Woman author plans perilous Cape Town to Cairo trek
English author Charlotte Mansfield, famed as a poet likened to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, departs England to travel 5000 miles from Cape Town to Cairo with native guides. She aims to meet President Roosevelt mid journey near Nalfrobl, north of Lake Tanganyika, immersed in Africa’s jungle and native cultures.
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Charlotte Mansfield
England
Cape Town
South Africa
Cairo
Egypt
Roosevelt
Miss Mansfield
Nalfrobl
Lake Tanganyika
Africa
Dette
Pers
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Mrs Meredith Leads Harrowgate Orchestra In Publicity Stir
Mrs Meredith daughter in law of novelist George Meredith substituted for the conductor in Harrowgate's esteemed municipal orchestra. The event drew national attention as one of England's rare preli minaries of note. A cousin lover and pianist, she aims to compose opera and predicts a woman will be the next great musical magician. She cites Bronte Browning and Bonheur as proof women can reach top artistic heights.
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Meredith
George Meredith
Harrowgate
T' Municipal Orchestra
England
Charlotte Bronte
Elizabeth Browning
Rosa Bonheur
The Good Will Habit Ends Of Clever Girl
The piece discusses the impact of a kindly attitude on character and relationships, suggesting that good will broadens sympathy and softens feelings. It contrasts a positive outlook with self centered indifference and hints at social influence through attitude. It then shifts to Clever Girl, noting J Joneswell’s remark about a reputation for cleverness and perceptive observation of others, including fashion and style in social settings.
Much Dancing In the Capital
Washington has gone dancing mad as weekly dances in the White House continue since January Miss Roosevelt inspires the gatherings The president moves with skill through modern waltzing and barn dances as high ranking military and diplomatic guests join in the lively social spree
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Opal ware jars as wedding gifts and keepsakes
New cereal and condiment jars in opal ware feature bright colors and novel shapes. A fifteen-piece set sells for 7 dollars, suggested as a thoughtful wedding gift beyond traditional bric a brac. The piece also notes a china-collecting theme and a recipe for Russian tea jelly using tea, lemon juice, gelatin, and sugar.
Spinach as a Salad From Dawn to Dinner
Spinach kept in the dish after supper makes a usable salad with salt pepper and a mayonnaise style dressing. The piece suggests repurposing cooked greens into a cold dish to extend the meal and reduce waste.
Culinary Garnish Tip With Eggs and Lettuce
A brief instruction describes shaping a dish with a light sauce and decorating with small lettuce leaves and one or two hard boiled eggs sliced crosswise. A tiny young onion slice may be sprinkled on the garnish or alternated with egg slices as a final touch.
Dr Anna Shaw Comments on Roosevelt on Suffrage
The Rev Anna A Shaw of Buffalo replied to Mr Roosevelt s letter on woman s suffrage saying the president is not fully informed on the subject and noting he writes on many topics making thorough knowledge unlikely.
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Anna Shaw
Roosevelt
Anna A. Shaw
Buffalo
Ink paper idea from Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker travels
Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker says she will write a paper on ink, noting in travels across the country she has never met more than five or six women who keep ink bottles with decent writing fluid, and wonders how many feel a shared sympathy.
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Sarah Platt Decker
Mer cer county in the gold brick business
Bluefield lawyers allege the county has sold land it did not own the west end septic tank area bought by Gus Lynen and C B Wilson. The city acquired the land in 1929 for 400 dollars and is now considering redeeming or selling a small section known as section 164, with land records under review to confirm ownership.
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Mercer County
Bluefield
West End
Gus Lynen
BB. Wilson
Lkely
Mr. Townsend
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Messrs. Lynch and Wilson
New Life Pills Save Ingleside Man From Indigestion
B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina tried many doctors and $200 worth of medicines over 15 years for indigestion. After using Dr Kings New Life Pills he reports a full cure. The pills ease constipation and a range of stomach and bowel troubles. 25 cents at druggists. Hawley Moss Co. Toys and Games. 12 17 41.
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B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
N. C
Dr. King
Hawley Mosse. Co
Looking One's Best With Bucklen Arnica Salve
A vintage ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the remedy for pimples skin eruptions sores and boils. It promises softer velvety skin and a glorified face while also claiming effectiveness for sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
Notable City Visitors and Shoppers From Regional Towns
In a flurry of yesterday's arrivals and departures, numerous figures from Cedar Bluff Giallo Mingo county Pocahontas Godfrey and Wise visited the city including Senator H S White and J W Bailey. Merchants and residents such as Mr and Mrs Kent Miss Pack Miss Gilmore and Miss Roberts traveled through or stayed for the holiday season, with several returning from Virginia and Hollins Institute.
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P. A. Barly
Cedar Bluff
The
City
Daisy Pack
Jramwell
Ner Jeshes
C. M. Gailway
Dr. Haller
Gertrude Haller
Pocahontas
Miss Roberts
Wise
Virginia Christian College
Lynchburg
M. Stupolsky
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Wright
Tazewell
Virginia
King
Bluefelo
D. B. Baldwin
W. Va
First National Bank
Notary Public
A.D. Wood
M. D
Thornton Bldg
Gapitan Beer
Bluefield Brewing Co
Norfolk & Western RY
Richmond
Norfolk
St. Louis
Carolinas
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
W. B. Bevill
Ien
Pass. Agt
Roanoke, Va
Chichester
Nest
Brlogists
J. Jowell
Dollie
S. Browning
Grandmamma
Mrs._Browning
Elizabeth
R. D. Perdue
Giallo
H. S. White
Mingo County
J. W. Bailey
J. Welton Thoms
Godfrey
Arthur Sanders
Princeton
Robert Kent
Josephine Wright
Hollins Institute
W. B. Honaker
Montcalm
R. R. Henry
John Kelly
Powhatan
S.N. Worley
Bert Shumate
Cinc’innati
Middle West
J. H. Parrat
American Coal Company
Roanoke
Hattie Fudge
Yazewell
Helene Paddock
R. S. Porter
Charleston
J. R. Greenawalt
Welch
W. M. W. Spring
Boset
Spring and Mining Company
Springton
Alice Gilmore
Clara Gilmore
Hollins
Jeane
Hamel
Leggins
Metropolitan
Men’s Furnishing Company
Elks Building
Bland Street
Flat Top Book & Stationery Company
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