The Brilliant Wits of Mrs Asquith in England
The article portrays Mrs. Asquith as the empire’s brilliant wife of Prime Minister Herbert Asquith. It notes her early social circle with Gladstone and Balfour, her influence guiding her husband’s career, and her lively, extravagant social life including automobile outings and entertaining schemes.
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England
Gladstone
Tennyson
Balfour
Hyde Park
Waitzes
Buckingham Palace
Czar
Russia
Margot Tennant
Charles Tennant
Miss Tennant
Lord Rosebery
Arthur Balfour
Herbert Asquith
Mr. Stead
How to Acquire a Beautiful Figure by Deep Breathing
Mrs Sarah S Jackson in the Design er outlines methods for a graceful figure through deep breathing and balanced exercises. She warns against one directional workouts and promotes symmetric development with morning routines, arm activity, and a fan exercise to strengthen the back and lungs. She stresses vigorous daily effort and six weeks of practice to gain noticeable chest expansion.
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Sarah S$. Jackson
Living to Scale in ua magazine editorial
An editorial titled Living to Scale argues life should follow proportional rules in time energy and money. It cites a young lawyer and wife who pursued modest goals with disciplined effort to achieve a desired purchase, illustrating balance as a path to success.
The Plain Girl’s Golden Age of Modern Beauty
The article argues plain girls can outpace lovelier rivals as neat, sharp minded, and tireless in pursuit of success. It claims beauty is skin deep and that plain women often win lasting happiness by targeting intelligent, discriminating partners, noting shifts in social expectations.
Weeds or Flowers A Word to Girls
Advice for girls on mental cultivation through active work and focus. Emphasizes not remaining idle to avoid foolish feelings, and promotes manual work and gardening as a tonic for a wholesome mind and conscience. References Punch and the idea of becoming tired from useful labor to gain steadiness.
A Backhanded Compliment For Dr Edward Hale
A judge recounts a backhanded compliment paid to Dr Edward Everett Hale. In a parish exit, an old lady fears ruin, and Hale replies that his successor will be a fine preacher and splendid, assuring all will be well. She sobs that she will not adapt, claiming six changes in preachers have worsened things.
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Edward Everett Hale
Pear and Orange Preserve Method Card
A simple recipe for pear and orange preserve using pears and sugar in alternating layers with juice and rind. Let stand overnight then cook until tender without water. Yields about six pint jars from two and a half dozen Bartlett pears.
Silent plan auctions in Japan described
Home Notes explains Japanese auctions operate on a silent plan where each bidder writes name and bid on a slip of paper and places it in a box. After bidding ends the box is opened by the auctioneer and the goods go to the highest bidder.
Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Back Pain Relief
An advertisement claims backache stems from kidney trouble and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as the cure. It quotes Mrs. Sarah Cady of Freeport Illinois praising relief, notes availability at Emmert's drug store, and lists Foster Milburn Co as U S agents with a 60 cent price and the slogan Remember the name Dogn'sand.
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Dean
Freeport
Sarah Cady
Exchange Street
Ill
Emmert’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dogn's
Passing the Rapids in Love and Secrecy
A mother observes her son Harry and friend Grace Pennington amid crushes and hints of romance. Suspicions rise when a ribbon and secret letters surface. A telegram foreshadows a potential return home as Grace and Larry face a reckoning with parental worries and humorous panic.
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Ilarry
Ruth Pennington
Grace
Harry
Ruth
Crace
Europe
Ennington
Teriile Bird
Larry
Mildred Chard
Pineules for the Kidneys advertised cure claim
Advertises Pineules for the kidneys and bladder relief for kidney disease backache and rheumatism. Claims hundreds testify to healing and tonic effects after a 30 days trial for one dollar. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Running Exercise for Heart Health, From Outing Magazine
G Ellot Flint argues vigorous running best strengthens the heart versus walking or light calisthenics. He recommends starting with short jogs, reaching half a mile at a fair pace, and progressing gradually to run without stress. He notes not everyone can run far or fast immediately but all should aim to be able to run half a mile.
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G. Ellot Flint
Outing Magazine
The Oceans Bottom Explained by Scientific American
The Atlantic Ocean contains two deep parallel valleys separated by a land strip. One valley lies near Europe and ends near the British Isles, with depths near four miles. The other runs parallel along the Americas, with the Azores as a continuation and a shallower depth of about 9,850 feet. Farther north, Greenland to the continent shows shallower seas and a vast plain near Iceland and channel islands. England’s past connection to Europe is noted.
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Atlantic Ocean
Cape Verde Islands
Azores
Europe
British Isles
North Sea
Confrere
South America
Bermudas
Newfoundland and Labrador
Greenland
Iceland
Channel Islands
England
Scientific American
Snails in wedlock charm nature student tale
A nature student describes snails as tranquil partners in wedlock. They are affectionate and not prone to anger, with eyes at the tips of their horns. When meeting they draw horns together for a tender look and the male often brings food, while they hide if a third snail arrives.
Rumal Marriage Lottery in India Chooses Partners
In October in Rumal country India a marriage lottery is held. Names of all marriageable girls and interested young men are written on slips and placed in pots. A local wise man draws pairs to determine which Rumai girl is ready to marry and which suitor gains a letter of introduction to pursue courtship.
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India
Feminine Finance in a Humorous Exchange
A distressed woman laments her husband’s failure while comparing it to Mr. Brown’s collapse. She notes they only defaulted on 5 cents on the dollar, contrasting it with Brown who fell for fifty-five cents, highlighting economic hardship.
His Best Bread
A short comic exchange features a baker touting top bread while a customer mocks the claim. The customer insists the baker should sell the best and keep the inferior bread.
High Charge in Atmosphere Raises Doctor and Patient Debate
A Tit-Bits note from London recounts a doctor warning that atmosphere electricity affects the body and a patient who paid 2 guineas for two visits. The exchange ends with a quip that there are times when one felt overcharged.
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London
Lightning safety and insulations clarify safe distance
Readers are advised that remaining within twenty feet of a properly insulated high voltage conductor significantly reduces risk of harm. The guidance emphasizes strict adherence to insulation standards and physical distance to prevent electrical injury.
Your Enemies and Friends Warned in Atchison Globe Quote
A quotation from the Atchison Globe warns that friends do little for you while enemies stay vigilant for chances to strike, advising caution in handling rivalries and conflicts. The excerpt emphasizes vigilance and the impact of adversaries.
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Atchison Globe
New York Lawyer Annie Hockfelder Launches Women-Only Practice
Mrs. Annie Hockfelder recently earned her LL B from New York University and plans to open a sign to attract women clients only. She is described as a pioneer among New York lawyers for women, signaling a shift toward female-focused legal services.
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Annie Hockfelder
New York University
New York
Lawyer For Women
Mosaic rice fields of Japan described in detail
The article paints Japan's grain landscape as flat lands leveled by farmers into broad terraces. Fields form rectangular mosaics with barley in golden rows and rice appearing as emerald patches. Harvest begins in late spring while wind and heavy snows challenge crops. grain is cut by hand and threshed with a wooden mallet.
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Okuna
Japan
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Advertises Quick Relief
Be es Laxat ive Cough Syrup promises rapid relief for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat troubles. Mothers especially urged to use it for children. Pleasant to take and gently laxative. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Delicate paper lace: Parisian actresses wear it cheaply
Artificial sight makes paper lace look as fine as real lace worn by Parisian actresses and sold at low cost. Some patrons failing to receive their paper will be favored with a wall calendar or tie listed as the same.
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Alice
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