Miss Margaret Wade Social Secretary to Mrs. Fairbanks
Miss Margaret Wade serves as social secretary to Mrs. Fairbanks wife of the vice president in Washington. A native of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania she has years of experience in social etiquette and aims to write fiction while studying social economy. She acted as a juror in the Louisiana Purchase exposition on the betterment of working yeomen with one other woman juror the Countess of Aberdeen.
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Fairbanks
Margaret Wade
America
Washington
Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown
Lancaster County
Louisiana Purchase, Exposition
Countess of
Aberdeen
Philadelphia
August 1905 Sky Events and Eclipses Preview
Astronomical notes for August 1905 describe Mercury in good visibility early in the month and a partial Moon eclipse on the 14th followed by a total solar eclipse on the 20th. Saturn stands in favorable position for study while Mars, Jupiter, and Venus appear prominently at various times. Saturn reaches opposition on the 23rd, Uranus and Neptune positions are given, and a lunar cycle with specified phases and eclipse patterns is outlined.
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Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Mercury
Antares
Scorpio
Aquarius
Capricornus
Neptune
Uranus
Virgo
Libra
Sagittarius
Bootes
Ncecur
Earth
Lung
Lune
Penumbra
A Model Kitchen for Small Spaces on Ships and Homes
The piece urges a well organized kitchen with labeled containers. It stresses sturdy wood boxes with tight lids, unmarked shelves, a connected pantry or movable screen to separate heat, and ample ventilation and storage to ensure a clean, orderly space. It highlights the shipboard cook as an example of efficiency.
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Newark Advertiser
Monday As Waah Day In House Keeper’s View
A fragmented note argues Monday is the worst day of the week for washing per a house keeper. It contrasts past generations where Sunday was a rest day with modern times and mentions changes in meal routines and daily duties.
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Sharda
Solar Eclipse Belt Across Manitoba to Arabia In 19th Century View
The article describes a solar eclipse path from Manitoba through Labrador, the North Atlantic, Spain, northern Africa and Arabia with totality along a belt extending about 80 miles either side. It notes obscuration up to 3 minutes 45 seconds, timing from 5:10 to 7:30 a.m., and observed corona science to study. It mentions Mercury near the sun and the possibility of misidentifying it as Vulcan.
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New
England
Manitoba
Hele
Providence
Hsee
Labrador
North Atlantic
Spain
Africa
Arabia
Mercury
Vulcan
Kraigbaum reunion noted at Island Park
The seventh Kraigbaum reunion was held at Island Park on Wednesday August 9. Various local families are reported visiting relatives and friends in the area including visits from LaGrange Indiana Saguth Bend Elkhart Goshen and Chicago with several dinners and Sunday excursions noted.
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Kraigbaum
Island Park
Edwin Hilbish
LaGrange
Til
Justis Gillett
Elkhart
O'Wm. Butrick
Philip Smith
Ray
Addison Watts
F. P. Curtis
Myrtle
Benton Harbor
John Hilbish
Mabel Hilbish
George Dean
Chicago
G. A. Yohn
Marymens
South Bend
O. F. Brussman
Glen Long
Earl Swinehart
Thomas Well
Return of John W. Vogel's Big City Minstrels at Bucklen
Hundreds anticipate the return of John W. Vogel's Big City Minstrels at the Bucklen on Friday evening. Tickets go on sale next Wednesday at 9 o'clock.
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John W. Vogel
Big City
Bucklen
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Burns and Wounds Fast
A Norfolk Virginia user reports bucklen's arnica salve rapidly relieves agonizing burns and wounds with no scarring. The product claimed to heal knee burns and other sores without blistering and was sold at Houseworth Bros. druggists for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
C. Rivenbark, Jr
Norfolk
Thomas
Houseworth Bros
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Digestive Health
A medicinal advert claims Dr King s New Life Pills meet modern blood and system cleansing needs. They promise relief from stomach and liver troubles and are sold at Houseworth Bros drug store for 26 cents with a guarantee.
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Seman
Homeseekers Excursions Via Chicago to Arkansas
Homeseekers travel via the Chicago and Western Railway to various points in Arkansas, offering affordable trips and organized itineraries. The advertisement highlights destinations, schedules, and contact details for booking.
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Chicago Aereat Western
Arigon Cent ‘Assin
Nome Letter Highlights Alaska Daylight and Electrics
An Ejikhart boy in Nome, Alaska writes of 24 hours of daylight, infrastructure, and electricplant construction issues. He notes high freight rates, crude materials like No 14 copper and oak poles, discussion of a local plant, and plans for roads to Solomon. He mentions strong gold finds and a lack of roads and rail.
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Nome
Alaska
R. L. Gandy
Solomon
Lake Shore
Imnachuk
Patrick Henry buried at Red Hill estate in Virginia
Inquiries arise about the burial place of Patrick Henry. The famed orator rests in a quiet grave on Red Hill estate beside the Staunton river in Charlotte county Virginia. The 3,500 acre property bordered by Roanoke neighbor John Randolph is now owned by Henry’s grandson William Wirt Henry.
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James Atkinson
Philadelphia
Patrick Henry
Charlotte County
Virginia
Red Hill
Staunton River
Lynchburg
John Randolph
Roanoke
Henry
William ‘Wirt Henry
Baltimore Sun
Indigestion Cure Promises Quick Relief From Stomach ills
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as effective for all indigestion and stomach trouble by aiding digestion and giving the stomach a rest. It claims rapid, lasting relief and system purification to prevent disease, sold by druggists.
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All Drugger
Beachside Showdown Promises Colorful Painter Display
Go with the Painters and Decora tors Saturday August 12 to enjoy a fine beach on Lake Michigan. Event highlights include a painterly display and decor attractions along the shore.
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Lake Michigan
Excursion Rates to Denver and Colorado Springs Offer
Public notice announces unusually low Lake Shore Railway fares to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo for Aug 29 to Sept 3 with return validity to Oct 7. Tickets available through agents and A J Smith G P A Cleveland Ohio. Also small notices of fix helper services and a local ice cream social at Mrs Cooper's Princeton Street.
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A. R
Denver
Lake Shore
Denvyer
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
A. J. Smith
Cleveland
Frank Baldwin
Union Sunday excursion to Winona and Odd Fellows trip to Greensburg
Union Sunday school excursion to Winona August 10 with full fare one dollar half fare fifty cents. Train leaves depot at 8 05 a.m. and does not stop at Middlebury street crossing. Odd Fellows excursion to the Home at Greensburg Indiana leaves Elkhart on the Big Four at 6 10 a.m. Also notices about Dr Masthas moving his office to 114 Harrison Street and the Elkhart County Teachers Institute convening in Goshen circuit court room August 21 for five days.
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Union
Winona
Middlebury Street
Odd Fellows
Greensburg
Ind
Soul
Elkhart
the. Elkhart
Will
Circuit ‘Court
Moonlight Excursion Train Leaves Blenare
The moonlight excursion by the Big Four to Lake Thursday city leaves Blenare at 6:30 PM. Round trip available.
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Big Four
Minons
Lake Thurs
Blenare
Punishment by whipping or privilege of choice discussed
A Good Housekeeping excerpt advises parents to avoid public shaming and to use private, controlled punishment when necessary. It urges calm reflection, a humane approach, and follow up with kindness, bathing, clothing, and ongoing trust. The guide emphasizes reform over anger.
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Resson
Book and Magazine Rack Adapts to Its Use
The arts and crafts movement yields a book and paper rack praised for simplicity and mission color. The Brooklyn Eagle notes the pictured rack combines book and magazine holder functions and can be handmade from the illustration as a pattern.
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Brooklyn Eagle
The Secret Of Pretty Eyes And Brows
The text advises women on achieving bright eyes and well shaped brows. It warns against dark circles eye bags and tired lids from late nights and eye rubbing. It suggests nightly almond oil application and brushing to train and shape eyebrows for a clearer poised look.
Amusing Party Ideas For Children Games
Mothers find simple familiar games entertain kids best. Blind man's buff works well while a heart hunt uses large pasteboard hearts hidden around a room. Children keep hearts they find and prizes go to the top scorers with prizes like candy boxes shaped as hearts.
Potatoes and praise echo in odd civic phrase
A fragmented snippet centers on potatoes and praise, referencing excellence and a peculiar phrase about vegetables. Distinct entities or clear events are not present in the readable text.
Japanese Civilizing Mission Stirs Manchuria Towns
A Chicago News dispatch from Nanjing's Manchuria front describes Japanese troops repairing streets draining compounds and sanitizing wells while enforcing dog control. Chinese residents watch as Japanese gardens arise with lanterns bridges and artificial lakes, and soldiers mingle with locals in a mix of discipline and play.
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Grauieg
Washburn
Chicago News
Geners
Manchuria
Baie
Bexxim
Legion
Sik
Ti An Diers
Semua
Sepa
Om bin
Countz
Waliell
Esme Page
Issone
Their
Soci
Politica S
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Miss Margaret Wade
Osolo
R. L. “Gandy
Barley
Personett
Jefferson Street
Soran Bugte
O’brien
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