Birthday Bio Briefs John Wanamaker
John Wanamaker born July 11 1838 in Philadelphia rose from a 14 year old bookshop helper to a retail pioneer. He built a clothing business with his brother, funded growth with a $38 ad, later expanded to 45 tenant spaces, served as Postmaster General under Harrison, and led Bethany Sunday School to become the nation’s largest.
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John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Harrison
Bethany Sunday School
U. S
Widows Daughter Advice and Moral Warnings Collide
A reader letters page offers cautions to a widow’s daughter about leaving family for a selfish fiancé, urging loyalty to her mother and children. Additional letters discuss personal habits, marriage advice, and a social vignette describing Clarice’s visit and attire.
Facts and Fashions Showcase Summer Garments and Styles
A garden costume echoes Chinese coolie influence while gray tulle outfits charm outfits. Linen suits mark distinction and black and white net frocks offer cool semi evening wear. Simplicity dominates summer fashion with handkerchief linen blouses slip on over the head. Dull rose crepe with dull blue embroidery yields a rich dress and a taffeta sports garment follows sweater lines. Straight frocks set the current tone.
All Women Readers Invited to Sewing Circle Discussions
All women who read the Post are invited to join the Sewing Circle for upcoming discussions. The group welcomes readers to share ideas and participate in planned activities aimed at craft and community.
Doers of Deeds Rise Above Idlers in Faithful Action
A moral verse extols action over idle talk. It speaks to the value of courage, decisive effort, and accepting mistakes as part of progress. It warns that progress requires doing rather than delaying and that without bold steps nothing meaningful is achieved.
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Heaven
Gods Tired Of Kings Refuses Crowned Rule
The poem recalls God declaring exhaustion with kings and rulers. It contrasts human with robes and rings, the endless games of power, and the puppet masters who pull strings. God smiles at the notion of self rule, hinting at a lighter fate.
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God
Scrambled Eggs with Dried Codfish and Quick Breads
A set of old kitchen notes sharing a palatable codfish scrambled eggs recipe with soaking steps and portions for four to five people, followed by two simple quick bread style mixtures with butter lard, nuts, and raisins. Names Miss Ella J. Jackson and Mrs. C. A. Estey accompany the home cooking tips.
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Ella J. Jackson
Granville Avenue
Malden
Indian Meal Bread With Apple Sauce Split
When done split open and spread apple sauce between and on top. Three fourths quart of flour, one cup Indian meal, two teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon salt, one tablespoon lard rubbed in with hands, add enough water to handle, bake in bread tins in a hot oven, rub butter over top when done. Makes two leaves. Mrs. Bertha Nash. 144 East Hollis Street Nashua New Hampshire.
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Bertha Nash
East Hollis Street
Nashua
N. H
Coal Case Nearing Jury Verdict in Sherman Trial
In New York the government rests after arguments in the Sherman anti trust case against Virginia and West Virginia coal firms. Trial court adjourned with jurors likely to hear verdict late tomorrow as speeches from both sides concluded the session.
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New York
Virginia
West Virginia
Household Hints From Mrs Mildred Shea Rockland
Household hints advise dipping brooms in boiling suds for a minute weekly to extend life and keep them pliable. A carpet lasts longer when swept with a well cared broom. Clean iron sinks with kerosene oil on a cloth. Remove paint from window glass by rubbing with hot sharp vinegar. Listed by Mrs Mildred A Shea of 17 Elizabeth Court Rockland.
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Mildred A. Shea
Elizabeth Court
Rockland
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