Corsets and endurance prove women’s strength in play mishap
A New York college man in a girls’ role collapsed after hours of wearing a tightly laced corset, proving the endurance power of women. The report cites Topeka State Journal and California and Chicago papers noting the incident alongside ads for Marine Eye Remedy and Dr. Pierce’s Pellets. It also surveys Southern prosperity with large building contracts and railroad investments across Dixis, Atlanta, Tampa, San Antonio, Houston, Richmond, Lexington, Birmingham, Louisville, and Little Rock.
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New York
Topeka State Journal
South
Dixis
Atlanta
Tampa
San Antonio
Houston
Richmond
Lexington
Birmingham
Louisville
Young Men's Christian Association
Little Rock
Southern Railroad
Chesapeake & Ohio
Waterbury American
Papua Safety Paradox Despite Cannibal Myths
A Wide World Magazine excerpt argues Papua New Guinea hosts cannibal legends yet offers greater safety for settlers than Sydney or Melbourne. It notes doors and shutters, women walking alone, and convicts in solitude as risks in Australia, contrasted with a paradox of danger and safety in the Papua frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Papua
Sydney
Melbourne
Kvoid
Indictment Form Reform Urged by District Attorney Wayman
District Attorney Wayman of Ghi Gage urges simplification of indictment forms. The Chicago Tribune notes the change would curb evasive language that lets criminals escape justice. It argues a crime should be plainly charged with clear terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayman
Ghi‘Gage
The
Chicago Tribune
Boiled Custard Recipe By Nellie Zackular
Boiled custard instructions from Nellie Zackular copied in the Boston Post. Beat yolks lightly then mix with sugar and salt, add scalded milk gradually while stirring. Cook in a double boiler until thickened and coating the spoon, strain, chill, and flavor with vanilla. Do not overcook to avoid curdling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Zackular
Boston Post
Dress etiquette and beauty tips from a bygone era
A collection of social guidance and beauty advice covers formal receptions for women, guest conduct and introductions at weddings, and the proper care of hair using oil and massage. The piece also recounts a London widow’s breach of promise case, with practical hair care routines and cautions about dyeing and bleaching.
Old Fashioned Lamb Dish and a Love Claim
The article describes preparing a lamb dish with vegetables and simmering, then broiling the crusted meat. It shifts to a legal matter where Mrs. Jesusa Agnes Ebsworth reportedly promised money to a younger man after marriage, with letters and hotel visits cited in a disputed engagement. The jury judged the man’s feelings wounded, while Mrs. Ebsworth denied intent to marry. The text also touches hair dye maintenance advice from period sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesusa Agnes Ebsworth
Oldtime Sayings and Superstitions Revealed
A collection of folksy maxims and beliefs about luck and fate. It notes common ideas such as bread inviting visitors, a wooden leg foreshadowing surprise, and breaking a needle predicting long wear, with playful cautions on interpretation.
Bleached Hair Care Advises Cessation Now
Feature advises women to stop hair bleaching as false hair availability increases, marking a shift in grooming norms. The piece emphasizes change in fashion and personal care practices prompted by newer hairwear options and social trends.
Betty fashions and outfits of the season highlighted
The piece surveys current fashion trends with shoes, stockings, handkerchief borders, crystal bead embroidery on evening gowns, draped princess silhouettes, hats with white and gold butterfly ornaments, novel blues like Kings hide, Cypress green, pewter gray and fawn tones, white serge suits with colored collars, chantecler pumps, ornate earrings, extensive embroidery and veils, twisled foulards, and a pale rose satin wrap featured at a private view.
Good Roads and U.S. Public Roads Improvement Bill
A Senate report supports Senate Bill 6934 to fund 500000 dollars for extending the U S Office of Public Roads work aiding highway improvements. Senator Bankhead cites France’s road system and its economic benefits, contrasting French and American road costs for farmers, with Indiana Farmer as source.
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Senate Committee On Agriculture
U. S. Office of Public Roads
J. H. Bankhead
Alabama
United States
France
Francis R. Loomis
St. Mtienne
Indiana
Improving the boads of New York State highways gains momentum
The New York State Highway Commission outlines growth as 120 contracts this year cover 430 miles costing about 5.6 million dollars with state paying roughly 4.5 million. Trunk lines funded entirely by the state will span east to west and north to south from New York City to Plattsburg and beyond linking Albany Buffalo Amsterdam Utica Syracuse Rochester and Binghamton Elmira Jamestown.
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New York State
State Highway Commission
Commission
Worl
New York City
Plattsburg
Lake Champlain
Ogdensburg
Watertown
Oswego
Syracuse
Albany
Buffalo
Amsterdam
Utica
Rochester
Binghamton
Elmira
Corning
Olean
Jamestown
New York
Cimes
Telegrams From Blue Haven Chronicle Personal Requests
Telegram excerpts from Blue Haven dated May 4th to May 8th show W J Binks and T Binks sending financial pleas and urging economizing. Messages request funds, request budgeting, and promise forwarded bills by freight. Includes families in New York and Yale College references.
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New York
Thomas Binks
Yale College
Blue Haven
Father
St. Blue Slaven
May
William J. Blinks
Allright, Am
Express
Prominent People Gather In London Tea Time
Roosevelt and Dr. Osler shared tea in London while Andrew D. White dislikes tobacco odor. Roosevelt and family stayed with Lt. Col. and Mrs. Lee. Edward M. Bassett, 47, a Democratic Public Service Commissioner, is named. Parker and Mrs. Parker toured Hamburg Berlin St Petersburg Moscow and Italian cities. B O Flower attacked a national health department bill. Teller says a conspiracy aims to oust Ballinger. George Barker, Penn physics emeritus, dies in Philadelphia. C N Fowler blasts Kean as insurgent ally. Booker T. Washington elected life member of World Sunday School Assoc in Washington. $1000 initiation pledged in Baton Rouge. Archibald R. Watson says NYC clean government hinges on Mayor Gaynor.
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Roosevelt
Dr. Osler
London
Andrew D. White
Germany
Lee
Edward Murray Bassett
Public Service Commission
Alton B. Parker
Department of Health
Henry M. Teller
Ballinger
George Frederick Barker
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
C. N. Fowler
New Jersey
John Kean
Booker T. Washington
The
World's Sunday School Association
Washington
Louisiana Bar Association
Baton Rouge
Archibald R. Watson
New York City
New York
Gaynor
Feminine News Highlights From Around the World
Hetty Green's son will come from Texas to manage her finances and Queen Mary will be honorary colonel of a German regiment. Miss Belle Squire presides over No Vote No Tax Club in Chicago. Mme Waisey-Lanmennier becomes France's first female mail carrier. Mrs. Grover Cleveland and her four children return from Europe after eight months away. The new English queen is Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudia Agnes. Miss Gibbs, botanist, ascends Kinabalu with a wasman. Mme. du la Roche earns an air pilot license by flying twelve miles at Welfopolis. Rose McAdam, 87, found with over 8000 in savings after collapse on street. Brooklyn High School girls' athletic meet limited to three events by Education Court. Women trustees obtain injunction against sale of St Waith's Academy.
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Hetty Green
Texas
Queen Mary
Belle Squire
Chicago
Mme. Waisey-Lanmennier
France
Grover Cleveland
Europe
England
Victoria Mary Augusta Louise
Olga Pauline
Claudia Agnes
Miss Gibbs
Lin Nean Society
Kinabalu
Nelhardt
Brooklyn
N. Y
Statue of Liberty
Mme. du la Roche
French Aero Club
Welfopolis
Mary W. Critcherson
Kennedy V House
West Worth-third Street
New York City
Benjamin H. Miller
Brooklyn Manual Training High School
Court of Education
A. Shackleford
St. Waith's Academy
Poughkeensie
N.Y
Rose McAdam
Mast
Savings Bank
Philadelphia Politician Bemoans Parcel Rates
The Philadelphia complaint notes that a four pound parcel sent from Philadelphia to Hankow China costs 48 cents, while sending the same parcel to Camden across the Delaware costs 64 cents. It cites differing weight limits of four pounds domestic versus eleven pounds international and laments Congress for inaction to fix the disparity.
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Philadelphia
Hankow
China
Delaware
Camden
Congress
National League notes on player moves and performances
National League updates show Leifield as Pirates lone reliable pitcher and Wheat as Brooklyn’s foundation, while Chicago released Johnny Kane. Roach shines for Highlanders at short, Crooks sold to Jersey City, Lelivelt to Minneapolis, and Channel’s contract amid a leg injury. Devlin thrives at third, Lord among top third basemen, McPhee becomes Cincinnati scout, Mitchel excels as Highlanders catcher, and teams adjust to home road rhythm. Ligan praised in Cincinnati. Griggs of the Browns mirrors Lajoie with bat and infield flair.
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Leifield
Pirates
Wheat
Brooklyn
Chicago
Johnny Kane
Jim McGuire
Naps
Roach
Tri-State
Highlanders
Washington
Tom Crooks
Jersey City
Detroit
Kleinow
High Jennings
Ligan
Cincinnati
Miller
Ayers
Griggs
Browns
Lajoie
England's Naval Budget Plans 30 New War Craft
The Philadelphia Ledger reports England's naval budget at 203 million dollars funding thirty additional war ships while provisions for the impoverished and unemployed pose another problem for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Handbook on Aerial Landing Places Issued by Aerial League
The Aerial league based at Regent street, London, announces a forthcoming handbook detailing potential landing sites for aerial craft. The publication aims to guide pilots and operators by listing suitable fields, airstrips, and safe staging areas across regions.
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Aerial League
Regent Street
London
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