First Calls in Washington Social Life for New Congress
A 1911 column explains the social routine for the new Congressmans wife in Washington. It outlines her duty to visit the White House hostess, diplomatic wives, and other officials, noting the staged schedule, transient nature of acquaintance, and the ceremonial value of these introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Senate
Cabinet
Congress
United States
North American Press Syndicate
Fashion Trends Push Furs and Lace in Velvet Styles
The article outlines season fashion trends with Oriental seed pearls, abundant furs, cloth-covered buttons, long fur stoles, and black velvet gowns. It notes jewelry favors delicate open designs, rhinestones and lapis lazuli, and the rise of one piece gowns and two piece velvet afternoon wear.
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Aftrnoon
Pioneer women doctors in America rise from obscurity
A McCall's Magazine article tracks the rise of women in medicine from near invisibility two generations ago to a broad modern presence. It credits Elizabeth Blackwell and Emily Blackwell, Bristol natives who emigrated to America in 1832, with opening the profession to women.
Christmas Gift Shelves Open at Local Stores
Local shops advertise a wide range of Christmas gift items including furniture, footwear, and novelty goods. Bay State Range giveaway details, silk and leather cases with women's slippers, Anatomic shoes, and celebratory hampers appear alongside skincare and fragrance sets.
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E. H. Dillon & Co
Main St
N. Buckingham & Co
State St
Bay State
Candlestick Magazine
Main Street
Mollan‘s
Dr. Coles
Woman's Drug Store
Crawford Laundry Co
Fairfield Avenue
Court Street
Is There a Santa Claus from the New York Sun
The Sun answers Virginia Oh a holons question with a definitive affirmation of Santa Claus. It argues belief rests on faith and imagination, not sight, and praises love generosity and devotion as the true realities that give childhood its joy and beauty. Santa’s existence is upheld as eternal and real beyond what eyes can prove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Friends of the Sun
Santa Claus
Papa
Virginia O'Hanlon
West Ninety-fifth Street
Virginia
Virginias
Auto touring charity proposed for Danbury convalescents
A Danbury woman aims to establish a novel charity next summer providing an automobile touring car and chauffeur to convalescent patients. Physicians would supply names of beneficiaries. rides would be offered to groups of three or four, with varied trip lengths to suit each passenger, minimizing obligation and emphasizing fresh air and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
In Memoriam Mrs. James A House
Obituary tribute honoring Mrs. James A House for charity, gentleness, and influence on women. The piece emphasizes her quiet service, personal kindness, and lasting example to future generations without public acclaim.
Despondent Winsted Man Fatally Shoots Self
Winsted, Dec 16 Charles Millard aged 45 was found dead at his home with a bullet wound to the right temple. The medical examiner rules the wound self inflicted during the night amid reports of rheumatic pain and despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsted
Charles Millard
Millard
Pioneer Paper Manufacturer Hanmer Dies Suddenly
Hartford Dec 16 Charles F Hanmer aged 63 died at his East Hartford home from diabetes He was a pioneer in Connecticut paper making starting a Burnside mill fifty years ago The factory remains in operation and he had retired from business several years ago.
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Hartford
Charles F. Hanmer
East Hartford
Hanmer
Burnside
Freezing and Its Preventatives for Automobiles
An automotive article explains how cold weather freezes engine pumps and the risks of broken pump shafts. It notes broken pieces, spring dogs, and breaking points as protection, and compares pump freezing to crack risk in cylinders, stressing pump blockage as the common failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybere
How to Prevent Freezing in Car Cooling Systems
The article advises preventing cooling water freeze by adding 10 to 50 percent alcohol to the cooling water, noting alcohol evaporates and must be replenished. It suggests masking the radiator, using hydrometers, and compares glycerine and calcium chloride options, ending with a salt solution remedy for far from civilization travel.
Pastor MacGregor to resign from Clinton church
The Rev Dr MacGregor will leave the Congregational church in Clinton to accept a call from First Congregational church of Norwalk and resigns effective February 1 1912. His popularity as a pulpit orator is noted though a recent rift over dancing sectarian tensions is rumored to influence the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
MacGregor
Congregational
First Congregational Church
Norwalk
McGregor
EB. F. Harris
Harris
Missing seven years Whalen sought by administrator
Danielson, Dec. 16. Joseph J. Whalen has been absent ten years and unheard seven more. His father Martin was appointed administrator of his estate. Whalen left as a lineman for the A T and T and later worked for Western Union in New England cities. His share of his mother's estate is about $600. she died nine years ago and her estate remains unsettled.
Furniture suggestions for the holidays
Displays hundreds of useful articles with a focus on gift items and home furnishings. Highlights include ladies desks, book cases, rockers, dining furniture, and ranges. The ad promotes affordable prices, special low pricing, and assurance of satisfaction. Open every evening.
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Gunn
Grand Rapids
Bissell’s
Bay State
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Geneva Medical College
New York
Philadelphia
Geneva College
America
Arthur B. Reeve
McCall's Magazine
Elizabeth Blackwell
Emily Blackwell
Bristol
Elizabeth
Emily
John Dixon
Asheville
N. C
Phyal
Memoriam
James A. House
M. B.C
Pol’ps Theatre
John F. Conroy
Nonnette
Charming Violiniste
Monarch
George Ade
Jas. Fulton
G’karo
Krempka Bros
Arthur J. Pickens and Co
Freddie
Poli’s Orchestra
Poti
N. Buckingham & Co. Inc
State Street
Lehigh Coal
New Valley Ice CO
Uptown
Fairfield
Housatonic
TRY
Sprague’s Extra High Grads
Sprague CE & Coal CO
East End
East
Washington Avenue
Fridex
Wheeler & Howes
Congress Street
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