Woman in the Arts: Jessie L. Gaynor Directs Child Operas
Mrs. Jessie L. Gaynor of Joseph Missouri composes operas for children and acts as long range impresario with four young traveling directors. Her Gaynor operas have played from Mant to Boston and Honolulu with plans for Australia next year. Alice C. D. Riley of Chicago writes the libretti for the two operas The House That Jack Built and The Toy Shop. Productions feature elaborate orchestration and up to 200 children on stage, using Mother Goose themes and simple melodies.
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Joseph
Jessie L. Gaynor
Gaynor
Boston
Honolulu
Alice C. D. Riley
Chicago
Hovge
Jack
Disinherited lover seeks Grace Collum’s hand
Claude Morrissey, once a reckless college gambler, begs Grace Collum to forgive him after his disinheritance and a season in New York. Allan Perry assists as Claude pursues Grace in a bid to repair his fractured family ties and win back her heart.
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Lydia F. Peaster
Claude Morrissey
Ile
Grace Collum
Claude
Grace
New York
Allan Perry
Lance
Collum House
Perry
Allan
Mrs. Collum
Gace
Fler
Nature's Way Best Remedies Advice on Dr. Pierce
The article touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and other remedies as nature based cures for chronic lung and throat diseases and digestive and kidney ailments. It notes alcohol free preparation, endorsements from medical authorities, and offers a free book by sending stamps to Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Ature
R. V. Jerce
Buffalo
N. Y
Woman Becomes York Harbor Bank President After Husband's Death
In New England a single woman leads a bank. Elizabeth Davidson of York Harbor rose from wife to vice president then president after her husband, the bank president, died. The bank has a $6000 capital and pays 4 percent dividends.
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New England
Elizabeth Davidson
York Harbor
Afternoon gown described with black grenadine and yellow white accents
A fashion description details an afternoon reception gown in black grenadine over yellow and white striped taffeta, with black satin bands, chiffon ruches, and a princesse model. The under bodice uses sulphur chiffon, and the hat features white, yellow, and black Neapolitan straw with plumes and roses in pure colors.
Socks for Women Shake Fashion Norms in Hosiery Shift
The New York Press notes fashion shifts toward manly half hose and garters for women. Inspectors in the Flatiron area back the hosiery amendment as the new style, with embroidered effects and double attachments to prevent sagging. Silk union suits pair with shortened hosiery, and knee or ankle lengths rise in favor alongside knickerbockers.
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Milady
New York
Oxford
Silk Union
Green Diamond Worth Thousands Draws Customs Attention
The New York Herald reports the largest and most perfect green diamond to reach the United States, a 2.5 carat stone from Amsterdam valued near $6,000. Junior appraiser Michael Nathan notes it is the third green diamond brought to America in five to six years and the finest yet, following a 3 carat brown diamond valued around $5,900.
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United States
New York Herald
New York
Amsterdam
Michael Nathan
America
The Sympathy Cure Tale
A physician explains why his large practice needs an assistant to hear patients talk. The chosen man is attractive and sympathetic, serving as a confidant so patients vent their troubles before receiving real medical advice from the doctor.
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Meé
Where the Fun Comes In and Other Oddities
A fragmented miscellany reports jokes and quotes about cooking, self-harm after listening to a singer, poetry misreadings, business focus in romance, and famous names. It notes a Pittsburg man shooting himself, a quip about listening to music, and a claim about Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. Gas prices rise by one cent. A Tipton man notes an antique dictionary defining mollycoddle.
Chariss Denby Named U.S. Consul General to China
Chariss Denby, chief clerk in the state department, is appointed United States consul general to China. He is the son of former United States Minister Denby and has long studied Chinese language and customs. Salary equals that of other cabinet officers at 8,000.
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Saaz
Washington
Chariss Denby
State Department
United States
China
Denby
What a Woman Could Do for Boards of Visitors
Edward Everett Hale argues that in nine cases out of ten a woman should sit on the board of visitors for formal examinations of public institutions. He notes women could offer useful advice on school building details and improvements, and that sanitation and convenience would benefit from female consultation.
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Edward Everett Hale
Richest French Woman Crowned by Bonapartes
Princess Marie Bonaparte, daughter of Prince Roland Bonaparte, is described as France’s richest unmarried woman. Known for wit and achievement, she is viewed as a coveted match for European royalty should her uncle Edmond Blanc Jr. die, boosting her prospects.
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France
Marie Bonaparte
Prince Roland Bonaparte
Edmond Blanc, Jr
Europe
No Girls in Cando North Dakota Trigger Local Outcry
In Cando North Dakota there are no girls causing a hue and cry over the lack of female presence. Mills and kitchens reveal a surplus of bonnets and uncooked foods while shops air restless activity. The writer notes employed girls could find homes if such exist today.
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Cando
N. D
No Sacrifice To Great For Him Who Has Been My Husband
Special to The Sun from Denver dated April 22 describes Mrs. William Haywood, bedridden in Denver, awaiting May 9 and reflecting on her husband’s imprisonment in Idaho. She praises his character, cites her devotion, and critiques political figures while noting federation support and ongoing legal battles.
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Denver
William Haywood
Idaho
Caerokeest
Western Federation of Amers
Meyer and
Pettibone
Haywood
Federation
Sonvier
Roosevelt
Woman cashier rising in banking world at Joplin Bank
Mrs W F Church a rare female bank cashier at Bank of Joplin she began as a bookkeeper and advanced to a trusted position guiding investments with the bank president T W Cunningham age 62 noting deposits exceed 500000 and surplus over 280000 her success reflects disciplined work and support from family and husband Frank W Church shoe merchant.
Women as Bankers Advocate Women in Trust Roles
A letter argues for women to hold bank positions citing honesty faithfulness intuition and habit. The writer asserts women rarely commit fraud and possess strong judgment guiding prudent financial trust and decision making.
Society Girls Swim Plans On Massachusetts Coast
Society figures Eleanor Sears of Boston and Mile Rosen daughter of the Russian ambassador plan a swimming match on the Massachusetts coast this summer. Each has earned distinction as a swimmer and aims to present an unusual coastal event.
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Massachusetts
Eleanor Sears
Boston
Mile Rosen
Twelve Reasons for Love and Marriage
A short piece argues love defies reason and lists why couples marry and stay together. It notes spouses may be drawn by looks, care, or shared life and suggests the strongest bond needs no further reasons beyond love. It reflects on the idea that happiness in marriage often rests on love, not rational grounds.
Wellman's Polar Quest Teased for Next Year
The remark notes Walter Wellman will not begin this year if he fails to reach the pole but plans to attempt next year, highlighting the perseverance and scheduling of the polar expedition.
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Walter Wellman
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