Astors and Willings Shine in New York Society
A lengthy portrait of Mrs John Jacob Astor as a social power in New York. The piece traces her marriage to John Jacob Astor, her Willing family heritage, and her prominent role in Newport, London, and New York society. It highlights her home Ferncliffe, hobbies from riding and polo to shooting, tennis, and sailing, and notes the influence of the Colony Club in supporting elite society. The article ends with a fashioning of poised posture and a suggestion of etiquette improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacob Astor
New York
William Astor
Philadelphia
Jack Astor
Amily
Astor
Willing
John Chanced Astor
Miss Willing
Willingman
Lfe
Vincent
Allee
Ne Rely
Mrs. Astor
Penncliffe
Diana
Milady
Colony Club of
Delsarte's Law and Grace in Body Movement
An excerpt discussing Delsarte's principle of central strength and freedom for graceful posture and gesture. It explains waist and wrist roles, the idea of leading air with arm movement, and a simple old exercise: forearms against upper arms, hands dropped forward from the wrists.
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Delsarte
Wash day guidance for blankets from old instructions
A historic wash method outlines dissolving Bono in warm water to form a jelly, adding borax to soften and purify, immersing blankets for thirty minutes, then rubbing gently without soap directly on the fabric. After wringing, repeat with an eight second sudy, rinse with borax or ammonia, and dry in sun and wind.
Painted walls replace wallpaper in winter renovations
Many women choosing paint for upstairs rooms for hygiene and easy cleaning. Walls washable, no fresco, ceilings and walls match, molded stained wood trims. Popular tones include terra cotta, german blue, dull red, heavy grays. Nurseries favor light blue and rose pink with leaf green.
Things Worth Knowing on Sandwiches and Care
Advice on serving mixed sandwiches with clear markings for taste preferences. Guidance includes marking cherry and ginger sweets on plates and encouraging patients to give up tea and coffee during convalescence to reduce nervousness and sleeplessness. Also suggests cleaning smoky lamp chimneys with vinegar and salt to remove smoke spots and brighten glass.
An Auto Workbasket for the Handy Homemaker
An automobile workbox keeps mending supplies neatly stored in a Straw car. Spools of thread, needles, scissors, and bodkins align under the chauffeur seat and in the tonneau. A thimble sits atop the steering wheel and a back compartment opens to reveal small sewing conveniences.
Womanly Logic in a Picture Dealer Protest
A picture dealer recounts the futility of arguing with a woman over a long-ago bill. He describes presenting a bill for pictures ordered two months prior and the irrefutable chain of denials and excuses that follow. Each step echoes the same logic: no order, no delivery, no payment, or justified nonpayment. The scene underscores the stubborn stubbornness of the debtor and the dealer’s frustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Evolution in Women’s Roles among Early Readers
In those days many of our smartest women read think and meditate and lead the simple life with earnest endeavor. There are marked signs of evolution among the flower of our womanhood.
Patrons Urged to Notify Office on Unreceived Papers
The office asks patrons who do not receive their newspaper regularly to inform them. The notice seeks prompt reports to ensure delivery and rectify gaps in service.
Humphreys Cc Carrre Remedies Summary
The fragment lists various medical claims and products such as coughs throat cures, quinsy, epizootic remedies, and influenza cures. It also mentions digestive and bowel issues, kidney and bladder disorders, mange, ulcers, and other ailments, attributed to unlabeled brands and doctors. The text reads like an old medical patent or advertisement listing numerous conditions and presumed cures.
Advertising Offer for Atlas by Scott and Bowne
Send this advertisement with the paper name, your address, and four cents for postage to receive a Complete Handy Atlas of the World. The offer lists Scott and Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York as the publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Birthday Note and Career Sketch
Sir Wilfrid Laurier premier of Canada born November 20 1841 at St Lin Quebec of French Canadian parentage. He studied at McGill and law then entered politics serving in the Quebec legislature and later the federal house of commons. He led the Liberal party from 1891 and became premier in 1896 the first French Canadian to hold that post. He plans to retire from public life when his current term ends.
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Sir Wilfred Laurier
Canada
Dominion
St. Lin
Quebec
McGill University
Montreal
Quebec Legislative Assembly
House of Commons
Cure It In One Day Hyomei Ad Claims Quick Cough Cure
An advertisement for Hyomei from Wm. F. Jungkunz promotes a one day cure for hacking coughs and colds. It promises a money back guarantee if not effective, offering a pocket inhaler that delivers antiseptic medicated air without swallowing pills. The ad also guarantees relief for catarrh croup grip and asthma.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Wim. F. Jongkunz
F. Jungkunz
Rockford Population Reaches 47 058 in Census
Rockford claims a population of 47 058 based on mail delivery districts and rural routes, counting only residents who receive mail. The figure shows an increase of about 16 000 since the 1900 federal census. A nearby town east of Freeport aims for 60 000 in the next census.
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Rockford
Freeport
How is your Digestion Mrs Dowling Recommends Bitters
Mrs Mary Dowling of No 228 8th Ave San Francisco testifies to electric bitters curing acute indigestion and promoting liver and stomach health. She praises it as the best remedy on the market and notes its tonic and alterative properties that invigorate the system and purify the blood. 50c at Jos Mmer t's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dowling
8Th Ave
San Francisco
Jos
Mmmert
Gas Plant Sale Held Up By Referee Decision
The Monroe Gas company plant sale to C. E. Gray of Whitewater for 5000 dollars was not confirmed by Bankruptcy Referee H. M. Lewis of Madison. Hearing set for Tuesday Nov 24. Sale not confirmed as property did not fetch half its bankruptcy value. W. E. Frear of Chicago, creditor and bidder, requests further consideration of disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Gas Company
C. E. Gray
Whitewater
H. M. Lewis
Madison
W. E. Frear
Chicago
Lights and Shadows of China Town at Majestic
The Majestic shows Lights and Shadows of China Town, a sensational film praised as one of the first of its kind. It portrays a Chinese tragedy with a realistic interior of San Francisco's Chinatown. Manager Guiteau departed for Chicago to secure special subjects for Sunday entertainment.
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Chinatown
The
Majestic
San Francisco
Guiteau
Chicago
Man Zan Pile Remedy Offers Immediate Relief
An advertised remedy for piles promises relief from the first application with a guarantee. The price is 65 cents and it is sold by H. J. Moogk and P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
P. Guenther
To Be Cleaned at BB Dye Works
A customer notes clothing should go to BB Dye Works for cleaning and pressing with a guaranteed finish. Items must be returned if not exactly right. The notice emphasizes a 9-29 deadline phrase and asks for proper handling.
Lessons in china painting and touled leather at Gift Shop
Not provided sufficient readable facts to create a full summary card. The item notes a Gift Shop event featuring china painting and touled leather lessons. No dates, organizations, or named individuals are readable.
A Stubborn Cinderella at the Grand
The Grand presents a musical play “A Stubborn Cinderella” on Monday November 23. The production features 32 chorus girls with wardrobe demands averaging 168 dresses and about 1 000 yards of material. Each dancer averages 5 quarter changes per show and 5 225 steps per evening across eleven musical numbers, with substantial stairs to traverse.
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the Grand
Mantell to close at Grand Opera Chicago this week
Robert Mantell will end his season at the Grand Opera House Chicago this week. He has drawn steady crowds with Shakespeare and classic repertoire including a Wednesday matinee revival of The Lady of Lyons with Mantell as Claude Melnotte. The week features Macbeth Hamlet Lady of Lyons Merchant of Venice Lady Macbeth Richelieu Othello Kings Lear and Richard III with matinees on Wednesday Thanksgiving and Saturday.
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Grand Opera House
Chicago
Robert Mantell
Mantell
Mr. Mantell
Claude Melnotte
Bulwer Lytton
The
Change primary system urged by Merriam in Chicago
Chicago November 19 Professor C Edward Merriam of the University of Chicago political science department argues in a new book that sweeping changes are needed to supplement the direct primary. He favors reducing elective officers returning to the Australian ballot and extending the merit system to ensure the direct primary works. He says the direct primary is an opportunity for progress not a cure and expects national adoption with accompanying political reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. Edward Merriam
University of Chicago Political Science Department
University Press
Midway
Merriam
Live Stock Show Near at Chicago Exposition
The Chicago International Live Stock Exposition runs Nov 28 to Dec 10 with improvements including a new heating system for the sheep section, separate rings on the exhibition floor, new lighting, and enhanced transportation via the Stock Yards electric elevated line and remodeled street railways for easy access to depots, hotels, stores, and amusements.
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Thir International Amphhitheatre
Seven Years of Proof For Dr Kings New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Missouri cites seven years proof that Dr Kings New Discovery cures coughs and colds and throat chest and lung diseases. The world has thirty eight years proof it fights grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Timely use can prevent pneumonia. Sold at Jos Emmerts drug store 50c and 1 bottle free.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
Jos
Emmert
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University of Chicago
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