Not Enough Room in Colleges for Girls
Philadelphia Public Ledger reports rising demand for higher education among women. Vassar faces dormitory and capacity pressures with 1,000 student cap, while Bryn Mawr plans to enroll only 30 more next year. Wellesley and other colleges see growing applications as tuition rises, with debates over expanding limits vs preserving college culture and the Vassar spirit.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Vassar
Wellesley
Coleet
Bryn Mawr
Board of
Board of Trustees
J. Ryland Kendrick
Vascar
Vassar College
Kendrick
Vassariates
Oxford
Vasar
Mmost
Taylor
Harvard
Sory
Bryn Liner
Soe
Saloon brawl over a man named Pat Murphy erupts in crowd
In a shore town saloon a huge Irishman in a red flannel shirt taps his chest as a smaller Irishman bursts in to challenge who beat up Pat Murphy. The crowd is stirred by the sudden confrontation and one man proclaims his guilt.
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Lappincott's
Not a Laughing Matter From Answers
Not a Laughing Matter reports a man named Bodger cut off from family and home by a sheer cliff path. He treks a shrinking ledge as a crowd gathers above awaiting a daring rescue or a grim end, while a plucky onlooker urges him to keep calm or risk a fatal fall.
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Mr. Bodger
Inet
Rodger
London Whispers From Lite Ap Late Jones
Fragmentary note from a London crowd page hints at a late midnight hearing. The garbled text references a person named Jones and a possible prison connection.
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London
Curing Muby and a Hypnotic Indorsement by a Fat Man
A humorous vignette recounts a wife’s new hypnotism hobby and her first subject, a blustery husband. She claims twelve lessons from a noted professor and a successful trance that supposedly bars drinking. The piece ends with quips about determining a hat’s cost by appearance and a light exchange about locating a neighbor.
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Muby
All bachelors are selfish say girls in Good Housekeeper
A survey from many young women across the country cites flaws of bachelors as husbands. They fault training and self centeredness, noting independence of modern women, family life, and bachelor apartments as contributing factors to a poor marital fit.
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Good Housekeeper
Irl
Washington, D. C
Contrasts In Conditions North And South Poles
A late 19th century overview celebrates polar exploration antics. It contrasts the South Pole’s mountain continent with the North Pole’s ice sea, noting habitats, fauna such as penguins and musk oxen, and features like Mount Erebus. Explains ascent challenges, Shackleton’s account, and the idea of a once warmer southern continent linked to Australia and South America.
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Ernest H. Bhackleton
South Pole
North Pole
Antarctic
Arctic
France
Erebus
Peary
Shackleton
Australia
Mount Erebus
Rtg
South America
Comet Themed Puns Prompt Caution From Reader
A cautionary note warns readers not to expect a list of punning allusions about the comet. The writer enumerates several rejected labels such as The celestial tale-bearer and A space-Wrighter to prevent disappointment and postage costs.
Debtor and Collector Exchange a Quip in Chicago Tribune Row
The Chicago Tribune prints a terse exchange where a collector notes this is his tenth visit for a bill while the debtor jokes using a famous quote about judging the future by the boat and the idea of reforming a spouse. The dialogue reflects a sharp, wry streetwise tone characteristic of the era.
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Chicago Tribune
Mattie Mouse crafts dresses from pink gingham
A quiet morning leads Mattie to cut pink gingham for her dollies dresses and sun bonnet. When her mother returns she cries for the wasted fabric and promises to ask before cutting again. City Mouse tales follow with cozy barnyard scenes and a lamp giving Lady Bug guidance.
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Mattie Mouse
Mattie
Dollie
Mamma
Maudie
Liszt’s Romantic Entanglements Revealed in Times Memoir
A London Times piece reviews Liszt’s love life as told by Dr. Kapp. It notes a string of aristocratic matches with Comtesse d’Agoult and Princess Carolyne Sayn-Wittgenstein, plus other episodic liaisons. It cites his habit of courting power and talent, and hints at melodramatic episodes.
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Liszt
London Times
Comtesse d'Agoult
Daniel Btern
Carolyne Sayn- Wittgenstein
Dr. Kapp
Second Class Lady Reflects on Pride and Wealth
Barbara in The Second-Class Lady portrays an elderly traveler who frets over riding second class on a southbound steamer. The encounter with a fellow passenger exposes how society, money, and appearances shape judgment, prompting a reflection that character matters more than status. The piece argues that many hide behind external signs of worth and suggests a future when dollar marks no longer govern esteem.
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Jaaily
Carrying Sacrifice Too Far In Selfless Deeds
An editorial warns self sacrifice can become harmful when misused. It cites a businesswoman funding a niece’s college and a mother funding a son’s business course, arguing the sacrifices harm health and future security unless the cause is truly worthy and balanced by prudence.
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Iti
Nim
Unpleasant old person versus charming aging conduct
The piece contrasts two aging types, condemning the unpleasant elder who uses age as a excuse for sloppy dress and rude manners. It urges attentiveness to dress, manners, and openness, arguing wiser aging blends experience with charm and consideration.
The Worth of Inspiration in Everyday Work
A moral essay argues that inspiration elevates all tasks from drudgery to art. It cites housekeepers, stenographers, and salespeople as examples, showing how purpose and care improve food, letters, and customer service, making work a source of joy and societal benefit.
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Muale
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