Brand Whitlock Takes Post as American Minister in Brussels
Brand Whitlock settles at the new American legation on Rue Bel liard Brussels after four Toledo mayoral terms and a career as a lawyer and author. Hugh S. Gibson begins work as secretary of legation in Brussels promoted from Cuba posting and previously with the London embassy. Col. John S. Parke completes his term as military attache and returns to Washington, with Belgians regretting his departure.
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Brand Whitlock
Legation
Belliard
Brussels
United States
Whitlock
Toledo
Jones
Hugh S. Gibson
Cuba
London
Honduras
Col
John S. Parke
Washington
Naval career of Badger spans exploration to San Francisco relief
The article recounts the career of Admiral Badger from his 1869 appointment by Grant, through rapid promotions and various postings on ships like the Narragansett, Ashuelot, Alarm, and Alert. It highlights his role as executive and navigating officer during Schley’s Greely relief expedition and his leadership in San Francisco after the earthquake.
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Apolis
Grant
Narragansett
Gulf of California
North Atlantic
Boston Navy Yard
Fish Hawk
Schley
Greely
North Pole
Badger
Alert
San Francisco
Senator Walsh Tells Tale Of Jim Jones And New Job
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana speaks of a frontier state with Cheyenne and Rosebud reservations. A lazy brother falls on hard times until an encounter with the senator sparks pride when Jim Jones proclaims his brother has just secured a new job.
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Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Jim Jones
Jim
Mrs John Lind A West Figure In Early 20th Century News
Mrs John Lind wife of President Wilsons envoy to Mexico accompanied her husband on a diplomatic mission and lived months in the Mexican capital. Born Alice Sheperd in Wisconsin she stems from Pilgrim stock with forebears tied to early American colony pastors and the first boat on Lake Erie. Her Western spirit influenced her tastes and freedom of the frontier.
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John Lind
Wilson
Mexico
Lake Drie
Lind Therself
Wisconsin
Hats For the Business Girl
The article notes hats for businesswomen favor simple tailored shapes rather than elaborate styles. It highlights milan hemp hats with flexible blocks, colored trims, and feather or silk fibre decorations. Readers are urged to choose a tailored hat for daily wear that suits personal style and remains fashionable yet practical.
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Milan
Great Variety in Taffeta Gowns on Display
Fashion notes emphasize taffeta gowns for indoor wear outnumbering other fabrics two to one and signal growing popularity as weather warms. Descriptions cover designs from American and French models with lace trims, fringed sleeves, tunics, ruchings, and changeable silk effects.
Coming of the Kingdom in Luke 17 20 37
A Bible lesson notes that the kingdom is present in Christ's presence among people rather than in outward signs, with future verses describing the final coming of the Son of Man. It contrasts the Pharisees belief in visible signs with Jesus teaching that the kingdom is in their midst and will involve judgment at its end.
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Jesus
Man
Carping
Mattesa
Noah
Lot
Jerusalem
God
Christ
Isaiah
Cardui touted by Mrs Bowen for womanly relief
Mrs D J Bow of Arritts Virginia claims Cardui the woman’s tonic cured long standing female troubles after trying various treatments. She says she regained energy and looks half her age at 49 and praises Cardui for helping after a short course. Many friends and her daughter also use it.
Inexpensive Sulphur Baths at Home
Advertises Hancock's Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to mimic mineral springs. Claims 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls in a hot bath provide skin absorption and blood purification benefits. Also offers a diluted mix for infants and children to ease prickly heat. Sold by dealers nationwide.
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Hancock Liquid Sul
Baltimore
Shakespearean authorship debate leaves question unresolved
The article notes that proofs for Shakespeare as the author of the plays fail and that other writers have not been proven to have written them. It argues the Stratford claimant retains the claimed glory, though no alternative is established as true.
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Speare
Shakespeare
Stratford
Sizing Up Louis in a Chicago Shoe Shop
A fashionable Chicago shop reports a wealth daughter visiting to buy slippers. She rejects several styles and asks for lower sizes, joking about Louis XV and Louis XIII heels to fit her feet.
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Louis
Chicago
Harper’s.’' A
Did the Work Grow Strong on Right Food
A Massachusetts woman describes a serious breakdown from overwork and dyspepsia. She tries various remedies until a friend suggests Grape Nuts, which she takes for eight days and credits with restoring strength, health, and appetite. She asserts the product did the work and she has remained well since.
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