Misses Ethel and Ruth Mason Study Law at Washington College
Ethel 24 and Ruth 21, daughters of the Minors senator, excel as singers and social figures. Rejected by Columbian law school due to coeducation opposition, they pursue law at Washington college and are expected to earn high degrees. Ethel also works in the congressional library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel W
Ruth W. Mason
Senator
Washington College
Ethel
Ruth
Columbian Law School
Congressional Library
Pollys Studio Jealousy and a Dance with Mr Peters
In Polly’s studio I clash with Peters as he visits. Polly pretends indifference while I egg her on about a supposed other girl, later revealing a real rival. The scene ends with Polly pressing for the truth and me confessing about the mystery woman.
You Are the Girl and I am the Fraud
An unnamed narrator and Polly discuss identity and self in a chatty exchange. Polly suspects deception about a theater outing while the other character admits to pretense and hints at a punishment. The scene blends flirtation with social expectations and a brief poem excerpt on social duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Horton’s
Miss Stanton
Folly
Mr. Peters
Chicago Journal
Quotation Snippets Spark Mini Newspaper Collage
A collage of quirky quotes from rival papers including Chicago News Chicago Post Detroit Free Press and Baltimore News captures humorous and dramatic lines. The phrases feature a peevish pipe complaint a dramatic dying scene a relieved reader and comic exchanges about footwear and insomnia.
Pincushion Cards Make Tiny Pocket Cushions
The article describes making pincushions from small cards resembling playing cards. Use two painted cards covered with white cambric sewn together with cotton between. Red and black card faces show through, forming a tiny pocket pincushion. Suitable for purse or waistcoat pocket gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainty
The Christmas Month Becomes Gifts of Book and Plaque
A man hurries with a fond look to buy his girl a beauteous book while she creates a painted plaque in return. This vignette from the Chicago Record captures a festive exchange of gifts and handmade art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record
English couple to spend winter hunting big game in Africa
An English nobleman Lord Delamere and his wife plan a winter trip to Africa for big game hunting. The outing follows a lengthy prior Africa experience starting in 1891 with extensive equipment and multiple lions killed, aided by a guard and specialists. The wife is also an accomplished huntress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
America
Lord Delamere
England
India
Christmas Gift Ideas From Simple Bags And Paper Oranges
A shopping bag makes a practical Christmas gift with a short verse. An orange tree or paper oranges conceal gifts in a decorative hanging display. Grandmothers may enjoy a photo series of a summer outing. Croup relief with Dr Thomas elect must be noted as a safe remedy sold in drug stores.
Weekly Sleeping Car Line From St Louis to Los Angeles
A new weekly tourist sleeping car service will begin between St Louis and Los Angeles leaving St Louis every Wednesday at 9 p.m. The notice mentions contact at 46 D. Maxfield and D. P. Ay 42 Jackson, Indianapolis, Ind for further details.
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St. Louis
Los Angeles
Cal
Louis
D. Maxfield
D. P
Jackson Rya
Andianapolis
Ind
The Feminine Observer Wit and social musings of daily life
A Philadelphia Times excerpt discusses vanity fashion and relationships. It notes that cats prefer places over people and jokes about hatpins and Christmas shopping. It questions time awareness and humorously claims happiness in marriage comes when a husband indulges in shopping and paying more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
In the Sick Room and the Quiet Nurse
The piece counsels tact and patience for caregivers in a fever ward or sick room. It notes squeaky shoes and rustling papers disturb the patient, urging visitors to move softly and nurses to balance comfort with discretion to avoid friction and distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imust
Notable Women Figures and Endorsements in Amateur Notes
Three women are highlighted: Maria Agnesi as a famed Italian scientist called the oracle of seven languages. Louisa J. Cabel of Lowell Maine a justice of the peace who handles pension claims farms and an express business. Emme Goldsman an agitator who left the US for Europe. Also Mrs R Churchill of Berlin Vermont praises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for a baby’s sores and warns against counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Agnesi
Louisa J. Cabel
Lowell
Teething Aid Ad and Shirt Neckbands Offer
An old advertisement notes an O14 Nurse for Children and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy that soothes gums and relieves wind colic and diarrhoea. It also promotes free neckbands with shirt purchases and Progress Laundry contact Tel 1221.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Laundry
Holiday Round Trip Fares Announced For Central Territory
Big Four outlines holiday rates with one and one third fare for round trips within Central Passenger Association territory. Student tickets require proper certificates and return by January 10. General public sale dates include December 28 24 25 30 31 and January 1 with return by January 2. H. M. Bronson A G P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Passenger Association
H. M. Bronson
Sewing Machines New and second hand at low prices
Jos. C. Pileges advertises new and second hand sewing machines with various prices. Visit 352 5 Washington Street. new phone 354, old 227%.
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Jos. C. Pileges
Washington St
Nellie Tulley to become San Juan County treasurer
Miss Nellie Tulley of Silverton will take office as county treasurer in January, becoming one of the few women to custodians of county funds. Elected on the Democratic ticket by a large margin, she previously served as assistant postmaster at Silverton and will bond for 75,909 dollars.
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Nellie Tulley
Silverton
San Juan
Colorado
United States
Demissane
Peornie
San Juan County
The Other Side Of It Gossip Analysis
A humorous note from Chicago News asserts that gossiping men with smiles talk about the woman in any case while ignoring the long history of men involved in every case. The quip highlights gender bias and universal participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Style tip for trimming taffeta waist with white soutache braid
A sewing suggestion explains how to trim a taffeta waist using white soutache braid. If the bodice is tucked or corded, follow the existing lines. sew tightly for a stylish effect. Use the narrowest braids or tubular braid that won’t stretch for best results.
Emerald Heart Brooch Popular This Season
A gold brooch with a heart shaped frame studded with emeralds is highly admired. The piece has no center ornament so it can be worn over lace or tulle, allowing the fabric to puff in the middle. Demand is strong due to the emerald vogue this season.
Water Drip Torture and the Pierce Remedies Featured
The ad extols water torture as a historic pain method and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female weakness menstruation and mood disorders. It claims the remedy has no alcohol morphine or narcotics and includes testimonials from women who report improved health and energy after use. The copy also touts Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a complement for a sensitive system.
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Pierce
John Green
Danville
Boyle Co
Annie Stephens
Belleville, Wood Co
W. Va
Notice of Liquor License Application in Indianapolis Ward
Drury W Wareen gives notice to voters of the Fifth ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply to the Board of commissioners at the January term 1900 for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. The business location is 846 W Washington St Indianapolis in Ray's subdivision Steam Mill addition ward 1.
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Fifth Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
State of
W. Washington St
Ray
Indianapolis
Drury W. Wareen
Try The Sun's Liners Free Postal Cards Offer
A call to action invites readers to send a postal card or call 890 to obtain free Sun liners and related promotional materials. The message emphasizes trying the sun's liners as a promotional option.
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SUN
Call Telephone
Holiday novelties and silverware catalog items
An advertisement lists celluloid goods such as neckwear boxes collar and cuff boxes gloves and handkerchief cases toilet cases and picture books for children. It also promotes WM SOGERS silverware with Wm Rogers teaspoons tablespoons knives and forks described with individual prices and guaranteed quality.
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Sogers
Rogers Teaspoons
Eecsadnnena Asnnaeas Deasee
Edoee
Rogers Tablespoons
Rogers Knive
Rogers Forks
Wworth
Notice of liquor license and pool table petition
Peter Johannes gives notice to Ninth ward voters in Center township Marion county Indiana that he will petition the Board of County Commissioners at the January term 19 for a license to sell spirituous vinous and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with drinking on premises. The business room fronts south on Texington avenue on the first floor of a two story frame building at the northeast corner of Lesington avenue and Shelby street in Spaan Co first Wood lawn addition Indianapolis. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
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Ninth Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of
County Commissioners
Texington Ave
Spaan & Co
Indianapolis
Lesington-ave
Shelby St
Ward
Peter Johannes
License to sell intoxicating liquors in Indianapolis Ward Ten
Tony A. Demartine notifies the Marion County Board of Commissioners he seeks a license to sell malt and spiritous liquors in quantities under five gallons at 125 S. Illinois St in a three story brick building fronting west on Illinois Street. The notice also states intent to apply for pool table privileges in the same room during the January term.
Notice of liquor license and pool table grant in Marion County
Adam W. Scherer gives notice to voters of the eighth ward Center Township that he will apply to the Marion County Board of Commissioners at their January term for a license to sell intoxicating liquor in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption allowed. The business is at 3318 E Washington St Ward No in a two story frame building fronting south on Washington St in Johnson’s Addition. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
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Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Washington St
Johnson
Washington-st
Indianapolis
Center Township
Adam W. Sherer
Moran applies for license to sell intoxicants in Indianapolis ward ten
Voters of the Tenth ward Center township Marion county Indiana state that H A Moran will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the January term 1900 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a quart with on premises drinking allowed The business is in a first floor room facing west on Illinois street in a three story brick building at 2238 Illinois Street Ward 10 Indianapolis In addition Moran will apply for pool table privileges in the same room
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Tenth Ward
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Illinois St
Stolenbeck & Bicking
Indianapolis
Tony A. Demartine
Center
Board of County Commissioners
Morris
Square 87
Nois St
H. A. Moran
Fifth Ward Indianapolis Liquor License Application
William Treiber files for a license to sell intoxicating and spiritous liquors in quantities under a quart with on premises consumption. The business is at Grandview and Tremont Avenues southeast corner in a one story brick building, Wayne township Marion county Indiana. The request will be heard by the Marion County Board of Commissioners at the January 1900 term.
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Mr. Minton
Peters
Horton's
Poly
Tom
Phyllis Rankin
New
York
The
Register
Cleveland
Thotel
Chicago Post
Baltimore News
Mwe
Somaliland
Rowland Ward
Croup
Dr. Thomas
Wabash KR. BR. Co
Feminine
Emme Goldsman
Europe
Bissel
Ahlelte Cases 98&c
Bissel'sa
Grand Rapids
Illinois Street
Fifth
Wayne Township
Grandview and
Tremont Aves
Goodlet «&. Thornton
Holmes
Grandview
Tresmont-aves
William Treiber
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