Wealthy American Widows Shape Global Influence
The article portrays American widows as an influential social force in the United States and abroad. It highlights their roles in politics, society, philanthropy, and business, naming figures such as Mrs. Hitt, Mrs. Leiter, Mrs. Pullman, Mrs. Barney, and Mrs. Sage, and notes careers, homes, and international presence.
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United States
Europe
Hitt
House of Representatives
Beveridge
Indiana
Marshall Field
Chicago
L. Z. Leiter
Lady Curzon
India
Georges M. Pullman
Thomas F. Walsh
Mary Scott Townsend
Slater
Leiter
Massachusetts
Taft
Hay
Cleveland
Pullman
Wyeth
Philadelphia
Albert Clifford Barney
Cincinnati
Barney
Phoebe Hearst
Harriman
State of
New York
Russell Sage
Gardner Hubbard
Mary Lord Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Adirondacks
Phil Sheridan
Logan
Pickett
Gettysburg
Potter Palmer
Jack” Gardiner
Nonnie “Worthington- Stewart Leeds
Baroness Sternburg
Miss Langham
Kentucky
Baron Speck von Sternburg
St.Gaudens
Hetty Creen
Ingenious Electric Wrecking of Indiana Bridge
Scientific American describes a clever demolition of a Wa bash bridge in Indiana. Electric heating burned through 27 timbers per span, dropping each span between piers without damaging the masonry. the process took about 9 hours for the entire structure.
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Wabash
Indiana
Scientific American
A Ball for Baby
A gift idea for a baby's first birthday describes making a large yarn ball from two perforated cardboard circles. Pink and white or blue and white fleecy wool is looped through, tied, and sewn to satin ribbon with bells to jingle when swung.
Ten Cent Auctioned Washstand Finds Rich Second Life
An elderly Long Islander bought a marble topped washstand for ten cents at auction. It sat unused in a barn for years until a furniture store clerk refurbished it into an elegant hardwood piece with a marble top. The wife later bought the now prized item for $20, making a modest bargain a cherished keepsake.
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Long Islander
Long Islander’s
Islander
Bell Tuning Like Musical Instruments
The article argues that bell tone is deliberate, not accidental. Each bell has five sounds that must blend in harmony, achieved by shaving specific parts. If shaving goes too deep, the bell isn't damaged but tuning takes longer as more material must be removed to restore balance.
Just the Thing Fage Carves on Photographer Tombstone
The Bostor Transcript notes a witty epitaph carved by Fage “Taken from life” on a photographer’s tombstone. The item reads like a mock grave marker and reflects dark humor in a local context.
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Fage
Bostor
Record Fast Fails Granie French Murderer Dies After 63 Days
Historical notes compare fasting records from Granie to Giovanni Succi and a 160 pound Dover pig entombed in chalk cliff rock. Granie starved himself in custody for 63 days and died, surpassing Succi's 45 day record but dwarfed by the pig's 160 day legend.
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Granie
Giovanni Succi
Royal Aquarium
London
Dover
W. B. Carpenter
Cuticura Remedies End Severe Eczema Suffering
A Philadelphia man details decades of torment from eczema and skin diseases and describes severe itch and sleepless nights. After failing many doctors and treatments, he credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing his condition and urges others to try the products.
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Cutiura
C. Louis Green
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Family Pride and Education Debates at the Campus
In a light exchange, Ernestine asks about progress in studies and a flying class. A mother replies that promotion to the flying class is not for her, arguing that though anyone may fly, only the best families take to water naturally.
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Prof. Stork
Ernestine
Miss Quacker
All Depends. An Anecdote on a Statesman
A reflective note contrasts willingness to help a neighbor with the silence of preserving secrets. The quote from Puysieux highlights generosity of character and grandeur of soul in public life.
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Puysieux
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