Making of an American and New Jersey growth notes
A narrative thread recalls a Polish immigrant girl released from Ellis Island and aided by two women as they head to a ferry. The piece covers 1900s industry shifts from wheel manufacture to pneumatic tires, with employment and wage data, and notes on New York area imports, irrigation plans, and port development. It touches on strikes, graft in public works, playground expansion, and various curiosities from Philadelphia to London.
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Bilis Island
Ellis Island
Battery Park
Department of Production
Newark
Jersey City
Bureau of Irrigation and Drainage
Department of Agriculture
War Department
New York Bay
Comely SQuaw Angel Decora Defends Native Art
Angel Decora, a Winnebago Sioux artist, argues Native art surpasses white man’s art and urges revival of traditional symbols at Carlisle Indian School. She studied under Pyle, Grayson, and DeCamp, later influencing government efforts to preserve indigenous craft while warning that commodified civilization erases cultural poetry and craft.
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Angel Decora
Pyle
DeCamp
Grayson
Washington
United States
Carlisle
Miss Decora
Sioux City
Inter Ife
Hampton
Northampton School For
Massachusetts
Smith College
Drexel School
Philadelphia
Francis BF. Leupp
Indian Affairs
America
Oriisle
Hae
Wiewamdaya
Hot Biscuit Passing Shifts Southern Bread Tastes in St Louis
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes a rise in small bakeries revealing a shift away from hot southern style breads. Northern doctors deem hot bread risky for digestion while southern doctors defend its health and beauty, yet fewer households bake at home signaling a waning southern tone in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
South
St. Louie
Old Fogy Methods Built Appleby Millionaire in New York
Charles Appleby, aged near sixty, built a fortune possibly 26,000,000 in real estate by what critics call old fogy methods. Veteran confidence man John Bough was arrested for trying to misappropriate a straw bond on Appleby’s property, exposing Appleby’s hidden wealth. Appleby, living at 210 West Fifty Ninth Street, guards his privacy and runs an office at 66 Liberty Street with no country home or telephone.
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Mies Decorn
Sion
Miss Decora
Pueblo
Walla
Charles New York
John Bough
Charles Mdgir Appleby
New York
Appleby
Apple
John Hough
Mr. Appleby
Fifty Ninth Street
Glen Cove
Liberty
Independent Woman Sparks Domestic Clash in Nebraska Sun Tale
A society column satire recounts Lewis Webb, who clings to old fashioned domestic ideals, marrying Blossom Hastings then facing her push for independence. Blossom joins clubs, defies rules, and shifts from traditional wife to self directed partner, provoking strain in their home. A fire report from Thirteenth Street adds urban color to the page.
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Lewisa Webb
Webb
Blossom Hastings
Blossom
Lewis Webb
Paror
Net
Webbs
Lewis
Society
Nebraska
Kas
Sun
Society News
Mra. Lank
Thirteenth Street
Mr. Lank
Remarkable Improvement by Pacific Squadron in Target Practice
The Pacific Fleet shows a notable rise in gunners efficiency after recent target practice. Ten ships reach at least 71 percent of the top final merit, up from three last year, with the Pacific squadron leading in highest final merit. The Atlantic battle ship trophy goes to the Atlantic fleet. Admiral Awinthorne commands the leading squadron with 92 percent efficiency, higher than the next squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Squadron
Navy
Pacific Fleet
Awinhurne
Forgotten Fame and Railway Reform Echo in Plitebury
In Plitebury forgotten fame is discussed as critics urge railroads to reform with better steel and timetables. Mr Fehwath predicts undying fame for the reformer, while a tale of Wilton and Shakespearean circles reveals how revered talents fade from memory amid humorous quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Schwap
Plitebury
Ralroads
Palla
Valekel
Mr. Fehwath
Mr. Rehwath
Jom
Wood
Wilson
Shakespeare
Cutter
Wilton
Bowen Shakespeare
Conden
John
Con
Marlowe
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Inter Mountain Globe
H. H. Gunderson
Pub
Hulett
Crook County
Wyoming
Union League
Delta Spain
Miller
Wellington Springs
Philadelphia North American
Pennsylvania
Pilgrim Congregational Church
London
Empire
Aldermary
Paris
Church of Bngland
Mermany
Beltalo
Aiden
Bakers
Carlislyre
Jones
Ahes
Angel Secora
Coprigat
DY W.raearst
Quat Brita Ruwit
Aldlaved
Bean
Ike
Mia
Torrence
Abe
Porrener
Mra. Webb
Blank
Cnet
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