College Graduates in Congress Across States and Colleges
The New York Sun surveys the 54th Congress noting Harvard and Yale presence in both chambers, lists other colleges with members, and highlights regional patterns. It identifies notable figures from Dartmouth Colby Union Amh erst Williams and others, and remarks on the rarity of college honors among California and Texas lawmakers.
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Hoar
Massachusetts
Harvard College
Senate
Henry Cabot Lodge
Harvard
Pasco
Florida
Wolcott
Colorado
Chandler
New Hampshire
Illinois
New York
Rhode Island
Yale College
Connecticut
Yale
Idaho
Nevada
George P. Wetmore
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Gray
Delaware
Princeton
Cameron
House
North Carolina
Columbia College
Columbia
Bowdoin College
Frye
Reed
Maine
Proctor
Vermont
Dartmouth
Dingley
Union College
Ohio
Southard
Toledo
Cornell
Hamilton College
California
Missouri
Utica
Galusha A. Grow
Congress
Amherst
Williams College
Morrill
Butler
University of North Carolina
Nebraska
Virginia
Texas
New York Sun
Empress Eugenie Visits Granada and Malaga Birthplace Tied to Old Spain News
The Empress Eugenie plans to return to England after visiting her childhood scenes in Spain. She traced Granada memories of her father Count de Guzman Montijo who married Miss Kirkpatrick in Malaga and brought her to Granada. Despite severe facial wounds, the count was described as handsome. Eugenie enjoyed Granada Malaga Cordova and Seville and declined a Madrid invitation. Her health is reported excellent.
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Eugenie
England
Osborne
Spain
Granada
Count de Guzman Montijo
Pontecarrero
Miss Kirkpatrick
Malaga
Duchess of
Alba
Cordova
Seville
Madrid
London Chronicle
Kentucky Snake Worms Report At Gold Dest Farm
Mr J W Stuart owner of the Gold Dest farm in Muhlenberg county reports a moving mass of hundreds of worms arranged like a snake with head body and tail forming a complete snake. He and his son Frank will certify to the strange spectacle.
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J. W. Stuart
Muhlenberg County
Stuart
Frank
Russellville Ledger
Mosquito Control Tip From Boston Herald
The Boston Herald advert says catching dragonflies and hanging them on porches will scare away bold mosquitoes, disappearing them like lightning. The clipping suggests simple outdoor defense against insects.
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Boston Herald
Cuba's Woman Colonel Commands Cuban Regiment
Adele Pilatro, wife of a Spanish colonel, leads a 200 man regiment for Cuban independence near Vuelta Abajo in Matanzas. She earned the rank from Commander In Chief Gomez for organizing and equipping her unit while her husband fights for Spain.
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Spain
Vuelta Abajo
Matanzas
Cuba
Adele Asiny de Pilatro
Adele Pilotro
Senora Pilotro
Senors Pilatro
Gomez
Pilatro
Boston Globe
The Barefoot Boy and Summer Growth
A Louisville Commercial excerpt argues children grow healthier barefoot in summer, citing fond memory of freedom and a farmer's claim that touching the ground aids growth. The piece describes feet toughening on stones and a vigorous village boy who swims and runs sans shoes.
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Asman
Louisville
Veil fashions of Eastern girls summer style at New Port
Eastern girls last summer wore a sailor colored regulation veil tied at the back with a brown chiffon veil as a neck covering. Some women wore a pink tulle under the outer veil to achieve a pink complexion, a trend noted by the New York Advertiser.
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Newport
New York Advertiser
What She May Be in 1896 America
The New York Press notes the American girl can pursue many professions in 1896 from executor and administrator to college president, doctor or lawyer. It argues she can equal men in finance, law, arts, and science, though handling others’ money risks a reputation tag of Never Steals.
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New York Press
Ribbon trimming trends for gowns and bows
The article notes ribbon as a versatile trim seen beside Jace on many new gowns. It warns against skimpy bows which ruin the look and suggests rosettes as a simpler, equally stylish alternative, with ready-made bows from the milliner as an option for those who lack a bow-making talent.
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Jace
A Dove Colored Gown From Paris With Velvet Accents
Description of a Paris gown in soft gray blue with lace plaiting at front slits. Bodice fastened by enamel buttons, cerise velvet collar, cream lace frill, full sleeves, black chiffon plaiting inside front, venise velvet belt, gray straw toque with black ostrich feather panache. Paris millinery favors anemones roses tuberoses.
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Paris
Ringdove
St. James
Dressing table with crape paper for summer cottages
A New York Sun item suggests making a dressing table from plain pine in kidney shape or oblong, with a cotton flannel top and crape paper covering. Edges are flounced, bows added to corners, and the matching looking glass frame is papered for a dainty room accent.
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New York Sun
Bride Ignites Superstitions With Prewedding Gowns
The Washington Post notes Miss Julia Stevenson daughter of the vice president defies wedding customs by posing in her wedding gown and veil days before the ceremony. Frances Benjamin Johnson photographed her in several trousseau gowns, including the bridal dress, a bold, charming breach of superstition.
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Julia Stevenson
Frances Benjamin Johnson
Trousseau
Washington Post
Czarina Seen as Europe’s Most Beautiful Sovereign
The Sketch reports that in Russia the czarina is viewed as extraordinarily beautiful. A friend describes her in a state carriage amid guards, robes gleaming, provoking prayers from peasants and admiration from royal and diplomatic onlookers. The queen also delights in her granddaughter’s coronation impression.
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Czarina
Europe
Russia
Rational Fourth of July Celebration by Women Group
Mary A. Livermore urges a large society of women to create a peaceful Fourth of July observance without military pageantry. The plan includes reading the Declaration of Independence and music by women, aiming to influence national thought and practice over several years.
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Mary A. Livermore
Boston
Tam
Icebox Packing And Cold Chamber Guidance
The article advises filling the ice box up to its capacity two or three times weekly for best preservation. A thoroughly chilled box keeps meat vegetables and ice longer. Put in 150 pounds if possible and by day four a piece should remain. Open the ice area rarely and keep items in the cold chamber, including water and butter. A gust of warm air when the door opens quickly makes ice disappear.
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New York Times
Legislation For Women Sets 60-Hour Week And Health Rules
A New York law establishes a 60 hour weekly work limit for women and children, requires chairs for women clerks, and mandates sanitary inspections in all workplaces employing women and children.
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New York
Women’s clubs convention features ushers and pages
At Louisville the recent convention showcased a corps of ushers and pages. The pages were girls aged 10 to 14 dressed in white with mortarboard hats, while older women in similar attire officiated as ushers.
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Louisville
Corps of Ushers and Pages
Blanche Finds Hidden Nest in the Pear Tree
In a playful exchange Blanche teases grandma with a riddle about what lies in a pear tree. A family outing reveals a hornet nest mistaken for bees, sparking amusement as Grandpa finally admits the discovery and laughter follows, attributed to Youth's Companion.
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Blanche
Aunt Nan
Grandpa
Peter Caught Stealing Lunch at Schoolhouse Pump
Mary Owens tells teacher Ward of lunch thefts and the class traps Peter with a peppered doughnut. Peter tastes the prank, runs to water, while classmates mock him, ending Mary’s lunch losses for good, as reported by Boston Woman's Journal.
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Peter
Mary Owens
Miss Ward
Mary
Boston Woman's Journal
Young 8 Year Old Cyclist From Ravenswood Sets Record
An eight year old Chicago rider Allison Friedberg of 2760 Commercial Street Ravenswood is pictured and noted for a 16 inch wheel baby bicycle. He rode ten miles from Ravenswood to Lincoln Park and back in under half a day showing easy mastery and fearlessness.
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Chicago
Commercial Street
Ravenswood
Allison Fried
Berg
Lincoln Park
His First Wages and a Boy’s Raisin Feast
A New York Letter recalls a boy in a neighboring city whose frugal parents feed him simply. He earned wages in a shop and spent his first week’s pay on a peck of raisins, eating them alone and falling ill. the following week’s money went to the doctor.
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New York
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Empress Eugenie
Kentucky
Barefoot Boy
the Czarina
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Icevox
Legislation For
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Wal of Medicine
Curou
B. Wault Laraoa Hat
Emagy
W. H
J. P. Winter
Dillon
Montana Street
Dillon, Mont
Burlington
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
W. W. Johnston
Billings
Mont
H ' QO. Miller, M. D
Pickman Block
H A. Bond
M. D
Dillon Drug Store
EB P. Dungan
Montana
Dillon ,Mercantile Co
Firet National Bank
Epws Norris
Orrox Wirs
R. B. Smrru
H. J. Burwxines
Ino. G. Willis
Attorneys-At-Law
Dillon National Bank
San Francisco
Cal
Central Pharmacy
Stockmen's Directory
Marka
C. Conve
Mt. Harpes
Prindex
Dillon, Beaverhead Co
M. T
Blacktail Deer Creek Valley
Scientific American Agency For
Munn & CO
Broadway
America
Blishers
New York City
Pearth
John Wedde
Rear Ne Co
Fatent Attorneys
Washington
Justice Court
Springhill Township
Beaverhead
State of Montana
W.B. Starr
A. J. Leitch
Lima
Couty
Daniel Gutting
Said County
Alias
County of
M. A. Berger
A.J. Leitch
A.D. Ieee
Joan A. Clinton
Eaid County
John Knight
Fox Post Office
Beaver
Ontana
James D. Fox
Sumi
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Heaverhead
James Abrame
George
Ira Pickett
Pickett
Brothers
A. D
R. Z. Thomas
Barbour
Fred Overson
J. Vsurprenant
United States
Black Bear Lode
Stelle Creek
Beaverhead County
J. W. Surprenant
Tarpuns
Miles
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