Theosophy Leader Miss Tingley Arrives in London
Mrs. Katherine A. Tingley, high priestess of Theosophy, reaches London with aims to discredit Annie Besant, rehabilitate William Q. Judge, and establish a theosophical academy near Ringwood. English Theosophists hope her zeal will revive funds and support for esoteric work in Britain.
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London
Katherine A. Tingley
Annie Besant
Mme. Blavatsky
Theosophical School of Philosophy
William Q Judge
New York
New Forest
Ringwood
Cubs
California
Tingley Opens Theosophy Battle at Point Loma and New Forest
Mrs. Katherine Tingley positions as leader after Mme. Blavatsky and Mr. Judge ties to reincarnation claims. She promotes Raja Yoga education at Point Loma California and plans schools in the New Forest and Sweden, challenging Mrs. Besant and asserting practical Theosophy for children.
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Mme. Blavatsky
Judge
Mrs. Tingley
Besant
Sierra Madre
Raja Yoga Schools
Bay of San Diego
Point Loma
Walter Hanson
Mise Margaret Hanson
Royal Forest
Sweden
Nan Herbert
England
New Forest
New York
Best Judge
Tingle
Mrs. Besant
Annie Besant
Sch
William Q. Judge
Point ‘Loma
Man who captured Santa Anna cork leg still alive
Edwin Elvin Elliot of San Rafael California describes the 1847 capture scene. Private Edward Elias seized the cork leg from Santa Anna’s coach after a bombardment as Fourth Illinois troops charged the Jalapa road. The leg ended in Memorial Hall Springfield. Elliot notes a lunch basket and a $10,000 gold bag found under the seat.
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Gen. Santa ‘Ana
Edward Elias
Cork
Memorial Hall
Springfield
Ill
Elliot
Twiggs
Welsh reform leader Maud Rees Jones gains national attention
Miss Maud Rees Jones, a prominent young Welsh woman, leads reform and educational work across Britain. Based in a quiet Welsh town, she organizes working girls clubs for mutual benefit, with volunteers pledged as stamers. The clubs belong to the Young Woman's branch of the British Women's Temperance association under Countess of Carlisle leadership.
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Wales
Young Woman's
British Women's Temperance Association
Countess of Carlisle
Home Thrust Tale From Savoy Refers to Tipping Incident
The Duke of the Abruzzi in Philadelphia recalls a London Savoy anecdote about an American patron who refused to tip after leaving only a few coins. A waiter, noting the missing gratuity, asks what he forgot, hinting at expected items like a soup ladle or coffee pot. The tale ends with a moral about upright conduct.
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Abruzai
Philadelphia
Savoy
London
South America
Africa
Music Roll Cover Practices Fresh Across Lessons
The article notes a music roll begins fresh at term start but quickly wears. A daily use pattern leads to shabby appearance, prompting replacement with a new roll as the old one shows signs of wear.
Embroidered cashmere case lifts worn leather cover
A practical project transforms a battered leather case into a pretty accessory. An olive cashmere and moss-green plush cover is shown with silk cord bows and plush ball handles. A crochet version can be cylinders so the roll slides in easily.
Hedgehogs and Home Craft Notes In This Slice of History
A column discusses elaborate crochet covers and linen options for durability, noting cords tassels and embroidery as decorative choices. It then extols hedgehogs with garden and cellar benefits, reducing pests and aiding housekeepers. An anecdote questions monkey nut harvesting myths and remarks on monkeys as zoo curios.
Pea Pod Boats Brave Sailors Ride In Them
A playful feature shows children making pea pod boats while imagining brave sailors aboard. The piece encourages curiosity and hands on crafts as a pint size adventure unfolds.
Social satire and vaudeville talk in early press
Excerpts echo a mix of social commentary and light dialogue. Notes reference a female figure debating epochal change, a practical companion, quips about predictions, and a carousel of provocative lines on women workers. Also cites ideas linking food, civilization, and progress with a glance at New York’s female workforce.
Rover to the Rescue
Children on a seaside holiday praise Rover the Newfoundland for saving the Saucy Polly after a string snap and wind swept it beyond reach. The dog also swam to rescue a girl who fell on the rocks, becoming the beloved pet of the group.
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Rover
Polly
Harold
Jack
Glove Care and Mending for Neat, Proper Fit
The article explains choosing well fitting gloves to extend life and appearance, warns against too tight or too loose fits, and outlines glove mending sets. It describes tools like braids of thread, darner with a ball, and a three-sided needle for fine lisle or kid gloves, plus simple seam repairs and small sewing projects for summer days.
Weir Named Smoky City
Pittsburg Pennsylvania the second city in size in the state was nicknamed Smoky City from heavy coal and steel industry. Use of natural gas briefly eased smoke but returned to coal due to supply limits. Also includes unrelated notes on watch boxes poems and music commentary.
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Smoky City
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
England
Fort Duquesne
Alleghenies
Fashionable crepe de chine frock with silver embroidery
A long feature on fall dress trends describes crepe de chine gowns with silver embroidery and velvet piping, a gray neapolitan hat, and the appeal of soft clingy silks. It covers corset balance, empire waists, and how to achieve proper proportion for different figures. It also notes demand for pliable silks, taffetas, and bezelled petticoats, plus Japanese inspired buttons and chic cravats for kimono blouses.
Modifications to the Mushroom Hat Style Debut
Fashion writers note the mushroom hat craze fading as winter styles evolve. New trims include seaweed and periwinkle decorations shown for consideration. The mushroom sailor appears not as an improvement but as a fresh variation pending appraisal.
Bretelle Skirt and Trimmings in Elegant Fall Fashion
The article describes a felt hat escaped from a shop with a cuplike shape and velvet trim, then focuses on the Bretelle Skirt. It notes five gores, back fastening, and wear with lingerie waists. It advises using peach ribbons with gray or black accents to avoid insipid effects in gowns.
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Marcel
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Squa
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Herbert
St. John’s Wood
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Santa Ana
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Chicago Daily News
Philadelphia Ledger
Earth
Rover Aw
Los Angeles Herald
Eliot
Freddy
America
Boston Philharmonic
Mme. Melba
Crepe DE Chine
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