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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
2
A historical article reports that extreme shyness is a morbid mental state akin to dementia affecting both sexes. It cites Dr G W Kunz and Dr Henry Campbell noting shyness as a disease symptom, with causes including ill health and brooding, and describes related behaviors, risks, and treatments.
The Philadelphia Record describes crow trapping for shooting matches. Trappers set nets near baited carcasses and use a bough house to trigger a net as crows gather. Two-person crews operate at dawn, catching 40 to 60 birds per haul with buckskin gloves and sacks for transport.
Mrs Fields recalls Longfellow showing kindness and humor in interviews and public visits. An omnibus of ladies and a thirsty woman led to a small misstep, yet he helped all guests and offered water. A Windsor invitation and an English hod carrier's praise also touched him deeply.
Discussion on the fate of libraries from Alexandria to modern times. Debates by Gibbon Canon Taylor and others about the existence of a 700 000 volume Alexandrian library. Some theories attribute destruction to fire, others to decay or misfortune, with recent explorations yielding little evidence of the Serapeum.
Miss Myrtle McGrew, a young St Louis artist daughter of a well known merchant, trains in Paris after a year abroad. Praised by French artists, she hopes to debut to society on her return in a year. The piece blends her talent with a lengthy aside on bow tying fashion.
A London writer notes decollete gowns rise in New York while popularity fades in London except for grand dinners. He cites theater heating and cold houses driving ladies toward high necked or tea jacket evening wear. Even at court, heart shaped necklines appear with long sleeves.
Women of St. Louis press for equal representation on school boards across towns and districts in Missouri, proposing a bill restricting boards to 12 members with equal numbers of men and women. In Denver, the Daughters of the Revolution open the year in new quarters at City Troop Armory, with open house, joined by Denver Woman's Club members.
In a Vremont temple in Boston Mr Moody told women with complaints against their husbands to seek divorce. He argued the advice would upbuild the home and defend family honor despite objections it might break up homes.
The Mothers and Daughters' club in Brooklyn requires entrants to bring a mother or daughter. Meetings occur in the afternoon with attendees splitting into two groups, one of daughters and one of mothers, once all are assembled.
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