Pioneer of Suffrage Remembered on Her Birthday
The last survivor of America’s suffrage pioneers, Rev Antoinette Louise Brown Blackwell born May 20 1825 in Henrietta New York, educated at Oberlin, ordained 1863, preached Sospei then Congregational minister later Universalist. Wife of Samuel C Blackwell she helped launch the movement with seven children.
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America
Antoinette Louise Brown Blackwell
Henrietta
N.Y
Oberlin College
Samuel C. Blackwell
Elisabeth Blackwell
Mra
Blackwell
Worcester
Mass
Elizabeth
N. J
Maps for revolters in Tokio printing 1000 military maps
A Tokio printing firm reportedly prints 1000 detailed maps for Chinese revolutionaries and ships many to Shanghai and Peking. Another large shop is said to print notes totaling hundreds of thousands of yen for a Chinese independent province. Also noted is a bishop election at a Methodist conference and a Mother’s Day ad.
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Tokio
Tokio Printing
Shanghai
Peking
Tokio Paper
China
London Fashion Note: Pelerine and Peplum Details
London turned out this pelerine over a short skirt and bodice in pea cock blue and green plaid. A pointed peplum of green taffeta edged with narrow blue velvet ribbon complements a one sided pelerine in the same fabric. A blue marine blue rub appears with a wide blue velvet ribbon clasp, accented by spring flowers.
Dutch Would Reduce War Risk By Sea Route
Dutch shipping circles consider sending the Netherlands main ships now trading with American ports on a new path from America to Spain or Norway. Large vessels would transship to smaller crafts to avoid North Sea and British Channel risks and delays at British ports. Proponents say faster voyages could offset extra costs of transhipment and added expenses.
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Rotterdam
Netherlands
America
Spain
Norway
Holland
North Sea
Board of Health Institutes Its Clean Up Campaign
The board of health began a clean up campaign this morning. Boy Scouts met at St George's church headquarters and were instructed by Major Frank Armstrong to watch for unsanitary conditions. Scouts will report cases to the health board and inspectors will remedy them.
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Board of Health
St. George’s Church
Frank Armstrong
Ea Ae Health
Softening the Lines of a Plain Waist in Sheer Lawn
A fashion note describes a plain white lawn waist with hematite collar, cuffs, and pearl buttons. It discusses fabric options, collar finishing, pattern perforations, and sewing steps for a summer separate waist, highlighting masculine influences softened with feminine touches.
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Pashion
Dressmaking Articles From The Pictorial Review
Sizes range 34 to 43 inches bust and price five shillings. These Home Dressmaking articles are prepared especially for this newspaper from the very latest styles by The Pictorial Review.
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Pictorial Review
Love in haste ends in heartbreak says Laura Libby
Laura Jean Libby counsels patience in romance, arguing love grows from companionship and steady thoughts. She warns impulsive passion dies if pushed before a solid foundation forms, advising a year to prove a relationship before marriage or part ways.
Elopement Advice Question Calls for Parental Appeal
G M writes that a seventeen year old girl and a young man with a good position plan to marry despite parental opposition. He asks whether they should elope and whether parental consent could be sought later to avoid sorrow and ensure harmony and prosperity.
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G. M
Little Bennys Notebook on Mary Watkins Steps
A childlike dialogue on a dog and a boy describes how a girl asks about a cruel act and the boy evasively suggests they “tell her what she wants to hear.” The scene ends with the girl staying outside, illustrating a lesson about truth.
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Mary Watkins
Miss Libbey Answers Your Letters Ad Note
Personal notice requests readers to address Miss Laura Jean Libbey at 916 President Street Brooklyn New York for replies. It specifies correct name and address must be provided for attention with initials printed and letters to be written on one side in ink.
Youth Letters on Premature Affections and Age
A U D O reader, twenty two, writes of a girl who began correspondence years too early. He sent a Christmas gift, received thanks, but two months passed without reply while he was away. He wonders if she loves him and whether to press for more attention until she is of age. The column advises that girls are changeable at that age and to waste less time, waiting a few years to learn her true liking.
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Shakespeare
Germany Posts Record Wine Yield in 1915
Berlin reports official results show 737905 hectoliters of must produced in 1915, the highest since the 1902 wine law. White wines dominate with Moselle Saar Ruwer districts supplying most, prices total 44390000 marks, market remains strong despite slightly lower prices than some years.
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Berlin
Germany
Moselle
Saar
Ruwer
Rhine
Former Conspirator of Korea Named Y M C A Secretary
Yun Chiho, once a leader in the Korea conspiracy to kill Governor General Terauchi and runner of a six year prison term, has been appointed general secretary of the Y M C A of Korea. He succeeds F M Brockman who becomes honorary general secretary. The Seoul press hails his return to public life, noting his education, worldwide fame, and influence among Koreans and foreigners. A crowd of 2,000 greeted Col. Roosevelt in Detroit on arrival for a preparedness address.
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Out
Korea
Yun Chihoonde
Count Terauchi
Young Men's Christian Association of Korea
F. M. Brockman
Yun Chiho
Seoul
Col. Roosevelt
Detroit
Fickle Love Causes Turmoil in Dated Advice
M R writes of Christmas quarrel over a missed gift and jealousy as a long distance romance unfolds. He asks if he may reveal his letters, while a jealous partner demands access. The correspondent advises breaking off and choosing a single, truly suited partner to avoid ongoing trouble.
Costume For Mountain Wear In Navy Serge London Model
A best quality navy serge costume features a full fronted skirt and tucked back to simulate a drape. It includes low revers and satchel pockets outlined with Romanian embroidery, and a hat built on Russian military lines.
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London
Boy Scout Groups To Aid In Civic Work City to use Scouts for street and health enforcement
The city plans to employ United States Boy Scouts and other uniformed groups to assist police fire and health departments. Scouts will inspect streets alleys and premises and report violations on printed cards for official review. sections will be assigned for semi weekly checks. Officials expect police to join later in crime and vice prevention with talks by John C Stanley and Howard Dunbar at St George's church Plewood and Colorado avenues.
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United States
Boy Scouts
Board of Health
Scout Movement
Health Department
John C. Stanley
Police Board
Howard Dunbar
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Plewood
Colorado Avenues
United States Boy Scouts
German Officials Urge Rabbits Raised For Skins
The Prussian ministry for agriculture appeals to agricultural associations in Sigmaringen to breed tame rabbits to maximize skins for leather and fat. Berlin hosts a Company for Making Use of Skins Inc. inviting bunny skins. Rabbits need little food and can be fed scraps. oils and fats from rabbits are scarce and likely to stay short after the war.
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Berlin
Ministry For Agriculture, Domains and Forests
Sigmaringen
German papers fail under wartime financial strain
Berlin reports three thousand German newspapers and publications have closed since the war began due to financial difficulties. The 1916 list shows 1,255 fewer publications than in 1915, averaging more than three fold losses daily. In related church notes, First Presbyterian plans a sermon on Life tomorrow, with pastor and organist Elmer Joyce arranging music to reflect the theme and value of life.
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Berlin
Germany
Imperial Postal District
First Presbyterian Church
Elmer
Joyce
Suffrage Debate Between Burnell and Opper Spurs Rhetoric
A public clash in the New Canaan Advertiser features Elizabeth R. Burnell of Hartford arguing against equal suffrage and Miss Emma A. Opper of New Canaan replying with supporting names and authorities. Opper cites endorsements from Wilson, Bryan, Roosevelt, Mill, and Nightingale among many others, noting broad church and professional backing across six countries and multiple states and provinces.
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New Canaan
W. L. George
Emma Goldman
Miss Opper
National Prohibition Party
National Progressive Party
Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Roosevelt
John Stuart Mill
Henry Ward
Thomas Huxley Emerson
George William Curtis
Wendell Phillis
Clara Barton
Francis Willard
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Julia Ward Howe
Florence Nightingale
Jane Addams
Katharine Bement Davis
Florence Kelley
Lillian Wald
Spanish Wireless Company Gets Big War Business
The Spanish International Wireless Telegraph Company has seen daily word traffic rise from 800 to about 6000 words since the war began. It operates two receiving stations at Barcelona and Aranjuez, and relays news from Paris, Lyons, Nauen, Norddeich, London, Cardiff, Pola, and Coltano. Entente bulletins print on yellow paper and Central powers on blue. communiques reach the press three times daily.
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Madrid
Spain
Spanish International Wireless Telegraph Company
Barcelona
Aranjuez
Hiffel Tower
Lyons
Nauen
Norddeich
London
Carnar
Whist Socials and Birth News in Trumbull
Trumbull hosts whist and social events as Mrs. Albert Linley entertains two tables and villagers attend from Seymour Waterbury and Bridgeport. The Village Improvement Society closes its season with a town hall gathering while Miss Treadwell plans a June whist for a library fund. Confirmation arrives of American captives Jesse Deemer and Monroe Payne rescued from Mexican bandits.
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Albert Linley
Lillie Brinsmade
Seymour
Stephen J. Parks
Albert Wilson
Daniels Farms
Benjamin Birks
Pierson
Bridgeport
John L. Beach
Waterbury
Josephine Carey
Improvement Society
Town Hall
Mary J. Beach
Daniels’ Farms
Walter Hazzard
Monroe
Francis Wells
Village Improvement Society
Long Hill
Nichols
Trumbull
Rollin E. Burton
Charles N. Evitts
Charles N. Evitts. On the Evening of June 2 Miss Treadwell
War Department
Jesse Deemer
Monroe Payne
Glen, Springs
Corner for Cooks and Home Crafts in One Sheet
A collage of kitchen tips and recipes including Fruit Salad with layered fruit and pineapple syrup, Maple Cookies with maple syrup and butter, Dandelion Wine including steps and alcohol, Pineapple Pie with canned pineapple and flour notes, and Home Made Cold Cream using almonds glycerine and rose ingredients, all presented in a vintage food column style.
Bank of Japan Cuts Interest and Discount Rates
Tokio reports the Bank of Japan lowers interest and discount rates by one-fifth of a cent to spur industrial growth. A news item notes Joseph Sinkwich, eight, of Providence, R. I., drowned after an old buggy overturned in the Monsasuck River.
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Tokio
Bank of Japan
Joseph Sinkwich
Providence, R. C
Mons- Aassuck River
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Methodist General Conference
Saratoga, N
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Pelerine
Board of Health Institutes
Seeger
Pictorial Review Waist Tel
Laura Jean Libby
McClure Newspaper
Little Benny
Mary W Watkian
Benny Potts
John Beck & Son
M. R
Boy Scout Companies
Miss Burnell
Roya
Xolay
Katharine Tynan
London ‘Westminster Gazette
Ada
Anor
John Reck
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