Jobson Reads History and Ends Boredom at Home
Mr. Jobson arrives with a stack of Gibbon and declares the year will be spent in instruction. He plans one chapter nightly, but the long Latin notes and Roman tales prove balky. After four evenings he quits, suspects a setup, and heads out for billiards and a show while Mrs. Jobson smiles at the ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie
Mr. Jobson
Mrs. Jobs
John
Morocco
Rome
Mrs. Jobson
Nero
Augustus
Trajan
Winter Ode On Desolation And Patience
A pale blue winter sky and gray clouds sweep the hills as winter wind rattles shingles. The verse laments cold, barren scenes, mournful brook, and white snow, echoing Desolation and patient joy, crediting Arthur E. Smith through Christian Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Arthur E. Smith
Household hints from an old domestic guide
Practical tips for homemakers cover soap storage and use to prevent grease clogs, rat prevention with chloride of lime, ant control with cayenne pepper, mildew removal with soap and chalk, and pantry care. The note also includes baking apple dessert advice, pastry temperature, cold eggs for frothing, and vinegar in fish boiling water to improve texture.
Women Lead Educational Club Crusade Across Nations
The piece surveys the rise of the literary club movement among women, framing it as a powerful, rational, and enduring force. It traces origins in American reading circles, the shift to organized federations, and Indiana joining with a South Bend convention praised by a Michigan editor for showcasing intelligence and culture of women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Indiana
South Bend
Lfe
Michigan
Neglige Comfort Promoting Thrift At Bargain Sale
A clever woman crafts a cozy French lounging robe from a six yard rose silk crepon remnant at one dollar per yard, lined with thin flannel and trimmed with rose embroidered batiste. The robe echoes the opulent double quilt silk design and could cost over forty dollars, yet she achieves luxury for a comparatively small sum.
Cotillion Leading by Miss Ottie Bjorkwell At Alumni Ball
Miss Ottie Bjorkwell led a cotillion at the Alumni ball of the New York College of Pharmacy with Dr. Charles B Bjorkwell as her partner. A tall man in glasses watched her closely. a private detective hired by Bjorkwell protected her to prevent theft of her valuable jewels. The man proved harmless, and no one was harmed during the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottie HE. Bjorkwell
New York College of Pharmacy
Bjorkwell
Charles B. Bjorkwell
Miss Bjorkwell
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Ad Touts Gentle Taste
An advertisement promotes Dr John W Bull's Cough Syrup as pleasant to take with a tasty flavor that children like and easy to administer. It urges buyers to buy the genuine product from its brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
John W. Bull
Will wed for love says Amy Gillig in New York social
Mrs Amy Crocker Gillig has sold a famed kennel of French bulldogs and plans a third marriage. She prepares a New York townhouse for her forthcoming nuptials with young rag-time songwriter Jackson Gouraud, a financially modest bridegroom choice. Her income exceeds $100,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Crocker Gillig
New York
Jackson Gouraud
Smiles and Secrets in Old Comic Dialogues
A collection of humorous vignettes from 1900s papers shows lovers quarreling over misheard words and misunderstandings. Cards capture playful banter among couples and family, highlighting witty exchanges and social charm.
Out of the Ordinary Items in a 19th Century Column
A miscellany notes Sappho’s hair color, Cincinnati public schools gaining telephones, ancient horse coins, Chinese funeral processions’ right of way, a rail travel weekday pattern, a Missourian’s giant pumpkin pies for comrades, Brazilian Bahia’s black diamonds, a New Zealand bicycle band, and Russia’s beds adoption among social classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sappho
Cincinnati
China
Cooper County
Missouri
Sibley
Bahia
New Zealand
Russia
First American Saint understood for canonization effort
The Very Rev McHale of Niagara University begins preliminary steps to beatify Elizabeth Ann Seton, founder of the Sisters of Charity in the United States. Born Miss Bayley in New York, she married William Seton in 1799 and died in Emmitsburg in 182k, leaving a legacy of schools, asylums, and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHale
C. M
Niagara University
Mother Elizabeth Seton
Order of the
Sisters of Charity
United States
Rome
Elizabeth Ann Seton
Richard Bayley
New York
Miss Bayley
Wm. M. Seton
Seton
Italy
Snedecame
Baltimore
Francis Cooper
Emmitsburg
France
the Sisters of Charity
Mother Seton
True Politeness Flows From a Good Heart
Julia Ward Howe argues in Success that genuine politeness comes from sincerity and a kind heart rather than mere outward form. Real manners arise from inner virtue and considerate thought, guiding parenting to foster innate good breeding in children.
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Julia Ward Howe
Rice Snowballs With Custard Recipe Note
Boil six ounces of rice in a quart of milk until tender about three quarters of an hour and sweeten. Flavor with essence of almonds then cool. Spoon into buttered teacups, let set, turn out onto a glass dish, and pour custard over them. Garnish as desired.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements Highlight Local Case
Indianapolis residents report relief from chronic back pain stiffness and kidney symptoms after using Doan's Kidney Pills. J Copeland of 208 Brown Ave credits rapid improvement after purchasing at Henry J. Huder's drug store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Sold for 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Henry J. Huder
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Clark Establishes Studio at 116 N I Mindis Street
Clark offers photographs at the lowest prices with quality imagery. At 116 North I Mindis Street he presents his best works as a local studio option.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advised For Teething
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy for children. It claims to soothe the child soften gums ease all pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhoea priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Ponder's Photo Studio Offers Frames at Massachusetts Ave
The shop advertises photos and framing services at 229 Massachusetts Avenue, highlighting stylish frames and custom photo effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vag Te Echoe Ponder’s
Massachusetts
Singin' Through Rain and Trouble in Atlanta
A line from the Atlanta Constitution recalls a man who faces misfortune with a hopeful song. He hides a sigh, wipes a tear, and continues to sing as rain clouds loom, trusting in God for the rest while a guiding light shines in the night.
Cheap rates to California special colonist tickets offered
Feb 12 and every Tuesday through April Southern Pacific offers low rate colonist fares to California on Ogden and Sunset routes. From Chicago $30, from St Louis Memphis and New Orleans $327.50, from Omaha Kansas City and others $2 etc. For details contact W G Neimyer or W H Conner at specified offices in Chicago and Cincinnati.
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Southern Pacific Company
Ogden
California
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Omaha
Kansas City
Vestible Curtain Style Shifts to Plain Backdrop Panels
A clipped fashion note describes a trend in vestibule curtains moving from lace to plain backgrounds with heavy borders. The style favors broad nets and empire-style appliqué, often in ivory tones, with decorative frosty textures and subtle relief details.
Gingham Passion Turns to Exquisite Brocade Delights
A playful textile tale describes gingham seeking new worlds and discovering bloom of brocade. The searcher admires white ground silk like reseda satiny figures, hints of black, and finds beauty in fabric contrasts surpassing beads.
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Reseda
Knoxville woman of royal blood linked to Englin’s queen
A Knoxville resident, Mrs. Mary H. O'Brien, described as having royal blood, is identified as a cousin to Englin's deceased queen. Born to a mother named Miss Scherotte who was kin to the duchess of Kent, mother of Queen Victoria, she has lived in America since her youth.
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Knoxville
Englin
Mary H. O’brien
America
Miss Scherotte
Duchess of Kent
Queen Victoria
Health and wealth promises in local ads for Hood products and Armstrong Park
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood maker improving appetite strength and vigor and Hood's Pills for constipation. It also markets Armstrong Park Land Co shares at 200 each with a 10 monthly saving offer, claiming 300 subscribers and inviting names via postal or telephone 604 In case block.
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Hood
Armstrong Park Addition
Armstrong Park Land Co
Ingalls Block
California Illustrated copy sent by Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Calfornia Illustrated praises the illustrated monthly The Chicago 400. The publication is described as among the finest, with superior tinted half-tones and high quality letter-press. Copies mailed for 2 cents postage via W B Kniskern, G P T A Co and Northwest Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illustrated Monthly
Chicago 400
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
California
W. B. Kniskern
N. W. Ry
Chicago
The Sun's For Rent Column Invitation
A brief notice invites readers to use The Sun's free For Rent rooms column. The item highlights no charges or deadlines and emphasizes accessibility for residents seeking lodging options.
Complaints About Unruly Hats and Noisy Crowds
The piece notes general grumbling about socially burdensome behaviors in public places. It highlights the big woman with bundles, troublesome theatergoers, jingling bracelets, whining begging newsboys, and pushy hats that resemble umbrellas, all blamed for discomfort and ill effects in a harsh winter.
Sunday Church Services listed for several congregations
Church notices list Sunday worship times and ministers for First Baptist Rev T J Vileks 11 00 and 7 30 Central Christian Rev A B Philputt 10345 and 7 30 Plymouth Congregational Rev H C Meserve 10345 and 1 45 Christ Episcopal Rev J D Stanley 10 30 and 7 20 Central Ave M E C C Lasby 10 45 Meridian St M E Wm A Quayle 10 4 Roberts Park M E Rev C E Bacon 11 00 and 7 30 First Presbyterian Rev M L Haines 11 00 and 7 45 Second Presbyterian Rev J A Milburn 11 00 and 7 30 Mayer Chap 1 Rev Clifford McBride 7 30
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First Baptist
T. J. Vileks
Plymouth Congregational
H. C. Meserve
Christ Episcopal
J. D. Stanley
Roberts Park
M. E
C. E. Bacon
First Presbyterian
M. L. Haines
Second Presbyterian
J. A. Milburn
Mayer Chap
Clifford McBride
Central Printing Company Move Notice
Central Printing Company relocates from 133 E Court St to Bowels En Merriles building with office entrance at 1 W Washington St. Mechanical Department remains at 11 W Earl St. Telephones 1717.
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E. Court St
Washington St
Mechanical Department
W. Earl St
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Leo Tolstoi
Jobson
Woman’s College
Federation of Women's Clubs
Josh Billings
Detroit Journal
Johnny
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Frost
Maria
Mrs. Frost
Indianapolis
Clark
N. I Mindis St
Atlanta Constitution
Pennsylvania
Lenes
Angel
Williama
Williams
Bulx
Dr. Williama Medicine Company
Schenectady
Victoria‘'S
California Illustrated
WD. Allison & CO
E. South
Hi. C. Krentler & Co
Ohio Street
D. P Stirk & CO
N. East St
Artineisi
Stone
Wilson National
Hech’s
Bryant & Stratton
E. J. Heeb
Vonnegut's
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Washington Sr
Sunday Church
Central Christian
A. B. Philputt
Central Ave
M. E. C. C. Lasby
Meridian
St. M. E
Central Printing Company
the Central Trust Company No. 150
E. Market Se
The
Indianapolis Gas Co
Florida
St. Augustine
Jacksonville
Calon
Big
Bronbon
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