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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
3
The Ants organization held its fifteenth annual meeting yesterday at Mrs. Fritz Achelis home. Mrs. Francis M. Scott presided, two honorary vice presidents were named Mrs. Richard Watson Gilder and Mrs. Elihu Root, and four active vice presidents were elected including Mrs. Robert McVicker and Mrs. William P. Northrup.
Evening coats have adopted graceful lines this season, resembling togas with a single left shoulder buckle. They appear uncut from a single piece, minimizing visible tailoring and deemphasizing sleeves as they drape over the body.
The board re elected Mrs. Francis and Mrs. George Phillips as treasurer and secretary. An executive committee of four for three years includes Mrs. Fritz Achelis and others. English members Countess of Jersey Miss Ermine Taylor and Mrs. Humphry Ward attended. The new international secretary reported discussions with English anti suffragists and permission to reprint an Emily P. Bissell article. The publication committee distributed nearly 100000 pieces of material last year with many notable attendees listed.
A six foot tall woman endures social challenges as men avoid dancing with her fear of ridicule while she finds dating parties and shopping difficult. She notes clothing options are designed for average or fat women, not for tall ones, and tall men are rare for pairing with her.
San Francisco December sixth. The second trial of Patrick Calhoun, president of United Railroads, on the charge of offering ex-supervisor John J. Furey a bribe of four dollars fifty cents began this morning with the examination of salesmen by District Attorney Langdon.
A 1900s catalog style list details nursery furniture from 32 cents to dollars, Jack Horner pies at about eighteen inches high, snow ice cups and snow men at 3 cents, red sleds with favors, and white or red paper bells. Other gifts include silk mufflers, dress goods, papier mache soldiers, composition dolls, paper canes, shaving cases, and paper dolls priced from 10 cents to 15 dollars.
The Co operative Suffrage League led by Mrs Raymond Brown urged readiness for jury service reflecting attitudes from Colorado where jurors were often excused. Mrs Helen Grenfell noted Colorado’s leniency, while Mrs Graham McDougall explained jury duties and loopholes. The group agreed on ease of avoiding service and planned a December 17 meeting with male guests welcome.
A Paris report describes a hat that can be worn in sections. Removing the brim changes it into a close fitting toque ideal for motoring travel or weather walks. The brim folds away under the crown, and at a reception the crown is readjusted for an elegant finish.
Beautifully furnished rooms with private baths at 71 Irving Place and additional listings on Madison Avenue and West 145th Street. Subways nearby, tray service, skylight rooms, and large front rooms with first class accommodations. References available.
Classified notices describe furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent on upper floors with baths, closets, and private houses. Listings note proximity to subway and the elevated line, telephone contact, and references. Several properties offer superior board and liberal conditions at 7th Street to 119 West locations.
Ambitious job seekers are urged to apply for varied positions including sales agents for consumer goods, bookkeeping and stenography roles, real estate sales, drivers and chauffeurs, canvassers, office staff, and manufacturing help. Numerous firms advertise commissions, sample offers, and room to learn or advance, with multiple addresses in New York and nearby.
A crowded newspaper page lists numerous salesmen and related job ads across the United States. Positions include ready to wear silk petticoats in Michigan Ohio Indiana. buyers and confidences. New York City merchants. department stores confectioners florists baskets. horse remedies. commission bases. collectors. dressmaking and lingerie lines. stenographers and clerks. instants for young men and women in sales, office work, and manufacturing support.
Male barber seeks private residence patronage with excellent references. Bookkeeper entries, quick and accurate, seeks position with best references. Several 30s to 40s applicants list duties, languages, and references. Carpenter foreman, chauffeur with repairs knowledge, executive suit experience sought. Addresses in New York area.
A collection of 1900s classified notices offering positions across trades. Listings include experienced electricians, janitors, salesmen, porters, real estate managers, dressmakers, secretaries, stenographers, and young workers with varying English, German, Italian, Polish, or Russian language skills. Addresses span Jersey City to Brooklyn, with notes on reliability, sobriety, and references.
Classified help wanted notes showcase butlers valets chauffeurs cooks chambermaids and more. Agencies Sampson Nelsons J Epps J G Miss Fitzgeralds and others list German Finnish Swedish Danish and Irish applicants with strong city and country references. Positions include cook nurse chambermaid butler and gardener across Manhattan with wages ranging up to 40 dollars weekly.
Classified help wanted notes list cooks chambermaids laundresses maids and other domestic staff from agencies on Lexington Avenue Atlantic Avenue and Bryant Park with details on experience references and willingness to work city or country. Separate notices seek Swedish German and Finnish workers including nannies nurses and governesses with wages and contact numbers.
Public auction set for December 28 1900 at the county courthouse steps Carmel Putnam County NY. Two parcels totalling about 65 acres of land with mineral rights and appurtenances in the town of Kent described by bound lines and historic deeds. Referee James E Towner Jr and attorney Pam Armsdale announce terms including costs and interest.
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