Diplomatic Duty and Drama of a Mayor's Secretary
Ernest McGaffrey recalls two years on the Board of Local Improvements and as mayor's secretary. He details the art of diplomacy, handling diverse visitors, and balancing truth with tact to favor the chief while avoiding friction with politicians, police, and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Local Improvements
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Bridewell
Civil Service
Chilef
Lord Chesterfield
Chicago
Ernest M'Gaffrey
Joseph B. Bowles
How to Be Happy Though Rich
Advice from G B Burgin on wealth use. After making family and workers happy, use money to improve others' lives. Pay fair wages, hire kind caretakers, and expel cruelty. Remember wealth is temporary and happiness comes from humane, ethical choices for all involved.
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Hodge
G. B. Burgin
London
Not So Queer Ads Yet For Housework Time
Uncle Rooster mutters about magazine advertisements for automatic planner devices. He jokes that such inventions would free women to help with housework, but he doubts they will. The piece satirizes changing domestic roles and technology.
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Uncle Rooster
Profitable Municipal Markets in Manchester England
Readable note highlights Manchester municipal markets as highly profitable. Mentions the markets’ strong income generation and favorable market conditions for investors in the city.
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Manchester
England
Fall costumes and wraps advice for prolonging summer wardrobe
The piece advises choosing neutral wraps to pair with odd jackets and frocks, suggesting gray or tan for versatility and noting blues and greens should be avoided. It describes a jacket model with brown serge and silk details, plus care tips for circular skirts and pressing wool and mohair fabrics to avoid a glazed finish.
Doing Your Own Work In A World Of Dependence
The passage argues self reliance over reliance on others. It uses similes about a cake without baking powder and a garden party invitation to emphasize that tasks done personally reduce anxiety. It suggests independence breeds steadiness and avoids dependence on unreliable others.
A Quaint Coiffure Describes Evening Hair Fashion
A quaint coiffure worn with evening costume features a left side part, waves away from the face, and a rounded Grecian knot at the back. Soft curls on each side stand out, widening the style and allowing flowers ribbons and ample garnitures.
To Dry Woolens and New Footwear Fashions
Practical tips advise hanging woolens to dry without wringing to prevent shrinking. A fashion note highlights rhinestone initials replacing buckles as a new trend in footwear.
Making delicate underwear on a budget and polish
The piece notes that civilized women favor dainty fluffy undergarments and shows how to combine machine sewing with hand finishing. It suggests machine long seams with hand insertion lace finishing, French seams, and small pearl buttons, while also mentioning mohair coats for motoring wear.
Place Cards Replicate Vegetables and Flowers for Luncheon
The article describes handmade paper place cards resembling beets asparagus radishes lettuce tomatoes and cucumbers arranged on cardboard with a writeable white card. Paper flowers require simpler flat designs while matching centerpieces and avoiding heavy colors. petals leaves and stems use bristol board padding crape paper washes and light water color to create natural effects.
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Bristol
How to remove a stuck bottle stopper with oil and warmth
A simple method says pour oil around the bottle mouth then wait. If the stopper remains stuck after an hour or two place the bottle in warm water and gently tap the stopper on both sides until it releases.
Curious California desert cactus plant described by Technical World
The article explains the rootless desert cactus that forms a round, mobile growth in California sand. It seeds new cacti after rains, spreading roots in a ten foot radius to consume moisture and nutrients. a curious plant noted for its wind driven movement. A military parade interruption line follows with a humorous exchange about a cannon and churn.
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California Desert
California
Dutch Boy Painter Trade Mark Promises Pure White Lead
Property owners can avoid misrepresentation and adulteration in paint by using the Dutch Boy Painter trade mark on White Lead from the National Lead Company. They offer a simple tile tester and a free paint book, with address at Woodbridge Building, New York City.
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Woodbridge Bldg
New York City
Hair Saved After Fall Rescuer Returns Woman to Shore
A Cleveland Plain Dealer recap describes a dramatic rescue where a man grabbed the remaining hair of a woman in peril, pulling her from dangerous water. He steadied her in shallow water as waves and danger subsided, but the rescued woman did not thank him for saving her life.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Shower of sulphur covers Charolies in France
Charolies a small town about 30 miles from Macon in France reports a recent shower of sulphur. Yellow dust coated roofs gardens fields vineyards rivers and ponds. A sulfurous biting odor troubled peasants in the fields for a time making breathing difficult.
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Charolies
Macon
France
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Uncured Catarrh Cure
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cured by Sir Catarrh Cure from Cuny Co Toledo. It touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and claims testimonials are sent free. The ad lists Walding Kinnan Marvin as wholesale druggists and promotes a wellbeing remedy and a tummy ache pill.
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Fo. Cuny & CO
Toledo
I. C. Cheney
Iim
Srn
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Orugelate
Toko Mall
Amily
Unclear text snippet hints at casual ads and mentions funerary fear
Fragmentary lines discuss a woman fearing death over her husband wearing a black necktie at her funeral and advertise Lewis' Single Binder cigars with factory origin in Peoria. The passage reads like mixed promotional and personal content with incomplete sentences.
Healthful laxative praised by Well-Informed of the World
A promotional note extols Syrup of Ipecac and Elixir of Senna as a renowned family laxative. It urges buying only the genuine product manufactured by the California Vig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists, touting medical approval and worldwide acceptance.
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California Vig Syrup Co
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Ernest McGaffey
Job
Owrathy
Health Department
Agar Xi ' Ci Ame
Lewis
Ofewis
Peoria
Lydia E. Pinkeham
A. Williams
Gardiner
Maine
Twasoa
Lydia I. Pinkham
Alvina Sperling
Cleybourne Ave
Lydia D. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Carters
Ea Garter
the Gray
Butte Gold M. & M.co
Albert H. Lewis
Sec
Equitable Bldg
Denver, Colo
A.n.kellogg Newspaper Coq
W. Adams
Paton
Koforenan
Ollenty
Pariienars
Inane Investingut Co
Broadway
New York
Iowa
Corn Belt Land & Loan Company
Des Moines
Bouth Dekota
Nebraska
Gallagher Olean
Brandeis
Oman
Panhandle
Wefare
Oxag
Ivery
Uho
Joe Hoss Vo
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
W.C. Warrington & Co
West Forsyth St
Jucksonville
Florida
Purdeniirs Tree
Hendrickson Mig. Co
Long Branch
N. J
Miner
Kumiuin Bldg
San Francisco
Cal
Defiance
Red Cross
Chemistespecialty Co
Thompson
Seer Music
Allard & Co
Denison
Auburndale Goldfish Company
North Peoria Street
Ill
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