Theosophy Leader Tingley Plans England School
Mrs Katherine Tingley the Purple Lotus Mother arrives in London with aims to discredit Annie Besant and rehabilitate William Q Judge by establishing Theosophical schools in the New Forest England and in Sweden modeled on Point Loma California.
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Katherine Tingley
England
Point Loma
California
London
Katherine A. Tingley
Annie Besant
Mme. Blavatsky
Theosophical School of Philosophy
William Q. Judge
New York
New Forest
Ringwood
Cuba
Tingley
Miss Herbert
Hansons
Sweden
Bay of San Diego
Music Roll Cover And It Lasts Longer With Care
A shabby leather music roll case wears quickly with daily use and a fresh roll is preferred when the old begins to show wear. The article advises giving the cover a new lease of life by replacing worn rolls promptly.
Theosophists Clash as Tingley Gains Ground in London
Mrs. Tingley days at a grand reception in St John’s Wood as she counters Mrs. Besant and Mme Blavatsky in a battle over Theosophy. She defends practical education at Point Loma and outlines self study to become a Theosophist, promising future conflict and growth for followers.
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Mrs. Tingley
Mrs. Besant
Point Loma
St. John’s Wood
Elaborate Crochet Covers and Linen Alternatives
The Chicago Daily News describes a decorative cover with crochet ends and a possible finish using silk cord and plush balls. It mentions a heavy cord linked from the zephyr to match the crochet, tassels in matching or contrasting colors, and notes plain linen covers as more durable. Linen cords and tassels with simple colored embroidery are also advised.
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Chicago Daily News
Welsh reform leader Maud Rees Jones rises in Britain
Miss Maud Rees Jones, a leading Welsh reformer, heads young women in philanthropic and educational work. Her home town hosts working girls clubs promoting mutual benefit and social advancement as part of the British Women's Temperance association under the Countess of Carlisle.
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Wales
Maud Rees Jones
Great Britain
Miss Jones
Young Woman's
British Women’s ‘Temperance Association
Countess of Carlisle
Man who captured Santa Anna's cork leg recounted
Edwin Elvin Elliot of San Rafael California gives the first authentic account of the capture during the Mexican War. He describes the Fourth Illinois charging to the Jalapa road and Elliot grabbing the general's cork leg from a disabled coach. The leg, lunch basket, and a bag of gold totaling 10 000 dollars were moved to storage and later presented as government prizes.
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Cork
Memorial Hall
Springfield
Ill
Elliot
Twiggs
Duke of the Abruzzi Recalls London Savoy Thrift Tale
The duke, dining in Philadelphia, discusses a London Savoy incident about an American diner who skips tipping and pockets coins. A waiter quietly corrects him, hinting at the man’s supposed theft of utensils, while noting common restaurant expectations.
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Abruzzi
Philadelphia
Savoy
London
Path of the Upright. He who commits no crime requires no law.
Antiphanes quote noting that a person without crimes sees no need for laws, reflecting on justice and virtue.
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Antiphanes
Rover to the Rescue at the Seaside
A Newfoundland named Rover rescues the Saucy Polly boat after a tow line snaps. He then saves a girl who falls from rocks, earning the children’s praise and making Rover a spoiled favorite during their seaside holiday.
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Rover
Polly
Harold
Jack
The Hedgehog's Useful Role in Gardens and Homes
Hedgehogs aid gardeners by eradicating ruinous insects in the garden and keeping worms slugs and snails from young vegetables. In kitchens and cellars they deter black beetles and other pests, making the hedgehog a beneficial, harmless creature worth protecting.
Monkeys and coconuts a dubious tale from abroad
The piece dismisses the common claim that South American and African coconut gathering relies on monkeys throwing stones. It asserts workers climb trees to pick coconuts with no monkey involvement and notes monkeys are mainly comic in zoos, with a stray hat theft showing their mischief.
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South America
Africa
Pea Pod Boats Sailors Inspire DIY Sample
A Philadelphia Ledger idea suggests making boats from pea pods with two tooth picks as oarsmen. The piece invites children to help their mothers shell peas and craft miniature vessels using simple materials.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Social Catalysm In Vaudeville Seeks Public Booking
A gossiping pair debate a promised epochal change while the fair girl presses for a social cataclysm. The practical young man remains skeptical yet hopeful, suggesting vaudeville could stage the spectacle this season.
Conundrums of Tapestries and Tools
Riddles compare tapestry to Gobelin, wines to guns, clouds to sponges, a man and a crab to being deviled, and a worn-out hoe to a darned sock. Classic quips showcase playful wordplay and puns.
New York Women Workers and Their Economic Role
In Greater New York half a million girls and women are partly or wholly self supporting. Another half a million women, about one fifth of the population, are engaged in business rather than domestic work.
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New York
Food and Civilization Elevates Civilizing Power
A brief remark asserts that the stomach is the greatest civilizing agency on earth. It claims a well fed man with proper meals can rise from barbarism with strong momentum and vigor.
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Earth
Three Boys Stranded After Rowboat Sinks
A brief Los Angeles Herald note recalls a rowboat incident where three boys were aboard with room for two. The third boy disappeared from view, leaving an unresolved tragedy in a single-sentence haunting line.
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Los Angeles Herald
Pretty Gifts from Small Craft Ideas
Three simple craft pieces promise decorative value and pleasant summer projects. A heart-shaped pincushion uses silk scraps with pinned edges. a dollhouse chair serves as a watchstand with a hanging watch. a brocade box, padded and lined in silk with gilt braid, stores a watch or small jewelry.
Well Named Smoky City Pittsburg and its smoky history
Pittsburg Pennsylvania known as the Smoky City for its long history of heavy industry. The name arose from vast coal and iron works and the lingering smoke from furnaces and later gas use briefly reducing smoke before returning to coal.
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Smoky City
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
England
Fort Duquesne
Alleghenies
Freddy’s Smile Outburst Shocks Schoolroom
A pupil named Freddy causes amusement in class when his smile bursts into giggles. The teacher admonishes him for laughing loudly in the school room.
Music in America and the Boston Symphony Prestige
A London interview quotes Mme Melba praising Americans as deeply musical and able to attend top arts. She asserts no orchestra equals the Boston Philharmonic, underscoring America's embrace of premier performances and art.
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Boston Philharmonic
Mme. Melba
London
Meteors Add About One Thousand Tons To Earth
The text notes that meteorites constantly strike Earth and collectively add roughly 1,000 tons to its mass every three years. The observation frames meteoritic influx as a steady, long term process influencing Earth’s weight.
Proper Fit and Mend of Gloves Highlighted
Article stresses choosing well fitted gloves to extend life and avoid wear. It outlines glove mend kits with shade braided threads, scissors, emery, and specialized darner, plus needle types for lisle silk and kid gloves and simple overhanded stitches for seams.
Danger in Confidences
A compact aphorism notes that confidences can mislead even when spoken with sincerity. The line echoes caution about trust and truth in intimate exchanges. No named individuals or places are specified.
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Eliot
Mushroom Hat Craze Spurs Seaweed and Periwinkle Trim
The mushroom hat craze waned as a blizzard of styles faded. Designers showcased winter trims with seaweed and periwinkles. The mushroom sailor emerged as a felt like untrimmed cap, and a small walking hat featured velvet strips and a winged accent amid marcel waves.
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Marcel
Crepe de Chine Frock with Silver Embroidery Figurine Hat
A model features crepe de chine dress with silver thread embroidery on fronts collar and shoulders. It uses black velvet piping at neck and sleeves with a dotted gray silk mousseline guimpe and a gray neapolitan hat with velvet loops and cherry accents.
Correct Corsets and Fashion Proportions
The article ridicules short stout figures using straight fronted corsets to lengthen waists. It favors empire high waists and long waisted lines for balance. It cautions against overtight garments and oversized hats overpowering a small frame.
Fall Fashion Notes on Silks and Drape
The article contrasts stiff old silks with today's soft fabrics. It highlights chiffon taftas draping like crepe and the rise of Paris modiste creations in supple fabrics. Tussor remains popular in solid colors or Pekin striped effects for color combinations.
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Paris
Fashion Notes on Petticoats and Trims This Season
Practical petticoats use moreen with a deep flounce and two set-on ruf flies. Ready-made ruffies sell for about a dollar at department stores. Silk-finished sateen and cambric petticoats feature deep flounces. narrow set-on ruffles can be added. Mohair skirts with silk flounces offer serviceable, affordable options.
Japanese Buttons for Kimono Blouses
The buttons on kimono shaped blouses are to adopt a distinctly Japanese character. Round badge lions and other floral and natural motifs from Japanese texts, plus conventional forms, can be painted or embroidered as decorative features.
Embroidered Lawn Cravat with Chic Rounded End
A washable lawn cravat to be worn with an embroidered rong collar features three narrow scallops at the rounded end, a stripe of shadow embroidery in color above, and a white fleur-de-lis above the stripes. Easy to make and considered chic.
The Bretelle Skirt Described for Wardrobe
The bretelle skirt features a group of tucks at the bottom and is cut in five gores with a slightly full waist and back fastening. It pairs with any lingerie waist and helps support an outfit that may be partially worn with bretelles.
To Avoid Insipid Effect in Gowns Ribbons
The author advises using peach ribbons for sashes with a touch of gray for contrast to prevent washout in gowns. A hint of black is often better than gray, and the palest gray is recommended in fashion notes.
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Judge
Sierra Madre
Raja Yoga Schools
Isle of Wight
Squa
Auberon Herbert
Herbert
Squa’s
Boldrewood
Raja Yoga School
Walter Hanson
Margaret Hanson
Royal Forest
Nan Herbert
Mrs
Mr. Herbert
Santa Ana
Rover and the Children
Freddy
Music In America
Crepe DE Chine
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