Woman Teacher's Pennies Spark College Dream
Rosa Leech, a young Iowa schoolteacher and daughter of a Union veteran, started a penny chain to fund her college education. Her idea drew support, leading to magazine contracts and marriage proposals as she gains resources to study abroad or pursue higher education. The piece also notes other noteworthy women rewarded by the Legion of Honor, including Mile. Boutard, Rosa Bonheur, and Mlle. Touissant, highlighting women’s varied public achievements across Paris institutions and global influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Leech
Miss Leech
Iowa
Mile
Boutard
Salpetriere Hospital
Maman Bottard
Legion of Honor
Rosa Bonheur
Mlle
Doda
Mile. Touissant
Technical School
Mme
Marie Laurent
Notre Dame Des Arts
Mme. Dieulafoy
M. Jules Simon
Sisters of Charity
M. Carnot
Nicholas
Bicetre Hospital
New York Sun
Paris
Anna Eklumpke
Boston
Augusta
Julia
Ysaye
San Francisco
Observatory
Miss Klumpke
London
Bicola Pills Promises Vitality and Brain Power
An advertising notice claims Bicola Pills feed nerves and restore health for men and women. It cites J. E. Buckey of the National Hotel as a testimonial, saying he felt revived and gained weight after using the product through Columbus agents Hauser & Parker. It also touts Turners of Puladel PurA liver turns and claims relief from headaches and biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Beecham
Abigail Laughlin wins Cornell debate prize in 1890s contest
Portland, Maine student Abigail Hill Laughlin, a Wellesley graduate and Cornell Law student, captured first prize in the 194 memorial debating contest at Cornell. She argued for restricting immigration to those who can read and write the Constitution, defeating L. Seusslin amid strong college opposition.
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Cornell
Abigail Bill Laughlin
Portland
Carell University
United States
Agora
Wellesley
Boston Journal
Houston
MM. D
The
Ameer
Kabul
Sultana
Too Much Decoration and the Modern Millinery Critique
A Brooklyn Life note laments excessive millinery as fashion fools the eye, praising natural beauty of the head and condemning ornate hats. An 1800s discussion contrasts marital labor jokes about pastry and business with essays on matinee attire and practical, washable garments for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Notice of Appointment as Administratrix
Berthena Bonnell is appointed administratrix of the estate of Willard Bonnell Lave of Bartholow County Codinan, deceased, the estate is believed solvent. W. W. Lambert, Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Bonnell Lave
Bartholorew County
Codinan
Berthena Bonnelll
W. W. Lambeart
Coal is king for fuel in Pittsburg lumps
A terse note highlights Pittsburg lump coal as top quality fuel. It emphasizes high grade coal and positions lump coal as a premier energy source, implying strong demand and reliable heat output.
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Pittsburg
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Mamie Brown
Bliss Bamilton, M. DB
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Riyor
Rirs. Curtis
Cimarron
Kan
Kansas
Kansas City World
Curtis
Louise Voerg
New Orleans
Great Southern Telephone and Telegraph Company
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Forbes
Nile
High Nile
L. Rosenbush
Silverman
Gaid
Mae
Brooklyn
Admistra
Trix
Wightman & Wightman
W. H. Sharp
Jackson
Michigan
Arnold & CO
Wshington Street
Evening Star
W. W. Lambert
Attorney AT Law
Iewin
J. F. Cox
B. Cooper
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Bank Bu
Ternace
Kinney & Kinney
Offlce
Washington and Filth Stecers
Golumbus Fuel & Ice Co
U.S
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WashingTon
SieeeBean
Sciam
Sarah Rao
Wal Paper
Ncelit 15 Drug Store
Washington Street
Funkhouser
Keidge
6Th and
Winans
Chicago
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