Women Embrace Ready Made Goods At Low Prices
The article extols how women can now purchase machine made items at low costs, saving time and labor. It contrasts modern ready made goods with the laborious efforts of grandmothers and mothers, noting affordable linens, ribbons, undergarments, bed coverings, towels, and clothing enhancements sourced from factories and shops. It highlights improved access to washable fabrics, embroidered trimmings, imitations of lace, and ready to wear comforts that vastly outstrip past offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
BBC
Fireproofing Homes Across Nations and Methods
The article argues for fireproof housing to reduce losses and costs, contrasting Britain and the United States. It discusses fire insurance, station costs, and a proposed construction method using hardwoods, masonry, and cement instead of combustible wood with lath and plaster. It notes ventilation, door and window boxing, and the risk of bonfires in fire-prone rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
United States
River Pinta
Beth- Kehem
Nazareth
Britain
Winter in Buenos Aires and roofing risks noted
The piece recalls Buenos Aires long history, flags fires limited to shops, warns on imported ampina from the United States and buldings showing partial presence, and discusses Britain's roof slope needs with iron strip fixings as a practical improvement for slaters and souths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
United States
Britain
Slaters
Chambers’ Journal
Rhubarb Gelatin Dish From A Summer Treat
Spring rhubarb flavors a delicate jelly dish with gelatin, produced by simmering chunks in water, sweetening, then adding gelatin dissolved in rhubarb juice. The result encases tender fruit in a firm jelly, a light dessert with a clear, eye pleasing presentation. A brief testimonial from Miss Jule Wakbridge notes relief using bitters for a rash.
Painter Causes Calamity For Mrs Mead In New York
Mrs Catherine Mead of 225 Fifty-fifth Street walked past a jeweler on Second Avenue between Fifty-third and Fifty-fourth Streets when painter Frank Zella dropped paint from a ladder causing a crimson spill on her hat hair lace collar and spring jacket. By ron the policeman filed charges but the magistrate discharged Zella who was told to compensate Mrs Mead or face a suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Catherine Mead
Fifty-fifth-st
Second-ave
Zella
Mrs. Mead
Byron
Flower Hospital
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SMITA
Brussels
Ec.eh
the ‘People’s
Royal Brussels
Vonviaing
Kolvet
Aerree Ees
Moreia Cra
Torrie
Misa Jule Wabridge
Carmwell
Afrs
Broad
Zeller
Yorkville
Frank Zella
B. F. Jackson & CO
Indianapolis
Ind
Het
P.j.kelleher
Claypool
Washingto
Colorado Flyer
Kansas City
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colorado
Venus
Diana
Mme. de Maintenon
Weg
W. H. Betts
Indiantoiety Fitegerald Building
Mot
North
Delaware St
Cele Colot
Clei
A. Rupper
Iorio
A. Ruppert
Henry J. Huder
Washington
Pennsylvania
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