Frances E Willard and the Mothers Library Movement
The report discusses Frances E Willard as a notable figure in the Mothers Congress movement and notes a push for mothers libraries. It highlights Ella Bentley and daughter Bentley Jr. as literary figures, with praise from the New Orleans Times Democrat. The piece mentions library shortages and a plan to establish efficient mothers libraries costing about 25 per set, aiming to supply a thousand sets in the first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flia Bentley
New Orleans Times Democrat
New York Mail and Express
Local Mothers Society Plans Annual Meeting and Publications
The article outlines preparations for an annual congress of mothers groups, aiming to limit delegate numbers and gather names and addresses of elected or appointed delegates. It describes national officers’ outreach to local clubs, evaluation of banks and periodicals, and plans to publish recommended materials at discounts, plus a memorial fund to support libraries in small towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washireten
Deep In
Willard Memories and Civic Resolve Across a Public Life
The New York Sun and Washington Post recollect Miss Willard as a figure of quiet integrity and practical artistry in leadership. They note her insistence on personal attention to detail, courtesy, and a fearless readiness to practice what she preached, shaping meetings with candor and warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Willard
Caeas
Pedimany
New York Sun
Spring Gowns Return in Silk and Lace Fashion Notes
In 1900s style prose the piece highlights spring fashion trends from Woman's Home Companion. It notes silk warp barege and cashmere gowns in light colors and dark grounds with polka dot accents, plus chiffon and grenadine fabrics, watered silks and lace bodices. It mentions black tatiana and crepe de chine trims as popular, with sheer fabrics and openwork inserts for bright linings.
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Grenadines
She Wants a Seat In Congress
Mrs Marilly M Ricker of Dover New Hampshire announces plans to run for Congress in the First district. A noted lawyer admitted to practice in the district supreme court in 1892 she claims to be the first woman to attempt voting in the United States. She is a suffragist and active Republican with Washington links and club memberships.
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Hotta
Congress
Marilly M Ricker
Dover
N. H
Washington
Supreme Court of the
New Hampshire
United States
Tifa
Harrison
Wimodaughsis Club
Pértiv Club
Pentagon Club
Discrimination in Marriage Law Across Gibraltar Case
Agnes E. Gook cites a Gibraltar case where a British woman who marries a Spaniard cannot return to the colony, even as a widow. The law ties nationality to the husband, denying shelter and rights to the wife and children, highlighting systemic injustice against married women.
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Agnes E. Gook
Gibraltar
Mediterranese
Spain
Garzon
Gribraltar
Princess dresses gain praise for elaborate shoulder decorations
A New York fashion writer notes the princess gown shows improved bodice decorations and shoulder effects such as bretelles and frillings. Skirts remain varied with slashed sides, peplum ends, and ample flounces. Black crepe de chine princess dresses trimmed with jet appliques are also described.
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New York
FBI
London fashion notes reveal the new skirt trend
London press reports on a fashion item described as a new skirt of the moment that clings to the hips and winds around the legs. The piece is noted as difficult to sew in cloth and may be better made in chiffon or satin. A San Francisco Argonaut citation references the critique.
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London
London Chronicle
San Francisco
London shopper cycle page in regulation attire
A woman cyclist accompanied by a page rides through London’s smart shopping district on a shopping tour. She wears a tall hat cockade and a plenitude of buttons as part of the regulation costume.
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London
Silk Paticoats With Deep Back and Lace Trim
Describes fashionable silk petticoats with graduated ounces deeper at the back, trimmed with lace or ruffles, mounted on a skirt with a tight fitting yoke. Mentions Toronto council restricting alien and US citizen employment on civic projects. Notes women seeking to rename Woman's Temple in Chicago to Willard Temple in memory of Miss Willard.
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Toronto
Woman's Temple
Chicago
Willard Temple
Miss Willard
Methodist deaconess homes span continents and regions
The Methodists operate eight deaconess homes in India and Malaysia, with one each in China and Africa, reflecting their global outreach.
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He Methodists
India
Malaysia
China
Africa
General Rosecrans Dies Quietly at Ranch Near Los Angeles
General Rosecrans died at his ranch near Los Angeles aged nearly eighty. He served in the Civil War rising to major general and held various civil posts, born Kingston 1819 and West Point graduate. Arrangements are made for a public funeral with military participation and possible body lying in state at city hall.
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Los Angeles
Cal
General Rosecrans
William Starke Rosecrans
Kingston
West Point
Western
Virginia
Cleveland
Treasury
Roserrans
Gress
Ielokas
Kasks
II Clty
Rosecrans Recalled to Command and Civil War Movements
General Rosecrans rose to command in the Army of the Mississippi after Corinth fell and pursued Confederate forces toward luka. He faced difficulties with Grant at Jacingi, then led to Corinth where the battle began on October 3 and Confederate forces were defeated on October 4. He later commanded the Army of the Cumberland, with deserters cited in 1862 and his leadership energizing Federal troops as he became national hero briefly after Murfreesboro.
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Parkersburg
Indiana
Clarksburg
Roaring Creek
Richmountain
Bull Run
McCellan
Washington
Virginia
Rosecrans
Cornifex Ferry
Lee
Halleck
Corinth
Miss
West
Matlock
Army of the
Murfreesboro
Chickamauga
Plunteer
United States
Mexico
Con
Funeral of Gen Rosecrans in Los Angeles
The body of Gen W S Rosecrans lies in state in the council chamber at Commercial Hall from 10 am today until tomorrow morning. Pallbearers are county officials and Chamber of Commerce members. A funeral mass is set at the cathedral with burial at Arlington after interment at Rosedale Vault.
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Los Angeles
Cal
W. S. Rosecrans
Chamber of Commercial Hall
Chamber of Commerce and
Free Harbor League
Last
National Guard
Rosedale
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Judge Pummels Editor Orth Stein at Kimball Hotel
The Kimball hotel dining room in Atlanta hosts a sensational clash between Judge John Berry and Orth Stein, editor of The Looking Glass. Berry allegedly struck Stein after a quarrel sparked by a recent Stein article, with Stein firing a revolver in self defense. The fight stems from months of tension related to Stein’s publication.
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Orth Stein
Atlanta
Kimball Hotel
John Berry
City Court of
Main
Looking Glass
Bunta
Sten
Ier
Stain
Stein
Vader Herryla
Mila
Mets
Berry
Missing husband Forsythe may be in danger in Chicago
Amos Forsythe has been missing since March 9 after the couple checked into a Chicago hotel. His wife Mary Currier Parsons Forsythe fears foul play and pursues clues while Forsythe's whereabouts remain unknown with no evidence of jewelry or possessions.
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Chicago
Amos Forsythe
Wis
Foresthe
N Oshe
Fkush
Mary Currier Parsons
Forsythe
Toe
Miss Parsons
Mary Currier Parsons-Forsythe
Homer
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Fabrica
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Union
Mississippi
Gen. Rosecrans
Judge Pummels
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
State Supreme Court
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Capitol Building Commission
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Tetroit
Fake Banks Post
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Secretary of War
Russell A. Alger
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Hotel
Tordon
Puiset
Genvice
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Surgical Journal
Walter Baker
Sherwin-Williams
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Sherwin-Williams CO
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Stewart Avenue
St. Antoine Street
Montreal
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Xara
Log Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mfo. CO
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Tees
Mulhart
Ind
Benson
Benson's
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Brill
Campbell
John Hageboeck, Jr
Third ST
Davenport
Iowa
Crowell
Deartorn Mreet
Lowis Hanssen
Planet Junior
Dovengor
County Superintendent of Schools
Stock Island
Igh Achdol
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