Chinese Ladies Club in Hingdhow Promotes Social Reform
A newly formed Chinese ladies club in Hingdhow began as a plan by a young Chinese doctor to foster sociable gatherings for husbands and wives. Despite initial mockery, the group grew, shifting from English to Chinese in meetings. Women proved capable leaders, discussing social work, family matters, and religious topics, with men and women hosting joint sessions and church-based groups.
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Goeldty
Hingdhow
Gan
Plonecra
Secrataries
Juat
India
China
Women students in Tungking face schooling demand
Fragmentary OCR shows a note on women students in Tungking China being required to attend school and college training. They must return each summer for six weeks of trips, incurring costs. The text hints at linguistic differences between western and eastern languages and the lack of a common tongue.
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Tung Eking
China
School finds training site for China chapter
A vague report notes a Christian association in China establishing a training site for girls. The context suggests a national scope effort related to physical training and education, with mentions of a Chinese chapter and local associations.
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Christian Association
Nantive
Shang
Costly Wardrobe Trends and Social Echoes
The piece surveys luxury buys from amber cigarette holders to platinum studded rock amber pieces, noting postwar price escalation and a mismatch with poverty. It critiques materialism in Fifth Avenue, contrasts gossip about rights with social responsibility, and ends with a quip about marriages and hardship.
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Fifth Avenue
Women and Dress Criticism Stir Public Debate
Opinion notes extensive scrutiny of women’s dress as a sign of societal decay. The piece questions why men and society condemn modesty and argues women should not be shamed for their appearance. It invites male readers to reflect on judgmental attitudes.
Eve and Adam in the artist’s gaze on modesty and custom
A reflective meditation on Eve, Adam, and the artist’s view of beauty and modesty. It argues that cultural custom shapes what is considered proper, noting how admiration for the female form is framed by perspective and sin. The piece ends with a biblical invitation to nonjudgment.
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Eve
Garber
Adam
Health Path to Longevity A Public Health Guide
The United States Public Health Service urges practical steps for longer life. Open air ventilation, loose clothing, outdoor recreation, fresh air sleep, and coughing etiquette reduce disease. Emphasizes hand washing, moderate eating, varied foods, thorough chewing, adequate water, regular evacuation, and avoiding poisons and infections.
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United States Public Health Service
Health advice from a century old pamphlet teaches care
The text urges regular dental exams and general wellbeing. It warns against self medication and humbug from patent remedies. It emphasizes balanced routines of work, play, rest, and sleep and recommends annual professional health checks and continued doctor and dentist visits.
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