Eastern Star Annual Meeting Sets New Officers in Lockport
At the Sarah Moon lodge Eastern Star annual election Louise Miller was named Worthy Matron and Rev. G F Courier became Worthy Patron. Other officers include Lillian Freeman as Associate Matron Mary Johnson Secretary Ry Stevens on treasurer Emma Hutton Conductress and Edna Eaton Associate Conductress. Installation slated January 16.
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Lockport
Sarah Moon Lodge
Eastern Star
Louise—Miller
G F. Courier
Lilllian Freeman
Mary Johnson
Ry. Lu Stephenson
Emma Hutton
Edna Eaton
Randall Lynn
Byron Fisher
Wilmington
Thomas
Louise Sager
Chicago
Fred Bartlett
Edward Tinderman
Newark
Sweden
Elgin
Kisselberg
Lockport Woman’s Club
M. S. Hischen
Fred Dodge
Lockport -Young Pev
John Wright
Sixteenth St
Jolitt
Martin Manley
Miss Mildred Bush
G P Stevens Is Yoemen's Choice for Yeomen Officers
The Yeomen of America elected officers at the Castle Hall semi monthly meeting. George P. Stevens was chosen as president with a slate including Nellie Rainert as vice president, Trena Koerber as chaplain, Paul Benson as chancellor, Anna Walkiewitz as vice chancellor, Edith Matter as secretary, Charles Matter as treasurer, Elvis Johnston as associate guide, Miss MeryaMtson as guard, and Mrs Delia Wolf as sentinel.
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The
Yeomen of America
Castle Hall
George P. Stevens
Nellie Rainert
Mies Trena Koerber
Paul Benson
Anna Walkiewitz
Mdith Matter
Chas. Matter
Tmer Ishergre
Elvis Johnston
MeryaMtson
Delia Wolf
Plainfield Five Play at Plano in Town News
Plainfield reports a high school boys basketball game at Plano with a listed lineup including Raymond Powell Orrin Smith Harry Gray Lawrence Wylie Earl Ryden Carlton Steigle and Milton Sonntag. Also notes girls team not traveling to Wheaton and various local social events and church notices.
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Wm.,King
Aurora Hospital
Planae
Plano
Raymond Powell
Orrin Smith
Harry Gray
Lawrence Wylie
Earl Ryden
Carlton Steigle
Milton Sonntag
Walter Bayles
Chicago Heights
H. H. Bayles
Wheaton
Louise Hutd
Joliet
Verne Perry
L. M. Hartley
Plainfield
B. K. Dundore
M. FE
M. KE
Ladie’s Guild
Congregational Church
Elma Fraser
Bessie Pike
John Worth
Chas. Kellogg
Batavia
Eli Rhodes
Elwood
James Dunlap Y
A. F. Lambert
Morris
Wm. Cain
Samuel Spangler
I. A. Pilcher
Geo
RK. McClester
Chaplan
Emmanuel Brown
Elsha’ Brown
John Brogan
M. Ff
T. FE. Ream
Evangelical
Taupt Fuher
Wheatland
St. Mary’s Church
Father (. I. Epstein
Reversible Taupe Velour Hat with Weatherproof Brim
The motor maid’s winter headgear features a taupe velour reversible hat with a waterproof side and a flexible brim. The magazine notes the brim’s eccentric movement as a seasonal fad and shows how to style hair beneath the hat for a modern look.
Mrs Garfield Tax Sparked Daughters of the American Revolution Rift
Indignation rose among DAR members over the income tax as they learned Mrs James A Garfield widow of the martyred president would be taxed. Philadelphia DAR members urged exemption for Garfield’s widow noting her late husband’s service to the nation. They argued it unjust to tax a pension supporting widows of heroes. An accompanying fashion note highlights a winter gown in pansy velvet with a pegtop skirt and cream shadow lace chemisette.
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Garfield
Daughters of the American Revolution
James A. Garfield
Thomas H. Senton
Philadelphia
Laura Pancoast
The
Daughters, of the
Newest Boas Feature Straight Fox Skin Strip
The newest boa style uses a straight flat fox skin strip finished at both ends with four dangling paws. The pelt remains undyed and worn as found, with the red fox’s bright tawny coat favored. ostrich boas reach two and a half yards for those who dislike red fox.
The Wild Boar Pig Sticking Courage and Luck
A descriptive note on pig sticking highlighting the boar’s courage and speed. It explains how luck alters outcomes, noting even leading sportsmen can be edged out by a sudden turn. The boar is agile and crafty, weaving through obstacles toward jungle cover as pursuers chase.
Canned Music In Scotia Sparks Morning Clash
In a past era a Forfarshire lady housed an automatic organ in a castle corridor to serenade guests at dawn. Miss Sophia Johnstone of Hilton objected, while the hostess defended morning music as a heavenly pleasure, prompting the sharp quip about heaven with old tunes at six oclock.
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Scotia
Sophia Jolmstone
Hilton
Sophy
Handel In Dublin and The Messiah Debut
Handel retired from London to Dublin and there at the Dublin Music Hall his masterpiece The Messiah premiered for Mercer's Hospital. To fit a large crowd, women left hoops and men left swords. About 700 attended and the concert raised 400 pounds.
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Handel
Dublin
London
Dublin Music Hall
Messiah
D. A. Chart
Mercer’s Hospital
Comparing Costs of Oblong and Square House Designs
The text argues oblong houses use less timber and labor than square ones, making them cheaper to build. It notes timber lengths fit long narrow designs better and that the oblong form reduces material waste and labor while still being practical.
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Pictorial Review
Easily Divided and Misquoted: A Patchwork of Wit and Folk Tales
A scraped collection from the Louisville Courier-Journal features quotes on love of enemies, social divides, and parasitic hope. It recounts a field glass anecdote from New Hebrides, a missionary misperception, and a Scottish trainer’s gentleness lesson with brief excerpts and transitional asides.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Uses of failure in discovery and self control
A compact reflection on how failure guides scientific insight and warns against rash anger. The speaker thanks providence for not being a dextrous manipulator, noting key discoveries arose from failure, and counsels delaying today’s action when anger rises to avoid rash choices tomorrow.
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Sir Humphry Davy
Holiday Frock and Maternity Blouse Fashion Notes
The article highlights festive dance gowns inspired by theater costumes, noting predominantly lamp shade tunics, fur edged flounces, and tawny chiffon skirts. It also describes a practical maternity blouse designed like a middy, knee length with wrist covering sleeves, worn over head and adaptable with various skirts and outfits.
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Riehepin
Novel Christmas tree displays tiny electric candles
A two foot high artificial hem lock tree features seven to ten small two inch white candles fixed with gilt holders. Its base is a round Austrian glass bon bon box decorated with mistletoe or poinsettia and may be opened without removing the tree. Prices range from $2.75 to $6.75.
Rumor Buoys Bustle Fashion Yet Not a Vogue Hope
A rumor suggests the bustle may return in fashion with a French dressmaker adapting it to a new gown. Many resist the idea, hoping the freak trend will not gain ground and keep bustle styles out of sight.
Mercenary Love Among Cousins Reveals Tiny Spat
London Telegraph reports a family quarrel between two young cousins. A mother tries to mediate as Amy explains she would not be Bobbie's sweetheart until he knew she had a new sixpence. The light domestic scene captures childlike motives and whimsy.
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Amy
Bobbie
London Telegraph
Caught by His White Hair in Naples Voyage
A young woman recalls a romance sparked by meeting George Caruthers in Naples while traveling with her father. She notices his striking white hair and learns he wears a wig due to fever. their connection grows amid travel from Naples to Geneva and Lake Leman.
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Naples
Switzerland
Custom House
George Caruthers
Mr. Caruthers
Milan
Mr. Carvers
Lake Lennan
Geneva
America
Red Flannel Believed To Aid Rheumatism
The Boston Herald notes a belief that red flannel cures rheumatism though any color would keep warm and protect stiff joints. The piece cites superstition and suggests a favorable mental effect from the color despite lacking medical proof.
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Boston Herald
Origin of the Magnet Name Traced to Magnesia or Magnes
The magnetic name is said to come from Magnesia in Asia Minor where lodestone properties were first noted. Some claim it derives from Magnes, a shepherd who felt magnetism on Mount Ida when the nails in his shoes were drawn by the rock.
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Magnesia
Asia Minor
Magnes
Mount Ida
Greece
Typewriter Versus Battleship Quip Echoed by Star
The Washington Star quotes a ready made philosopher noting the pen is mightier than the sword and a peace article writer adding doubt that the typewriter surpasses the battleship in power. The exchange reflects timeless debate on influence of words versus force.
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Washington Star
Hair and beard lore of rulers from Mohammed to Selim
The text notes Mohammed’s sacred beard and the conqueror of Constanti nople described with a gold thread beard and mustachios like rose buds. It recalls his quip that if a single hair knew his plans he would pluck it. It also recalls Selim the Grim shaving and citing his reason to deny guidance to his vizier.
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Mohammed
Constantinople
Selim the Grim
Selim
Sermon Preacher Shares Jammed Metaphor During Talk
The Rev Dr Snow addressed his evening congregation with a husky voice and joked he has already preached one sermon and given two long speeches. He compared himself to a wheel where the longer the spoke the bigger the tire, but few seemed to grasp the point and he declined to present a diagram.
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Snow
Chicago Tribune
Pronunciation puzzles and historical curiosities
The excerpt notes diverse mispronunciations of city names including Boston and El Paso and recalls a tale where a young Indian girl asks about mourning colors. It also mentions 17th century expectations of a wheeled sailing vessel at The Hague described as moving by wind with no other motive force.
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Mem-sahib
Tam
Lattoo
Louis XIV frees English sailors in wartime mercy
A tale from Eddystone lighthouse construction recounts French privateers seizing John Rudyerd’s crew and carrying them to France. Louis XIV ordered their release, declaring their toil belonged to all nations and that he warred with England not humanity, per "Lightships and Light houses."
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John Rudyerd
Eddystone
France
Louis XIV
England
Mutual Interests Statement by Cicero
A philosophical quotation argues no man can stand alone. It asserts that individual and collective interests must be aligned to prevent society from dissolving. The excerpt emphasizes shared welfare over personal gain.
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Cicero
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Sherstone
Hebrides
New York
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Conklin
Tango
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St. Louis
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el Paso
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Hague
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