Sunday opening of World’s Fair divides Boston church groups
Massachusetts Sunday Protective League and Boston church committees debate closing the gates on the Lord’s Day. Proponents urge federal aid to keep the fair shut. opponents favor open exhibits with Sabbath services, music, and art galleries, arguing public displays may uplift society.
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Olney
Thomas Weston
Fort Sheridan
Dr. Plumb
Walnut Avenue Congregational Church
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Bestir
W. F. Crafts
Worcester
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People’s Church
Crafts
William Byrne
Europe
Ee. Selly
Boston Tabor
Mr. Kelly
Edwin G. Walker
M . A. Green
The
New Nation
Women's congress in Boston highlights international council
The weeklong Boston program features Julia Ward Howe Alice Freeman Palmer Mary Livermore and other leaders as women gather to discuss welfare dress ethics and civic roles with daily meetings at the Art Palace Monday through Sunday events include municipal finance stage and science topics and a women led church service May 15 to 28.
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Columbian Housekeepers’ Association
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Order of the Eastern Star
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International Young Woman's Christian Association
National Woman’s Relief Society
National Christian League For the Promotion of Social Purity
Woman's National Alliance
France
Italy
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Republic of Letters
May Wright Sewall
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Woman's Congress
Husbands and Home Life A Candid View
A satirical piece advises husbands to balance home life and outings. It argues that a wife who stays indoors too long notices minor flaws, while time away brings fresh, interesting stories. The tone reflects practical humor about marital arrangements.
Callow Quits Loud Trousers After Morning Stir
Local gossip notes Callow stops wearing loud trousers following a morning incident that left observers perplexed. The remark hints at a broader unease among peers about his attire and behavior.
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Puck
The Wanderer and Lady Trade Shoes in Quip
A brief dialogue image shows a Lady rebuking The Wanderer for asking her for shoes while his own footwear remains usable. The Wanderer retorts with a witty remark about not expecting to die when his shoes wear out.
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Wanderer
Alma-Tadema Studio Adjoins Husbands in Mediaeval Dutch Scene
A description notes Mrs Alma-Tadema's studio sharing a wall with her husband’s, styled in mediaeval fashion with Delft china and Dutch pictures, while his room is richly decorated in a Roman manner.
Rare Ancient London Magazine Gun Sought for World Fair
The Baltimore American reports John Cuckson a rare 16th century magazine gun made in London. Richard Heinze owned it, later selling to A. E. Brooks who will exhibit it at Chicago's World Fair. It features a left side lever, ten-shot magazine, and distinctive dragon-embellished screws.
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Don’t Go Hungry to Bed Yet Avoid Overloading Stomach
The article weighs the sleep impact of pre bed meals and offers a practical option. It suggests light snacks like wafers from graham flour with a ripe apple and explains digestion concerns. It advocates moderate intake over fasting and emphasizes brain rest from heavy meals.
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New York Ledger
Profit by It in Springtime
Mrs. Suburban exclaims spring pays after a brutal winter while Henry notes he has rented a house for $800 for the summer and leased a city plot for $200, highlighting seasonal gains from property.
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Puck
Maiden Admits to Serving the Fishes in Dishonest Court
The verse humorously critiques a young woman seeking a husband for a delicate charm yet failing by overtalking and letting truth slip. The speaker uses irony to highlight her impractical vanity and the outcome of her predicament.
Do You Think Marriage Is a Lottery
Puck quotes Hyson and Henpeck debating marriage with a witty exchange about drawing a blank in a lottery ending the matter.
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