First Suffragists in History Mentioned by London Jewish World
The London Jewish World suggests the earliest suffragists were the daughters of Zelophehad and notes that Dickenson’s bill could not be sent to Urim and Thummim for arbitration. It cites American pioneer Mrs. Ernes tine L. Rose, who spoke at meetings as early as 1836.
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London Jewish World
Zelophehad
Dickenson
America
Ernestine L. Rose
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Robinson
The Queen's Legal Position as a Married Woman
The Queen Alexandra is described as not legally a married woman in her private affairs under English law. State duties occupy the King, so he bears no responsibility for her private business, while she can be sued for debts and the King cannot.
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Queen Alexandra
England
Chicago
Naily News
Health, Happiness, and Beauty Linked by Blood Tone
The New York Press argues health governs happiness and beauty. Poor health brings fretfulness and fatigue, aging the face and hair, while good blood quality sustains vitality. It urges watching general health before addressing disease.
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New York Press
German marriages driven by finance and poverty, says US consul
United States Consul William Bardel in Bamberg notes Germany has more mercenary marriages than any country. He says density of population and poverty push couples to focus on financial terms and dowries, while in America fortune hunters are rarer. He cites a 2000 marks income as a modest living in Germany.
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Germany
William Bardel
United States
Bamberg
America
Washington Post
College girls praised as boon to the race by clergy
A clergy man lauds college girls for bringing new ideas and jokes about christening the first baby born to a married college girl. He recalls a baby christened quietly after a playful rehearsal by the parents, who joke about practice christening with a pail of water.
Nighttime Peace for Children in Homes
Advice urges mothers to put children to bed personally and share a bedtime prayer story or song. Emphasizes avoiding stressing kids with daily disappointments and creating a calm, loving nightly routine.
Bedtime Happiness and Affection in Child Rearing
Mrs. Mary Johnson in American Motherhood urges that bedtime be a calm, happy ritual to protect sleep, mental vigor, and the soul. The good-night kiss should never be omitted and gentle evening talks can guide a child to confess misdeeds without punishment.
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Mary Johnson
The New Woman and Family Life in Modern Times
A reflective piece contrasts the self centered modern woman with traditional motherhood, arguing the rise of independent women ends long standing family roles. It cites a shift from aunts and grandmothers to autonomous living and highlights societal changes shaping female identity and duties.
Paris Fashions Highlight Purple Flowers and Bright Fabrics
Fashion notes from Paris describe purple floral accessories and bronze greens dominating hats and gowns. The season favors thinly lined fabrics with contrasting tones, new French flannels in varied colors, and delicate embroidery. Hats often feature a front cluster of aigrettes or ostrich plumes with minimal back trim, while pink Japanese cotton crepe with lavender prints shines under lavender edging.
Almost Killed by Old Joke in Brooklyn Alley
An alleged humorist told Charles Snyder of 264 Scholes Street Brooklyn a joke explaining why the chicken crossed the road. The man grabbed Snyder by the lapels, pretending it was a new version. Snyder nearly died as Dr Cardoza from Bushwick Hospital saved him by removing the dentures lodged in his throat.
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Charles Snyder
Scholes
Brooklyn
Snyder
Dr. Cardoza
Bushwick Hospital
New York American
American origin of early animal types questioned by Dr Allen
Dr. J A Allen argues that American origin influenced early horses camels rhinoceros and other animals that reached circumpolar distribution. He notes that boreal America may have supplied mammalian life to eastern Siberia in a comparatively recent period.
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America
J. A. Allen
Tobacco Plant Growth in United States Outpaces Other Nations
The tobacco plant has grown larger and more profusely in the United States than in any other country. This reflects strong cultivation and favorable conditions across major growing regions.
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Unite States
Duke Slan Defies Confinement In Sinkiang Residency
Duke Slan, Boxer chiefs exile in Sinkiang, lives in Chekiang Guild House with a garden, receives a monthly treasury grant, and is escorted by four bearers in an official chair. Officials visit his residence twice monthly to pay respects, and he enjoys theatrical performances despite supposed confinement.
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Duke Slan
Sinkiang
Chekiang
Pekin
Tientsin
President Davis Relied on Children for Luck, Confederate View
President Davis of the Confederacy believed that the presence of children brought him luck, a personal superstition cited in contemporary accounts.
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Davis
The
Confederacy
Terrible itching ends after Cuticura remedy trial
An elderly Rhodesian reader describes years of severe poison oak and eczema relief after using Cuticura products. He reports rapid improvement within four weeks, noting skin clears and itching subsides, finishing with gratitude. May 15 1906.
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W. Field Cowen
Justice of the Peace
Hardy, del
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Kittle
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Seager
Lansing
Mich
Boston
Washington St
Washington St.,Ninghauston, Sr
Washineton
Plystey
Darket Sr
L. Douglas
W.L
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
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Book Publishing House
Leonard Street
N. Y
Rhodesia
Glenn
Vladivostok
Australia
Argentine Republic
N.Y
Standard Oil Co
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