Women in misfortune and banking progress in era
A New York Tribune excerpt contrasts fashionably independent women and friendship, noting how friends complicate dress orders. It highlights Sarah F. Dick, longtime First National Bank Huntington assistant cashier, retiring due to ill health. The piece traces women’s banking leadership since 1860s, mentioning early directors and a 31 year career with a single bank. It also mentions Simmons College opening as a women’s industrial college in Boston to train women to earn a living, signaling evolving coeducation and professional training for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah F. Dick
First National Bank of Huntington
Ind
Indianapolis News
America
First
National Bank of Huntington
Anna A Dally
Samuel H. Parsiance
Ann P. Slack
Fredericka Drover
Sarah F. McGrew
United States
John Simmons
Boston
Simmons College
York Mail and Express
Notable Women and Achievements Highlighted in Local Society Notes
Isle of Mull resident Miss Kate Livingstone, aged 107, is cited amid a wave of achievements. Helen Gould becomes honorary fire department member in Tarrytown Roxbury, eligible for state conventions. Over 500 women's clubs flourish in Pittsburgh area promoting education, playgrounds, and summer schools. Mrs. Gertrude B. Williams traces lineage through multiple American wars. Elmira College student Miss Helen Downes tops six field events and leads the athletic association, endorsing athletic training for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
ISU
Kate Livingstone
Isle of Mull
Livingstone
Helen Gould
Tarrytown
Roxbury
Gould
Pittsburg
Gertrude B. Williams
Norwalk
Ohio
Helen Downers
Elmira College
Elmira College Athletic Association
Downes
Fertilize the Orchard Rule of Thumb
A guide states to apply 50 or so pounds of ground bone or phosphate rock and 300 pounds of potash per acre to maintain orchard health, advising minimal manure use.
Hardy Bald First Snowdrop Opens Early Spring
The modest snowdrop is the first hardy bulb to bloom in spring, preceding crocus by weeks. Once established, they largely care for themselves and withstand hard treatment. Plant bulbs in autumn as soon as they can be procured.
Manure Management for Quick Spring Planting
The article explains that well decomposed manure in the heap accelerates plant uptake and that spreading undecomposed straw or stalks delays root access. Proper heap management preserves ammonia and speeds spring corn growth, warning many farmers lose valuable nutrients through poor practices.
Sharing surplus fruit to save waste and aid neighbors
E L Vincent argues in the New York Tribune Farmer column that economies in fruit use are vital. He urges sharing surplus apples with needy families, adopting paring bees to dry excess fruit, and choosing fruit prone to spoil for immediate use to reduce waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Vincent
New York Tribune
Pretty Things in Women's Fashion Headlines
Pressed velvets are very modish while peasant embroideries replace Persian motifs. Pique winter shirts, velvet ribbons, and chenille interlace with buckles and decorative belts. The Siberian blouse leads new outdoor bodices, staburst pleatings slim skirts, and velvet bands evoke a Russian look. Lace appliques grace white evening gowns. Fur collars finish many coats, crepe de chine dresses sparkle with roses and grapes. Beaver hats bend into shapes, sleeves feature serpentine pleats, and black lingerie contrasts with pale shades.
Training of Women Workers in Boston’s New Institute
In Boston a large idea centers on a new educational institution near Harvard and MIT. The piece notes that women have long had equal entry to classes but remain underrepresented in science degrees and trades. It argues women seek separation in industrial roles while pursuing education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Harvard
Wellesley
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Technical College
Institute of Technology
Global labor movements and wage changes in 1900s era
Labor world reports multiple regional wage gains and union actions. South Wales engineers gain 3s weekly, Cleveland miners win 3 percent, Belgian miners push for 15 percent, eight-hour day instituted by the Russian Government, and Dutch/Canadian railways contemplate pension funds. Pacific Coast fishermen organize, Chicago paper handlers raise wages to 15 a week from 9 to 12, and unions consolidate craft strength in Pittsburg and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron and Steel
Wilmington
Del
South Wales
Pittsburg
Clevland
England
Brotherhood of
United States
Canada
Union Frontmolders
Indianapolis
Ted
Jron
South Africa
Boot and Shoe Workers
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Fishermen's Protect Union of
Als
Enion
Chicago
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Sporting Brevities from Early 1900s Athletics Scene
W K Vanderbilt’s horses have won $55,139 on the French turf. The lead keel for the new cup yacht has been cast at Bristol. The 1903 Chicago racing season will open April 20 at Lakeside. Harvard weighs severing athletic ties with Yale. Pitcher Harry Felix signs with Louisville after a Phillies season. Princeton has scored two touchdowns and three field goals in the last five Yale games. Aubrey, formerly Wilmington’s third baseman, signs with the Boston Nationals. The Canadian Skating Association fixes the international championships for February 2 in Montreal. Yale claims the college football title by beating Harvard 23–0 in New Haven before 30,000. Kenneth Skinner completes a Boston to New York City auto run in 13h 22m. San Francisco revives wrestling on the Pacific Coast. Nebraska sits atop college football with an unscored-upon defense this year. Peace declared between the American Association and Western League. contracts respected. T Healy, Irish amateur champion sculler, from Limerick, plans Henley diamond sculls entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Vanderbilt
Bristol
Chicago
Lakeside
Harvard
Yale
Harry Felix
Phillies
Louisville
Prineceton
Aubrey
Pacific Coast
Nebraska
American Association
Western League
T. Healy
Ireland
Healy
Limerick
Henley
The Peach Tree Borer and Cement Milk Treatment
Professor Smith of the New Jersey Experiment Station reports success using hydraulic cement mixed with skim milk to treat peach trees against borers. After inspecting the crown area and removing borers with a wire, he applies a thick cement milk wash from just below ground to the branches. Small trees cost little and show good results. large trees are costlier and less effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
New Jersey Experiment
Lady Henry Somerset A Temperance Leader At 42
The English reformer Lady Henry Somerset, age 42, heads the British Women’s Temperance Association since 1890 and presides over the World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union in 192. She led 500,000 women as president of the international association in 1898. It is claimed only one doctor serves 13,000 people on Nevis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Somerset
British Women’s Temperance Association
England
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
International Association
West Indian
Nevis
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Frank Fleshman
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H. Cashman
Hanover
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Hillen Station
Chas. K. Yeager
Ar. Law
J. L. Williams
Gettysburg
Spangler
Baltimore Street
Hersh
Ofice
Court Oase
H. Ross Black
Faber Range
Carlisle Street
Wm. Hollinger
Sundax's
Abbotstown
S. Neely
York Street
Gettysburg National Bank
Fm. McSherry, Jr
Adams County
John B. McPherson
Donald P. McPhersen McPherson
McPherson
Dettysburg
Star and Sentinel
Qing
C. J. Benner
Dettysburoq
L. Colestook
Marshall House
Court House
York, PA
B. S. Heindel
Merville E. Zinn
Prop
Venter Suare
Getttysburg
Old Atand
Desirjing
A. Sheely
Pitt St
QO. F. Rabine
Centro Square
Wolmit
Pz Patromags
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