Middlesex Club Sees Tea and Talks on Welfare Work
The Middlesex Women's Club holds a Monday tea with hospitality chair Mrs. Plunkett and music by Miss Edna Craig contralto Miss Mary Louise Coburn pianist and Miss Mary E. Reilly accompanist. A December 11 meeting features Miss Sarah Louise Arnold Simmons College dean discussing the institution’s mission to train women for independent livelihoods and reviews Lillian Pettengill's Toilers of the Home.
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Plunkett
Baldwin
Edna Craig
Mary Louise Coburn
Mary E. Reilly
Sarah Louise Arnold
Simmons College
Boston
John Simmons
Wood shadowing case hearings resume with Navy commander on stand
Washington December 7 The Senate military affairs committee opened hearings in the General Leonard Wood case with Commander Lucien Young of the Navy testifying. Some questions were withheld while topics included alleged use of detectives to shadow army officers reporting to Wood. Young held dual roles as Havana port captain and naval station commander.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Leonard Wood
Lucien Young
Navy
Senate
Charles S. Diehl
Associated Press
Young
Rathbone
Gen. Wood
Cuba
Army
Wood
Havana
Tasker H. Bliss
Chas. F. Humphrey
E. Ladd
Col. Diehl
Melville E. Stone
E. G. Bellairs
New York
Capt
Bellairs
Capt. Bellairs
China
Philippines
Wood's orders witness reveals detectives shadowing him
A witness testified that he noticed detectives following him and after further inquiry learned details about their investigation and the actions taken. The testimony highlighted concerns over surveillance and potential impropriety in the investigation.
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Wood
Coffee Test Promises Health Through Postum Switch
An article extols a week off coffee using Postum Food Coffee to prove health gains. A woman reports kidney and bladder trouble, heart palpitations, stomach issues, insomnia, and pale skin clearing after switching. She praises Postum and urges others to try the product.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Soil of History lecture by Dartmouth professor at Middlesex club
Professor Justin H. Smith of Dartmouth spoke on The Soil of History at a Middlesex Women’s club gathering. Using stereopticon slides, maps, and photos he linked geography to history, contrasted Greece and Russia, and warned of a coming clash between tyranny and democracy.
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Justin H. Smith
Dartmouth
Middlesex Women’s Club
Greece
Russia
Great Britain
Smith
State Normal School
Cooking school menu for Women’s branch event
The next cooking school demonstration at the Women’s branch of the People’s club in the Swan building will feature a menu including Fricasee of lamb with brown sauce, rice timbales, hominy and corn meals muffins, and cream of fruits.
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People’s Club
Swan Building
Frills and Fashion Trends in Holiday Craft and Dress
The article details Holland pottery imports with vivid scenes, glass bells, and festive table décor. It profiles silk petticoats with Cluny insertions, eyeleted embroidery, and pinked boutonniere ruchings, plus butterfly motifs on evening accessories and a violet net hand painted fan. It notes ready to wear hats with braided felt trim, a miniature fountain centerpiece for flowers, and changing sleeve fashions including a puff-free, elbow-length ruffle with a white mousseline undersleeve and violet velvet gowns with ornate collars and beadwork.
United States Warships Survey Coast for Possible Colombian Invasion
U S gunboats begin reconnoitering coastlines along the isthmus as part of U S planning in case of a Colombian invasion. Atlanta sails to San Blas, others to San Miguel and David to observe conditions and deter incursions while Panamanian authorities aid efforts. Portobelo celebrates ratified canal treaty with holiday. key boxes entrusted to US custody.
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Colon
Navy Department
Washington
United States
Colombia
Panama
U. S
Atlanta
San Blas
Gulf of Dairen
San Miguel
Pacific
David
Costa Rica
Chiriqui
Meamar
Atlantic
Atrato
Porto Bello
Mr. Gudger
Guy L. Edie
Bryan Returns to Paris for Loubet Audience
Paris December 7 William Jennings Bryan was received by President Loubet this afternoon in an audience arranged by Ambassador Porter per Bryan’s request. He will depart Paris tomorrow evening for Switzerland. Catholic prayer books, at Lawler's.
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Paris
Wm. J. Bryan
Loubet
Ambassador Porter
Mr. Bryan
Switzerland
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Vitality for Life’s Battle
A vintage health claim asserts Burdock Blood Bitters clear the head sharpen the brain and strengthen the body to keep a man fit for daily struggles and bustling activity.
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Burdock
Court Mandate Filed In Western Union Bell Suit
Boston December 7 The mandate of the United States circuit court of appeals in the Western Union Telegraph versus American Bell Telephone case was filed directing the Bell company to enter a decree for the plaintiff for an accounting. The suit began in 1883 and involves millions. The appellate court held the 1870 contract entitled the plaintiffs to an accounting for their share of subsidiary telephone company stocks that Bell had received for licenses. The circuit court must determine amounts due from stocks that might be treated as rents or royalties.
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Boston
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Bell Telephone Company
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Bellompany
Bell
Tax rate vote in Narragansett Pier seeks change to $1 per $100
At the town meeting in Narragansett Pier the largest in town history, residents voted to ask the Legislature to repeal the current tax rate of Tic per $100 and raise it to $1 per $100. A humorous aside from the Cincinnati Times Star notes a doctor’s pessimism about an estate settling a bill.
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Narragansett Pier
R. L
Cincinnati Times
Star
Iron-Ox Tablets claim to rebuild blood and vitality
An advertisement argues cold ailments stem from internal disharmony and promises Iron-Ox Tablets will enrich blood, regulate bowels, and build up the entire system without harsh purgatives. It notes gradual, not immediate, effects and offers a 50 tablet pocket case for 25 cents from druggists or Detroit firm.
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Iron-Ox Remedy Co
Detroit
Mich
Refund guarantee for Hyomei catarrh cure offer
Ellingwood & Co and Falls & Burkingshaw issue a public letter to the Citizen and Courier confirming a full money back guarantee on Hyomei. Purchasers who use the inhaler dropper and bottle as directed and still find no relief for catarrh or catarrhal deafness will receive a refund. The Hyomei outfit costs $1 with inhaler lasting long and refills at 50 cents.
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Citizen and Courier
Hyomei
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Miss Pettengill
Eliza
Gertrude Beeks
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New England
Lowell “Corporation
Co-Operative
Stieff
E. P. Hoyt
Lowell Howe Bld
Merrimack Sq
Lawler’s
THE
Professor Smith
Dartmouth College
Frills
Holland Pottery
Merrimack ST
Bryan
Lawler's
Old Western Union Bell
Central Street
Ellingwood &Co
Falls & Burkinshaw
Ellingwood & CO
C. B. Coburn &G
Market Street
Thomas Manning
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