Judith as a name through history and notes on variants
The text traces Judith variants Jehudith Judith as a feminine Judah name and its associations. It notes Judith consort of Louis the Pious imprisoned died 843, Judith of Bavaria and Alfred the Great’s stepmother, and Judith wife of Waltheof called Jugge. It adds Irish adoption of Jugge as Judy and lists Irene Josephine Pauline as subsequent names.
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Judith
Jehudith
Judah
Louis the Pious
Bavaria
Alfred the Great
Waltheof
William the Conqueror
Jugge
Judy
Leave the mother-in-law to thorny orange blossoms
A 31 year old wife urges other women to demand their own home from husbands when living with parents in law proves intolerable. She advises a direct talk, leaving if necessary, and paying mother-in-law for board while establishing a separate home, citing shared sacrifice and the need for a man to prove himself.
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N. Y. State
Why Women Should Vote Opinion Piece by Browne
A Browne authored political argument advocating women's suffrage in Massachusetts. The piece asserts that voting rights should not be denyed to women, arguing women are human beings with a stake in public affairs while acknowledging traditional home roles.
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Massachusetts
Browne
Twin Names That Sound Alike for Boy and Girl
Suggestions that pair well include Aaron and Ava, Liam and Lena, Noah and Nola, Ethan and Eva, Owen and Olivia, Kai and Kira, Felix and Faye, Milo and Maya, Leo and Leona, Theo and Thea. Choose with meaning and flow in mind.
State House Contact for Fees and Children Notices
A notice directs correspondence to James Fee in Room 43, State House, Boston, for matters about state children and related information. The directive lists Hamajoma and others as recipients or subjects of the inquiry.
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Hamajoma
James Fee
State House
Boston
Discouraged Bride Heard From Bob's Wife
A letter from Bob's Wife chides a discouraged bride about domestic worries. She jokes about a trunk and hints at a troubled marriage with sharp sarcasm. The note references a husband’s behavior, finances, and potential danger, ending with a playful sign off.
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Hubby
Johnnie
Katie
Reno
Bob
Gossip Hurts Her
A young married woman, 28, seeks guidance on how to handle neighbors who spread false gossip about her conduct. She asserts she has a good marriage, musical talents, and has never violated propriety, asking whether to confront the accusers or ignore the rumors.
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Fonda
Grace
How to Treat an Oily Face and Prevent Blackheads
Evelyn asks sisters for practical tips to manage oily skin. The message seeks simple routines to control shine, reduce pore clogging, and prevent blackheads with nonmedical, everyday methods.
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Evelyn
Senior Nurse Seeks Quick-Learned Education in Hospitals
The speaker notes anxious individuals must have a fair education and grasp lectures quickly in wards. Salaries are small, enough for bare necessities, with state hospital pay of $20 per month and found. Three years of full training and a diploma are required.
Hair loss from wearing a hair turban prompts cure tip
A reader from Pine Tree State recounts heavy hair loss after a four week use of a hair turban. She advises trying barber vaseline on the scalp, noting hair growth resumed and stressing value of a good head of hair over style. She signs off as a first letter to the circle.
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Pine Tree
Love and Distance Put to the Test at Weymouth
Lady Clare asks if a bashful, 22 year old Fore River shipyards executive should stay overnight after a summer courtship at Weymouth. Mildred Champagne advises inviting him to call but suggests he stay at a hotel or return home the same evening to keep propriety.
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Miss Champagne
Weymouth
Fore River
Proper behavior for courting and jealousy in engagements
Inquiring by B C asks if a young lady may accept theatre or outings with a gentleman while keeping company with him and not yet engaged. The letter notes jealousy when she goes with another man and considers whether mutual restrictions apply before engagement. The writer suggests symmetry by proposing the idea of taking another girl to the theatre to test feelings.
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Mise
Anji Advises Clear Proposals in Love
The passage urges decisive advance in relationships, arguing that a woman should not dictate terms to a steady partner who is not yet engaged. It portrays a man in love as rightful to demand commitment and asks him to name the day for formal ownership.
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Anji
Recipes From New England Housewives Page
A Sunday Post feature presents homey recipes including a candy pot with brown sugar and orange flavoring, a nutty confection with peanuts and cocoa, and a lemon tea served without milk. The notes name Mrs Oneda Michaud Auburn Maine and Mrs Fe J Ghen Easton along with other cooks and addresses.
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New England Housewives
Sunday Post
Easton
FE. J. Ghen
Old Fashioned Dishes and Clean-Up Kitchen Notes
A chunk of old recipes and household tips lists fried egg plant slices with crumb coating, a layered apple pork pie style bake, a beef omelet served hot then cooled and sliced, and a Russian salad using tomatoes cucumbers peas pickles tomato pulp and chicken bound with mayonnaise. Names and addresses accompany the tested dishes.
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H. J. Dolan
Alice Avenue
East Lynn
Merritt Accused in Repeated Handbag Thefts at Deer Island
James Merritt faced charges after allegedly stealing a handbag from a department store. The same bag had been stolen twice before, with the incident triggering a four month departure for Merritt to Deer Island. Inspector Abbott noted the prior thefts as the case was delayed for record checks.
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James
Merritt
Deer Island
Abbott
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Henry W. Fischer
Juditel
Irene
Josephine
Pauline
C.F. Hovey & Co
Summer, Chauncy and Avon Streets
Houbigant
Oriental Sandalwood
C. F. Hovey & Co
Violet de Parme
Pinaud
Yoston
POST
Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
New England
Boston Post
Oak Hall
Washington St
Hewson
Lloyds
Gur
Washington
Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge
Andrew J. Lloyd Co
E. H. Smith CO
Temple PI
Mildred Champagne
Good
Oneda Michaud
Third Street
Auburn, Me
P. W. Mutch
Washington Street
Barre
Jackson
Ida Bessette
Manchaug Hotel
G. B. Guilbert
P. O. Box
Harrisville
R. I
Jordan Marsh CompAny
Patent Colt
Women’s Shoe
Jordan Marsh Copany
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