Origin of the servant trust discussed at Colony Club
Elsie De Wolfe recalls the servant trust tale tracing origins in the Philippines among army servants, then spreading to Honolulu San Francisco and beyond. The anecdote links the proverb about a rolling stone gathering moss to a suburban cook urged to stay one more month.
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Elsie de Wolfe
Colony Club
New Servant Trust
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Abridged Bible Proposed to Condense Text
The Gallipolis Tribune notes a movement to create an abridged Bible with only the essential parts. Proponents say it would be popular for readers who want a concise, clear account, preserving the crucifixion story and key truths in about one fifth of the full pages.
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Gallipolis Tribune
Lydia E. Pam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Best Friend or Enemy Coffee vs Postum Beverages
A woman testifies that coffee harmed her nervous system and heart, while Postum improved her health and weight. She praises Postum as a trusted companion and notes family members also prefer it. The ad promotes Instant Postum and invites readers to request a booklet from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Battle Creek
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Wellville
American Girls Near Famous Thrones Across Europe
A brief note lists American girls near well known thrones in several European countries signaling cultural or social connections across nations. The passage emphasizes proximity to royal or prominent seats and hints at transnational interactions among young Americans in Europe.
Philadelphia women wed nobles in Europe and Paris society
A Philadelphia cohort of women has become wives of European nobles with many securing successful alliances. Notable unions include Margaretta Drexel to Viscount Maidstone in London, Anita Stewart to a Portuguese prince, Ruth Snyder to Countess Borchgrave d Altena, and Emily Barney to Baron von Hiller in Mexico.
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Maidstone
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Anita Stewart
Portugal
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Mrs. Drexel
James Henry Smith
Japan
Scotland
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Countess Borchgrave d'Altena
Ruth Snyder
Thomas Alexander Reilly
Charlemagne Tower
Germany
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Baron Friedrich von Hiller
Charles D. Barney
Jay Cooke
Mexico
Ambergris haul boosts fortunes for whalers in New Zealand
The Norvegia crew reportedly nets up to half a ton of ambergris off Christchurch New Zealand, valued at about 300000 dollars though officials warn scales may misstate. Ambergris usually trades around five dollars an ounce, and the find could flood markets though some cheer the deep sea treasure tale.
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Nantucket
Ambergris
Norvegia
Christchurch
New Zealand
Paris
Hartford Times
Woman Rat Catcher in 17th Century London
An 1672 English warrant notes Elizabeth Wickley employed to kill rats and vermin around the king’s stores and houses in London, with an annual salary of eight pounds. The role grew in dignity over the century, with 1741 records of Mr. Gower as rat killer to the king at £100 yearly.
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Tower of London
Gentlemen’s
Contrasts The Best Mates In Modern Love Debate
A London paper gathers opinions on whether the average man prefers a coy demure wife or a vivacious partner and which makes a better long term spouse. Vicar Rev C H Grundy asserts the vivacious wife complements a quiet husband, while contrasts prevent dull homes. Also included is a broker recounting a Morgan money trust tale with a mob verdict allegory.
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St. Peter's, Brockley
Sambo Advocates Tree Removal at Country Place
The owner asks his gardener about cutting a tree. Sambo lists three reasons to fell it: it blocks light from the greenhouse, it is getting old, and he cut it down last night.
Castoria Safety Reminder From AE 7 JE Signature
Public notice urges inspecting each bottle of Castoria to ensure the signature of Agen 7 JE is present. Manufacturers highlight Castoria as a safe remedy used for over 30 years and commonly sought by children.
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Fletcher
Final rejection ends a romance in Washington Herald
An older man questions the finality of a rejected suit as the Washington Herald reports a woman declaring the affair over. The dialogue echoes a mood of resolute setback and lingering doubt about whether no chance remains.
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Washington Herald
Catching a Jack Rabbit in a Mousetrap Fails Many
A proverb warns that some people waste effort chasing an idea or opportunity that cannot succeed. The saying emphasizes misdirected focus and the futility of pursuing an impossible prize.
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