Grace and poise in women by Mme Alberti
Mme Alberti explains grace as a three part art ease precision and harmony. She notes grace requires fitting muscle movement to context and urges women to develop mind body and emotion rather than relying on book learning. Jane Cowl cited as example of natural grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm. Alberti
Columbia University
Mme. Alberti
Jane Cowl
Grace
Praxiteles
David
Michael Angelo
Walking Best Exercise for Youth and Public School Clubs
The piece highlights walking as a healthful habit promoted by clergy and doctors, citing Dr. S Weir Mitchell and Phillips Brooks. It notes New York Police Commissioner Arthur Woods supports hiking clubs in schools to curb juvenile delinquency and aid youth citizenship through outdoor activity.
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Walkers
S. Weir Mitchell
Phillips Brooks
Nova Scotia
Digby
Halifax
Land of
Evangeline
American Walkers Association
The Burden of Charity in a Homeless Pilgrim
A tired man asks for aid at a door after long travel and hunger. The speaker offers fifty cents to perform chores around a property instead of cash, hoping to help while avoiding pauperizing the man. The homeless pilgrim recoils, suggesting such work may not satisfy his need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
William
James
Amelia
Formosa Sugar Boom Reaches 360000 Tons Annually
Japan after seizing Formosa under European settlement pressure, transformed its sugar industry. Investigations in Louisiana inspired cane culture and sugar manufacture advances, with Formosa now producing about 360000 tons yearly and attracting millions in new factory investment.
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Japan
Formosa
Louisiana
Louisiana Sugar School
Audubon Park
Louisiana State University
Boston Baton Rouge
Water intrusion prevented by edging under linoleum
A description explains lifting and trimming linoleum at the kitchen edge to allow water to escape and keep moisture from seeping under the floor covering near the mopboard. The result avoids water damage by guiding runoff away from the edge.
Old People and Health Averages From Forsyth Study
A discussion argues that health gains mainly benefit youth and middle age, while mortality for ages 50 to 75 worsens, especially men. The piece notes retrogression begins around 39 to 60, with cautious hints of improvement after 75. It urges forming a National League to promote hygiene and regular public lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H. Forsyth
University of Michigan
United States
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Forsythe
George King
Mr. Forsyth
Weiter
National League
Subscriptions Flow in A Brass Band Fund Tale
A collector seeking brass band funds meets a cautious farmer who unexpectedly pledges a large subscription. The farmer explains he values the band for scaring crows from tatties during practice and expresses gratitude. A tradesman jokes with his apprentice during a long phone call.
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Hardfist
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Progressive
John B. Curry
Swatara Station
Curry
Havana
J. W. Brenneman
Millersville, Pa
C. S. Maylfair
Hershey Penna
H. M. Hartz
Insurance and Real Estate
W.main St
Palmyra, PA
Hershey Products
Hershey
America
Blue Mountains
Hershey, Pa
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