New Society Leader in Washington Delights at Toy Shops
An observer describes a vibrant Washington scene with matted floas, lantern-lit Motomachis nights, and bustling booths along Benton-dorf and Yamamotos. They praise old-time courtesy in Yokohama while noting Western tourists’ arrogance, Buddhist feast crowds, and unruly youths during local celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton-dorf
Nozawaya’s
Honcho-dori
Japan
Yokohama
Mississipp! Bay
Mikasa
Porcelain Factory
Perry
Life in Yokohama A Mixed European Tone Emerges
A Chicago Daily News correspondent portrays Yokohama as European in feel with banks, marble offices, hotels, and busy streets. Yet the scene remains distinctly Japanese in Motomachi shops and the rhythm of jinrikishas and kimonos, reflecting rapid change from Perry era to now.
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Chicago
Yokohama
Chicago Daily News
Commodore Perry
Kanagawa
Motomachi
Everybody to Use Airships
New York aviator John B. Moissant says learning to pilot an airplane is as easy as riding a bicycle or walking on stilts. He predicts rapid progress and argues flying will become as common as driving autos with comparable risks to autos.
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New York
John B. Moissant
Coeds Aid a Blind Senior at Barnard College
Barnard College seniors sacrificed luxuries and donated part of their allowances to help Margaret Hogan, a blind student from birth and an orphan, secure her degree with a three year Barnard scholarship. A wealthy woman funded her support until this year. Hogan was about to leave college to earn a living when classmates collected 450 to aid her.
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New York
Barnard College
Margaret Hogan
Miss Hogan
Barnard
Prohibit Hunting in City Limits of Chicago
Chicago mayor proposes an amendment to the hunting ordinance after widespread metropolitan hunting reports. The plan bans hunting within the city except within 750 feet of structures, targeting lakefront and canal areas with shotgun use only. The map of prohibited zones extends from Seventy-first Street and Lake Michigan to West Montrose Avenue and Western Avenue.
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Chicago
Calumet River
Seventy-first Street
Lake Michigan
Kedzie Avenue
Thirtyfirst Street
Fortieth Avenue
Montrose Avenue
Western Avenue
Record Tide Observations In Alaska By McArthur Ship
The United States survey ship McArthur, in Turnagain bay and Knik Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska, reports what may be the second highest tides in the world with 30 feet variation and an eight knot tidal current. Captain Henry L. Deck notes the vessel has returned from the north with these data. Only the Bay of Fundy is known to exceed this record.
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Seattle
Wash
United States Survey
McArthur
Turnagain Bay
Knik Arm
Cook Inlet
Alaska
Henry L. Deck
Bay of Fundy
Senator jokes and a bishop ride to town
The wit of Bishop Seth Ward amuses Nashville as he leaves a Nash Ville reception with two senators to a waiting motor car. A companion notes the bishop differs from his master and jokes about riding an ass. The quip ends with a remark that many penitent men reside in the penitentiary.
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Seth Ward
Nashville
Bishop Ward
Nash Ville
Bishop
Boy Harbors Plan to Grow Pig Until Long Enough
Seven year old William owns a pet pig and insists on caring for it himself. He stalls feeding, saying he will fatten the animal only when it is long enough, then will widen it. The exchange reveals a humorous childhood rationale.
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William
Dr Martel's Female Pills Offered As Proven Remedy
Advertises Dr Martel's Female Pills as a seventeen year standard remedy for women's ailments. Claims quick and permanent results and availability at all drug stores. Includes a joke line from Journal Amusant about a French duel.
Pettit's Eye Salve Advertisement Claim
Pettit's Eye Salve offered for 25c promising quick relief for tired congested inflamed eyes with Howard Bros Buffalo N Y as the distributor. A whimsical line suggests exchanging photos with a young man rarely benefits the girl while promoting Mrs Austins Buckwheat Flour and general good luck visiting unannounced.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
A Chicago woman reports relief from chronic illness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims cures for female ailments and invites readers to write for free, confidential advice to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Chicago
KE Pinkham
William Ahrena
21St St
Lydia
Finkham
Pinkham Laboratory
St L Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
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NEW Society
Washington
Tashington
Charles E. Hughes
Seacoast
Moissant
Auton
Gir
Yale
New Haven
Conn
Eee Aee Cacer
DR. Martel
Journal Amusant
Fiockelle Sats
PUM
Cmr
Tili Gtemes de
Paris
Bears
Carter
Hartz Mountain Canary
St. Andreasberger Rotler
C. Wahle Bird Store
State St
W. ON
U., FT. ‘Wayne
Pvena Er
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