Professor Prince multilingual marvel attracts attention in Paterson
Columbia University linguistics professor John D Prince draws political interest in Paterson New Jersey where he serves as state senator. His claimed mastery spans nearly every language, a claim he demonstrates by delivering a political speech in 17 languages.
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Columbia University
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Paterson
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Naks
Fang
Iim
Eni
Language barriers for white speakers claim Chinook origin
A quote discusses the difficulty white men face mastering any native language, asserting that genuine Indigenous tongues are beyond reach and that so called Indian languages resemble Chinook or related forms. The remark emphasizes the complexity and distinctiveness of original North American languages.
Free Pass for Corpse Stirs Steamship Shipboard Tug of War
Mrs John Chadwick of Seattle claimed a deceased husband could travel free on the steamship State of Washington. The purser sought orders as she insisted the dead man shared his free pass. Headquarters telegrams: Allow the corpse to travel free and collect fare.
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John Chadwick
Seattle
State of
Letter that circled the globe returns to sender
A letter mailed April 11 from Ellingham Illinois reached Philadelphia seven months later after visiting Los Angeles Seoul French Cochin China and other places. It bore nearly twenty postmarks and foreign stamps including Inconnu. The sender F. B. Johnson treasures the well traveled keepsake.
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Los Angeles
Cali
Philadelphia
Johnson
Ellingham
Inl
Seoul
Korea
Illinois
San Francisco
Orient
Romance of a Monastery Mystery Unfolds in Russia
Countess Kluzinska, famed for beauty, spent 18 years as a man inside Solonestk monastery after a deadly duel between her husband and lover. The lover, remorseful, joined the monastery, while the countess used a ruse to remain near him for nearly two decades.
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Kluzinska
Solonestk
ODD OLD CHURCH CEREMONY CLIPPING THE CHURCH
Every September a Sunday is set apart in two or three English villages for Clipping the Church. Children and congregation form a circle around the church with joined hands singing hymns. Painswick in Gloucestershire is the best known place where the ritual endures. After the procession they gather at the chancel door for a sermon.
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Gloucestershire
Painswick
Stroud
Winter fashion in London features ratune fabrics and tunic gowns
London designers unveil winter styles with ratune coats and skirts tight to the hobble, short reefer inspired coats, and tunic dresses both long and hip length. Black tones soften bright color pairings with durpie and green gowns and ornate embroidery.
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London
Evening gown designs with primrose satin and embroidery
The left design features a soft primrose satin underdress with a silver grey chiffon over-dress. Front bodice veiled in chiffon and trimmed with dull silver edges, sleeves integrated into the drape, aided by narrow trimming. Materials include satin, chiffon, and trims. A second white satin charmeuse gown displays a trained skirt with tarnished gold and pale blue embroidery and a tunic effect, overbodice embroidered and edged with cord, waist blue satin. Materials list specifies satin, embroidery, crepe-de-Chine, and cord.
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Testimonials Promote Cure
A pamphlet touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with unsolicited testimonials from women claiming relief from menstrual and other female ailments. It invites readers to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice and says she has helped many for over twenty years.
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Lydia
North
Minnneapolis
Lydia E. Am
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Fashion notes on trim and gowns for the season
A fashion feature notes preference for white laces and fur trims on winter gowns. One piece gowns remain popular as ostrich feathers rise in sales. Black velvet trim leads, satin close behind, with large colored wood buttons on newly talflored suits. The one piece afternoon gown emphasizes little French touches over line.
Hints for a very delicious deviled clams dish
A recipe outlines deviled clams with chopped clams cayenne salt and lemon juice. Mix with egg yolks and powdered crackers to a batter, fill ramekins or small cups, top with butter, bake until browned. For variation spread on crisp crackers and brown in oven.
Sewing Hints From a Silksmith Column
Practical sewing guidance on pattern adjustments. Basting edges keeps fabric from distortion. Emphasis on stabilizing silk with paper overlays and careful tucking to maintain shape.
Revival Greek Bath for Dry Skin Promoted by Beauty Doctors
Ancient remedy revived by modern beauty doctors using olive oil and lavender water. Apply seven tablespoons of olive oil and lavender water, rub in with circular hand motions, keep body warm, use hot cloths to open pores, repeat three nights in a row then pause a week and repeat as needed. Skin reportedly improves.
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Mit
Footwear Rule for Comfort by Veteran Shoemaker
A seasoned shoemaker with experience in women’s footwear shares a simple rule for foot comfort. Never wear a shoe that will not allow the great toe to sit in a straight line. He notes this may curb fashionable cuts and vanity in seeking large sizes, but promises to support chiropodists and improve dispositions.
Brown gown described for women with turquoise satin drape
A fragmented description details a woman's gown with pale turquoise satin, gray fur trim, and a draped, seamed bodice. The garb is paired with a gray squirrel fur accessory placed over the shoulder, with a reference to a price around 354 dollars in a decorative context.
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Tescot
Ttas
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