Noted Hindu Woman Pandita Ramabai Joins World WCTU Work
Pandita Ramabai of Pune is named national superintendent of native work for the World WCTU in India after addressing the Pune convention led by president Mrs Mary R Phillips of Calcutta. Her journey from Brahman lineage to education in Calcutta and Cheltenham is chronicled along with her work for widows and temperance.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union of India
Puna
Mary R. Phillips
Calcutta
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Pandita Ramabai
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ramabai
Sarasvati
University of Calcutta
England
Cheltenham College
America
Woman’s Medical College of
Philadelphia
India
Miss Willard
New York Tribune
Fashionable shirtwaists and evolving neckwear trends
The article outlines popular shirtwaist collars and cuffs for the season, highlighting the straight standing throat band, the two inch turnover, and the Windsor cravat. It describes coordinating cuffs, the Portia neckband with its three points, and various stocks and cravats shaping the latest look.
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Windsor
Conserving energy in women clubs sparks cautious reform
A Chicago Post piece argues for individual choice over organized clubs for women, warning against overextension and extreme activism. It notes a shift toward selective engagement, praises practical results of clubwomen, and humorously suggests admitting men as a temporary, symbolic measure to test equality.
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Boston
Harper’s ‘Bazar
National growth seen for Sewing School Association
The New York Association of Sewing Schools may become national as it expands rapidly. From 89 members in 1897, including public school systems in Philadelphia Baltimore Washington New Haven and New York, 20 more joined since and Hawaiian and Haddonfield schools have applied. The group acts as information center for sewing schools, hosts exhibitions and teacher classes, and draws diverse religious members.
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New York Association of Sewing Schools
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
New Haven
New York
Haddonfield Training School
Universalist
Hich
Buffalo
New Jersey
Summer shirt waists and fashion notes from the era
A New York fashion writer surveys summer garments noting shirt waists remain essential, with varied yoke styles and shaped sleeves. Silk and printed fabrics offer cooler, smarter options than cottons. Philadelphia bicycle girls curb curiosity as nocturnal riders prompt questions about their lives. A doctor links ear boxing to deafness, Paris reports favor black ostrich feathers for evening coiffures, and Chicago public schools plan girls' manual training.
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New York
Eton
India
China
Faithful Witness in Timothy The Second Epistles
The lesson commentary views Second Timothy as guidance for servants in chaotic times teaching how to handle false doctrine and opposition. It stresses Paul’s call, Timothy’s faith, and the duty to endure, study scripture, and rely on God’s gifts to perform good works.
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Paul
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Timothy
God
Christ Jesus
Kim
Lystra
Luke
Abraham
Time Table Corrected Oct 4 1896 Trains West and East
Comprehensive rail timetable lists departures and arrivals for Boston Belmont Weston Wayland and many towns in both directions. It notes varying days Sunday services and special stop rules for stations west of Hudson and Boston-bound trains.
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Boston
Belmont
Wayland
East Sudbury
South Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Hudson
Foe
Bolton
Berlin
South Clinton
West Boylston
Oakdale
Jefferson's
Northampton
Ware
Barre
South Bolton
A.m. Hudson
A. m
A.m. Wayland
A.m. Weston
A.m. Waltham
A. m. Belmont
A.m
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Pundita Ramabai
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Boston Advertiser
Extile
Bine
Troi
Ball
Woman’s Club
Chicago Woman's Club
Chicago
Anna
Chicago Post
Paris
Philadelphia Times
D. M. Stearns
Hanants
Inpéttet
Conds “Company
Maynard
Mass
Saturn
Boston & Maine Railroad
Southern Division
Central
Massachusetts
UNION
Causeway Street
Daniel W. Sanborn
Dana J. Flanders
W. G. Bean
Fitch
Rairoac
Marlboro Branch
Jon, G. Pla
Marlboro
A.M. Bos
South Acton
Rockbottom
Arrive
Whitman's Crossing
Bmw
Whitman Crossing
A.M. P.my
New York, New Haven
Hartford Railroad
Northboro
Clinton
Sun
Leominster
Fitchburg
Framingham
Acton
Lowell
Sudbury
Mansfield
E. G. Allen
A. ©. Kendall
Pas’r Agt
Grover’ Graham
C. D. Hunter
Drvcaisr
Robert W. Carter
Charles H. Persons
Fitchburgh Railroad
Hoosac Tunnel
Troy
Albany
Saratoga
Lake George
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Syracuse
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Cleveland
Detroit
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston and ST. Louis
Vermont
Canada
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Brandon
Middleburg
Vergennes
Burlington
St Albans
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Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Washington Street
Areopwerk
J.R. Watson
J. Rufus Wales
Shawmut Ave
Marlboro, Mass
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