Married Happiness and Social Life for Young Couples
An encouraging essay on maintaining outside interests after marriage. It argues couples should share social activities, avoid extreme isolation, and value neighborhood sociables to foster mutual growth. It discusses age gaps in marriage, the role of women and men, and the benefits of dressing well and engaging with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret i
Sangster
Joseph B. Bowles
Woman’s Missionary Society
John
Jane
Mary
Ime
David
Aman
Eas
Enduring Pain and the Evolution of Anesthesia in Medicine
A reflection on historical pain tolerance and the shift to anesthesia. The piece contrasts early surgical practices with modern comfort, noting physicians' reluctance to perform painful procedures without anesthetics. It considers cultural habit, nervous tension, and possible cross cultural differences in pain perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Elgar Critiques National Anthems Including Yankee Doodle
Sir Edward Elgar says national anthems are rubbish and rots with no exceptions. He derides rhyme sentiment and music, noting any passable tune is borrowed, yet Americans will continue singing America The Star Spangled Banner Yankee Doodle and Hail Columbia despite his views.
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Edward Elgar
England
America
Columbia
Sir Edward
Reverent Nod at Poe’s Grave by Leo Wheat
The Baltimore Sun notes Leo Wheat, famed musician, shows constant respect for Edgar Allan Poe by tipping his hat at Poe’s grave in Westminster Presbyterian churchyard whenever he passes the spot, on foot or in a ride.
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Poe
Leo Wheat
Edgar Allan Poe
Westminster Presbyterian Church Yard
Wheat
Baltimore Sun
Styles for stout women guide on fashion and corset use
The article advises stout women to avoid large figures and tight tailored garments while noting some perfectly proportioned bodies can wear line-focused outfits. It extols straight fronted corsets to slim the torso, offers dressing steps, and stresses supportive underwear and fabric choices to improve silhouette and breathing.
The Fashionable Form and the Model's Secrets
A columnist describes how professional models alter their bodies using corsets deep breathing and posture. It details waist reduction methods from tightening corsets to lung capacity exercises and the embrace stance, claiming noticeable changes in a week.
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Mme. D’arcy
Nerves and Beauty and The Cure for Nervous Women
The article discusses nervousness in women, noting causes, habits, and effects on digestion and health. It advises regular meals, gentle exercise, active life, and purpose as remedies, quoting a physician and an actress who share prescriptions for youth and beauty.
Baby Care Tips From The Era On Nose Shape Teeth
A 19th or early 20th century guide describes shaping a baby's nose with daily gentle pressure and correcting ears with a taped cap at night. It notes tooth eruption around ages seven to eight and urges early dental care with brushing twice daily for the child’s first and second teeth.
Beauty Notes On Poise And Skincare Tricks
The article offers a mental exercises approach to poise using a star on the chest and a basket of eggs on the head to improve posture and sitting and stair climbing. It also recommends boiled and cooled water for facial care and eight hours sleep plus a nap for nervous women.
Republicans Oppose Immediate Tariff Revision
The piece argues party unity, opposes rushing tariff revision, and warns such a move could harm the Republicans and aid opponents. It asserts the national platform settled the issue, the country remains prosperous under current policy, and Congress will act if needed. It mocks revisionist aims and defends sticking with the administration.
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Trenton
N. J
Congress
Financial outlook shows modest September surplus and shrinking deficit
The government reports a September surplus of about 1.2 million, with ten days in the month in deficit by 20 thousand. Expenditures rise slightly but revenues exceed last year, aided by customs and internal revenue gains. Analysts once predicting a 50 million deficit are expectations off. current figures for the fiscal year ending next June remain around 17 million, with no alarm among treasury officials.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Treasury
Shaw
Parke
Pessimism and tariff talks blur 1908 politics
A compilation of political press notes notes Bryan’s 45th birthday hint at possible 1908 run and Democratic reluctance toward Roosevelt’s nomination. It contrasts tariff revision timing favored by protectionists with free trade critics and cites California and Chicago views on tariff changes affecting industries. Oregon’s Salem Statesman adds regional stance.
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W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Washington Post
Roosevelt
Kansas City Journal
Bryan
Chicago Tribune
United States
Burlington Hawkeye
California Manufacturers’ & Producers’ Association
Free-Trade Congress
Chicago
Oregon
Salem
Ore
Model seven room home plans at $1700 in balloon frame
The 1902 Dennis and Gastmeyer plan outlines a seven room balloon frame residence on a 25 foot lot costing about 1700 dollars. It features hemlock framing cypress trim oak stairs and a full modern open plumbing and electric wiring with gas piping.
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Dennis & Cgastmeyer
Broadway
New York
Where We Get Our Salt In 1904 U S output and trade
The United States produced 22 030 002 barrels of salt valued at 6 021 222 in 1904. Despite such output most salt came from New York and Michigan and the country imported salt worth over 500 000 while exporting 25 508 577 pounds valued at 99 066. New York Michigan Ohio Kansas and Louisiana host commercial salt deposits.
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United States
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Kansas
Louisiana
Oils and market reach cited in oil history remark
A history notes European uptake of Pennsylvania lubricants after oil discovery arose not from price or machine fit but from European workers being trusted not to steal and consume the oils.
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Europe
Peanut Press Cake in Emergency Rations and Meat Substitutes
Peanut press cake is described as the cheapest edible protein for humans and has been proposed for emergency military rations. It already appears as a constituent in several artificial meat products on the market.
Water claims life in boat accident ruling dispute
A New York man drowned after losing balance while lighting a cigarette and falling from a boat. The incident prompts debate as the Anti Tobacco League hints at the cigarette’s role, while Kentucky authorities argue the water caused the tragedy.
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New York
Anti-Tobacco League
Kentucky
Swell Duds for Outing Vacations
A brief note on fashion costs for vacation attire, contrasting roughing it with stylish outfits, and poking fun at the expense of outing duds in current style trends.
Letters of Nations Post Figures for 1904 Revealed
The international postal union’s 1904 return shows the United States sending 4 109 000 000 letters and Great Britain 2 597 000 000, Germany 1 648 000 000, France 844 000 000, with other nations under 600 000 000. Post card use rises, Germany leading with 1 161 000 000, U S second with 770 500 000.
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Postal Union
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
German Empire
The
Bloomington Pontiac Joliet railway begins operation
A new single phase electric rail line in the United States runs about ten miles from Pontiac to Joliet via Bloomington and Dwight Illinois. The trolley uses a line voltage of 3 000 volts enabling service along the route.
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United States
Bloomington, Pontiac & Joliet
Bloomington
Joliet
Ill
Pontiac
Dwight
Chrome tans supplant traditional tanning methods
Oak bark sumac and vegetable tans are fading from use as chrome and other mineral tans rise. Despite resistance from traditional tanners chrome offers cheaper results regardless of quality.
Railroad Death Toll Matches Great Battle Casualties
The record shows 10 046 people died on American railroads last year, a figure rivaling losses in a major battle. This statistic highlights the deadly risks of rail travel amid historic growth in mileage and passenger numbers.
Steam Yacht Costs and Fun Surplus Amid Luxury afloat
The note highlights monthly running costs for an up-to-date steam yacht from 1,500 to 40,000 dollars, but emphasizes the entertainment value and enjoyment of ownership, inviting readers to imagine the pleasures of such a vessel.
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Peanut Press
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