Pennies for a Frisco School Memorial Plan
Prof J M Greenwood, famed educator, urges Missouri schoolchildren to donate one penny to ten cents to fund a memorial public school in San Francisco. A state committee will oversee county appeals and deposits, with funds held for building anew classrooms after the 1906 disaster. He notes 34 schools burned, 20,000 children left unheld, and cites a goal of 6 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Wrata
Ane Francisco
W. Z. Carrington
San Francisco
Theatricken City
So called sock for women foreshadowed in Paris trend
The article notes a new bathing attire trend termed the sock for women appearing in Paris and Atlantic City. It describes socks worn with bathing suits, lack of garter support, and reaction by officials like Mayor Stoy. It contrasts French fashion with American and Trouville styles, highlighting evolving beachwear and public reception.
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Paris
Atlantic City
Asbury Park
Avantic City
Stoy Haa
Parle
Trouville
Boulogne-sur-ser
Cascarets For Breath Freshness And Digestive Help
A dated advertisement touts Cascarets as a quick remedy for bad breath and digestive discomfort. It promotes one candy tablet at the first hint of symptoms, claims gentle, non purgative action, and urges carrying a ten cent pocket box for emergencies. It notes widespread availability from druggists and stresses authenticity from the Sterling Remedy Co.
New Wife Wins Warm Welcome in Lawson Marriage
The article denies friction in the Lawson family over Arnold Lawson's marriage to Mrs. Smeie Mitchell, ex wife of Herbert Barnum Seeley. The new Mrs. Lawson is a New Yorker of high society standing who has joined the frenetic finance crowd. The Boston Lawsons were not present at the wedding and it is said the match just happened.
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Thomas Lawson
Arnold Lawson
Smeie Mitchell
Herbert Barnum Seeley
Seeley
Lawson
Belle of the Springs and a deathbed vow
Anne Harrison draws many suitors at the resort while John Erskine longs for her. She reveals her half sister Kate Gordon's tragedy and promises retribution, prompting Erskine to shoot himself. Anne consoles him, tears flow, and Erskine dies with a final kiss. Anne lives on never marrying, asking if he waits for her beyond.
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Anne Harrison
the Springs
John Erskine
Erskine
Kate Gordon
Anne
Hen Cails and Leaves Breakfast
Portland news item recounts a Willa mette Heights man fed by a hen that climbs stairs to deposit a breakfast egg at his door each morning. The tale mixes curious domestic humor with a note on vase clutter and old fashioned nursing syrup ads.
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Portland
Ore
Elijah
William Schwab
Willamette Heights
Schwab
Mr. Schwab
Corset Covers and Dimity Trousseau Fashions Describe Delicate Trim
The article details corset covers with triangular side points and scalloped edges suitable for low-neck gowns. It describes dimity fabrics, Valenciennes lace, and narrow insertions used in trousseau pieces, including short petticoats with lace-edged riffles and rolled seams, noting their delicate handwork and quaint finish.
Remedies for Poison Side Effects and Home Treatments
The text lists emergency steps for poisoning including emetics with warm mustard water, purgatives, and stimulants such as coffee or whiskey. It covers narcotic poisons mushrooms toad stools turpentine opium morphine chloral and carbonic acids with varied home remedies. It prescribes white of egg or sour gruel for poisoning from corrosives and warm mustard water plus purgatives for fish poisoning.
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Jana
Water as a remedy for nervous women
A train nurse quoted in the Washington Times says nervous women would be calmer if they drank more water. She notes physicians often recommend water between meals for nervous exhaustion and that a quart daily can improve looks and well being by providing a soothing, gradual intake.
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Washington Times
Rev J L Barclay Elected President in Indiana Conference
In Greenfield Indiana on August 16 Rev J L Barclay of Frankfort was elected president of the M E conference of Indiana in a church meeting reflecting a leadership change within the denomination.
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Barclay
Peel
Sax Greenfield
Ind
J. L. Barclay
Frankfort
Injiana
Frock For Dancing From Periwinkle Crepe
A dancing frock for the August watering plate in periwinkle blue crepe features a berthe of Preach lace over a cer liberty satin foundation with vertical lines of rose pink satin trim. Irish crochet motifs decorate the lace shoulder berthe while mechlin sleeves finish at the elbow. A black satin Parisienne girdle accents the waist and leads to a left side rosette with a jeweled button.
Feminine Gamblers Across History At Card Tables
The piece highlights women gamblers from history showing enduring risk taking. Marie Antoinette reportedly played cards for 36 hours with brief intermissions, while sources describe the queen's table at Fontainebleau as a bustling gambling scene. Anne Boleyn is noted for frequent winnings in high-stakes play with her royal partner.
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Marie Antoinette
Washington Times
Fontainebleau
Joseph II
John R East Not Dead Rumor Denied in Bloomington
A false report circulated yesterday in Bloomington claiming that Attorney John F. East, afflicted with Bright’s disease, had died. The Sun notes the rumor was erroneous and that East’s condition is being carefully monitored.
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John R. East
the Sun
Bloomington
Ind
John FR. Hast
Bright
East
Representative Institute Promotes Yiddish Panel in City
Sidney B. Giiss, editor of The Representative, announces a new Yiddish panel project with ties to The Crest and Jen na Sally era. Headquarters are in St. Louis as the panel seeks exposure in the great southwest through this city visit and publication efforts.
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NEW Yiddish Daily
Sidney B. Giiss
Representative
Jenna Sally
Great Southwest
Gt. Louis
Aunt Polly's Corner on Dress and Home Remedies
A column urges women to avoid sloppy details like wrinkled veils and mismatched collars, praising plain tastes and self-improvement. It recommends nightly olive oil wash for wrinkles, pore-closing lotion, monthly thorough hair washing, and brushing with clean brushes. Leftover bread pudding is repurposed for fried portions. Recipes for Sweet Potato Rolls outline steps from mashed potatoes to dough and rising, then shaping and baking.
Home Medicine Cabinet Keeps Remedies In Simple Pine Box
A homemaker shows how to craft a compact medicine chest from a pine box and jars. She grows herbs in a garden corner and uses elderberry sage thyme hoarhound mint tea for colds and fevers, avoiding frequent doctor visits and saving money.
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Madhana
Tts
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Pennsylvania Street
Aunt Polly's
Home Medicine
Indiana Dental College
Delaware
Ohio
H. L. Sanders
Migr
Dentinta
Walters
Cook Outfita
Barker Costa
Btore
Indienwave
W. Obiost
H. P. White
Biddiston
Crescent Machine
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Avorcle
Pani
Cofy
Ance Company
Mix
Brigpewa
Fropia
Berard Crema
SHB
Are Lee
Tetel Assets
Soler
State of Indiane
State of
Fabeuery
Sat
Waarkon Bigler
Bratm
Pada Gehadssese
Eegapeensie
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