Mrs Prindle to sail for England for Florence mission work
Henry Somerset invites Mother Prindle known as Mother Prindle to establish a London Florence mission during the week of the International W C T U convention. Prindle, famed missionary, will depart June 5 and has supervised women’s rescue work in multiple U S cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady. Henry
Somerset
London
Woman's Rescue
Bleecker Street
A. N.’ Prindie
Mother Prindle
Florence Mission
England
Lady Henry
MBS
A. L. Prindle
Florence
Buffalo
Chicago
Brooklyn
Columbus
New York
Princess Christian
Dunlap- Hopkins
Schoel
Mrs Astor Praised as Versatile Sportswoman in Society
The Philadelphia Inquirer lauds Mrs John Jacob Astor as the finest all around sportswoman both in and out of society. She fences rides rows shoots bows plays tennis billiards swims and even sails a yacht. Her latest feat is golf and a notable Adirondacks hunting tale shows her courage and womanly grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacob Astor
Shota
Jack Astor
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ava Willing
Fairmount Park
Newport
Mrs. Astor
Shoe
Cleveland wedding party features young Ruth
The article defends Mrs. Cleveland and their daughter Ruth by noting Ruth accompanied the Lester Curzon wedding and proving the child is a bright, sturdy child. It argues reports of the president and wife's motive to shield the children from public coverage have been misunderstood. It suggests accounts of alleged deformities or dullness are unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cleveland
Pen Woman's Club of Chicago Members in Press Circle
The Woman's Tribune notes several Pen Woman members with prominent press ties. Misa Gordon, editor and proprietor of The New Order, serves as Chicago press representative for the Atlanta Cotton States Exposition. Others include Mrs Starrett, Miss English, Mrs Strong, and Miss Dusenberry with roles in Chicago journalism and publishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Woman’s Club of
Chicago
Woman’s Tribune of
Washington
Misa Gordon
Harvard Annex
Weekly
Unity
Searle & Gorton
New Order
Joseph Thompson
Illinois
Northwest
Women gaining strength and entering wider roles in society
A New York Sun reflection notes women shedding old dependence and frivolity. It praises vigorous social engagement and readiness to share political responsibilities, highlighting improved education, self-reliance, and fuller participation in nonmanual occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Description of Princess Helene as a Very Attractive Young Woman
A period piece notes an unnamed observer called One Who Knows the Princess Well detailing Princess Helene’s tall elegant figure her oval face dark blue eyes black hair and pink white complexion. It describes her smile golden brown hair English accent sportswoman dog lover and expert figure skater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene
Europe
Poudre de Rix
Artistic mistress recreates summer parlor with blue and white hues
A decorative project describes transforming a broad porch under drawing room windows into a wide veranda with two glass doors. The space was enclosed with wire netting to form a room. It was furnished in blue and white with white matting and blue and white rag rugs.
Rise of the new woman in social reform
A New York Recorder excerpt argues the new woman must blend theory with practical conditions. It praises feminine optimism and sentiment while urging self reliance to influence others, predicting a shift to a truer social status as conditions justify living up to truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargot
Holt Cahoon
New York Recorder
Woman's Building Under Construction in New York
Work has begun on a new structure in New York intended for women. The house will be luxurious with basement baths dressing rooms manicure shops and more. First floor will house club reading and assembly rooms library offices and a restaurant. Upper floors will hold apartments and suites. Cost is $750000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mrs Van Rensselaer Named To New York School Board
The New York mayor appoints Mrs Schuyler Van Rensselaer to the city school board. Though a noted opponent of woman suffrage, she accepts public office and may be influenced by her board tenure to support suffrage.
Women elected as county school commissioners in Michigan
Julia A. Inglis of Sterling Arenas Emma Sherman of Newbury Luce Flora Beadley of Hastings Barry county Mrs D E W Hall Manistee Mary McKenz ie Ludington Mason Cora M Goodenow Berlin Ottawa county are among the newly elected school commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Julia A. Inglis
Sterling
Arenas County
Emma Sherman
Newbury
Luce County
Flora Beadley
Hastings
Barry County
D. E. W. Hall
Manistee
Mary McKenzie
Ludington
Mason County
Melindas I. Mills
Midland
Midland County
Cora M. Goodenow
Berlin
Ottawa County
Woman buyers add expert taste to New York firms
Several department stores in New York employ women buyers. Their discrimination in style and effect makes them invaluable. Mrs Jeannot, buyer for nations and novel ties at a large Broadway firm, is a connoisseur and expert in her vocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Jeannot
Woman editor rewarded with ad agency post at big daily
The Cleveland Plain Dealer business manager for the women's edition has accepted the position of advertising agent on a major daily publication with a splendid salary and is performing the required work satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Daughters of Senator Brice Plan French Bicycle Tour
The Brice daughters map a summer program likely to attract Washington society. They will bicycle through rural France with a large party, joining friends after arriving in Paris, from which they sail on July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice
Washington
France
Paris
Miss Minnie Kelly Named Secretary at New York Police HQ
Theodore Roosevelt appoints Miss Minnie Gertrude Kelly as secretary and stenographer at police headquarters New York filling two prior positions. She earns 1700 dollars yearly and saves the city about 1200 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Gertrude Kelly
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Notable Figures and Plans From Late Nineteenth Century Notices
A survey of prominent individuals includes Col George Meade referenced amid a discussion of centennial-era public figures. Henry Hazen of the Weather Bureau, Senator Morrill of Vermont, and Chicago Mayor George B Swift are noted for careers and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
George Meade
Eld Club
Henry W. ‘Williamis
Aylo Bupreme Court
Henry Hazen
Weather Bureau
Washington
Senator Morrill
Vermont
George B. Swift
Chicago
James A. McKay
la Platte
Hogg
Texas
Sobe Love
Oil Springs
I.T
Henry B. Hyde
New York
J. E. B. Stuart
Richmond
Edward Everett Hale
Holmes
Boston
Dennis Reardon
Boston Lbrary
Natural History Building
Theodore Thomas
Hanover
America
Sarisate
M. Adolphe Carnot
M. de Lesseps
French Academy of Sciences
Carnot
Paris School of Mines
Quotations on Love and Literature by Theophile Gautier and Others
A collection of aphorisms and reflections from Gautier Bourget Goncourt and Baudelaire on love poverty nobility happiness and literary judgment. The quotes contrast jealousy virtue endurance and the value of personal experience in art and criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theophile Gautier
Paul Bourget
Hdlmond
Jules de Goncourt
Edmond Et
Julia de Goncourt
Charles Baudelaire
Ferdinand Brunetiere
Women and social norms in early 20th century press
A collage of quotes from major papers mocking or noting women’s roles and behavior. The selections reference thrift, politics, dress codes, suffrage implications, and evolving gender expectations through light satirical lings and commentary.
River currents and springs feature in river lore
A report notes the Rhine runs three times faster than the Thames and mentions a Pecos River spring in San Miguel County New Mexico that pours a stream fifteen feet wide. It also references Lake Maggiore in Switzerland with three color showing on the east prick red, north pure green, south deep and a northern creek rising seven miles from Tuc oniepogenae with waters of remarkable hues.
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Pecos River
San Miguel County
N. M
Maggiore
Switzerland
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Mrs. Cleveland and
Ruth
Pen Woman's Club
Princess Helene
Little
Toomsble
New- York Tribune
New York’s Woman's Building
Michigan Women School Officials
Utah
Nellie Temple
Vassar
Professor Ratzel
University of Leipsic
Nonpartisan
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Eliza B. Church
Freeport, Ills
Charles Day Lanier
Lanier
Cosmopolitan
Review of Reviews
Our
New Orleans Picayune
Washington Post
Denver
Baltimore American
Atchison Glober
Ann Arbor
Chicago Record
Victor
Victor Athletic Goods
Overman Wheel CO
San Francisco
Pacific Court
Los Angeles
Detroit
Portland
Thompson & Reynolds
Hickory
Montana ST
Dillon, Mont
R.C. Halliday
VAL
Blatz Milwaukee Beer
Jack St
Dillon
Montana
Poindexter & Orr
Miles
Charleston
Coles Co
Ill
Erie
Will
E i Wikk
St. Piicalers
Broadway
Peti
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