Beauty and power in women through history and myth
In a mixed examination of beauty's role in love and fame the piece notes homely women shaping history, cites Madame de Stael as influential despite looks, and traces how society prizes appearance while real influence comes from character and intellect. It lists global figures and events, from Hull House to Pershing and Paris trials.
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Chicago
Jennié Anna de Kay
John de Kay
Lucerne
Switzerland
America
Jane Addams
Hull House
Madame de Stael
Anne Louise Germaine Necker
Paris
Baron de Stael-Holstein
Jean Jacques Rousseau
England
Napoleon
Germany
Goethe
Schiler
Schlegel
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer Advocates Education Over Enforcement
John F. Kramer, federal prohibition commissioner, says he has never tasted liquor stronger than elderberry wine for medicinal reasons and seeks public education to curb bootleg whiskey and blind tiger activity. He pledges to use enforcement powers only when needed and to promote compliance with dry laws. The Ohio native, a lawyer and former educator, aims to build a system to deter violations while remaining moderate in approach.
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John F. Kramer
Kramer
Ohio
A Man Who Would Have His Own Way
In a quiet domestic scene on the Hayes estate, Bess learns from Mother Hayes that she plans to conspire against Crittenden to protect Bess from his domineering tendencies. The elder woman reveals thirty years of marriage to Colonel Hayes, aiming to guide Bess toward happiness and independence.
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Colonel Hayes
Crittenden
Hayes
Bess
Yours
Crittenden’s
Mother Hayes
Gunn Talks of Wife's Troubles
John W. Gunn of Macon Georgia testifies that after his wife suffered a severe kidney disorder for a long time El Vigor brought rapid improvement. He states she began eating well and soon was up and about in good health. El Vigor is sold in High Point by Ring Drug Co. and other druggists.
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el Vigor
High Point
Ring Drug Co
Calf with small height draws crowds to Colorado ranch
J L McNutt ranch near Hugo Colorado attracts visitors from the East as a ten month old Hereford calf weighs 240 pounds yet stands 21 inches tall and has seven inch legs. The unusual freak animal has deterred growth since seven months and has drawn lucrative offers for circus sideshows.
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Hugo
Col
J. L. McNutt
Colorado
McNutt
Thackers Cleaning and Pressing Sold to Pless Smith and King
I have sold my cleaning and pressing business known as THACKERS to J. R. Pless O. L. Smith and G. H. King. They will continue the business under the same name at the same stand. All bills contracted before December 20 1919 will be paid by me. Bills due THACKERS will be paid to the new owners. This December 20 1919. W. M. THACKER.
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W. M. Thacker
Administrators Notice for Edward Johnson Estate
The administrator Co C Barnhart of Edward Johnson deceased calls on all debts and claims to be paid or filed by December 17 1920. Notice issued December 17 1919 Guilford County. Iceland clings to barter system with little cash trade remains.
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Edward Johnson
Superior Court
Guilford County
Co. C. Barnhart
Iceland
Island
Anxaix A Sweet Surprising Conspiracy
A remarkable afternoon moment saw Crittenden and his father agree to drive together to Winchester. They cooperated on the trip itself but parted on other points of the plan, suggesting an unexpected conspiracy vibe in a family outing.
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Crittenden
Winchester
Harris Brothers Bly New Store Opens in Thomasville
Announcement says H Harris and brother, North Main Street merchants, bought the Sugar department store at Thomasville. They will run it with their existing Bly store. Mr Harris and son David Harris are in Thomasville taking stock. Louis Harris will move there to manage the new general merchandise shop.
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H. Harris and Brother
North Main Street
Thomasville
Mr. Harris
David Harris
Louis Harris
Bonds Daughter Divorce Plot Revealed
In a New York Globe exchange the conversation exposes how Mr Bonds tried to disengage from his eldest daughter by arranging her marriage to a man he could place under pressure.
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Millie
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Madame de Stads
State Affairs
Margery Rex
New York
Beauty
Hattie
France
Robert W. Steele
Jefferson Territory
Marquis of Landowne
Canada
Denver
Gen. Pershing
M. Caillaux
Rit@chie
Maryland
Social Service Council of Canada
Montreal
Washington
Congress
West
Mr. Kramer
the of
Father
Gordon
Gunn
John W. Gunn
Gunn and Co
Third Street
Macon
Georgia
Notick
Anxaix
Harris Brothers Bly New Store
Hamed
Welborn
Welborn Furniture Company
Commerce Street
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