Bride to Her Husband's Rescue
In Toledo Ohio Mrs Wmily Saba Haddad a Syrian girl and her husband Geo Haddad reconcile amid legal woes. Haddad stood accused of perjury for claiming Emily Laba was 18 when she was 18. She seeks alimony and vows not to part from him as the case heads to the grand jury.
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Toledo
Wmily Saba Haddad
Geo. Haddad
Maddad
Grand
Emily Laba
Haddad
Bowling Geen, C
Mike Saba
George Haddad
Mrs. Haddad
Machenheimer
Grand Jury
George
Mystery of the Russia leather bag theft
A British traveler recounts a Florentine luggage mix up that leads to recovering stolen jewels. Col Sinclair and his daughter Emily become central, with Polenta a suspect later identified as Victor Gregoire. The tale ties in a royal title change, a murder death in the Sinclair line, and ends with the narrator marrying Emily and keeping the old Russia leather bag.
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Russia
Florence
Col. Sinclair
Emily Sinclair
Cologne
Polenta
Venice
Three Graces
Miss Sinclair
Emily
Sinclairs
Mademoiselle
Victor Gregoire
San Marco
Lord Greystone
Publicity and transparency in Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Advertises Pierce's Favorite Prescription as openly listing ingredients on bottle wrappers to prove safety and honesty. Claims a non alcoholic, American root based formula for women's ailments and invites readers to request extracts from medical writers. Recommends sending name and address to Dr. W Pierce in Buffalo, N Y for free extracts and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
W. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Bee Helps Paris Women Exchange Trade Cushions
Coun tess Brunell launches the Bee a private exchange in Paris for poor young noblewomen. Here the women may sell needlework and other work without revealing their identities in the transactions offering a discreet way to earn the bare necessities.
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Paris
Brunell
Bee
Benefit for Boys Promotes Annual Theater Fund
The Boys' club at Meridian street and Madison avenue relies on subscriptions and annual theater proceeds, not member fees, to sustain its 12 to 16 year olds’ program. The upcoming benefit, “At Schiller's,” features about 20 cast members from the Indianapolis Dramatic club and a Musikverein chorus, with plans for ticket sales and reserved seating.
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H. E. Robertson
Boys’ Club
S. Merician St
Madison Ave
Court St
Pennsylvania
Meridian-st
Harry
New
Samuel D. Miller
Schiller’s
Berlin
Indianapolis Dramatic Club
Musikverein
Schiller
Opera
Huder’s Drug Store
Washington-sta
New Philly Idea Proposes a 'hu' for Man or Woman
A Philadelphia writer urges a new word hu as the gender neutral form from human. Years ago at Chautauqua a similar term was tested and printed in notices of entertainments but it failed to catch on. The piece notes no need for such a word, as the idea finds no support.
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Philadelphia
Chautauqua
Senator's Daughter Loves Country Debut In Washington
Special to The Sun from Boonville Indiana Jan 21 Lena Mae Hemenway daughter of U S Senator Hemenway enjoys riding and modesty as she anticipates a Washington debut at a ball to be hosted by Vice President and Mrs Fairbanks. Friends note her sincerity and reserve while a select few will attend the grand function amid society chatter.
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Boonville
Ind
Fairbanks
Washington
Lena Mae Hemenway
United States
Hemenway
Indiana
Myansville
Enor
Lifespan Expectations From Early 20th Century Data
A historical sample of 160000 children shows high early mortality with 49,995 survivors by 25 years and 5,000 at 76. Estimates from insurance stats attempt to project remaining years by age and gender, noting women typically outlive men until around age 53, after which gaps narrow and decline accelerates toward age 90.
Stenographers Club in Chicago Low Dues
Miss Nourse notes the society began as a lunch spot and now fills sixteen rooms with a circulating library music beds and classes. Dues are only 3 1 2 cents a month highlighting the club’s affordability and expanded facilities.
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Society For Stenographers
Chicago
First life insurer founded in 1699 London
The Society of Assurance for Widows and Orphans began in London in 1699, but today insurers largely view women as less ideal risks than men. The ad suggests Hood's Sarsaparilla to counteract sluggish kidneys and blemished complexion.
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Society of Assurance For Widows and Orphans
London
Handbook issued to explain laws for women and children
The Massachusetts federation of women's clubs industrial committee issued a handbook with simplified statements of the laws for women and children. The booklet aims to aid workers and employers in understanding protections, offering clear guidance beyond legal phrasing.
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Industrial Committee
The
Massachusetts Federation of Women's Clubs
Amusing Bits From A Midwestern Notebook
A collection of quick jests and social notes mentions George Ade not authoring a certain comedy, a Chicago resident honored by France, tariff talk, and humorous exchanges about insurance, ministers, and theater. Florida wintering neighbors the Gorselines are pictured amid orange trees, mockingbirds, and deep Ohio mud. Also notes on Thriller the playwright, J P Morgan, a juror verdict, and Grably’s railroad caper all in light, humorous tone.
Lincoln Day Lincoln Memorial Tablet Unveiled in Indianapolis
Lincoln day events in Indianapolis under the Commercial club will center Feb 12 with a memorial tablet designed by Marie Stewart and cast by Rudolph Schwarz. The tablet will be unveiled at the Claypool hotel at 3:30 pm, followed by a memorial meeting at Tomlinson hall. Gov. Hanly will speak and WWJ music will accompany the program.
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Indianapolis
Commercial Club
Marie Stewart
Rudolph Schwarz
Washington St
Claypool Hotel
Lincoln
Claypool
J. Frank Hanly
Newsbors
Tomlinson Hall
Hanly
George F. Bass
The
Richard Pp. Delglart
Lafayette
Ind
Charles R. Williams
Shortridge
Bishop Vincent
High Schol
Edward B. Birge
Public Schools
Schol
Ben
M. L. Haines
John E. Hollett
W.W. Woollen
Franklin S. Hoyt
Henry W
Lawrence
Miss Stewart
Shortridge High Schol
Schwarz
New Stationery For Weddings Prompts Style Debate
A society stationer notes a trend toward new wedding envelope sizes matching invitations. bulky envelopes may not be popular. He also highlights the latest white note paper with plaid inlay and pretty dinner favors, including dainty George Washington heart favors for Valentine's Day.
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George Washington
American Women Excel In German Universities
The article notes American women in Berlin universities excel in plutology and compare well to German peers. They wear not short hair nor mannish conduct, yet are warmly regarded by male students unlike German women.
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Germany
America
University of Berlin
Up-To-Date Patterns From The Sun Fashion Dept
The Sun offers a ten cent pattern daily from a leading pattern company. Paris Pattern No. 1738 shows a Norfolk style ladies jacket with double-breasted vest and applied plaits. Six sizes 32 to 42 inches bust. 36 bust uses 2% to 6% yards depending on width. Pattern price ten cents.
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the Sun
Fashion Department
Paris
Norfolk
120 Years Old Just Won't Die
Mrs Mary Ramsey L Wood of Portland Oregon will turn 120 on May 20. Born in Knoxville Tennessee in 1787 she moved to Oregon in 1854 and has outlived three of her four children. She credits long life to right living and trusting God and says she plans to read a magazine issue she subscribed to five years ago.
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Larry Ramas
San
Portland
Ore
Mary Ramsey L. Wood
la! Issuc
New Skirts Return for Slim Figures in Fashion
A column notes that tall thin women favor a returning corset style skirt that shapes the body with a back plait to define the waist. It emphasizes limiting undergarments and warns overweight women to beware.
Fire damages Kern packing plant in Lafayette
A fire at the Kern packing plant in Lafayette Ind caused about 50000 in damage. James Donovan Kosemin was seriously hurt after a fall from a Tabler during the incident.
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Lafayette
Ind
Kern
James Donovan Kosemin
Have you seen my 31.80 photos in folders Harrods Studio
A terse note asks about missing 31.80 photos kept in folders at Harrods Studio located on Virginia Avenue. The message seeks the whereabouts of the files.
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Harrods Studio
Virginia Ave
Accordion dress plaiting ends at Odd Fellows Building
Buttons recovered after a dress plaiting session held in Room 8 at the Odd Fellows Building, Pena and Wash. Local attendees reported the event concluded with the retrieval of several buttons from the sewing activity.
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Odd Fellows’ Building
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Bushnell
Fihne
First Insurance Company
Hood
Castoria
Cutie
George Ade
Lye
California
Joe Cannon
Perkin
Angel
George Gorseline
Florida
Ohio
West Lafayette
Pittsburg
J. P. Morgan
Spouter
A. & U. M. Railroad
Union
Bates House
Ates
Abraham Lincoln
Washington, D. C
Tablet
NEW’ Stationary
Gayety Buffet
Best In the
Kingston
Spangler
Milton
Jin
Adam Spangler
Western Day
Williamsport
Wistren County Courte Farty
Auditor’s Office
People’s Credit, Clothing Comp
Herrington Light Co
S. Pennsylvania
Landgraf
Hartman
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