Princess of Braganza Returns Home After War Turmoil
The article recounts Anita Stewart, once Anita Stewart of New York, wife of Dom Miguel of Braganza, who married into the Portuguese royal line and faced scandal, debts, and exile as war raged. After years abroad and multiple displacements across Europe, she returns to the United States with her children, leaving a trail of legal and royal complications behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Princess
Braganga
Stewart
Anita
Manuel
Braganza
Anita Stewart
New York
Portugal
Dom Miguel
Miguel
Allown
William Rhinelander Stewart
New York City
Jean Saint Cyr
Lispesard Stewart
Gulifornia
Henry “Silent
South
Chicago
New York Sun
Vince Miguel
Bragansa
Scotland
Aragunen
Francis Joseph
Marie Therese
Austrian
Hungary
Berlin
Paris
London
Vienna
Briganza
Vizeu
Maria Della Gloria
Austria
Dual Empire
Don Miguel
England
Duke of
Switzerland
Lisbon
Germany
United States
Whistler Story at Royal Society of British Artists
At a Royal Society of British Artists meeting Sir Aston Webb recounts a tale of Whistler as society president. An empty place at an exhibition, a looming press day, and a telegram led to Whistler's witty reply about “the press we have always with us a re of good cheer.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Society of British Artists
Aston Webb
Whistler
Desirable Home Building Design by William A Radford
Describes an economical square 30 by 40 foot brick house with a decorative pergola porch and hip roof. Details nine rooms across two floors with a first floor bedroom or den option, a central hall, and a sleeping porch. Emphasizes brick advantages, cost parity with other materials, and homeowner benefits to communities.
Rushing Not Russian in World War I Crossing Rumors
A wartime rumor about Russian troops moving through England stirred national speculation. contested accounts credit different sources, including Sir Frederick Maurice in the Morning Post and an Observer contributor, who suggested a Crewe station master claimed Russian troops were passing through day and night. The debate unsettled readers and left no definitive explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Frederick Maurice
Morning Post
London
Crewe
Mat
Rushin
Ebogiis
Hmen
Do All My Housework Promotion Letter
Chicago woman writes she was dis displaced and irregularities but cured using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She now does all house work and has three healthy children. Letter praises the remedy as wonderful for sick run down women and notes free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
E. Pinkham
A. Kwancinski
W. Oakdale Ave
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydis E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Double Duty Mines Power From Descending Carts
In a South African mine, the weight of descending ore cars drives a drum with a cable that powers a generator. The setup converts climbing load into electricity, providing a practical energy recovery method within the mining operation.
Diamond Dye Ad Promises Fadeless Fabric Color
An advertisement for Diamond Dyes guarantees rich fadeless color for all fabrics from wool to feathers. It touts a color card match and a direction book with steps to diamond dye over any base color.
Are you giving away your old shoes
A light economy column notes a household practice of not discarding worn footwear. Instead owners have soles repaired or replaced to extend usefulness, reflecting thrift and frugality in daily life. The piece highlights practical steps and cost considerations.
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Ragansa Jafely
Lito
Edi Rar Ag
ADTIA
Steware
Frank G. Carpenter
Sujpese
Thomas Beard
Massachusetts
Valle
William A. Radford
Hethout
William A
P Radford
Prairie Avenue
Mrs. Kwarcinski
MFG. CO
State Street
Holland
Piso
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