Lane to preside as Sioux granted citizenship with ceremony
Franklin E. Lane secretary of the interior sails west to Yankton to witness a landmark ceremony admitting Sioux Indians to full citizenship. The ritual includes white names, bow and arrow symbolism, flag pledge, and a badge as the first step toward equal legal standing with white Americans. Women receive similar recognition and guidance on home and work. The process will continue with more citizens as officers certify competency.
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Washington
Franklin E. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Yankton
Aid
Bureau of Indian Affairs
United States
India
Apie
Lane
Interior Department
James McLaughlin
H. A. Meyer
Mothers Day Observed On May 14 In 1911 Style
The second Sunday in May is Mothers Day this year falling on May 14. Miss Anna Jarvis founded the Mothers Day International Association to foster the observance and gratitude to mothers. Western Union offers special telegram blanks with carnation designs for greetings, and the white carnation symbolizes respect for all mothers and noble motherhood.
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Anna Jarvis F
Philadelphia
Western Union Telegraph Co
Mothers’ Day Association
Cunningham Estate Valued At 7000 In Stratford Will
The will of Frances A. Cunningham filed for probate shows an estate valued at 7000 with husband Thomas as sole beneficiary. The Stratford note adds social items including May Child Welfare Club meeting at Stratford High School and plans for a May 20 food sale, plus church events at Stratford M E Church and lectures by Dr. Alfred C. Fones. An embargo on grain shipments to Baltimore Locust Point elevators is posted by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Stratford
Frances A. Cunningham
Cunningham
Thomas
Petty
Highland Avenue
Bridgeport
Harry Wilcoxson
Gertrude Spoor
Fila Toucey
Alfred C. Fones
Mission League of the Congregational Church
Japan
Mission Fund
Baltimore Locust Point
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Tiz feet relief promises quick cure for aching feet
Advertisements claim Tiz cures sore tender and tired feet by drawing out poisonous exudations that puff up the feet. It allegedly stops pain in corns callouses and bunions and makes shoes feel comfortable. A 25 cent box offers a year of foot comfort.
Fragmented humor and tidbits from a late 19th century pages
A collage of light anecdotes, quips, and short notes. It includes theatrical improv mishaps about a trapped heroine, Bank of England troubles, bold lines from a pistol scene, egged-on wit at a dance, a juror exchange, turbine history, and assorted did-you-know items about diamonds, omens, and old Kansas territory facts.
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Bank of England
Duke of Wellington
London
Dramatic Scene Involves Beau Brummel At Table
A fragment describes Beau Brummel, after a loss, adopting a mock tragic air and calling for a flat can destick and a pistol while seated with an insane Bligh. The scene ends abruptly with Bligh’s reaction, leaving the confrontation unresolved in the text.
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Beau Brummel
Bligh
Beau
Tennysons Birds And Boots In Russia
A fragment from London Answers praises Tennyson for his exact bird song renderings noting birds like rooks and nightingales. It also contrasts Russian fashion with showy boots among czarist society, mentioning women and men alike. The Pittsburgh Press quips about audience reactions to a new play ending.
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Tennyson
Maud
High Hall Garden
Mawat
Birdie
London
Pittsburgh Press
Freshly Defined Honeymoon Quip Echoes Historic Wit
A witty quip frames the old joke about marriage and timing, noting the honeymoon as the only period when a man finds it amusing to return home and discover his wife has not yet prepared things. The line reflects a humorous, period-voiced take on domestic life.
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Boston
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Department of Interior
Lordship Manor
Noor
Lordship Property
Hollister
Stratford Aves
Wilkenda Land Co
Newfield Bldg
Lordship
Bridgeport R. R
Bathing Beach
Charlie
Harold
C. A. Parsons
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Louisville Courier-Journal
Egbert
Yonkers
Jude
Africa
Kansas
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Leadville
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Jack
Ethel
Florida Times-Union
George Sand
Russia
Earth
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