No Reward For Passenger Pigeons Declares Extinction
An article notes false reports of a $16000 USDA reward for locating final passenger pigeon nests. It states the species is extinct, references historic offers by Clark University in 1910, and explains the bird’s range east of the Rockies and its vegetarian diet, contradicting claims it would curb gypsy moths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Clark University
Tewards
Rocky Mountains
Frock of Figured Challns and Charming Dressmaking Trends
Gary and Practical Flamé Dress Making discusses challis and lighter fabrics for stylish frocks. It covers a three tier skirt with taffeta trim, a corsage front contrast, neck frills, and ruffles. Notes on using chalk fabrics, grandmother style fichus, and tailoring details for sizes 32 through 44.
Youthful frock with tiered skirt and lace collar
A described fashion piece features a ruffled front panel three tier skirt with triple tiers and edge ruffles. The jacket echoes ruffled edging and bell sleeves with button trims. A lace collar completes the blouse.
Weddings and Commencements Gift Ideas at Buechler’s Jeweler
Brides and graduates center stage, with a puzzle of suitable commemorative gifts solved at M. J. Buechler’s 48 Fairfield avenue. The store offers diamonds jewelry watches silverware cut glass clocks and other pleasing items at moderate prices to suit every recipient. Republican Town committee members met at Fairfield avenue headquarters with City Clerk J A H Robinson. all present except William E Seeley.
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M. J. Buechler
Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Republican Town Committee
J. A. H. Robinson
William E. Seeley
Correct Dress For Women And Misses At Main Street
Advert shows Rockwell department store touting low prices on women and misses frocks. June sale angle with playful copy, highlighting skirts, corduroy options, wash fabrics and silks, white coats, and suits offered at bargain rates to attract shoppers. It emphasizes fashion leadership and resort-like June themes to draw buyers.
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Rockwell
Rockwell & Co Funeral Designs at Bridgeport
Rockwell and Co located at 1108 Main Street Bridgeport showcases funeral designs and bouq... services. John Reck & Son listed as associated firm or service provider, reflecting local family business ties in funeral trade.
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RockweLl &Co
Main Street
John Reck & Son
John Reck
Port Gas Fixture Co
Fairfield Avenue
Geo. B. Clark & Co
Broad Street
Hadhey Furniture Co
Geo. E. Nothnngie & Son
Main
Elm Streets
Wentworth Furniture Co
Broad and
John Streets
Daily Talks on Heart Topics by Laura Jean Libby
A 1918 column discusses hysterical women and temper, urging calm parental guidance and firm handling of outbursts. It argues such behavior stems from adolescence, prescribes retreat for husbands, and suggests divine the family physician for cases that resist.
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Laura Jean Libby
Dear Miss Libbey advises on an unreturned invite to the show
An 18 year old girl writes that a 19 year old man dated her for three months and invited her to the show but never called back. She asks for guidance. the adviser suggests he may be busy and plans to call later. The response notes little reason for a forgotten invitation.
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Miss Libbey
D. Q
Engagement Broken by Girl Seeks Advice to Win Him Back
A confession from an 18 year old girl describes dating two young men, missing an engagement, and asking whether to explain briefly to the man she loves why she did not attend. The adviser urges a brief apology if he seems displeased, and warns to avoid breaking engagements when possible.
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Miss Libbey
P.c. J
The Widow’s Humble Gift at the Altar
A poem describes a poor widow offering two coins at the Altar beside the wealthy. The crowd overlooks her moment, while a Master notes the difference between outward wealth and heart. The speaker, Robert Rensselaer Chamberlain, elevates the widow’s act as nobler than grand generosity.
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Robert Rensselaer Chamberlain
Miss Libbey Replies To Your Letters
Short missive notes request correct name and address for proper attention. Ink is required and letters should be one side only. Address Miss Dib 916 President Street Brooklyn N Y.
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President Street
Brooklyn
Flippant Lover Scorned Addresses Miss Libbey
A girl of 18 writes about an engagement to a 24 year old man who visits infrequently, treats her with flippancy, and promises costly gifts yet shows little respect. She seeks guidance on whether to scorn him. the advisor urges self respect, trust, and ending the relationship.
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Miss Libbey
G.L.M
Jealousy in Love Triangle and Postal R S V P Meaning
A 17 year old girl seeks advice on handling a 19 year old boyfriend who may still be entangled with a former lover. She worries about trust and party invitations where the other girl flirts. The note asks what R S V P on a postal card means and how to proceed.
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Miss Libbey
Japanese Women in Election Activity in Tokyo
In Tokyo on June 15, discussion grows over the rising role of Japanese women in politics. Parliamentarians consider restricting women from campaign canvassing while abstentions and law violations decline. Viscount Oura notes fewer abstentions and violations, and women’s participation increases, prompting views that women should engage politically at home and in public discourse. Mrs Takako Katetsu argues women must keep space for political thought and assist their husbands with informed discussion, while opposing indiscriminate canvassing and urging intelligent voter outreach.
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Tokio
jWomen
Viscount Oura
England
Japan
Kagetsu
Corner for Cooks Strawberry Charlotte Russe Cream Toys Caramel Frosting
Strawberry Charlotte Russe lines a dish with lady fingers and sponge cake, filled with whipped cream and strawberries. Cream Toys melts butter, thickens milk with flour, then heats and keeps hot. bake crusts, slice Keren bread, toast, and serve. Caramel Frosting combines milk sugar and butter, whipped to thick white with vanilla.
Old Time Pie and Ham Recipes from a Cranky Pantry
A fragmentary kitchen note outlines a coconut pie frosting using butter sugar eggs coconut rind and milk baked in a paste crust with spices. It also covers a ham preparation with overnight soaking, skin removal, cloves, egg wash and cracker meal, baked to a brown finish, plus a cruller style dough and a brief farmer want ad fragment.
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Pictorial Review
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Bridgeport
McClure
Paper Syndicate
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Statesman
Tokio Asahi
Takako Katetsu
Tokio Girls Commercial School
Katetsu
Gilenn
Acorn New Method
Lion
Rex
Hoffman
Ruud
Ohio
Orn, Lion
Deater
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