Materials and Styles In Favor in the Spring Fashion Scene
Fashion writer Anne Rittenhouse notes little change in structure from last year with new drapery accents. She praises waistlines and skirts while warning that expert drapery is rare and that many seamstresses lack true draping skill. The piece highlights the skeleton coat replacing padded forms and the allure of chiffon, satin, and border-trimmed fabrics shaping upcoming spring and summer looks.
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Anne Rittenhouse
Boston Herald
Paris
Demand From the West Drives Diamond Boom
Diamond dealers in New York report Western buyers outpacing Easterns as prosperity among farmers in the West spurs gem purchases. Despite $5,000,000 worth of gems imported in November, demand outstrips supply and orders remain unfilled.
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New York
Protest at Child Welfare Exhibit Opens in New York
In downtown New York a crowd of women and children gathered at the Child Welfare exhibit of the Children's Aid Society to view a cinematic lesson. A baby bottle with a rubber nipple and a fly teeming with germs were shown to illustrate hygiene, provoking strong protests from the audience.
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New York
Children's Aid “Sociery
Mies
Debated Sun Baths and Hatwear Risks
The piece argues against bareheaded sun baths citing sun exposure harming hair and health. It notes Dr Gottheil warns of irritability nervous and circulatory issues from sun on the head and that tight hatbands may constrict head circulation, possibly harming hair as well.
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Gottheil
Jerboas: Hopping Rodents With Long Hind Legs
The jerboa, a hopping rodent found mainly in Africa and also in India, Arabia, Syria, and Egypt, features a warm buff color and very long hind legs. Its forelegs are small but strong, enabling rapid burrowing and quick movement like a kangaroo.
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Africa
India
Arabia
Syria
Egypt
Curious friendship between rat and mouse in coal miner’s cage
A Scotch coal miner raised two young animals a white rat and a fawn mouse in the same cage. The rat forms a strong bond with its companion and can distinguish it from a dozen similar mice, though it still preys on other mice.
Don’t Blame the Child Adenoids in School Children
G B Taylor notes adenoids in school children linked to deafness and mutism when onset is early. He cites truancy, mischief, poor concentration, digestive issues, headaches, and overall health decline as consequences. Adenoid growths are less common in warm climates, more often seen among Eskimos, per Medical Record.
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G. B. Taylor
Cameron
Tex
Esquimauxz
Dundee youths hijack by hurly cart on gradient streets
Motorists in Dundee face sharp nerves as a soap box cart with front steering darts from side streets on a gradient. The “hurly” at Porth rodd and Ferry road caused near misses for slow drives, with a Dundee party frightened thrice and two women collapsing on returning home.
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Dundee
Courier
Porth Rodd
Ferry Road
Making Pictures of Hands for Young Crafters
An instructional note shows children how to trace a hand on heavy paper, punch evenly spaced holes around the outline, then stitch over and under with colored thread to create a stitched hand design. The activity uses a blunt needle and simple sewing technique to form decorative outlines.
Snorers Casteless In Weird London Chronicle Tale
A satirical London Chronicle tale mocks snoring from both aristocratic and pauper circles. It recalls a Duke of Norfolk falling asleep during a Lords debate about a Great Snoring parish bill, eliciting laughter. It also notes a Poor Law Commission recommendation praising a workhouse master who separated snorers and deaf inmates at night.
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London Chronicle
House of Lords
Workhouse
Duke of Norfolk
Lords
Great Snoring
Norfolk
Poor Law Commission
Too Many Slippers Minister Sermon
A fragment shows a minister scolding a boy named Tommy while noting many slippers donated to him. The exchange mocks discipline through a humorous exchange about gifts and behavior.
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iToo
Naughty Boy
Tommy
Cat and a Comma: Difference in Pause and Claws
A playful exchange compares a cat and a comma noting that a cat ends with claws while a comma provides a pause at the end of a clause. The dialogue merges misheard names and quirky punctuation wordplay.
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John—Bsay
James
Tinier traveler in army sets world record for moving
Misa Julia D. Kitts daughter of Lieut William P Kitts Twenty first United States infantry born Fort Lincoln North Dakota April 29 1904 becomes a record holding juvenile traveler. She covers tens of thousands of miles across the United States coast to coast and abroad including the Philippines and Asia accumulating over 46000 miles by age three and a half, then nearing a second foreign service tour.
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United States Army
Misa
Julia D. Kitts
William P. Kitts
United States Infantry
Army and Navy Journal
Fort Lincoln
N. D
North Dakota
Minnesota
Atlantic
San Francisco
Pacific
Philippines
Phineas Fogg
Jules’ Verne
Curious Alderney Holstein cow bears Twain bust and map mark
A cow born to Mr. Walker near Albertis Pennsylvania is an Alderney Holstein with a white and dark brown coat. The side shows a clear profile bust of Mark Twain and a nearly perfect map of the United States in white markings.
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Alderney Holstein
Mark Twain
Mr. Walker
Albertis
Humorist
United States
Discarded Doll Gains Popularity in Child’s Companionship
The article notes rehabilitated dolls regain appeal as children seek realistic, humanlike playmates. It cites a toy department head saying girls’ arms reach for dolls of all ages and sizes with human traits. A March doll exhibition in Brussels under Queen Elizabeth’s patronage is announced.
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Ike
Brussels
Elizabeth
Belgium
Text as He Remembered It
A humorous reminiscence recalls five year old Harry who accompanied his father to church and misinterpreted the message "'Tis I, be not afraid" as "It's me, don't get scared." The tale ends with the mother's question about the sermon and Harry's innocent answer.
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Wiggler
Nellie
Rathcall
Harry
Aerate Your Boiled Water Says Housekeeper
The Housekeeper suggests aerating boiled water to improve flavor and sparkle. After boiling and cooling, shake in a half filled bottle to imitate freshly drawn well water, reducing the flat taste that deters some from following health guidelines.
Life In Town Noting Twice-Daily Shaves
A Galveston News item notes in witty fashion that in a large town a man with money can be shaved twice daily without raising comment. The comment hints at urban anonymity and social ease for the affluent resident.
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Galveston
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