Wealthy American Widows Dominate Global Social Circles
The article surveys wealthy American widows who shape politics, society, philanthropy, and culture. It highlights Mrs Hitt and Mrs Hanna among salon powerhouses, mansion builders like Mrs Leiter and Mrs Barney, and notable widows such as Mrs Sage and Mrs Green, noting their European influence and public prominence.
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United States
Europe
Hitt
House of Representatives
Beveridge
Indiana
Marshall Field
Chicago
L. Z. Leiter
Lady Curzon
India
George M. Pullman
Thomas F. Walsh
Mary Scott Townsend
Slater
Leiter
Massachusetts
Taft
Hay
Cleveland
Pullman
Wyeth
Philadelphia
Albert Clifford Barney
Cincinnati
Barney
Paris
Mrs. Barney
Phoebe Hearst
Harriman
Mary Lord Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Adirondacks
Phil Sheridan
Logan
Pickett
Gettysburg
Sheridan
Potter Palmer
Jack” Gardiner
Nonnie Worthington Stewart Leeds
Baroness Sternburg
Miss Langham
Kentucky
Baron Speck von Sternburg
St. Gaudens
Hetty Green
New York
Wrecking of Indiana Bridge by Electric Heating
A historical note from Scientific American describes using electricity to dismantle a Wa bash bridge in Indiana. Twenty seven timber spans were cut simultaneously by heating iron loops until red hot, dropping each span between piers with minimal pier damage and only light charring.
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Wabash
Indiana
Scientific American
A Ball for Baby Keepsake Gift Idea
A description of making a baby’s first birthday ball using two large cardboard circles, pink and white or blue and white fleecy wool, woven through the perforation to form a ball. The finished ball is tied to a satin ribbon with bells, creating a jingling keepsake for the child.
Ten Cent Washstand Turns Into Hardwood Treasure
An elderly Long Islander bought a dusty marble topped washstand at auction for ten cents. It languished in a barn until a furniture store clerk bought it for 50 cents, renovated it into fine hardwood with a marble top, and later the owner’s wife bought it for 20 dollars, making it a prized heirloom.
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Long Islander’s
Islander
Bell Tuning Requires Precision and Harmony
Bell tuning mirrors piano tuning with five distinct sounds needing harmony. Operators shave portions of the bell to blend tones, noting that excessive shaving lengthens the process but does not damage the bell itself.
Just the Thing Figg Fogg Photographer Tombstone Quote
A compact item notes a quip about what is carved on a photographer's tombstones and references a Boston Transcript reference. The line plays on a pun related to likeness and life taken.
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Boston Transcript
Mrs. Bourland’s 23 Years Sufferer Recovered by Peruna
Mrs. J. H. Bourland of San Saba Texas describes twenty three years of chronic catarrh with head pain mucus drainage coughing bilious attacks and bowel hemorrhages. After trying many remedies she used Peruna and within three days relief came for bowel issues and after five bottles she was entirely cured and now recommends Peruna.
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J. H. Bourland
San Saba
Texas
Screech Owl Fears Prompt Christmas Flight to New York
A country resident recalls a blood curdling screech owl sighting believed to portend death. She fled to the city for Christmas after multiple deaths followed the owl’s appearances, citing a rural superstition and the coachman’s remark about an old rule.
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New York
Woman admires Chopin recital gown cost in Paris
A witness recalls a Belle wearing a striking dress at a Chopin recital. The observer notes the performer’s entrancing performance during the March Funebre and an escort asking about the gown’s price and Paris origin.
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Paris
A Mighty Inconsiderate Brass Band Night Comment
A defeated congress member recalls a discordant election night scene. He quips about a brass band that serenaded with only Home, Sweet Home, highlighting the moment’s oddity and lingering disappointment.
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Congress
The Lady and the Hobble Fashion Quip
Suburban Life notes a light exchange on hobble gowns asking if the style will last and joking the wearer would cast it aside if not in vogue. The humor centers on wasting time learning to hobble.
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Pennsylvania
M. A. Hanna
Ohio
Hanna
Washington
Maggie
National Capital
Bes Sohn A
Aldon F
Clara
Frelich
Zaconeass von Stfrvacre
Peruna
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Lad
Battle Creek, Mich
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