South African Flower Specimens And Naval Insubordination Tale
The piece notes a white Bethleham Ornithogalum flower in water for weeks, then recounts a naval recruit refusing the bath after visits to the doctor and vaccination. It also mentions omens of the 18th and a history of the Hope diamond with famed owners. Miss Anna Rogstad nears Norwegian parliament membership amid political reshuffle.
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South Africa
Jasta
Devonport Naval Barracks
Hope Diamond
Ihs
Mmeds Montespan
Marie Antoinette
Salma Zubayba
Abdul Hamid
Anna Rogstad
Miss Rogstad
Gerenal Brattle
Miss Getad
Prince Albert Inaugurates Ocean Museum as Revolution Rages
As revolution erupts in Europe, Prince Albert of Monaco opens his new oceanographical museum and signs a constitution to please assembled savants. His father Prince Charles III. sold Mentone and Roccabruna to France for 4 million francs amid regional upheaval.
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Albert
Monaco
Prince Charles III
Mentone and Roccabruna
France
Long-serving Maine dancer and Civil War drummer dies
Wilbur F. Chase of Limerick long taught dancing in Maine and New Hampshire after serving as a drummer in the Civil War. He drummed the long roll at Lincoln assassination executions in Washington and died Friday night at age 273 years.
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Wilbur F. Chase
Limerick
Lincoln
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Mexico’s Revolution Mirrors a Fragmented Modern Uprising
The piece outlines Mexico’s revolution as leaderless, multi-centered, and doomed to military failure yet deemed politically transformative. It notes Diaz’s concessions, cabinet reshuffles, land reforms, and educational efforts, while warning of illiteracy and limited ballot practice. It highlights the rurales and a French-model secret police underpinning state control.
Mexican Revolution Debate Echoes in Territory and State
The piece weighs motives behind the Mexican revolutions south of California and in Chi hahu a led by Francisco Madero. It notes Terrazas land holdings, governor rotations, and tax hikes driving unrest while factory labor issues in Orizaba and local misgovernment in Pueblo fuel tensions. It also discusses foreign views, potential recalls, and Bernardo Reyes returning as minister of war, with implications for Mexico’s leadership and future reforms.
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California
Chihauhau
Francisco Madero
Terrazas
Enrique C. Creel
Chihauhuu
Chihauheu
Vera Cruz
Orizaba
Pueblo
Mexico
Diaz
Republic of Mexico
Olways
Diag Julea
Bernardo Reyes
Reyes
Ramon Corrall
Ding
Ding government aims stable rule to lure capital
The article argues that Ding seeks a stable government to protect life and property and encourage investment, contending Mexico has no popular elections like the United States. It warns against empowering the ignorant with ballots while noting revolutions demand local self government and broader education.
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Ding
Mexico
Icore
Mexican government branches mirror US system under Diaz
The text outlines Mexico’s three branches executive legislative and judicial with Diaz holding power. It describes the six year presidential term indirect first degree ballot secrecy and near unanimous elections while noting the lack of printed election returns in Mexican yearbooks. It highlights deputies and senators and a permanent committee guiding congress when out of session.
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United States
Mexico
Diaz
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Congress
Seasion
Dias
Mexican Federation Mirrors United States Model
The Mexican union has 77 states plus a federal district and two territories akin to Alaska. Each state has a governor and executive officers, with districts overseen by a jefe politico who acts as police chief and mayor. In practice under President Diaz the central government influences state officials.
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United States
Mexican Union
District of Columbia
Alaska
Diaz Thia
Mexico
Mexico under Diaz modernizes railways and grows population
The article notes that under President Diaz Mexico expanded rail lines to cover major communities, enabling a 3600 mile Pacific to Atlantic route with two changes. Population rose from about 9 million to over 16 million, while government finances improved with surpluses and debt reduction despite heavy public spending.
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Dias
Republic
Mason and Dixon
Salina Crus
Pacific
Mexico
New York
Diaz
Europe
Americas
Mexico with Dias’s rule fosters mining progress and growth
The article praises President Dias for expanding mining and agriculture, boosting postal and telegraph networks, and modernizing Mexico City. It notes a 1910 mail jump to about 200 million pieces, a large Necaxa power plant, and Ortamba cotton mill, while acknowledging harsh suppression of revolutionaries as a means to stability.
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Dias
Republic
Mexico
Central post offices and mail handling compared across Americas
A fragmented passage compares mail handling in Mexico City and Central American republics. It notes the Mexico City central post office as among the world's most beautiful, but critiques its outsourcing to the Mexican postal service and contrasts with espionage concerns and private mail openings in several Central American nations.
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Rat Portage
Lake of the Woods
Manitoba
Kenora
Mexico City
United States
Republica
Bank Growth and Trade Expansion Highlight 1870s Era
The piece contrasts 1874 bank power with today’s expanded network of banks in major towns, totaling about 1 billion in assets. It notes a strong national banking law, gains in financing meritorious projects, and a Mexican balance sheet showing imports quintupled since 1876 and exports ninefold in 35 years, with trade poised for further growth.
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Republic
General Dias
Ding
Mexican Finance Chief Limantour Out as Diaz Loosens Grip
The passage notes that President Diaz faces a shift as the trusted scientificos, led by Jose Yves Limantour, lose influence. Limantour, a financier with French roots likened to Morgan, Harriman and Hay, headed a railroad consolidation with government stock control, and is slated to be replaced by Enrique C. Creel amid a broader purge of trusted advisers.
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Scientificon
Diaz
Republic
Nome
Scientificos
Wall Street
Jose Yves Limantour
Morgan, Harriman
Hay
National Iitica
Mexico
Enrique Cc. Creel
Makeup of spring and summer hats in fashion notes
The Millinery Trade Review says small flowers gave way to larger varieties this season and explain combinations with roses, forget me nots, and moss roses. It notes hat shapes in black tagal braids, Paris as the fashion leader, and American milliners needing Parisian guidance for chic styles.
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Paris
New York
France
America
Easter Hats Offer Caution and Style Tips for Spring
The piece cites Grace Margaret Could in Woman's Home Companion urging careful hat choice this spring. It notes hats can affect appearance, age, and charm, and lists trends like upward brim turns and smaller head sizes while crowns vary with brim lines.
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Grace Margaret
Art of Dressing Rules From a Boston Artist
A Boston artist lays down new fashion rules for women, stressing color by complexion and line balance. The guidance warns against overdoing dress, advises horizontal lines for tall figures and vertical lines for short, and favors modest, self-respecting outfits over flashy displays of wealth.
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Paris
Boston
Horiontal
Newer Jackets For Elegant Winter Wear
Fashion notes describe newer jackets with five-hook fronts and knee to ankle lengths. Diagonal brown patterns, velvet or velveteen trims, and dark color palettes dominate. Velvet and corduroy fabrics rise in popularity for day and visiting gowns, with black and dark browns preferred for coordinating with wardrobes.
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Volor
Bolero Styles For Spring High Waistlines and Fringed Edges
The bolero returns with high waistlines for the season described as jaunty and flattering for most women. Textiles include serges and soft wools, with cutaway hip length coats and plain tailored linen suits. Fringe edged trims in beads and jewels, machine lace imitations, and allover laces expand options as dressmakers seek refined silhouettes and versatile ornamentation.
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Iriah
Dresamakere
Cookery for Invalids Scrambled Eggs and Broiled Chops
A historical cooking guide for invalids covers scrambled eggs with yolk folded in and milk, buttered paper broiled chops, tenderloin and chicken options, beef balls for rare meat, and creamed vegetables with a light ice cream sauce as a dietetic aid.
Foulard Fabrics Enduring Favorites For Soft Trim
The article praises foulard as a modern alternative to rustling petticoats offering soft rustle, pretty colorings, and sensible design. It notes foulards wash well, are sanitary, affordable, and long wearing making them a practical choice for women.
Foul Fashion Noted With Fur Trim and Crystal Embroidery
A description highlights evening frocks trimmed with fur and lavish bands of crystal, pearl, gold and silver embroidery. The white embroideries appear in profusion at the rim of the pointine, with several pieces deemed exceedingly beautiful.
Chilled Dough Aids Light Cookles Avoiding Sticking
Housekeepers advise chilling dough for doughnuts before frying. Thorough chilling keeps dough light and prevents sticking to the board.
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Foulard Petticoats
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