Woman earns Medal of Honor for Slocum rescue heroism
Miss Helen J. McGann of New York received a Medal of Honor for heroism in the General Slocum disaster of June 15, 1901, saving nine children from peril. The piece notes medals are usually awarded to men and recalls the Medal of Honor Legion’s role and history from 1862.
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Helen J. McGann
New York
Slocum
Medal of Honor Legion
Army
Navy
United States
Legion
Congress
Radium Institute Opens in London to Aid Rich and Poor
Wealthy English donors fund a new radium institute in London aimed at treating disease with radium. Sir Frederick Treves cautions about claims of permanent cures, noting skin conditions ulcers and cancers may be removed. An instrument the size of a postage stamp holds 9 milligrams of radium and costs about $1800, illustrating its market value. The institute will provide free care to the needy alongside paid services.
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London
London Hospital
Frederick Treves
Boa constrictor given to as watchdog in Los Angeles theft
A Chicago Daily News remark notes a thief in Los Angeles took a boa constrictor for parts and compares the danger of leaving stoves unguarded to a pet snake. It humorously suggests training the boa to act as a watchdog to avoid burglaries and odd household dangers.
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Los Angeles
Chicago Daily News
Carlisle school fosters native Indian art preservation
Friends and admirers of the American Indian learn that the Carlisle school is systematically developing native Indian art through drawing decoration silverwork and basket and blanket design. The department head is an educated Indian woman trained in eastern schools. Two promising pupils earned scholarships to study at the School of Industrial Art in Philadelphia. The Carlisle effort aims to preserve the primitive art native to the red man rather than grafting white art onto it.
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Carliste
East
School of Industrial Art
Philadelphia
Carlisle
Taft’s World Travels Highlight Public Service Record
A tabulated statement shows President Taft has traveled over 22 000 miles since 1900. The journeys were official, not for pleasure, and increased his visibility abroad, bolstering international amity and confidence in his leadership.
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Taft
Mr. Taft
Prominent educators eye new top posts at colleges
Dartmouth College and Clark University seek new presidents while Radcliffe College and Barnard College search for deans, signaling a period of leadership change. Strong candidates among educators may seize forthcoming opportunities as universities appoint new executive heads and deans.
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Dartmouth College
Clark University
Radcliffe College
Barnard College
Suffragettes Mail Themselves to Premier Asquith Refused
Two suffragettes mailed themselves to Premier Asquith in London but were refused entry. Postal authorities, however, spared them a harsh fate and did not pend them to the dead Jetter fire.
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Asquith
London
Farm Advice From Old Wisconsin Agricultural Column
Practical barnyard guidance covers plowing, milking pace, and tidy chores to boost crops and profits. Topics include managing pests, spring feeding, hog and pig care, horse care, and the benefits of cream separators for small dairies.
Farm Advice on Crops and Livestock Practices
The article advises using well drained land for melons, growing cow peas to fix nitrogen, painting fences, planting plum trees in the chicken yard, and starting early corn in hot beds. It stresses testing seed germination, feeding rations for dairy and beef, and careful handling of milk and harnesses for spring work. It covers garden layout, soil preparation, and cautions on overfeeding and incubation effects on eggs.
Across the World His Message Rings and Calls
A reflective verse urging humanity to discard worldly greed and embrace noble love as echoes of a messenger's teaching spread. It laments forgetfulness yet asserts the cross remains a guiding symbol, its shadow marking the path forward.
Easter Customs From Teutons To Russia Across Ages
A historical survey of Easter celebrations, from Teuton Ostara rites in northern Germany to Anglo-Saxon and Russian observances. It notes the conversion to Christian Easter around 68 A. D. and describes rituals, palm leaves, eggs, and the dawn of Lent’s end in Russia with a festive greeting and public benedictions.
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Nazareth
Germany
Ostara
England
Russia
Christos
Chris
Christ
Werf
Electric Lighted Easter Eggs Delight Toy Shops
The newest Easter novelty shown in toy shops is a large hens egg containing a hidden electric light. A peep-hole at one end lets you press a button and flood the interior with light revealing a bright playful scene.
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Jess
Houseowner painting guide promises pure white lead guarantee
A National Lead Co guide explains how to choose primers and finishes, avoid adulterated materials, and test paint purity. Free Houseowner's Painting Outfit No. 49 offers a color scheme book and a blowpipe test to verify white lead quality under the Dutch Boy Painter trademark.
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National Lead Company
Trinity Bldg
New York
New Father Sparks Church Gaffe In Clicked Moment
A young man, newly made a father of twins, attends church as the minister addresses him about an important responsibility. The man misreads the preacher and replies that he has two of them, provoking startled laughter among the congregation.
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Liverpool Mercury
Mercy Hospital Ad To Train Nurses In 100 Bed Addition
Would You Like to Be a Nurse in a Non-Sectarian Hospital May 1st Mercy Hospital will occupy the new 100bed addition, when 12 more nurses will be wanted in the Training School. Two years course. Most thorough instruction given in theoretical and practical work. Pleasant home at the hospital with seven churches within walking distance. Graduates in steady demand at 26 dollars per week. For particulars address Dr K B Richardson Cor Sec 21 Clinton Place Kansas City Mo.
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Mercy Hospital
K. B. Richardson
Clinton Place
Kansas City, Mo
Intimate Tale of Blanche Faces Off an Aggressor
A witty anecdote recounted by Manche Mates' close friend features the clever actress Blanche recounting a street confrontation. She explains she struck a man who accosted her and asked who was the man, noting he lay rolling in the gutter afterward.
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Manche
Blanche
Taft Visit Noticed By Georgia Planter’s Cook
The Georgians of Augusta report Mr. Taft visiting a Georgia planter. The planter’s cook, an elderly woman, had no interest in politics and did not recognize the portly guest. When asked what she thought of the man, Martha replied that she saw nothing remarkable and he seemed regular in his meals.
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Augusta
Mr. Taft
Georgia
Martha
Louisville Times
Sister's Trick Turns Health With Postum Drink
A sister swaps coffee for Postum to rescue a coffee addict from nervous wreckage. Ten days prove Postum rebuilds strength, improve color, and clarity. The woman becomes a Postum advocate, praising the cereal drink's nerve benefits and health impact.
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Postum
Wellville
Revival of Doan's Kidney Pills Cited by Reverend Suffield
Rev J M Suffield of Lincoln Nebraska confirms a long standing claim that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his kidney troubles after other remedies failed. He notes continued use over the years and urges others with backache or kidney issues to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers, 60 cents a bar, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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J. M. Suffield
S. Lt. St. Lincoln
Nebr
Doan
Rev
Suffield
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
The Insignia And A Collection Of Advertisements
A collage of old product notices and taglines appears, including guidance on clothing wear with a Red Cross Blue suggestion, a Piggott slogan about youth and aging, and varied remedies. It references Hehing ila, a bleeding or Protrocts claim, Lewis' Single Saas eee, and Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children, among others.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Woman
A Graniteville Vermont testimony praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for restoring health and strength after nervousness and other symptoms. The letter credits decades of cures for female ailments and urges others to publicize the relief it provides through the life transition.
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Graniteville
Nas. Barclay
R.F.D
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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