Milwaukee Heat Wave Kills Six and Prostrates Dozens
Milwaukee faces a deadly heat wave with six dead and 25 town residents prostrated. At seven o clock the city’s thermometers showed ninety five degrees while thousands sought shade in parks and hospital stations opened in drug stores to treat the affected.
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Humility as a character trait beyond appearances
The text argues true humility comes from the soul not outward signs like clothing or voice. It notes humility is not exclusive to the poor and that many rich people show less vanity than their servants.
Wealthy polo players warned on health by adage
A concise adage notes that any man rich enough to play polo should be more mindful of his overall health, implying that prosperity carries a duty to maintain wellness.
Diplomas Save Boys From Jail
Four youths from Saginaw Michigan were arraigned in Appleton municipal court on vagrancy charges. They pleaded vigorously but were released only after producing diplomas confirming their recent high school graduation. They said they were seeking work.
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Stolen Hair Belief Tied to Death in Folklore
The text notes that belief in witchcraft links stolen hair or nail clippings to harming enemies. It cites universal folklore showing people dispose of clippings to protect themselves. It claims Australian native girls fear immediate death if a lock of hair is stolen.
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Tragic Bella Mac explosion tale surfaces in old letter
Louis Suelflohn, Bella Mac mate, reveals a long hidden deception to ease a sister’s grief after the 1882 disaster. The wreck at Two Mile Island killed eight, with three bodies never found, and Frank McIntire’s is buried as David McCamish. Captain W W Gordon led the voyage with a sixteen member crew.
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engagement questioned in a country club dance in 1913
Eleanor learns her engagement to Dr Alec Scott may be a mistake as Aunt Phoebe recalls past loves and the ballroom scenes glow with lanterns on the river. Jim Mayfield Jr unexpectedly appears, confessing love and promising a future that could outshine Eleanor’s current engagement.
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Crafting a Clean Padding for the Ironing Board
The article instructs pad the ironing board with a thick quilt or old blanket lay on table cut heavy muslin slip open ends sew two slips and swap them regularly so padding stays clean and lasts months according to Mother's Magazine.
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Mother’s Magazine
Women as streetcar conductors in Latin America
The article notes that women in Latin America have long worked as streetcar conductors, citing Chile during its war with Peru and cities like Santiago and Valparaiso. It contrasts this with Philadelphia and uses a literary aside about Old Mother Hubbard to imply progress in gender roles.
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Latin America
Chili
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Santiago
Valparaiso
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