We Are Growing Younger Says Harper's Weekly Claim
A Harper's Weekly writer notes people appear younger than fifty years ago. Babies survive longer, infant mortality falls, but old age mortality rises. From 1890 census Dr John V Shoemaker shows higher death rates across ages and later data from Washington suggest we die earlier than grandparents. The causes cited include more weakly born survivors and increased life stress.
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Harper's Weekly
John V. Shoemaker
Washington
Leasons
Trackless Trains Impress Europe From France To Turkey
The article describes trackless locomotives drawing long trains of cars over highways. The Howard train uses a steam or gasoline locomotive to move passenger or freight vehicles on roads and streets, avoiding rails. The Renard train shares highways with horse drawn vehicles and has seen military use in France, saving space and achieving about ten miles per hour.
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Europe
France
Turkey
The
Technical World Magazine
Persia
North Dakota’s Wealth Grows Through Banking Expansion
Joe Mitchell Chapple notes in National Magazine that North Dakota has transformed from a mortgage heavy region to a wealthy state. National banks rise from 27 with deposits over 5 million in 1900 to over 100 with deposits above 18 million, plus large state bank totals. Forty railway shipping points exceed 100000 dollars in annual freight receipts, signaling rapid wealth accumulation.
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North Dakota
Joe Mitchell Chapple
National Magazine
Crape bands on sleeves mark widespread mourning trend
The piece notes many people wear crape bands on coat sleeves as mourning, tracing the custom from military roots to servants and costermongers. It observes its spread among both men and women, citing practicality and social practices in urban life.
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Arry
Motor exercise stirs appetite with cautionary note
A London World piece states motor driving boosts appetite but warns under strict dieting one may overeat later. It argues air from travel feeds the body without disturbing digestion or adding fat, contrasting with open air exercise.
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London World
Jewish Population in Denmark Declines Since 1863
Figures show 1863 Jewish population in Denmark excluding Sleswick-Holstein about 6000, now 3476. The London Jewish World cites termarriage and lack of Jewish immigration as causes while noting overall comfortable conditions, though one in four marriages is interfaith.
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Denmark
Sleswick-Holstein
Humber
London
First Aid Street Boxes Placed in Leicester Streets
Cabinets with dressing materials and first aid gear have been placed in Leicester streets. Locked doors can be opened by breaking glass, similar to fire alarm boxes, for quick access in emergencies.
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Leicester
England
Roosevelt Versus Niblick Mildly Triumphs In Harvard Light Fight
Roosevelt, a junior, faced a senior in a weight class final at Harvard boxing. After a go the rounds ended split and a draw led to an extra round where weight and reach favored the senior. Roosevelt eventually lost but earned respect for his scientific defense while the senior praised him as technically superior.
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Gow Roosevelt
Harvard
Roosevelt
Niblick
Mr. Roosevelt
New York
Sophomore's cloak room mischief told by Yale coach
Foster Rockwell recalls a Thanksgiving tale of a Yale sophomore who pawned his clothes in fall. After receiving a home check he redeemed them, and at home his mother finds pawn tickets on an overcoat and evening trousers, prompting a witty confession.
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Foster Rockwell
Yale
Ada Dean on snobbery and charity in a Grafton life
Mrs Ada Dean a woman jockey from Grafton Mass cites charity unselfishness and sympathy as snobbery remedies She recalls a rich well dressed boy scolding a group of dirty urchins and admits he joins them despite being told to stay away highlighting class prejudice and child behavior in society.
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Ada Dean
Grafton
Mass
Johnny
A Patchwork of Global Oddities and Industrial Notes
A survey of curiosities and industrial facts reports vast steel pen production in America, Indian coal wages, worm-enhanced soil, and short lived herring. It covers wolves in Russia, frogs in London, typewriters for Yiddish Hebrew, swallows at law courts, Chinese wagon labor, and Namti Valley rail danger. Includes Berlin to Ramallah progress, naval theater, imperial rail secrecy, dahlia revival, stenography pride, vegetable palm hair, and press agents. Ends with Vermont governor’s stance on capital punishment.
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India
China
Russian Empire
Amun
London
New England
Worcester
South Lancaster Academy
Namti
Ching
Isthmian Canal
T. Haynes
Nankin
Libau
Jerusalem
Ramalah
Mediterranean
Mississippi River
Alton
St. Louis
St. Petersburg
Tsarskoe-Selo
Robert R. Hitt
Hitt
Algeria
J. L. GC. Clark
Standard Oil Company
New York
Ameer
Afghanistan
Dunbar
Kashmir
Vermont
Farmer Bell
Belover
Breakfast jacket and skirt knit for cold weather wear
The article reviews a simple shapely breakfast jacket in eiderdown flannel with plain colored trim, worn over a serge skirt. It notes versatile fabrics including flannelettes cotton eiderdowns and French Scotch flannels, and highlights a turnover collar and decorative pockets.
Feather Bats and Ribbon Hats Create Elegant Winter Styles
Feather bats gain popularity replacing spring and summer effects. Shaded peacock and golden pheasant feathers shape hats with little trimming. Novel hats feature wide ribbon embossed in velvet designs, offering pale gray and cream backgrounds with red and crimson velvet flowers.
Ribbon Jumpers Add Charm to Young Girls Wardrobe
A ribbon jumper in novelty plaid and pompadour ribbons or black velvet makes a dainty addition to a young girl's wardrobe. It features a lattice design with half sleeves and flatters a slim figure. The jumper can use fabric like the jupon to create a three piece look with little trouble and expense.
Walking skirts keep length steady as new models appear
New skirt lines retain current length while short circular skirts fade from fashion. Trial designs sagged badly even when well made. The trend shifts to popular gore and plaited skirts as the favored styles.
Sailor Blouse Styles For Young Girls Featured In Sketch
A description praises sailor blouses for small girls with a distinctive long rolling collar that broadens the shoulders. The skirt is side plaited and flares at the hem, with the design suitable for serge cheviot mohair and washing fabric.
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