Various Global Notes on Industry and Society
A compilation of disparate items covers early 20th century topics from railways in New Zealand to aluminum demand in France. It notes Rome’s subway ambitions, English coast erosion, philatelic events in London, and global imports in agriculture and machinery. Also mentioned are philanthropy in New York, railway station plans, and evolving labor terms in Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Horticultur
Weatminster
London
Philatelic Society
Real Britain
Margate
England
United States
Four Colleges Rally to Raise Endowment Amid Big Subscriptions
A garbled 19th century note describes four colleges seeking large donations to fund their endowments. It mentions Bowdoin College and President William de Witt, with references to endowment totals around five thousand dollars, and calls for displays of perfect plays and appeals to secure funds.
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Happy College Te Kowdoin
Willian de Witt
Waterproof motor hats and rainwear for spring motoring
The feature highlights waterproof taffeta hats in toque styles trimmed with peacock feathers and other durable motoring bonnets plus pongee shields. It notes English gaberdine raincoats as smart and rainproof, with white launderable coats and two tone Vieuna cloth options, all suited for touring and traveling in varying weathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
The Small Hat Recalled as Fashion Turns Bold Again
The essay urges women to resist oversized hats this spring arguing the small brim preserved neck line and eye view. It praises moderate hats for practicality and user friendly styling while noting French millinery influence and the trend toward larger hats as a sign of bold fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Fragmentary note on coins and misreading guide
The fragment discusses a much larger field of coinage and a guide, questioning why only the rough items remain and suggesting confusion over the numbers and placement on a page.
High Priced Materials and Fabric Quality Debate
Readers discuss the rising cost and value of fine dress fabrics noting the impact on design and the appearance of materials. The piece contrasts rough surfaced fabrics with the smoother, fashionable textures in demand, emphasizing clever design over quantity.
Derby Day Fashions Sparkling Yet Harsh in Tattered Textiles
The notice describes derby attire using tuffeta and hemp, noting heavy wings and large silhouettes. It mentions a trend toward derby styles in winter lines and the impact on young women, with mixed opinions on severity and charm.
Fragmentary Obedience Riddle Emerges in Jumbled Text
A garbled excerpt hints at an odd dialogue about obedience and fortune. The readable parts reference duty and consequences, but the overall meaning remains unclear.
Robert Hall’s Early Struggles and Rise to Oratorical Fame
The piece recounts Robert Hall born May 4, 174 in Armaby Leicester shore. He overcame early physical disability and speech delays to study intensely, read before speaking, and develop formidable Latin Greek prowess. His public speaking blossomed at Bristol academy and Cambridge, earning praise for originality and forceful delivery despite lifelong illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mali
Rn Oon
Armaby
Laicestershire
Iin
Jonathan Edwards
Butler
Northampton
Bristol Academy
Broadmead Chapel
Era
Lila
Relf Powesfon
King's College
Aberdeen
Cambridge
Hall
Robert Hall
Newspapers Published in Prison Inmates Create In-House Papers
An article by Julian Leavitt in American Magazine notes prison papers such as Star of Hope Elmira Summary and Stillwater Mirror are edited and produced by inmates. They serve as morale boosters and channels for exchanging needs despite frequent administrative discouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Magazine
Julian Leavitt
Star of Hope
Bing Bing
Elmira
Mirror
Stillwater
Fra
Philiatine
Fargo
Miny
Hellogram
Gorgonzola Guide Trumps Waiter Nonsense
A Cleveland Plain Dealer piece mocks waiter know-it-alls with a mock recipe exchange. A diner mocks the proper Gorgonzola standard arguing cheese should be green not white and mushy not hard, ending with the waiter losing sleep over the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Walter
George
Fashion Snippet Shows Witty Husband Wife Exchange
In a playful New York Times fashion column a husband scolds the changing daily styles while his wife retorts she maintains a fashionable figure despite the shift. The brief exchange highlights evolving style norms with sharp banter.
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New York Times
Tee
Chaotic Clippings Reflect Early 20th Century Echoes
A collage of quotes and spoof lines from multiple papers shows a mix of humor and commentary. Taft golf offer, Nobel prize snub, and editorial quips hint at press tone and public figures. The passage satirizes journalism, politics, and celebrity culture of the era.
The Playwright Ah The Audience Calls For Author
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes the audience calling for the author as the play unfolds. The House Manager tries to hold back the crowd while urging exits through the alley as tension rises.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Does your wife want a vote
1911 Washington Star item quotes Mr Meekton saying wife wants both votes, hers and his. The dialogue highlights suffrage debates and personal reactions to proposals granting women voting rights.
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The
Washington Star
Ingalls Remembered in Kansas City Tribute Piece
A reflective obituary style piece marks the 78th anniversary of John J. Ingalls birth and his long service as United States senator. The essay quotes Ingalls and discusses his influence, writings, and the memorials in his adopted state, noting his fierce intellect and political impact.
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John J. Ingalls
United States
Evelone
Bummer
Kan
Konate
Ingalls
Aleblaon
John J. Jigewile
Bie
Trends in Spring Fashion Shapes and Details
The article surveys spring fashion notes with emphasis on fabrics like taf feta and charmeuse, three piece suits, and draped skirts. It highlights black tulle mantelets with Elisabeth ruffs, high waist belts, and lace trims. Coats are short and semi fitting, waistlines lower, and lace usage widespread.
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Elisabeth
Colors for Children Brighten Wardrobe Traditions
The article notes children’s fashion embraces bold colors beyond white with baby blue and pink. It praises purple brown and green as becoming on young girls and boys and highlights tunic salopettes and linen models for warm weather. Mothers dress sons in simple raiment while daughters wear linen frocks with floral embroidery and French knots.
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Poe
Sona
Lace Flounces and Lingerie Dresses Dominate Garden Attire
Garden party fashion centers on pale taffeta gowns with lace flounces and large bows. Lingerie dresses feature walnut belts and pantie details, while charmeuse shows looped drapery. A pale blue charmeuse gown with mauve sashes and a cream leghorn shepherdess hat stands out with a pale rose highlight.
The Busy Day of Little Howard and the Sheep
Little Howard visited crying after a bump with a pet sheep. A bystander asks what happened when the sheep knocked him down. He replies I didn’t do anything I was getting up all the time.
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Littl Howard
Howard
Pea Soup Recipe From Woman's World
Cleansed split peas are soaked overnight then simmered with pork fat and butter. The puree is enriched with onion milk and seasonings, optional water from ham or corned beef may be used, adjustments made for salt and milk to achieve desired consistency.
Precaution At Club Sparks Name Hire Debate
A club faces discussion over a new hire dubbed Hivaest Tom as Hank President Beiier and Vauhier weigh the move. The involved parties debate personnel plans amid uncertain leadership alignment.
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Hank
Beiier
Vauhier
Henk
Hivaest
Tom
Vacation Plans Rise and Fall at Canteloupe Beach
Henry Wyep and his wife Isabel plot a three week seaside cottage getaway at Canteloupe beach inviting friends for a shared summer sojourn. As acceptances swell to sixteen households, they rethink the trip to avoid an overcrowded, unfulfilling holiday.
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Henry Wyep
Jeabe
London
Paris
Munich
Vienna
Rome
Henry
Ieabel
Abe Ward
Imbel
Taube
Laurel-Among-the-Jimpson
Gar
Isabel
Inabel
Iit
Europe
Barab
Farah
Canteloupe Beach
Otth
Canteloupe
Imabel
Tam
Jaabel
Woman Reveals Murderous Gang Link in Louisiana killings
Lafayette report quotes Clementine Hurnabet claiming a gang tied to a string of massacres across Louisiana and Texas. She alleges a ritual of human sacrifice linked to nearly two dozen black victims, with police under pressure to uncover guilt.
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Lafayette
Clementine Hurnabet
Ogrems
Horaes
Louielina
Wi Ie
Louisiana
Texas
Eating With Millionaire in The American Magazine
A fragment from Hugh Pullerton’s piece on eating recounts a Chicago packer heir inviting the author to a meal, detailing odd foods and the heir’s insistence on personal condiments. The narrative blends social dining with glimpses of hoarding and indulgence.
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Hugh
Pullerton
Mnen
Chicago
Leola
Adulph
Louis
Willi
Gloim
Sousage
Loote
Winter Tale and Rat Proofing Across Two Articles
A historic poem fragment portrays a king and a peasant at a frostbound scene as winter darkens the night. An adjacent article quotes Dr Rupert Blue describing rat proofing in San Francisco to halt bubonic plague, detailing concrete basements and sealed openings to protect neighborhoods.
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Gan Francisco
Thomas F. Logan
Rupert Blue
Hiewm
China Town
Also Mentioned on This Page
TER Mountain Globe
Joseph Pulitner
Maginnd
South Carolina
Shanghai
Ite Place
New Zealand
Frederick ©. Hewitt
Post Graduate Medical Heal and Hospital
Little Day Nursery
New York
St. Paul's Gate
Atelia
Coamos
Republic of Genoa
Caroline Neustadter
New York City
Labouchere
Truth
Canada
British Geographical Association
Yorkshire
Lancashire
Suffolk
Kent
Marcon Company
Itall Asernment
Stefili
France
Te Kuri
Apaute
Louvre
Benjamin Henke
Titchfeld County
Connecticut
Peking
Majesty
Vode Bam
Lower Austria
Corvans
Pecs
Great Britain
Hlawrted
Vrenacu
Old Hutch
Edward
Treugnines
Houston Post
Taft
Senate
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Roosevelt
Atlanta Constitution
Wall
la Follette
Standard Oil
Wickersham
Rom
Wall Street Ournil
Kansas City
Missouri
Ingalis
Kangas
Biel
James Harnes
St. Joseph
Republic of the Grave
Lazarus
Ishgal
Monce
Mart Aed Palace
Evohn
J. Ingealle
Colors For Children
MR. Wysp
His Wife
Ev Welenomith Baytor
Henry Cane
Jimmie
Ana Henry
Nabel
Win & Photoman
Sabel
Slater
Monquilors
Bealdee
Atory
Bane
Whickena
Alory
Sendel
Herlin
Venlow
Wenreslane
Saint Agnes
John Mason Neale
America
Lero
Lee
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