Baron Hirsch Left Large Charitable Endowment After Death
Baron Hirsch died in April leaving 100000000 to charity and 20000000 to relatives. Much of the fortune came from his wife who supported his charitable works. They educated persecuted Jews from Hungary Russia Galicia and Roumania and founded colonies in Argentina Canada and the United States. The Hirsch foundation in New York aids arriving immigrant Jews teaching English and providing work and shelter.
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Baroness Hirsch
Baron Hirsch
Hungary
Russia
Galicia
Roumania
Argentine Republic
Canada
United States
Hirsch Foundation
New York
The Coal Man Outshines The Social World
In a furnished resort cottage the Grant sisters attend a dance where a suave coal man named Gordon captivates them and a mistaken identity moment unfolds when his true job becomes clear. A near accident with a coal cart brings the sisters into contact with him and a shift in family attitudes toward class and romance.
Appointment to United States Naval Academy Earned
Irwin earned an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis after hard work securing the nomination. The milestone marks a significant achievement for the student in the year 1950.
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United States Naval Academy
An- Mappis
Irwin
Mysterious coal man shines at dinner party
At a dinner party Mr Gordon captivates guests with travel tales and confident conversation. Belle notes he is independent and suited to the open air, selling coal year round while recovering from overstudy. Sam Gordon is described as a brilliant scholar and a gentleman who also dances well.
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Gether
Balle
Belle
Mr. Felter
Felter
Sam Gordon
Chicago Herald
Fragmented quotes and gossipy jabs across newspapers
The clipping strings together quips about manners height and a doctor’s service from the Washington Star the Tit-Bits and the Detroit Journal. It hints at social sniping and a Mormon polygamy joke centered on a man with fourteen wives.
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Detroit Journal
The Feminine Observer Says On Flattery And Love
The Philadelphia Times reflects on women, flattery, and romance noting a woman's preference for worship over service and the social weight of fashion. It argues real love seems unfashionable and jokes about the male mourner and a wife misperceived by fickle husbands.
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Philadelphia Times
Active Burglar Cheers Freedom Over Nature
Poem fragment portrays a speaker who proclaims love of nature and freedom while identifying as an active burglar who hates jail, expressing rebellious, carefree mood through imagery of trees meadows and song.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Stand Up to Fit a Shoe
Advice from a New York Herald cited by a salesman urging customers to stand while trying on shoes. He notes feet swell when walking and sitting misleads comfort, especially for women, as exercise increases foot blood flow and muscle space.
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New York Herald
Summer waist and fashion notes in white lawn styles
An article describes a delicate white lawn waist featuring a V shaped tuck collar, light sleeve finishes, and front fastenings with mother of pearl buttons or turquoise studs. It also lists local ads for travel to Cincinnati, a baseball schedule, a feathered display, a budget lunch, and brick building coverings.
The Squire of Ringwood A Leading Lady in New Jersey Farm Life
Miss Sarah Hewitt daughter of New Yorks former mayor manages her fathers farm at Ringwood New Jersey known as the squire In town she is a society leader On the farm she tends horses and vends supplies aiding ill animals She inspires improvements replacing log cabins with neat frame houses bright brick chimneys sunny windows and sunny gardens with sunflowers and scarlet geraniums
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Sarah Hewitt
New York
Ringwood
N. J
Miss Hewitt
Tone of Voice and Perfume
Mrs John Ettech Jr of Denver explains animal training methods who succeeded by feeding animals, then showing kindness and avoiding teasing. She emphasizes consistent voice pitch and using a single perfume they recognize even in sleep, awakening to the scent.
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John Ettech, Jr
Denver
Frosted Currants For Centerpieces And Desserts
Frosted currants brighten luncheon centerpieces and garnish Bavarian creams or jellied desserts. Choose large perfect bunches, dip in partly beaten egg white with a touch of water, drain briefly, roll in powdered sugar, then lay on a sieve to dry.
Firemen's Toast Provokes Toasted Response
A fireman’s dinner toast praised the ladies with the line their eyes kindle the only flame against which there is no insurance, drawing a round of applause and a playful reception from attendees.
Advert for Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery
Mrs Lulu Hunter of Allenton Missouri testifies to relief from years of abberation and female weakness after using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. The ad claims women cured, urges consultations by letter, and states no alcohol or narcotics are used.
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Lulu Hunter
Allenton
St. Louis Co
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. V
Pretty Shirt Waists Trend This Season With Yoked Styles
A season highlights white shirt waists with round tucked yokes, front and back. White waists are highly desired yet costly, with some options at 1 to 2 dollars and higher prices for fine India linen. Dimities inspire dainty summer gowns and Sailor outfits feature piques and bright ties in a sailor fashion.
Progress and Patent Remedies Ad for Child Teething
Ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup eases teething pain and wind colic for children and lists benefits. Promotes a 25 cent bottle as best remedy for diarrhoe and teething discomfort. Includes laundry and medical brand mentions.
Forced from our building by Selz Co complete stock moved to Indianapolis
The H Selz Co largest Indiana wholesale clothing house forced from its Anderson building moving over 185000 worth of tailor made clothing to 16 North Meridian Street Indianapolis. A 21 day retail sale to satisfy debts begins Thursday morning at 9. May 25 and ends in 21 days with no postponement. Prices shown reveal extraordinary bargains.
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H. Selz & Co
Indiana
Anderson
Indianapolis
North
Meridian Street
Washington
the Circle
N. Meridian Street
Indiana's Largest Wholesale Clothing House Sale
A wholesale clothing sale at No. 19 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis runs for 21 days starting May 25. Offers include suits from 2.98, overcoats 7.29, boy and men’s apparel, silk shoes, hats, shirts and accessories at deeply reduced prices. Free railroad fare for buyers of $25 or more.
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Grant
Tremont
BeNe Grant
Lillian Grant
Felier
Belis
Jake
Lilian
Dow
Mr. Gordon
Lillian
Wes
Crimly
Pehaw
Miss Grant
Fred
May and Her
Big Boy
Harry Irwin
May Irwin
Willie Wishington
Feminine
Hood
Cincinnati
Rushville
Connersville
Tiberty
Oxford
Hamilton
Baltimore
Reliable Union Co-operative Laundry
Jos. C
Ormonde
W. Pearl-st
H. L. Shute
Talbot Block
BIG Four
Terre Haute
Ind
Grand Army
Streight Circle
Indianapolis Light Infantry
Maynard
Ise
Progress Laundry
B.S
Aten
Chas. Mayer &Co
W. Wash. St
the Parrott-Taggart Bakery
Sagent
Tbs
Masy
D. H. Baldwin & CO
Denison Hotel Bldg
G. H. Cook
W. Washington-at
H. C. Killick
9Th St
O. Esas
Li Ose
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