Ways of Fishhawks Winged Messengers of Good Luck
The Philadelphia Times describes northern New Jersey coast fishhawks and their bulky nests, seen as omens of luck by locals. Their yearly return, nesting in dooryards, and tame behavior contrast with occasional nuisances like nesting on poles and chimneys. A sea voyage shawl incident shows hawks seizing objects, while nests uplift nearby trees.
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New Jersey
Hawk
Seabright
Savannah
New York
Lewis White
Little Silver
Hance
Rumson Neck
Long Branch
Philadelphia Times
Royalty and Social Change in European Society
The piece argues that royal houses face a future of shrinking status as many princes cannot wield political or commercial power. It proposes trimming royalty to a small fraction of throne descendants, allowing others to adopt new identities or enter ordinary life, and foresees a disestablishment of many royalties within 80 years.
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Russia
Archdukes
Austria
Europe
Confucius
Rothschilds
George III
London Spectator
Late Wrinkle in Summer Dress Case Trends Among Women
A New York World feature notes fashionably portable dress suit cases used by socialites traveling to sail trips dances and resorts. Prices range 5 to 40 dollars with cowhide cases at 18 dollars and lighter options at 12 dollars. The piece also highlights bicycle riding for health and cautions proper attire and safe seating. It profiles Mrs Emily P Collins who led early suffrage efforts and helped found the Equal Rights club in Hartford, detailing her birth in 1814 and wartime nursing service.
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OHO Club
Bicycles
Druga
Emily P. Collins
Memphis
Cass
Newark World
Equal Rights Club
Hartford
New York
Ontario County
N. Y
Collins
Connecticut
Bristol
James Parmelee
Killingworth
Conn
Lima Seminary
Charles Peltier
P. D. Peltier
Simon Collins
South Bristol
E. Burke Collins
New Market
Virginia
Peltier
Martinsburg
Union
Shenandoah
Faust Begins Colored Printing in 1455 to Echo Manuscripts
The first colored printings started under Faust in 1455 aiming to imitate illuminated manuscript letters. Early printed books were intended to resemble hand crafted writings.
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Faust
Seat in the Lords Depends on Royal summons not birth
An Englishman becoming a lord does not grant a seat in the House of Lords. Only a royal summons from the queen qualifies him to sit, and the sovereign may summon or ignore individuals as she pleases. Thus the Lords is effectively a hereditary chamber only by custom.
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Mugwump
Eliot
M. A. Lindsey
John Eliot
Massachusetts Bay Region
Gideon
Joab
Brother Lindsey
Cambridge
Genesis
Samuel
Matthew
Mugquomp
St. Louis Republic
House of Lords
Olio Club Opens Summer Clubhouse at Sans Souci Lake Geneva
The Olio Club, known for its lively energy and progressive aims, has opened a summer clubhouse called Sans Souci at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Members furnish their rooms and provide servants, with some bringing horses carriages boats and a piano. Mrs J W Thomas and Mrs Mitchell head the project as members take turns visiting and managing the new facility.
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Olio Club
Olio
Olioolab
Lake Geneva
Sumer
Wisconsin
J. W. Thomas
Mitchell
Chicago Post
Outdoor exercise for American women gains support
Dr Denslan cites bicycle riding and other outdoor activities as beneficial for American girls and women. The text notes fashion increasingly allows tennis and cycling, praising the shift as practical and aligning with English norms, marking outdoor sport as respectable for women.
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Denslandis
Chicago
England
Memphis Women Form Auxiliary to Boost Local Manufacture
A Memphis gathering of leading women formed a auxiliary to assist the Young Men's Business League. The group aims to promote Memphis trade by encouraging patronage of Memphis manufacturers and undertaking town improvement projects under the guidance of Mrs. William Randolph.
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Memphis
William Randolph
South
Woman in Tweeds and Chiffon Spark Fashion Power Debate
The piece argues women look more angelic in dresses than trousers and coats. It contends attire influences perceived power over men, praising traditional feminine dress while warning against and despising masculine styles. It cautions against woman adopting "monopoly of fashion" and urges angelic presentation.
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West St
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Ayer
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Gelb & Norton
Cefe St. George
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What Cheer Cottage
Roger Williams Park
Charles C. Lenz
Edison General Electric Company of
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S & Halske
Room
Providence, R. 1
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Mutual Life Insurance Company
Hamburg-Bremen
Delaware Fire Insurance Company
Rootbeer
Charles E. Hires Co
Arch St
Walter ‘Lowneys
Epps
Gladding’s Market
Thames Street
Christy
Rae
Korarasiul
Wigco Walv
Dway
Nevor
Méanda Lovat Driggiets Fens Bite Alll Denedie Soho
Parker
Takeo
Hibcux & CO
Challen
Chalen
Spruce St. N. Y
H.W Johns
Jersey City
Semple
Man
H. W. Johns Manufacturing Company
Maiden Lane
Boston
London
Merchants’ National Bank
Westminster St., Providence
Royal Craft
J.W. Vernon
Cashier
Royal C. Taft
Frank Mauran
Frank E. Richmond
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Geor
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Edward D. Pearce
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Frederic C. Sayles
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Addison H. White & CO
Market Square
Providence, R
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