Notable Women Across Times and Roles Highlighted
The piece surveys influential women from Annie Wittenmyer to Mrs. Louis Botha, noting Wittenmyer’s Civil War relief work and leadership in the WCTU, and recounting Mrs. Botha’s peace efforts and social influence in Pretoria. It blends biographical sketches with contemporary views on female labor, marriage, and public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wittenmyer
Madam le Vert
Louis Botha
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Robert Emmet
Paris
Pretoria
Botha
Annie Turner Wittenmyer
Sandy Springs
Saratoga
Fort Sumter
Annie Turner
William Wittenmyer
Iowa
Soldiers’ Orphans
Soldiers’ Home
Kentucky
Soldiers’ Memorial
Pennsylvania
National Woman's Relief Corps
W. R, GO
Madison
Sarah BE
Wilcox Iu
Courteous Clerk Earns Gratitude Of Elderly Customer
An attentive young department store clerk helps a frail old woman, earning her thanks and a later invitation to visit the clerk’s home. The exchange begins with a purchase and gratitude, then leads to the elderly lady vowing not to forget the clerk. The incident spreads among staff, highlighting kindness to seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Washington
Madame Le Vert and the Queen a Buckingham Palace Ball
The piece recounts Mme Le Vert’s famed social ascent, detailing her early charm with Lafayette, friendships with Clay Calhoun and Washington Irving, and a first audience with Queen Victoria at a Buckingham Palace state ball. Her presentation there and the royal courtesy are highlighted as a pinnacle of 19th century salon prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. le Vert
South
Octavia Walton
William Perrine
Ladies’ Home Journal
Lafayette
Prench
Clay
Calhoun
Washington Irving
Europe
Buckingham Palace
Joseph St. Ingersoll
London
Queen Victoria
Victoria
Mothers and the burden of children clothing
Dr Grace Peckham Murray notes in Harri Bazar that mothers spend much on children’s ward robes and endure wear on health to clothe them well. She warns against treating children as dolls and emphasizes ready made dresses reducing embroidery burdens on mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Peckham Murray
Harri Bazar
Informal Dinner and Fashionable Entertainments
A column discusses how informal invitations still imply high style and elaborate menus, with exclusive gatherings often labeled informal. It notes that truly smart events hinge on selective guest lists and formality in behavior and dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss X
New York Tribune
Prison Commissioners Appointment Shocks Local County
The court appointed W. A. Banfield and Dr. F. C. Johnson of Wilkesbarre as prison commissioners replacing two Democrats. Salaries are $50 yearly. New board includes four Republicans and one Democrat. Warden candidates include George J. Llewellyn A. E. Detro and Charles Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Banfield
F. C. Johnson
Wilkesbarre
Dr. Johnson
B. B. Beaumont
John Brazelle
Hay and Jones
Finn
Ferris
George J. Llewellyn
A. E. Detro
Charles Gardner
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Credited By Patient In Lonaconing
Prof Ivison of Lonaconing Maryland suffered thirteen years of stomach neuralgia and indigestion. After doctors failed and morphine was used a friend urged Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. A few bottles cured him completely and he praises the product. Grover's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Ivison
Lonaconing
Grover's
City Drug Store
E. C. Dewitt
Chicago
Grover’s City Drug Store
Second Sight Or Just Car Trained Pigs In Wiltshire
A Wiltshire woman whose husband was a pig dealer claimed second sight, saying pigs appear in a cart as she eyees them from the road. A visitor praised her powers, but she admitted she had trained her car to guide pigs to show the sow and litter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss American
Wiltshire
Quiet student turned preacher to scolding burlesque
Elizabeth Cady Stanton recalled a tale of women funding a poor man’s education for the ministry who, in return, preached on women’s silence in churches. Editor Cadby recounts how his educated son later betrayed him by writing a two column burlesque about country printing offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Cadby
Whangville Patriot
George
Realization as Pig Heads to Butcher Wagon
The Indianapolis Press notes a pig’s regret as it is loaded for slaughter. The animal laments overeating may shorten life, marking a darkly comic reflection in a brief historical clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Health and Popularity
Their promptness and pleasant effects make DeWitt's Little Early Risers the most popular pills for liver and bowel troubles. Grover's City drug store sells them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Grover's City Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
General Botha
New Orleans Picayune
Era Club
Ladie American
Consumers’ League
Kate Gordon
Consumers’ Teague
Hamburg
New York Times
Spain
Isabella
Natalie of
Servia
Marie of Bavarhi
Francis of Bourbon
Naples
Austria
Eben E. Rexford
New York
Hitler
Colfax County
Neb
Schuyler
Wells
Praha
Tleun
Miss Stasin Mills
James Mills
Boise County
Idaho
McMenamin’s
South Centre Street
Uy Malle
W.k.gresh & Sons
Makers
Salt Bay
The
Wilkes-Barre
Barne
Boyle
Youngling
Centre Street
Awarx
Susquehanna Axp
Railnoap. Me
Drifton
Jeddy
Beckley
Haziebrook
Stockton
Beaver Meadow Road
Roan
Hraleton Junction
Eyland
Harwood
Wombicken
Deringer
Sunar
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Keppton
Hazleton Junction
Ranberrye Tombicken
Deringer Attan
Sheppton
Uwam
Tomhicken
Cranberry
Hazeton Junction
Hazle Brook
Eckley
Jeddo
Britton
Hazie Brook
Hazleton
Jeanesville
Audenvied
Traction Company
Wilkeebarre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Points Wort
Luterr
Amith
Ehigh Valley Railroad
Panserver
Freeland
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Aston
Philadelphia
Delano and Pottsville
Sandy Run
White Haven
Pittston
Scranton
Bethlehen
Boston
Delano
Aranc Idan
Manidlty
Mahanoy
Pottsville
Easton
Mahanoy City
Shenandoah
Mt. Carmel
Shamokin
Kim
E Aston
Pottaville
Sollin H.wilbur
Cortlandt Street
New York City
Jhas
Ler
Avent
G. J. Gildroy
Hazleton, Pa
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