Southern women lead drive for child protection reform
National Conference of Charities and Correction notes rising Southern support for juvenile courts and child welfare. Judge Lindsey's six month leave sparks Southward lecture tour as Miss Sophie Wright, Kate Jordan, Barnard and other Southern women push laws, schools, and probation to replace jails for children amid reform efforts in Mississippi Louisiana Oklahoma and Alabama.
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Lindsey
Denver
South
W. G. Alexander
Charities and the Commons
New York
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Atlanta
International Juvenile Court Society
Vickaburg
Jackson
Mississippi
Mobile
Birmingham
Alabama
New Orleans
Louisiame
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
King’s Daughters
Vicksburg
North
Sophie Wright
Aurin
Misa G. Jordan
Kate Jordan
New Or
Oklahoma
Kate Barnard
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Bryan
Vardaman
Vickeburg
Louisiana
Haskell
N. B.feagin
Ala
L. H. Putnam
Indianapolis
Feagin
Bir
Crawford Jackson
John B. Waterman
Clark
Roberta
Waterman
Michael Yian
Jewish Orphans’ Home
Recorder’s Court
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Relief for Female Weakness From Percival's Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a proven remedy for female weakness including pelvic organ displacement, headaches, dizziness, and stomach gnawing. It cites medical endorsements and claims alcohol free formula from marble forest roots and warns against substitutes. It also mentions Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills from over forty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Pierca
Union County Women Clubs Work Highlights New Year
Union County women clubs announce a busy start to the year with meetings and papers on Dickens, Russia, Venetian art, and local literary topics. Clubs include W A B Club Rahway Longfellow Plainfield Cosmos and Home Reading Club with talks by Mrs We H Fonter Mrs Cyrus Squier Miss K M Warner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
We ‘H. Fonter
Mra
W. L. Bittner
Longfellow Club
Rahway
St. George Avenue
Russia
Cyrus Squier
ED. Luther
L. B. Mundy
M. Martin
H. Waters
Towne-It Funny Preaching on Saving Money
A witty exchange about Burroughs urging friends to save money while Browne notes the irony that Browne benefits from others’ wealth. Towne quips that Browne is unlikely to practice thrift, highlighting borrowings as the motive behind his preaching.
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Towne
Burroughs
Browne
Chicago Journal
Society Notes Highlight Intimate Gatherings and Bridge Parties
Miss Anna Rossiter Kolies hosted a quiet at home with sister Mrs Alanson McDowell Gray serving tea. Notables included Mrs Russell Howland and several Misses from Philadelphia. Mrs Frederick H Levey gave a bridge party on North Broad Street with pivot at four tables and prizes to Mrs John Rankin and others. The Fortnightly Bridge Club met at Mrs L B Walker with four tables and prizes to Mrs Tylee Warren Hart Wheeler and Miss Sallie Henderson. Next meeting set for January 16 at Miss Sallie Henderson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Rossiter Kolies
Alanson McDowell Gray
Mrs. Russell. Howland
Marret Stearns Edwards
Florence Keys
Hannah Stockton
Agnes Stockton
Dorothy March Clark
Clare Stearns Wheeler
Natalie de Raismes
Louise Toby
Sophie Cabot
Brewster
Katherine Conger
Philadelphia
Frederick H. Levey
North Broad’ Street
Schantz
John ©. Rankin
Frederick B. Williamson
Miss van Vranken
Misa
Kate Green
Sidney 5. Thompson
Hoke
Robert 8. Green
L. B. Walker
Clinton Mackenzie
Magie
Walter Chandler
George C
Thomas
Esther, Ogden
Tyler Warren Hartshorne
Mra. L. B. Walker
Tylee Warren Harta- Wheeler
Sallie Henderson
Emily Suydam
Frederick Oraig_st
Samuel Holmes
George C. Thomas
Bradford Darrach
Jenkins
DeWitt
Jones, Jr
Esther
Bridge Parties and Social Guests Move Through Boston and New York
The report lists society figures including Miss Louise Clendenningmith Miss Latie Putnam and George Bartram Woodruff among Boston and New York hosts. The Thursday Evening Bridge Club plans a meeting at Miss Esther Gracie Ogden’s home and Frederick K. Gaston sent out invitations for a bridge party next Monday. Miss Father Gracie Ogden hosted a small bridge gathering and Benjamin H. Campbell hosted a dinner for Miss Edna Rankin and George W. Rogers. Mrs. Catherine Conger of Philadelphia visits Elizabeth with Mrs. Thomas March Clark, while Mrs. Warren R. Dixon travels to Atlantic City for a brief stay.
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New Jersey Women's Press Club
Ada D. Fuller
Emory Street
Jersey City
Jack Horner
Aiden Miss Miner
Haines
Louise Clendenningmith
Latie Putnam
Boston
George Bartram Woodruff
G. Barrett ‘Littell
E. T. Tomlinson, Jr
J. B. Reynolds
New York City
Esther Gracie Ogden
State Board of Pharmacy Reports Registration Totals
The sixth annual report lists 2,203 registered pharmacists and 104 registered assistants, totaling 2,367 in good standing. The board reports strict enforcement, with no prosecutions but full investigations of all complaints and alleged violations. Treasurer’s report shows receipts of 3,507.68 and disbursements of 3,019.46, with a year-end balance of 578.22 turned to the State Treasurer.
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Trenton
State Board of Pharmacy
Deaths of a Month Report for December 1907
The State Bureau of Vital Statistics records 2745 deaths for the month ending December 15, 1907. Infant deaths totaled 455, under 1 year. 199 for ages 1–65. 862 were 60 and over. Pneumonia caused 216 deaths, typhoid 39, tuberculosis 276, cancer 112, nervous system diseases 352, circulatory diseases 318, Bright's disease 209, and 36 from personal crisis reports.
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State Bureau of Vital Statistica
Chautauqua Explains Its Modern Role In American Life
Alton Packard writes in Lyceumite and Talent defending and praising the Chautauqua movement. He argues it elevates intellect, morality, and fellowship, contrasts it with critics, and lauds Roosevelt’s view that Chautauqua is thoroughly American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Theodore Roosevelt
Chautaqua
Alton Packard
Lyceumite
Talent
Willie asks where of tea comes from on farm visit
During his first farm visit Willie returns to the house in tears asking why cows only gave milk. His mother asks what he expected and he replies he is unsure but wonders where tea comes from, in a humorous judge’s cartoon style.
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Willie
Oftea
Bed Sheet Blankets Offer at Pair
A warm fleecy blanket described as very in demand makes comfortable winter sheets. Assorted colored borders are noted and the lot is advertised as a splendid value at 75 cents per pair.
75 Cents Union Suits Special at 496
Bargain listing for women heavy ribbed fleece union suits described as warm winter weight garments. Notes two popular sizes 5 and 6 and urges shoppers to visit the location to view and purchase the item.
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WOMEN
OF the South
Denver Juvenile Court
BY Ben. B Lindsey
Ealoons
Luna
Robert L. Taylor
Tennessee
Vardiaman
Union. County ‘Women’s
Marion
Plainfield
A. O F. Bouton
Pearl Street
Ing
Research Club
John Kingsley
Canterbury Cathedral
Rachel Noe
Canterbury
K.M. Warner
Louteiana
Cosmos Club
Tweaday
B. C. Mead
Will Carleton
N. Y. Compton
el Moro
Switzerland
J. H. Walker
Heyer
Weney
H. T. Jones
Nene
Redtlens
ELKS
Turn Hall
Lodge of Elks
Criterion Orchestra
Wetton
Geo. Cohan
Charles Mann
Samuel Pierce
Henry W. Bond
Robt, J. McKean
Emil J. Hirtzel
Society Notes
Helen Wilder Haines
Editha
Abiner
Boxton
Apho
Louise Clendenning
Smith
Frederick K. Gaston
Carda
Father Gracie
Ogden
Benjamin H. Campbell
Edna Rankin
George W. Rogers
Catherine Conger
Philadelpia
Elizasth
Thomas March Clark
Warren R. Dixon
Atlantic City
New Jersey
The
Meee
Broad Street
Archimedes
Larkspur
Mackey- Bros
Rexall
Broad and W. Jersey Sts
Wwee
Ragle
Elizabeth Avenue
J. BLUM @ SON
Broadway
Gopen Budi
Barnsley
Ludwig
W. J. E. Cocker
Elizabeth Avenue Telephone
West Jersey Street
Ash Gans Ranges
J. Kueghel
Steve Fittings
All Makesa
Pelalty
Brucklacher Bros
SK Coal and Feed
Livingston
Prizo
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