Lady Cook Advocates Bodily Purity In U S Lecture Tour
A famed eugenics advocate known as Lady Cook, Tennessee Claffin in earlier life, urged American audiences to teach children about the body and its functions to curb vice. She argued mothers must instruct sons and daughters, promote monogamy, and oppose prostitution and the white slave trade, proposing widespread moral reform and funding for reform institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Neo
Lady Cook
Ste Biumen
Lay Sook
God
Tennnessee Claflin
Francis Cook
New York
Chicago
United States
Maine
California
Ecugéenist
Miotharood
Acain
Zitle
Whipping Day and the Innocents in Medieval Lore
The article recalls Childermas or Holy Innocents Day on December 28, a medieval practice of whipping children as a religious observance tied to Herod's massacre. It notes how the custom faded into parody or misuse in various countries and mentions the 1782 Messina earthquake as a separate grim event in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bethlehem
Herod
Jesus
J Pane Rey
Gregors
France
Margaret
Navarre
M. le Houx de Lincy
Sethiens
Clement Marat
Messina's Reconstruction Four Years After Devastating Quake
The article recalls Messina’s 1906 disaster and the postquake recovery four years on. It notes the 1894 and 1900 tremors, the city’s rebuilding debates in the Italian Parliament, and new structures rising where ruins stood. It highlights Messina as a busy port with ongoing activity and traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messina
Endora
Bern
Cartaana
Italy
Christmas activities and visits noted in Fairfield town
Fairfield events list Christmas preparations with Greenfield County club members decorating the club house for New Year’s Eve. Church choir Christmas concert at Saint Paul's Church and a post storm program. Local residents hosting visitors from Guilford New Haven New York and Port Jefferson. Memorial Library closing New Year’s Day. Annual meeting of the Instac palimelical society scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Dwyer
Maybrook
Stain Street
Greenfield County Club
New Eare
Wilmer Pratt
Saint Paul’s Church
Laura Dowd
Greenfield Hall
New Haven
New Yorke
G. P. Brett
New York
Greenfield Hill
Frank Child
Port Jefferson
Herman
Claus
Taniel H. Morgan
Hulls Farme
Instac‘paimelical Society of
Fairfield
Three O
Bethlehem
Horace Banks
Hyde Farms
Cone Bridgeport
Westport Summer Residents Host Holiday Activities and Lodges
Westport residents opened summer venues for holidays. Mrs. Francis Day and daughter Dorothy visit relatives in Boston. Temple Lodge F and AM installed officers led by Edward T. Lehn as Worshipful Master and contract officers. Out of town visitors attended. Helen Kemper assisted at the local library. Mark Mackenzie enjoys a New York college assignment at Trinity rectory. Supt. Grover Bowmen visited Norwalk. A Monteith evening social is highlighted as among the year's most successful events.
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Westport
Francis Day
Sis Dorothy
Boston
Mass
Temple Ledge
AM. I
Edward T. Lehn
Ell Wake
Man
Robert W. Post
Edmund
Bunce
E. O. Simpson
Charles
Biss
Mark Mackenzie
New York College
Trinity Rectory
Grover C. Bowmen
Norwalk
Lucy B. Cavanaugh
Edward F. Dunn
Stra
New Eaves
Jennie Ruffles
Sharon Springs
N.Y
Walter Ruffie
Frank A. Blackman
Henry Man
New Britain
Clarence Naramore
Bridgeport
J.albert Blackman
Danny
William Waterhouse
Alice Waterhouse
Edith Fairchild
New York
Lizzie Wakeman
Angie Wakeman
Ada Parmice
Richard Bevans
J. B. Goodwell
George Ferris
Trinity College
Hartford
Bertha Ferris
Sugar Street
Catherine James
East Granby
Cr. Lo
Jesse James
Hawleyville
Lodrie James
Moody School
Mt. Hermon
P. Ready
J. H. George
David George
Salisbury
Theodora George
New York City
Wm. R. Curtis
Berkshire
Louise Bigelow
Mize
Aimee B. Frost
Santa
Milicent Cavanaugh
Virginia Houlihan
Anna Houlihan
W. H. Hale
Congregational Shurch
Star of the East
Curtis P. Morris
Bridge-port
Hobert G. Warner John C
Peers
Minnie R. Thickett
W. B. Hale
Jessie Beers
G. W. Carlson
Carlton Hubbell
Allison P. Smith
Trinity Church
Elsie Ferris
Father Vercedes
Hayman
Little Town of Bethlehem
Westport Gun Club Hosts Fairfield Guests on Christmas Day
Westport and Fairfield club members held a joint Christmas shoot with Edward Jennings of Fairfield posting the day’s high score of 23 of 26. Prizes went to Jennings, Frazier, Petrie, Lobdell, and Sturges among others as guests, members, and families shared events at homes in Saugatuck and Greens Farms.
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Bers
Westport Country Club
Jennie Anderson
North Main Street
Rebecca Sturges
Anita Sturges
Fairfield
Westport Gun Club
Fairfield Gun and Rifle Club
Faireld
Edward Jennings
Charles Frazier
Ada Davis Weds Randall in Easton Home Ceremony
Ada Davis daughter of Wallace and Mrs Davis married Randall of Bridgeport at the bride’s home on Sunday. The bridesmaid was Dorothy Davis, best man William Randall. The couple left for Long Island and will reside in Bridgeport after a wedding trip.
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Ada Davis
Wallace Davis
Mr. Randall
Bridgeport
Dorothy Davis
William Randall
Randall
Long Island
Juda
George Oats
Alice Swenson
Emma Wells
Startmma Wells
Albert Swenson
Ruth Davis
Ellen’ Swenson
Frances Wells
Lucy Stilson
Santa Claus
Ruby Wells
Harold Robinson
Cary T Day
Judaschaft
Geotge Davis
Bien Swenson
Oscar Swenson
Jump Hill
Derbury
Alice Cornell
Rock House
New Hven
Misa Mary Wheeler
Wakerian Wheeler
Wheeler Street
Christman Sm
Smythe
Henry Wal
Miness
Sport Hill School
Herry Tscott
Daniel Brewer
Ana Brewer
Charles Brewer
J. Marah
Eugene Botsford
New Town
Taunton water tested for turbidity and odor
State chemist James A. Newlands reports Taunton water sample slightly turbid with a distinct sweet odor due to harmless lake growth. Odor and taste to fade with cold weather. December 30 Men’s Federation meeting features Rev T J Lee on Needed Lessons From Other Nations. Various local visitors and residents noted.
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Taunton
James A. Newlands
Newtown
Men's Federation
T. J. Lee
New Milford
Town
John C. Pitzschler
Sandy Hook
Alexander Beard
Bridgeport
Francis Carmody
Woirdeye
Syracuse University
Michael Cas
L. Pierce Clark
New York City
Platt
James Donohue
Brooklyn
Christmas Greetings and Holiday Guests Across Town
Family visits from Stra and Unionville touch many homes as guests from Bridgeport to New York gather for church cantatas, a big Christmas tree program, and assorted fêtes. teachers and students also share holidays with relatives and friends at multiple local addresses.
Wheeler Court Elects Officers In New Roster
Court Wheeler last evening elected officers led by Chief Ranger Samuel Thomas and Sun Chief Ranger John F Gallagher. Other posts include K F Davis recording secretary William Callan treasurer James T Rourke and three year trustee Joan F Memiroy. Officers to be installed January 10 with Marina Gourt degree team present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Wheeler
F of A
Samuel Thomas
Sunchief
John F. Gallagher
K. F. Davis
William #. Callan
James T. Rourke
Woodward
John J. McCarthy
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Aterview
Loday
Childerlias
Jimmy Valentine
Poli
Fairfield Avenue Theatre
1. T. Bedford
Shore Road
Elizabeth Schlosser
Smith College
G. Farms
J. H. Wheeler
Charles Wheeler
Min Fill
Anna Matthias
Greens Farms
Easton
Court Wheeler
Paris
Connery
F. & Brill, Ave. Abd
Adies
Marcel Ware
Harriet E. Sherwood
Main ST
Kelley’s Cigar Store
Fairfield Ave
James H Kelly
Scott
Scorr & Bown
Blounfield
G. J
Richmond
N. Buckingham & Co
The
House of Liberal
State Street
Addrome
T. M. Burns
Torrington, Ct
Sprague
Sprague J Ice & Coal Co
Avenue Fridge
IRA Gregory & CO
Fee Coal
Wheeler & Howes
Main Street
East End
Congress Street
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