Lessons for wives from a domestic school debate
Dorothy Dix weighs arguments for a school for wives teaching tact, respect for personal liberty, and how to handle husbands without clashing. The piece argues men should share duties, acknowledge budgets, avoid petty battles, and value flattery and practical skills in marriage.
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School For Wives
Maud
Griseldis
Dorothy DIX
Auction of Items Priced at 150 Each Showcased
All items are listed at 150 each with an invitation to view the line. Prospective buyers are encouraged to come and see the collection in person as displays are set up for inspection and selection.
Savings message from Indiana Trust Co advertisement
A concise ad urges readers to start a savings account with Indiana Trust Co urging preparedness for emergencies. It promotes savings as protection and opportunity, noting capital fully paid of 1,000,000 and surplus of 425,000.00 as a sign of reliability and strength.
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Indiana Trust CO
Global magnets on extinct Puy de Dome and Kaiserstuhl peak
Magnetic observations of Puy de Dome in central France show the dome behaves as a whole magnetic pole with the top acting as a south magnetic pole. Observations on Germanys Kaiserstuhl reveal a north magnetic pole at its summit, indicating varied planetary magnetism.
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Puy de Dome
France
Kaiserstuhl
Germany
Thenardier Dictates Letter in Jeopardy of Two Hundred Thousand
In a tense scene Thenardier compels M LeBlanc to write a letter to a "little one" while threatening severe action. The conspirators free Urbain Fabre’s hand to sign and address the note to Mademoiselle Fabre at No 17 Rue St Dominique d’Enfer. A female accomplice to deliver the letter departs with 200,000 francs concealed and Thenardier vows to watch for the girl’s return as Marius awaits a chance to intervene.
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M. Leblanc
Thenardter
Desnoyer’s
Seve Thenardier
Thenardier
Bigrenaille
Panchaud
Printanier
Urbain Fabre
U. F
Urbian Fabre
U. P
Mademoiselle Fabre
St. Jacques du Haut-pas
M. Urbain Fabre’s
Rue St. Dominique d'Enfer
Marius
Lark
Ursule
Beatrice Fairfax on Love That Grows Cold
A columnist warns against hasty marriages after a bride of two weeks leaves her husband. She argues true love requires time, steady friendship, and real compatibility, cautions about engagement lengths, and stresses knowing yourself before marrying. It emphasizes lasting devotion over fleeting passion.
Raphael's Prophecies for Friday October 2 1908
The column predicts an active and successful year in business in the afternoon and evening with money increasing and success in travel and writings. It foresees courtship or marriage for the young and notes a clever child born that day will show excellent judgment and bring fortune to business.
Dust to Mud Joke Turns On Muldy Question
A humorous courtroom line features a little girl asking if she is made of dust and why she does not become muddy when she drinks. The judge remarks on the exchange, delivering a light moment in a domestic setting.
Red Astrachan Nobby Coat with Velvet Collar on Sale
A red Astrachan Nobby coat with a loose back and full length cut features a velvet collar. Regularly priced at $13.50, it is offered at a Friday special price of $8.75.
Laces and Veils Highlight New Stock and Shades
A local listing advertises main floor lace and veil selections including new fancy lace bands and colored novel ties in 2 to 3 inch widths. Also offered are 2 motor veils and hemstitched chiffon in pink, sky white, navy, brown and green with special Gibson Stocks of net and embroidered applique featuring wide ruching top.
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Gibson
Bags Belts and Jewelry Main Floor Sale Items
A list of discounted accessories and fabrics includes Alligator Clutch Purses 1.50, Wrist Bags 0.44 to 0.95, Leather Wrist Bags 12 inch 0.95, Metal Mesh Purses, Women's Belts silk and leather 0.10, New Rose Hat Pins 0.39, Neck Chains 36 inches 0.48, Sheer Linen Cambric with hemstitched hems, 0.19, Mercerized Silk Fiber handkerchiefs 0.10, 24 yard Tape, Safety Pins on card, Silk Thread, Kid Curlers, Writing Paper 0.19.
Hat Ribbon and Household Goods Catalog Listing
An old advertisement lists hat ribbons five inches wide in satin and taffeta with multiple colors, plus toothbrushes, Rice Powder, hard rubber combs, cushion back hair brushes, perfumes, bedroom and back papers, tapestries, prints and ceiling moire options, highlighting various patterns and room-cost values.
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