Englishwomen Scholars Outperform in Colleges Says London Letter
A London letter argues Englishwomen outperform American women in college due to better physiology and endurance. It urges training for rest that balances mind and body, critiques gym methods, and outlines Oxford education for women at Somerville Hall, noting lectures and strict study demands as essential for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie P. Call
Atlantic Monthly
Oxford
Somerville Hall
The
Association For Promoting the Education of Women At
Barnard College
New York
Newnham and Girton
Cambridge
England
London
Remarkable Woman's Bank Founder Dies in Poverty
Boston report recalls the so called Woman's bank run by Mrs. Sarah E. Howe who promised 7 percent monthly interest on women deposits of 200 to 1000 dollars. The scheme collapsed after investigators exposed the charity ruse, and Howe died in prison awaiting her fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sarah E. Howe
Idle hours of wealthy women differ from common belief
A Philadelphia Press note recalls a young inquiry about wealthy women's idle time. It reports a sample of responses: one woman sews her own underwear, another paints, a third engages in school matters and literature, and the overall tone suggests the rich are as industrious as workers despite social duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Mrs Gladstone Noted for Energy and Public Service
The article notes Mrs Gladstone's energy and industry rivaling her husband, her lifelong involvement in charitable church work and politics, alongside managing her household and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
The Ideal Road Essay Prize Winners and Advice
The article summarizes an essay by Henry Irwin on road construction and maintenance. It covers location in hills along watercourses, drainage with stone culverts, roadbed grading, macadam width, and erosion control. It also notes maintenance, cleaning, rolling, and suitable tools for macadam roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania University
University of Pennsylvania
Henry Irwin
Chicago Herald
Irwin
Europe
The British Navy Growing in 1891 Vessel Launches
Mechanical World notes 1891 saw nineteen navy vessels launched totaling about 108000 tons at a cost of £5854587. Royal dockyards produced eight ships 68100 tons, while three battleships of 14150 tons with twin engines aimed at 174 knot speed and 67 ton guns costing £850000 each. Three first class cruisers of ~7500 tons at ~£370000 each, plus smaller high speed cruisers at ~£180000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Dockyards
Diver Captain Seeks $2 Million Gold Salvage at Yokohama
Captain F. Ryan, government diver, plans to reach Yokohama in days to raise about 2,000,000 dollars in gold bullion sunk in 265 feet of harbor water years ago. He would take half the treasure if successful, noting prior Japanese attempts and fatalities, and that the Japanese government has asked its San Francisco consul to arrange with an American diver with a promised half share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ryan
Yokohama
Captain Ryan
San Francisco
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Dynamite Proof Train Steel Sheets Produced in Russia
A special commission witnessed an Alexandrowski works process by Societe Franco-Russe producing steel sheets sixty feet long and four feet wide in one piece for lining carriage plates. Manager M Murizier credits the triple cylinder engine of 2,000 horsepower for enabling the breakthrough.
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Alexandrowski Works
Societe Franco-Russe
Alexandrowski Steel Works
M. Murizier
Russia
Fishermen net 14000 mullet in Tampa bay hour
Captain J E Guthrie and crew fishing for Lola Fish Co at the mouth of Tampa bay haul 14000 mullet in one hour an exceptionally large Florida catch. About 100 mullet are extra large with six over twenty six inches long and over six pounds. They also land three fifteen foot sharks on the beach and three more in nets.
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J. E. Guthrie
Lola Fish Company
Tampa Bay
Florida
Guthrie
Tampa
Fla
Reanimated Corpse Daze Indian Bearers
A native in Kulu India appeared dead but upon being carried for cremation he sat upright on the bier, demanded his clothes and asked for his location. The bearers fled mistaking an evil spirit, and the man walked home unwounded. He now avoids his relatives and their faith.
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Kulu
India
London
Quail Season Ends and Farmers Return Outdoors
After the quail season ends and danger from reckless hunters falls, Detroit area farmers come out of their homes to inspect their livestock and assess damage or needs.
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Detroit
Nervine Claims Cure for Nervous Ailments and Weight Gain
An advertisement touts Dr Miles nervous relief tonic Nervine as curing headaches nervous prostration insomnia and hysteria and helping weight gain with two week gains of eight pounds and a customer claim of fifteen pounds. Trial bottles and a book are offered free at Bradshaw and Thomas drug store. The piece also notes Chili’s revolutionary stance and alleged European influence.
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Miles
Cat Miles
L.B Millard
Dunkirk
N.Y
Brown & Marybury
Cortland
N. Y
Bradshaw & Thoma’s
Debated causes and remedies in health and coinage
The text argues that regularity and immediate relief prevent ruin from irregular health conditions, endorsing Bradfield's Female Regulator as a sole remedy sold by Geo D Clarke. It also discusses proposals to mint aluminum coins to replace copper, citing experiments and potential benefits of lighter, brighter currency.
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Bradfield
Geo. D. Clarke
Ars
Annic Gage
Lamar
Express
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
ALL Druguists
Miles Pills Cure Biliousness and Liver Ailments
New discovery promises to regulate the liver stomach and bowels through nerves. Dr Miles pills speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Smallest mildest and surest with 450 doses priced 25 cents. Samples free at Bradshaw Thomas. American stage stars Maggie Mitchell Lotta Emma Abbott noted for earnings and savings.
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Miles
Bradshaw &Thomas
Little Giants Pills Promise Effective Lasting Relief
Advertisement notes Little Giants pills as effective and permanent relief with a satisfaction guarantee. Mentions distribution by R H L Hatford and location Vinal Haven in Maine. Discusses potential coastal cable connections costing about $23,000 and possibility of forming a company to undertake the work.
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R. H L. Hatford
Vinal Haven
De Witts Little Early Risers and Other Notices
An assortment of promotional notes and medical testimonials cites De Witt's Little Early Risers as a cure and health aid for digestion and liver issues. Mentions Edwin Booth foreclosure of hotel, Seneca Lake, and theater figure Mile. Dudley. Also references Shiloh's Cure and Shiloh's Plaster sold by Bradshaw & Thoma.
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Long Point
Seneca Lake
N. Y
Edwin Booth
de Witt
Geo. D. Clarke
Bradshaw &Thoma
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United States
Bert McMurty
George G. McMurty
Apollo Iron and Steel Company
Alleghany City Hall
McMurty
Lincoln Avenue
Alleghany
Pittsburg
Isc
Telford
Chili
Mary Anderson
Maggie Mitchell
Lotta
Emma Abbott
S. Geo. Dd. Clarke
Peary
Greenland
DeWitt
Sarsiaparilla
Geo
D. Clarke
Bernhardt
Comedie Francaise
Mile
Dudley
Senator Pendleton
Ohio
Plumb
Augustin Daly
New York Life
Ada Rehan
Shiloh
Bradshaw & Thoma
Lilla Vane
Gertrude Ellingham
W. L. Douglas
Workineman
W. le. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
J. F. WilSor, Jr
the New Webster
Webster’s
Nate Aenas
Che International
S G. & C. Merriam & CO
Springfield
U.s. A
Ibeetaee
Mons Truet Co
Vewe
Etelin Bere Boas
Trur G&g CO
Acerosta
Maine
Chicago,Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago
Joliet Ottewa
Peoria
la Salle
Moline
Rock Ispac
Illino
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Muscatine
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Des Moines
Winterset
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Iowa
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Nelson
Nebraska
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Horton
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el Reno
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Macula
Colorado
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Council “Ups
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Joseph
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Hich
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ULY
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Indian Territory
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Minneapo
Paul
Lakes
Itates
Canada
John
John Sebastian
Winagger
Gen
Pass, Agt
Ili
Ross Oear Liar
Hosa
And
South Dakota
Albert Lea
St. Louis
St. Loula
Minne Heola
St. Pua
BT. Paul
Cedar Rapids
Dak
Cedar Area
Great Lown
Coles
Vick
Ali
Cc. Uv. Ives
J. E. Hannegan
Teres
Pasa
Ags
U.S
Washington
C.a.snow & CO
Opp
Patent Office
Washington, D.C
Clarke & Junkin
Hiraurn
Ohlo Chemical Co
Sycamore St
Cincinnati
Bradshaw & Thoraa
Percheron
Norman
H. S. Mitchell
Puckwood, Lowa
Krause
Norman Lichty
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