Peace Ship Women Not Named in Disagreement
Reports of disputes over endorsing or condemning Wilson's preparedness program reached America as Henry Ford's peace ship neared Europe. Many accounts omit the women aboard. among them is Mrs. Rosika Schwimmer of Hungary, linked to the peace mission idea.
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Henry Ford
Oscar N
Europe
Wilson
America
Rosika Schwimmer
Hungary
International Woman Suffrage Alliance
Ford
Adorable Negligee Drafted From Pale Blue Batross
A quaint garment description outlines an adorable negligee of pale blue batross with pleated antip ribbon frills. It notes medium size uses 4% yards of 3 inch material and 144 sem ribbon for the frill, with options for lace border or plain silk collar, and hints at sewing steps with empire shaping and furrow-ruffles.
LitTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK piece on kitchen rituals
A humorous first person reminiscence by Lee Pape about a boy named Benny who defends his appetite after a chicken pot pie clash at the family table. Benny scrubs his hands six times, faces his father, and finally returns to eat three helpings, delivering a playful slice of everyday life.
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Martch
Brown University Shows Big Gain
Brown University reports a record enrollment of 1,114 for 1915-16, up 81 students or 7.8 percent from last year. The growth spans undergraduate men and graduate work, with graduate 145, undergraduate 765, and women’s college 209, marking an 18.4 percent rise over four years.
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Providence
R. I
Brown University
Women's College
Gifts for friendless patients at Connecticut Hospital for the Insane
The Connecticut Hospital for the Insane in Middletown plans Christmas festivities and invites gifts for its patient population. Men seek ties hats gloves suspenders and wearables while women request aprons ribbons ties hats gloves and similar items. Packages should be sent to the hospital marked Christmas Donation with donor name and address for acknowledgment. XMAS ROPING AND WREATHS OF LAUREL JOHN RECK & SON
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Cologne
OHN
Beck & Son
Connecticut Hospital For the Insane
Middletown
Conn
Ronor
Are All Men Mateable In Love Advice Column
Laura Jean Libby explains that many single men are not ready for marriage due to career, past heartbreak, or personal priorities. She urges women to avoid pressuring men, notes that gentleness and sympathy attract mates, and argues most men can be persuaded toward matrimony with thoughtful, respectful approach.
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Rubisons
Miss Libbey Answers Readers Letters
Miss Libbey replies to reader letters with instructions for sending correct name and address. The notice directs readers to address Miss Laura Jean Libbey at No 916 President Street Brooklyn New York and to write short letters on one side of paper only using ink.
Let the Other Shoulder Her Own Worries
A reader writes that a friend met a nice young man last summer who promised to call but never did. Since he moved away she has received a few cards from him. The writer asks if he would show more interest if he cared for her, and the reply notes his apparent lack of interest.
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Miss Libbey
L.M.D
The Child Of Divided Hearts Advice Column
A 16 year old girl seeks guidance as a young man urges steady companionship with a risk of marriage. She lives apart from both parents who are separated. she cares for her father and fears choosing without parental counsel. The columnist urges reconciliation of the parents to discuss the vital matter and the girl’s future.
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T. F
Christmas Gift Advice for a Young Woman in 19th Century
A note advises a young girl to propose affordable gifts when asked by a suitor for a Christmas present. It suggests simple options like a book or bonbons or kid gloves and warns to avoid items beyond his means to prevent embarrassment for both parties.
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Miss Libbey
Uncomfortable Dilemma Over Christmas Gift Proposal
A 26 year old man asks if he should reveal his plan to propose after a disagreement over a $200 music box. He has saved nearly $1000 for marriage and worries about spending too much on a costly gift. The adviser suggests writing honestly, proposing a cheaper gift, and accepting her response if she remains distant.
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Miss Libbey
B.D
Bepcere
Velour Hats Stand Out In Winter Wear Comparison
Velour hats hold their own against wool skating caps with active use across sports. Deep saffron color features a black grosgrain band and a poppy pattern veil of black hexagonal mesh.
Unsystematic Giving and Charity Ethics
The piece discusses holiday charitable giving, warning against waste and duplication while praising personal, neighborly aid. It urges coordinated effort by faith groups and lodges to keep charity humane and targeted, noting the value of personal visits and responsible help. It also reports the death of Enoch Wood Perry, former United States Consul at Venice, in a New York hospital.
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Enoch Wood Perry
United States
Venice
New York
Auf Wiedersehen in the Lane by James Russell Lowell
A reflective poem in which a speaker recalls a farewell scene at a lilac lane. The maiden whispers Auf Wiedersehen as she departs, leaving the speaker with wistful longing and a lingering, delicate memory. Thirteen years pass and the scent of lilacs returns as the memory endures, preserving the moment’s tender distance.
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Wiedersehen
James Russell Lowell
London births show more boys than girls in period
A London births column claims three quarters of births are male, citing a correspondent. The Registrar General notes no lasting rise postwar, and says after the Crimean War the boy excess in 1851 to 1860 was smaller than earlier ten years.
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London
Registrar-General’s Department
Elusive deserter Adam N Eve baffles search efforts
Washington reports that efforts to locate descendants of Private Adam N. Eve United States Marine Corps who deserted January 13 1811 from Captain Anthony Gale’s Philadelphia command have failed Government agents say key details of his interrupted military career may remain forever cloaked in mystery Meanwhile in Fairfield Avenue the Singing McEnellys perform at the Colonial Ballroom offering a full program of vocal and instrumental selections with admission stated as affordable Also note Cuba plans to increase its army.
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Washington
Adam N. Eve
United States Marine Corps
Anthony Gale
Philadelphia
Garden of Eden
Ohio
Cain
Texas
Adam
Oregon
Adam W. Eve
Colonial
Fairfield Avenue
McEnellys
Corner for Cooks and Pumpkin Pies and Other Recipes
A scanned collection of old kitchen notes with multiple dessert and snack recipes. It lists ingredients and rough instructions for soda bread, pumpkin pie, apple shortcake, coffee frappe, snow pudding, spiced lady petits en, and a basic cake. Includes measurements, mixing steps, and baking hints.
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Alwys
Asay
Pictorial Review
Little Benny
Lee Pape
Laureljohn Reck & Son
Laura Jean Libby
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Cupid Io
the Child OF Divided Hearts
THE
Menellys
Cuba
Belkin
Ethrie
D&g
Dan
West
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