Co operative apartments for self supporting women opens in Philadelphia
The New York Tribune reports Philadelphia’s 615 North Eighth Street hosts a renovated co operative apartment house for self supporting women. George Macfidden funds the project adjoining the Settlement house run by Second Presbyterian church. Rooms feature colonial woodwork and ample space. Amenities include individual dining sets, a kitchen with gas stove, and a model flat for lessons. Miss Maury V. Kemp oversees operations with rents from 1.25 to 1.75 dollars weekly plus small laundry and gas fees. Opened October 1, sixteen occupancy slots available with plans to expand.
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New York Tribune
Philadelphia
North Eighth Street
George Macfidden
Second Presbyterian Church
King
Maury V. Kemp
Eixteen Cccupainta
Fragmented musings and quips from the Atchison Globe
A collection of stray aphorisms and observations on manners gender work lighting and politics from the Atchison Globe. The notes touch on manners humor social norms and international comparisons noting Denmark Sweden and Germany in labor contexts.
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Denmark
Sweden
Germany
Illinoisan completes sixty day peanut diet gains health
A resident of Illinois finishes a sixty day peanut diet losing four pounds and reporting improved health compared to the start. The experiment highlights the role of peanuts in weight management and overall wellness.
57 Days on Peanuts Prove This Says
The author claims a peanut diet boosts stamina and work capacity and criticizes meat and mixed foods. He asserts peanuts are more nutritious than meat and tastier the longer you eat them, while warning against fruit and cereal for breakfast.
Dr Thomas Allen Completes Sixty Day Peanut Diet Test
Dr Thomas F Allen reports finishing a sixty day peanut based diet test as a substitute for meat. He weighs 146 pounds, claims equal or greater work capacity on less food, and notes peanuts paired with fruits and cereals caused no issues though compatibility matters. He says the diet improved health and palatability grew with continued use.
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Aurora, I
Thos. F. Allen
Dr. Allen
Chicago
Tam
Allen
American Automobiles for Use of the Policemen Forces in Brazil
Ancestral notes report the use of American automobiles by police forces in Brazil. The text references the White company and Dutch government involvement, noting wagons and vehicles supplied for mail and inland service in Java.
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Brazil
Foo Government of
Holland
Pemate
Java
Queen Helena Weaves Baby Clothes for Heir
The article details Queen Helena crafting elaborate layettes for her newborn daughter Princess Giovanna born November 12. It notes she designed embroidery patterns and even made a ceremonial pillow, with the nursery in the Quirinal prepared for the first child, while outlining royal duties and household customs.
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Roma
Helena
Minstera
Valenciennes
Quirinal
Willam
Germany
Italy
House of Savoy
Margherita
Naples
Jeffersons Stage Fright in a Tangled Trial Report
A mangled OCR passage describes a New York lawyer presenting a case about an election or legal matter. References include Jefferson, Lefter, Oponiie Cheeeanvermition, and a lengthy note on publications and periodicals. The text is severely garbled with misread names and phrases.
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Jefferson
New York
Barant Zangwilh
Slavery of the Sweaters Shop in England Unveiled
A Washington labor official reports on harsh sweating shops in England and compares conditions with American factories. He cites low weekly wages, long hours, and dangerous, unhealthy work in home trades and garment industries, noting women and children suffer most as discreet exploitation persists.
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England
London
Washington
Efehan
New York
Amerton
Forélen
Irel
Soares
Finustries
Echoo
Ying Hooks
Eevee
Washington Labor Department
George Bhann
Treiow
Yicking
Etier
Peer Iit
Oelock
Nilaht
Anil Afonian
Philadelphia Man Claims Coal Ashes Burn in Steam Heater
A Philadelphia resident, J. B. Keiser, asserts a method to burn ashes in a steam heater instead of coal or coke. He details years of study, a home with a 22 foot frontage, and experiments conducted with his son John Willian, claiming economic and efficiency advantages over traditional coal burning.
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Atchison Globe Lights
Missouri
Ume
Philadelphia
Keiser
ALCO
Tim
Mir
Kolrer
Jord
Mane Hon Howe
Jolin
Harvey Willan
Williama
North Minhteenth Ot
Lew Lange
Kelewr
Wiltenie
Boshela
Crete
Otien
Rom Wautie
New
Hann
Coe
Mystery of a Dusty Farmyard Tale Unfolds
A fragmented text reads like a rustic scene where a farmer questions a boy about a rally and a youth’s actions. The narrative hints at a rural setting with families, a chair, a log, and a tense moment as a request to run for town roles surfaces amid a dialog about duty and choices.
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Fedebitioe
Wien
Reflection of a Lost Era in a Fractured Voice
A garbled excerpt from a midtable column narrates a muddled scene of people and places, with stray names and phrases hinting at a dramatic event. The piece blends dialog and narrative fragments, creating a disjointed portrait of memory and miscommunication.
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Broad Sound
Scilly Island
Thomas W. Lawson
Coastwise Transportation Company
Boston
Servant Girls’ Union
CNS
Ieee
Mia
Ohana
Brosnan
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Wilesman
America
de Birminghan
Carr
Ris Luek
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