Women Play Key Roles in Government Science Work
The American Home Monthly notes women now contribute significantly to scientific tasks in government. At the United States Naval Observatory women assist in astronomical calculations for the Nautical Almanac, while at the Smithsonian Institution and the Department of Agriculture they undertake much of the intricate technical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval Observatory
American Home Monthly
Smithgonian Institution
Department of Agriculture
Eye colors and jewelry alter her eye glow notes
The New York Sun describes how earring color changes eye brilliancy. A princess learns diamonds in her ears outshine her eyes and swaps to turquoise earrings to enhance blue irises. A Budapest beauty with deep black eyes wears onyx earrings or jet balls to deepen the dark gaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Budapest
Divorces Cited as Moral Crisis by Groton Leader
The Rev Dr Endicott Peabody headmaster of Groton School urges Wellesley College women that divorce rates reflect moral failing not unhappiness. He argues self control patience and courage to endure marital disappointments foster character growth rather than pursuing immediate happiness amid a prevailing "new thought" creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley College
Endicott Peabody
Groton School For Boys
Opposition to Woman Suffrage Report Causes Debate
The New York State association opposed to Woman Suffrage is described as a vigorous group led by Mrs. Francis Scott with vice presidents Mrs. Elihu Root and Mrs. Richard Watson Gilder. The report notes several defeats for equal suffrage bills in states like Massachusetts Indiana West Virginia and Nebraska while supporters claim progress.
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New York State Association
Francis Scott
Elihu Root
Richard Watson Gilder
Massachusetts
Indiana
Maine
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Nebraska
Oklahoma
New Orleans
Picayune
Do Nots For Conversation From Pittsburg Dispatch
A list of speaking guidelines advises avoiding interruptions criticisms and gossip while favoring a firm clear gentle voice. It warns against intruding on others topics and betraying confidences, promoting respectful modest dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Dispatch
Mrs Virginia Campbell Thompson A Campbellite Leader Dies
Mrs Virginia Campbell Thompson died in Washington at 74. Daughter of Rev Alexander Campbell founder of the Campbellite church she served 13 years as Louisville postmaster and sought reappointment through presidential terms Hayes Garfield Arthur Cleveland Harrison. Born in Bethany West Virginia she married William R Thompson of Kentucky.
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Virginia Campbell Thompson
Alexander Campbell
Washington
Thompson
Louisville
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison
Bethany
W. Va
William R. Thompson
Kentucky
Mrs Thompson Seeks Postmaster Appointment in 19th Century
After the 1870s death Mant lawyer travels to Washington with her children to seek postmaster appointment in Louisville. Hayes approved. Arthur and Cleveland repeated the appointment. Over 80 000 letters urged reappointment during Harrison era. Wanamaker blocked a fourth term. Later she worked at the congressional library. she leaves two sons and an invalid daughter.
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Washington
Hayes
St. Louisville
Kentucky
Arthur
Cleveland
Thompson
Harrison
White House
Wanamaker
Congressional Library
New York Sun
Writings on Women and Science Across Eras
A collage of quotes on women from Balzac to Saint Evremond, paired with notes on science topics. It covers social views, maritime ambition, and future tech such as electric propulsion and dam projects, plus egg powdering and safety of alcohol versus gasoline.
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Canton of
Geneva
Bellegarde
Fashion Notes On Woolen Jumpers And Velvet Details
The article describes season trends with woolen jumpers and mohair suits, high waisted coats for slender figures, white shoes and gowns, and a push toward mohairs and contrasting waistcoats. It notes velvet bows, tiny aigrettes, and neck ornaments using ribbon and hooks, plus black velvet or tule bows for older women.
Toad’s Twenty Year Sleep Revealed in Staffordshire Steps
A toad found immured in stone steps built twenty years ago by George Lewis near Stone, Staffordshire, awakened after removal to sunlight. The animal reportedly lived in a hermetically sealed chamber within a foot of stone and cement, surviving undisturbed until discovery.
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Staffordshire
George Lewis
London
Springtime streetcar cold caution urges wraps and Peruna use
A historical notice warns riders to wear wraps during Spring streetcar travel to avoid colds. It cautions that exposure from heat to cold on cars often leads to rheumatism and catarrhal diseases and recommends Peruna at the first symptoms until the cold fully disappears.
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Ang
Peruna Praised by Chicago Trade Council Secretary
Mr. M. J. Deutsch of the Building Material Trades Council in Chicago writes that Peruna medicine is unusually effective in relieving catarrh and cough symptoms. He declares the remedy has brought lasting improvement after years of use and credits it with restoring health to a family member previously troubled by coughs colds and croup.
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M. J. Deutsch
Building Material Trades Council
Washington St
Chicago
Ill
Letters From Atwood And Paterson On Peruna Endorsement
Mrs C E Long of Atwood Colorado describes a persistent four month cough in her three year old daughter and seeks advice. James Morrison of Paterson New Jersey reports giving Peruna a fair trial and finding it effective for colds and family use, calling the medicine the best he has ever used.
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C. E. Long
Atwood, Colorado
James Morrison
East 16Th St. Paterson
N. J
Early Electric Showings at Gaiety Theatre and Misc Ads
Vintage notes claim electric light debuted outside the Gaiety Theatre in 1864. An array of old patent remedy ads tout nerve cures and tonics from Dr Kiine and Garfield Tea Co. Claims about goldfish origins, herbal liver cures, and Mrs Winslow teething syrup mingle with a reflection on golden weddings and hurricane speeds.
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Gaiety Theatre
Savings Banks Increase since 1290 Growth in Deposits and Depositors
The British Post Office Savings Bank has doubled its business. Deposits rose from 329 million to 470 million dollars in the past year. Depositor count grew from under 5 million to 10 million, about one in four residents. Average account balance is 74.29 dollars.
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British Postoffice Savings Bank
Luminous Owls Sighted Sparks Scientific Doubt
An Outlook note questions reports of owls emitting bright yellow light. It argues owls likely do not possess light emission as a general trait and suggests any explanation would tie the glow to an underlying disease.
Remarkable Hercules Stables Contract Graft Claim
A professor asks what is remarkable about Hercules cleaning the Angean stables. The student responds that it shows a large government contract could be fulfilled without anyone being charged with graft. Washington Star reflects on the implication.
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Hercules
Washington Star
Berlin streets plant 44000 trees valued at 190000
About 300 Berlin streets are planted with 44000 trees valued at 190000 dollars. Nearly a thousand gardeners and assistants work to maintain the trees. N.Y.-16.
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Berlin
N.Y
Coal Prices Fall Sharply in Welsh Steams
British newspapers report a remarkable drop in coal prices with all grades falling. Admiralty steam coal shows the largest decline, down 27 percent from peak prices last year, as prices for Welsh coal become markedly cheaper.
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Admiralty
China and India Hold Much of World Population
The article notes that China and India contain a large share of the global population, highlighting demographic leadership and potential implications for global economics and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
India
Dairy and Poultry Value Estimates for 1907 Revealed
The report states dairy products valued at 800 million dollars and poultry at 600 million dollars for the year 1907, highlighting the leading agricultural sectors by worth.
Eczema Case Credits Cuticura in Essex Cure
Mrs T W Hyde of Brentwood Essex describes a severe eczema outbreak on her daughter that spread from chest to head and required hair removal. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills the disease vanished in under three quarters of finished Ointment. The account dates to March 8 1907. Twenty minutes of annual rain in Southern Egypt is noted with no dew.
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T. W. Hyde
Brentwood
Essex
England
Egypt
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Balzac
Sophie Arnould
Comtesse d’Houdetot
Mme. du Defand
Thackeray
Buxton
Dupuy
Houssaye
Holmes
Shakespeare
Browning
Victor Hugo
Cervantes
Dumas
New York Evening Post
Hugh Bell
Iron and Steel Institute
Atlantic
Niagara
Fashion Notes
Toad
Enoug
W.l.douglas
SION
Ww. L. S
W. L. Douglas
St. Vitus
Kiine
H.R
Arch St
Phila
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
N. Y
Woolford
Brown
Wae Een Kingdom
Hale
Pike
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