Evelyn Walton Ordway a New Orleans chemistry teacher
The article profiles Evelyn Walton Ordway a finished woman chemist with degrees from two universities who now teaches in a New Orleans college. Born near Boston she earned her first degree at MIT in 1882 after a charter change allowed degrees to be conferred. It also discusses women's roles in China and bath therapies.
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New Orleans
Evelyn Walton Ordway
Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cupid
United States
New York
Notable Women and Immigrant Triumphs in 19th Century Work
A profile of Mrs Evelyn Ordway as the first woman benefited by a college change at Tulane University in 1884 and her role in creating a parallel department granting degrees. Also portraits Mrs Regina Stucklen, chief inspector of the barge office’s women’s department, praised as the mother of the immigrants for handling thousands of marriages and advising brides, with a view on the social impact of immigrant unions.
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America
Regina Stucklen
Barge Office
Miss Taylor
Mrs. Stucklen
Stockton
John Gilmer Speed
Ainslee
Baths for the Children in Old Nursery Advice
A 19th century style guide urges daily baths for young children with a warm, well ventilated room and water heated by fire. It recommends a mid morning schedule, pure unscented soap, thorough rinsing, and gentle drying before sleep. It notes some fear of water and offers a slow immersion method while keeping a blanket in place. In hot weather a second sponge bath at night is advised.
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Magnot
Burr's Lovely Daughter Theodosia at Fourteen
The article portrays Theodosia Burr as a formidable, poised young mistress of the Richmond household at fourteen, guiding her father with wit and courage. It notes her beauty, dignity, and influence, including a trusted bond with her father and introductions to notable figures. A jest from Edward Livingston foreshadows peril on a frigate harboring social notices.
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Burr
Theodosia
Brant
Philadelphia
Richmond Still
Volney
Bishop Moore
Bard
Hosack
Edward Livingston
New York
Lippincott
Embroidered piano back as decor and screen feature
The article advises treating the piano back as a decorative element rather than a wall push. It proposes using embroidery to form a screen like backdrop, harmonizing with chintzes in drawing rooms. For open keyboards, cover with pale satin and almond blossom embroidery, with a gilt motto and scented lining.
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Leon Verbeya
Minister's Wife's Duties in The Ladies' Home Journal
A brief excerpt from The Ladies' Home Journal argues that a minister's wife should stay informed about her denomination's mission boards. It suggests the wife can be a valuable, not overly burdened, member of the mission work.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
The Parish Woman and Her Public Life
A discussion on church duties for ministers wives in women’s councils emphasizes balance between public roles and personal well being. It advises delegation, self care, and not overburdening women while preserving essential church participation. Also provides two horse radish sauce recipes using grated root and flour variations with cream.
Care for Insomnia and Cupid in Art's Enemy
A 19th century pharmacist prescribes hot water abdominal compresses and hot foot baths followed by cooling hosiery for insomnia. The piece argues Cupid harms art as young women pursue careers in art, then offers dating and social conduct guidelines for women and cautions about male attention and service etiquette.
Smiles and Laughs Across Cultures Examined by Professor
An American professor studies smiles and laughs, claiming they are universally similar signals of pleasure and humor. He notes smiling can be deceptive, while a hearty laugh reveals character, and warns that smiles from infants or savages lack value.
Absolute In Her Household and Fashion Notions From The Era
A collection of opinions and tips notes on gender roles in households with Chinese and Western perspectives, actress fashion philosophy, gilding tricks with sulphur, and culinary advice on whipped cream for easier digestion, reflecting early 20th century domestic lore and cultural commentary.
MEN OF MARK AND MISCELLANEOUS NOTABLES
A survey of prominent figures includes Pol Plancon the opera singer who sings in German, Sir Donald Currie once discharged from Castle Line for Sunday work refusal, Sir Thomas Lipton's wine trade venture in Australia, and President McKinley’s chess hobby. Rockefeller on vacations, Newport’s champion eater Jack Barre, Russian geographer Strjelbinzky’s death, and P Dietz with Huntington’s old business. Lord Roberts dictation woes, Senator Morgan’s health notes, Field Marshal Blumenthal’s 90th birthday, and Judge Yamada of Japan spending time in Philadelphia to study American law.
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Pol Plancon
Donald Currie
Castle
Thomas Lipton
Ceylon
McKinley
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Newport
Jack Barre
Strjelbinzky
Russian Empire
Russia
P. Dietz
Omaha
Co. P. Huntington
Huntington
Lord Roberts
Morgan
Ife
Senate
Count Blumenthal
Frederick
King
Saxony
Germany
Yamada
Japan
Washington
Philadelphia
Ele
Society of Friends
Tokyo
University of Pennsylvania
Chicago and the Census Hail Growth and Rivalry
Chicago seeks a fresh census tally and measures its growth against New York and other cities. Analysts note a 54.44 percent rise and compare Chicago to Buffalo, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and others, reflecting strong ambition amid national population shifts.
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Chicago
Boston
Sentinel
Greater
New York
Detroit Tribune
Springfell News
New York Sun
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Omaha Bee
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Nashville
Animal Oddities From Nature's Stalwart Survivors
The piece notes shipworms are actually shellfish that bore wood. Ants withstand extreme temperatures, with some nests built in iron range crevices after frost days. A horse survives 25 days without solid food, a bear six months, and a viper ten months on water alone. A constricted serpent can endure 21 months without eating. An ostrich rarely clears small obstacles, preferring to breast and roll over them.
The Cook Book Tips on Milk Bread and Jelly Molds
Dip stale bread slices in milk then beaten egg and fry in hot lard until browned. Butter and sugar the slices for tea or breakfast. Wet molds aid turning out blancmanges while water free molds prevent jelly cracking. Jelly keeps better with hot paraffin poured over set tumblerfuls and can be reused next year.
Waves of Water and Global Lake Phenomena
The Obi River in Siberia offers navigability beyond 10,000 miles. Off the English coast sea warmth peaks in August and September and dips in April. Lake Morat in Switzerland reportedly turns red every decade due to unique aquatic plants not found elsewhere.
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Obi
Siberia
England
Morat
Switzerland
Fate of Landmarks and Mosquitoes Hit Spotlight
Charles Hemstreet recalls vandalism threat to a brass tablet marking Stadt Huys at Coenties Slip while a builder demolishes the site. A foreman insists the tablet holds bricks in place as Hemstreet laments sacred memories. Separate note details canary owners learning mosquitoes attack pet birds. netting protects cages and keeps birds healthy.
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Charles Hemstreet
New York
Coenties Slip
Stadt Huys
New Netherlands
Stadt Says
Ite
Canaries
Baltimore Sun
The Legation Quarter of Peking Street Conditions
Describes Legation street in Peking near the eastern gate where foreign compounds line a muddy, unpaved thoroughfare. Miss Scidmore notes guttered lanes with fragile raised footwalls and living under protest, without unified improvement funds or Chinese public sanitation. The piece links this neglect to power jealousies within the concert of Europe.
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Legation Quarter
Peking
Legation Street
Miss Scidmore
China
Legations
Legation
Europe
Crete
Armenia
Royal stables of Rome's late king described in London Telegraph
Our Rome correspondent notes that the former king kept 300 horses in two grand stables valued at £400 each, costing about £21,880 per year. The horses mainly served show and ceremonial use, with seven or eight favorites ridden, while the king visited them daily. Humbert favored Kastud, and royal drivers wore dark livery, making the horses the most recognizable feature to visitors.
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Hambert
Rome
Humbert
Kastud
Blumbert
London Telegraph
Freeland Tribune Highlights World News Condensed
The Tribune promotes itself as the leading Freeland newspaper offering local and world news in a concise form. It claims to keep readers informed without needing another paper and suits home circulation, safe for children.
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Tribune
Freeland
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