker
Salad Dressings and Featured Fruit Salads Highlight Olive Oil Use
The article extols olive oil as a wholesome digestible dressing for salads and describes preferred dressings like mayonnaise and French dressing. It outlines specific recipes including a Lyman Salad with peppers and grapefruit, and variations using grapes, celery, and walnut meats, all served on lettuce with oil or mayonnaise dressings.
Mint Cup and Kumiss among Summer Drinks
A collection of old time drink recipes describes Mint Cup a lemon mint juice beverage with sugar water ginger ale and mint garnish. Kumiss details a milk based drink from Arabia using yeast and warm bottles with caution about opening to avoid attracting neighbors and mischief. Pineapple Lemonade and a simple egg nog are also offered as refreshing options with basic ingredients and steps.
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Arabia
Good Things Strawberry Omelet and Pineapple Rice Desserts
A recipe passage describes a strawberry omelet with vanilla and cream, cooked in butter and folded with berries. It also covers fruit baskets with sponge cakes filled with fruit and whipped cream, and a pineapple rice dessert with milk, butter, nutmeg, and egg yolks served with pineapple slices.
Teaching Children to Laugh in Schools
A correspondent argues children should be taught to laugh correctly alongside reading and speaking. He claims current laughter is harsh and torturing, and schools could offer laughter lessons to give kids a healthier, rollicking experience.
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England
Exception to the Rule in Briggs and Griggs Debate
A humorous quip contrasts Briggs and Griggs on headship at home. Briggs says two heads are better than one, while Griggs retorts that both he and his wife want to be head of the house and that arrangement doesn’t work.
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Briggs
Griggs
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Baroness Stor Ova
Colintess Korolerval
J. P. Morgan
Wilsa
Benjamin Franklin
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