Negro woman notary Mary Ellen Brown a Kentucky first
Mary Ellen Brown of Georgetown becomes the first colored woman in that portion of Kentucky to be appointed notary public. Born October 28, 1868, she taught in local schools before accepting a higher paying position. She aims to assist colored pension applicants and verify proofs for payments nationwide.
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Mary Ellen Brown
Georgetown
Kentucky
Weston Brown
Harriet Brown
Mary Ellen
Georgetown Colored City
Shelby County
Gome
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Dr Manson's Wife and the Norwegian Explorer
The piece profiles Eva Lars Nansen Mrs Nansen wife of Fridtjof Nansen noting her talent as a singer and her influence on public and royal circles. It recalls their first meeting near Frogner and Nansen's Greenland voyage and Fram expedition. It mentions her telepathic leaning and her father Professor Lars a zoologist, with Harper's Weekly as the source.
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Dr. Nansen
Brogger
Rolfsen
Frogner Seator
Eva Lars
Greenland
Fram
Lysaker
Christiania
Oscar
Sweden
England
Harper’s Weekly
Le Grand W Perce Heads Chicago Woman’s Club
Mrs Le Grand W Perce is named the new head of the Chicago Woman’s Club which numbers seven to eight hundred members and operates as a department club with reform home education art and literature philanthropy philosophy and science. The philanthropy department aids thousands, with each case receiving individual attention. The club holds weekly meetings plus department gatherings and honors prominent women including Lady Henry Somerset Lady Aberdeen Miss Harriet Hosmer Mrs Potter Palmer and Jane Addams of Hull House with strong support for woman suffrage.
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Henry Somerset
Lady Aberdeen
Harriet Hosmer
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Jane Addams
Hull House
Only legally appointed woman health officer in the United States
Dr. Mabel Spencer of Riley County Kansas is described as the only legally appointed woman health officer in the nation. Her duties include recording births and deaths, ensuring medical and dental licenses, caring for inmates at the poor farm, and issuing quarterly state reports from Manhattan, the county seat.
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Mabel Spencer
Riley County
Kan
United States
Manhattan
Kansas City Homeopathic College
Spencer
M. D
Potpourri of Fruit preserves method and tips
A colonial era style guide explains making a fruit preserve jar by layering fresh fruit with alcohol and sugar in a stone jar with a lid left unsealed. Add strawberries first then other fruits as they come, preserving them for winter treats at teas.
Point Not Well Taken in Metaphor Exchange
The Chicago Tribune quips about a debate between She-John and He-Maria on a metaphor about a bear. The bear, sleeping through winter, stands in for resisting early rising and daily chores. The exchange mocks the claim with light satire.
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John
Maria
Chicago Tribune
Supremely Exasperating Typographical Wit
A quip from a Ty pographical Journal jokes about Mrs Spurrell and her temper. The line notes a patient husband who avoids anger, highlighting domestic frictions with a playful tone.
A Figure of Speech in a Detroit Exchange
A brief dialogue shows humor and anger as a man asks what is wrong and a woman responds with a pointed 15 minute talk described as a blue streak, reported by the Detroit Free Press.
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Detroit Free Press
A Woman's Watch Wound But Time Found At Meeting
A New York Sun anecdote describes a feminine gathering where several ladies claim to have forgotten their watches. The first vice president finally reveals a small timepiece, discovers it unwound, and realizes she forgot to set it, eliciting amusement and renewed attention to punctuality.
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New York Sun
Corset Covers Show Modern Summer Silhouette
The New York Evening Post notes modish young women craft corset covers from sheer organdies ribbons and lace edgings to wear beneath summer shirt waists. Sleeveless slips feature beading and ribbon details enabling a bolero effect or belt line ties for a dainty light ensemble.
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Organdie
Batiste
New York Evening Post
Summer cozy corners described as inviting nooks
A decorative summer nook features bamboo posts a mat roof and enclosed sides with oriental matting. A long grass linen seat with pillows hosts a palm plant, cream and white and black and Turkish red draperies, and old lanterns cast soft light for reading.
Caught on the Fly in Boston Traveller Style
A quirky dialogue fragment from the Boston Traveller images a family moment with sister’s marriage and a light mock tone about the next step. The piece reads as a playful social note rather than a full news item.
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George
Paps
Boston
Religion In New England Life
Philip Morgan argues in Atlantic that New England character has been shaped by stern religious discipline. He recalls a past where faith supplied moral strength and self denial, warning that secular forces may erode this order and threaten the region’s social vigor.
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New England
Philip Morgan
Atlantic
Antitoxines may counteract multiple toxines say scientists
The article notes that distinct toxines may be countered by corresponding antitoxines and that anti venom serums protect against scorpion poison. Calmette and Roux show vaccination grants resistance to cobra venom and tetanus antitoxins counteract other toxines. Normal serums sometimes offer protection as well, with Bianchi confirming various observations.
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Calmette
Roux
Marriotti-Bianchi
Bianchi
Pfeiffer
Dogs
Nature
Porter’s New Campaign Ride With Old Friend George
The article recounts Governor Albert G. Porter’s stumping trip in Morgan County. Porter greets his driver George, a known Democrat, and chooses to ride over with him, noting the family’s Democratic allegiance despite the four sons supporting the younger man.
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Albert G. Porter
Indiana
Morgan County
George
Mr. Porter
New York Tribune
Tiny bonnets rival bold hats in fashion notes
A New York fashion writer contrasts small straw bonnets with large hats. Coarse plaits and restrained trims favor green and blue combinations like forget me nots, with moire ribbons. French green straw openwork bonnets feature seashell pink lining. England trends toward a lace silk nightcap revival with ribbon bows and a curtain-like back.
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New York
England
Warned Intruder in Sleepy Crib Crack Incident
A rough speech excerpt recalls a man waking a sleeping neighbor after breaking into a crib. The line hints at a three year hard labor sentence in a regional setting with a slangy, colloquial tone.
Waltzes and Why Not In A Symphony Program
Henry B. Fink argues that excluding Strauss waltzes from symphony programs is misguided. He cites Brahms Wagner Liszt and Tausig praising Strauss and notes pianists often include waltzes on their recitals despite the “taboo” imposed by conductors and critics.
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Strauss
Schiller
Tschaikowsky
Chopin
Johann Strauss
Brahms
Mme. Strauss
Richard Wagner
Wagner
Liszt
Franz
Moskowski
Bach
Baireuth
Tausig
Henry B. Fink
The Enthusiast Who Changes Passions Quickly
A vivid portrait traces Tom Blumber from stamp collecting to dogs baseball fishing singing and more. The piece mocks his restless enthusiasms and says he chases obsessions with zeal while leaving a string of neighbors amused or exasperated.
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Tom Blumber
Rich Mrs Hilton Visits To Sell Charity Ticket
Mrs de Garmo vents anger after rich Mrs Hilton arrives while she bathes. Hilton calls to offer a 50 cent Good Samaritan Society entertainment ticket, prompting fury as de Garmo rushes to dress and vows to avoid future meetings.
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Good Samaritan Society
Cleveland
Shark caught by Somali crew yields London newspaper
Sailors aboard the ship Somali off the Cape of Good Hope report catching a shark and discovering inside it a complete London newspaper. The bizarre find amazes crew and prompts surprise at the creature’s insides.
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Cape of Good Hope
London
Boston
The Star Spangled Banner in New York Times Poem
A poetic tribute by David H. Johnson in the New York Times speaks of the Star Spangled Banner as a symbol of virtue and eternity. It emphasizes the enduring stars and stripes as a beacon for freedom until all slaves are finally freed.
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Free
David H. Johnson
New York Times
Pompey the Police Horse Counts to Six in New York
The Sunday Journal details Pompey, the New York police horse of Roundsman Redmund P. Keresey, registered 128, who can count to six and perform various tricks. Trained through gentle tickling and commands, Pompey learns to say yes or no, move his head, and respond to phrases like papa.
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New York
Pompey
Sunday Journal
Redmund P. Keresey
Thirty-eighth
Keresey
Papa
New York Journal
Petroleum price drives drilling activity in both high and low markets
The Pittsburg Chronicle explains why oil drilling surges when prices rise and also when prices fall. Producers increase output to maintain dollar returns during price lows, while high prices spur exploration to maximize profits.
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Pittsburg
Pathology of Chilblains and Blood Coagulation
An eminent medical authority links chilblains to blood conditions and notes children and malaria patients show similar blood states. The cure hinges on increasing blood coagulability, with calcium chloride and avoiding acids alcohol and excess fluids among recommended remedies.
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Africa
New York Ledger
Too Newfangled
An elderly man protests modern church practice, saying he will quit when Len serves as deacon and carries a cash register during collection at the church in a dialect narrative from the Indianapolis Journal.
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Indianapolis Journal
Opera Singer Escapes Dentist Bill After Gas Joke
A haughty opera singer refuses to pay a dentist claiming she was overcharged for gas and a tooth extraction. The dentist recalls her vocal talent and withdraws as she asserts her voice could add $250 to the bill, ending the dispute.
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Chicago Post
Silk lining and dress code for business women
A Detroit News opinion argues that in business, a tailored suit with sensible accessories is the rule. Silk linings and flashy adornments hinder credibility, while proper attire signals readiness to compete on equal terms with male colleagues.
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Detroit News
Better Than Orthography
A father notes his son’s overcareful schooling and a customer’s spelling complaint. The son mocks the father, who replies with a quiet lesson about attention and value. The tale ends with the old man remarking that Gibson pays cash.
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Gibson
Londoun
Cause For Laughter In Family Household
A cartoon caption depicts a father scolding while a boy laughs at the chaos as siblings continually take and misplace objects. The punchline reveals the father’s pencil is missing, tucked behind his ear.
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