Lady Curzon's Dufferin fund aids Indian women hospital drive
A 19th century piece praises Lady Curzon for backing the Dufferin fund to build hospitals and recruit English nurses for sick Indian women. It notes her influence with Queen Victoria, plans to place wards and homes, and Curzon's calm leadership as viceroy, while highlighting resistance and praise among Indian women and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Foreign Missionary Society
Dufferin Fund
England
Hill
Lord Curzon
Curzon
Duferin
Caron
Politeness at Home and Abroad in Washington Tales
Washington correspondence notes a contrast between General Clayton’s strict official focus in Mexico and his predecessor Transom’s years of idle leisure. The piece recalls a humorous scene of Vienna like funeral bargain banter and two serious women across the room reacting to a joke about funerals, highlighting differences in demeanor and social mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom
Mexico
Sah
United States
Washington
Chicago
Clayton
Transom
North Caroing
A Bargain in Funerals and London Adventures
Lilian Bell writes in the January Woman's Home Companion about a coach trip to Richmond with Julia and her husband. She recalls amusing incidents from her London stay, noting a lovely day with trees in full bloom and a vivid, limpid account of scenes and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Julia
Lilian Bell
Woman's Home Companion
London
What claim to civilization shown in essay on conquest
An American questions if others rank as civilized while Aguinaldo’s forces defend harsh methods. The exchange notes polite excuses when seizing property or harming foes, mirroring Western standards as they discuss respect and brutality in conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Pearl fisheries of the United States rise and fall
A historical survey traces pearl hunting across New York and neighboring states. It notes discoveries in Arkansas and Wisconsin, the spread to Illinois and Texas, and the boom-bust cycles tied to mussel beds, with farmers and jewelers affected by the pearl fever and shifting markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Hite
Grassy River
Adiron
St. Lawrence
Russell
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Missouri
Georgia
Tennessee
Klondike
Pat
Eprlrie
Neotel Brooke
Peterson
New York
Bowereen
Olin
Kentucky
Texas
Plaridis
Wisconsin
Kansas
Connecticut
Mystic River
Ue Shepwie River
Shenfield County
Christmas tin box fundraiser draws crowd in city scene
In front of the New England building a Salvation Army collector stood with a labeled tin for a Christmas dinner fund. He cried How to make 5,000 and the crowd gathered, some tossing coins as others drifted away. The scene ended with hopeful but mixed reactions from passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New England
Balvation Army
Study of aval Warfare Noted by Deliberate Voices
An opinion piece notes a thoughtful study of aval warfare by a deliberate voice, reflecting on strategy and implications amid evolving conflict dynamics. The author emphasizes measured analysis over sensationalism and calls for careful consideration of actions.
Battleship Equipment Question Raised by Washington Star
The Washington Star quotes a laconic friend prompting discussion on the best way to equip battleships. The exchange emphasizes urgency in naval preparedness and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zen
Washington Star
Rebate rail tickets offered to multiple destinations
Daily except Sunday rebate tickets on sale for travel between Port land Sacramento and San Francisco. Rates: $17 first class and $11 second class, including sleeper. Also valid to Eastern points Europe Japan China Hawaii Honolulu Australia. Tickets obtainable from J B Kirkland at 184 Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sacramento
San Francisco
Europe
Japan
China
Honolulu
Australia
J. B. Kirkland
Third Street
Yamhill Division Passenger Depot Schedules for Oswego Sheridan and Airlie
Train times from Yamhill Division Passenger Depot at foot of Jefferson St to Oswego Portland and Sheridan with daily and Sunday specific departures and arrivals. Services include Oswego at 7 20 and 9 40 a m and 6 25 8 05 11 30 p m and 9 00 a m Sundays, Portland arrivals and Sunday constraints, Sheridan daily except Sunday at 4 80 p m, Airlie Mondays Wednesdays Fridays at 8 30 a m and Portland arrivals Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 8 20 5 p m with Sunday exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill Division
Jefferson St
Oswego
Portland
Oro
Sheridan
Airlie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lady Curson
Women’s Relief Fund
Fugland
Thdia
Curgen
Calcutti
Senate
Legation
General Diaz
Dunes
Diaz
Ransiany
Durerin Fund
Bwinanny
Laiy
Chaon
Ino
Loury Popgen
Lady Curzon
Iposmd New Hospital
Vich Reine Curzon
Tine Women OF India
Ator Ransom
Tulia
Rise
Pearl Fisheries OF
Itavana
Ludlow
Havens
Menocal
Mounted Police
Cuba
South Sunset
Ogden & Shas
Overland Express
Salem
Roseburg
Ashland
Ogden
Moldave
Los Angeles
el Paso
New Orleans
East
Woodburn
Mount Angel
Silverton
West Scio
Brownsville
Springs
Field
Natron
Corvallis
Independence
Kesapeake
Ohio
Chicago Peoria
ST. Louis
Cincinnati
Washington, D.C
PB Deppe
A. G. BP
BOO
LN Police
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