New Women Rule Marcellus Michigan Society
A New York Recorder report details Marcellus Michigan becoming run by women led by Mrs J Cromley with women controlling schools and local business. Women workers include Anna Walters undertaker wife Melissa Decker barber and Ella Wilend church janitor replacing a male incumbent.
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Marcellus
Mich
United States
Board of Education
J. Cromley
Anna Walters
Walters
Melissa Decker
United Brethren Church
Misa Ella Wilend
Michigan
New York Recorder
Pompeii Excavation Reveals Ancient Lava Molds
A trenching auger in Pompeii strikes lava, revealing a hollow cavity sealed with plaster to form a mold. When lava is removed the resulting statue shows a person in death agony with limbs convulsed and features distorted from the 1800 year old tragedy.
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Kielteen
Pompeii
Bat. Louis Republic
Locomotive Fight Ends With Injured Fireman
Bar ny Long of Sebuyskill Haven a Read ing coal train fireman attempted to murder the engineer and steal the locomotive. W A White conductor and the crew fought to subdue him as the engine ran low on steam and derailed after a violent struggle near Birdsboro. Long suffered a serious head injury, suspected skull fracture, after a wrench blow from the engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquor
Barney Long
Sebuyskill Haven
Reading
W. A. White
Port Richmond
Long
Monocacy
Birdsboro
Philadelphia Presa
Chinese Laundry Work in Shanghai and American Pay Gap
A Philadelphia Times piece contrasts Chinese washmen in Shanghai with American laundries. It describes ponds and icehouses used for washing, harsh winter conditions, and the low pay Chinese workers endure for shirt finishing versus higher wages for Americans in the same trade. The article also notes cultural stereotypes about Chinese labor and living conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Race Street
China
Celestial Kingdom
Shanghai
Ohivaman
John Chinaman
Philadelphia Times
Chest Posture and Spirit Lift Within One Breath
A physical culture teacher argues that lifting the chest and breathing deeply improves posture and mood. He claims chest elevation governs spine and shoulders, reflects inner character, and fights blues by promoting optimism. The advice, attributed to the New York Sun, links body and mind with simple breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Barber’s boastful tale mirrors distant hospital visit
A Boston hairdresser, who served many medical patrons, revealed a peculiar episode while operating. He boasted of visiting a hospital and imagining “marble busts of the doctors,” recalling figures like Doctor Storer and Doctor Peegelow as he bragged about his long service and the wartime vigor he claimed to dress for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Valentine Baker
Hobart
Macmillan's Magazine
Boston
Dogtor
Dogtor Storer
Dogtor Peegelow
Marple
Backache cured by rubbing with St Jacobs Oil in minutes
A compact health note extols St Jacobs Oil to treat backache and lumbago, claiming quick relief within ten minutes. It also touts Hostetter’s Bitters for rheumatism and related disorders, then shifts to a testimonial about Catarrh cures from F J Cheney Co. and a playful exchange about frost bite and a marriage proposal.
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St. Jacobs
State of
Onto
Crry
ToLepo
Lucas
A. D
Motary
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Druggtats
Paine's celery compound praised by notable figures
The piece touts Paine's celery compound as a universal remedy praised by Col Littler and other leaders. It claims the product restores health, boosts blood. improves digestion, nerves, and energy, and urges women especially to use it to avoid backache and heart trouble.
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National Better and Egg Association
Chicago Produce Exchange
Robert M. Littler
Chicago
Col. Littler
Colvin
New York
Modjeeka
Austria
John M. Francis
Paine
Luher
Alea
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Hood
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Lowell
Mase
Hood's Pills
Mercenary
John Dalton
John
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Vaerra Fine
Jobn
John Billue
Chicago Tribune
Mise Willard
Kentucky
Mr. Pedleman
Hhis
Hill
Tay Gerwea
Jack Fortescue
W. H. Peeke
P.O
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Cedar St
New Tork
Blackwell’s
Durham Tobacco
Blackwell's
Durham Tobacco CO
Durham, N.C
Sec’y Chicago Exchance
Col
R. M. Littler
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Allcock
Blumauer-Frank Drug CO
Portiasp
Than Y
Moore
Rennedy
Tia
THE
Willamette Iron Works
Allene Ie
Doe
Bosanke
Calbiie
London
New Orleans Times
Democrat
American Type Founders Co
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Stark
Fortiand, R
Brad Chambers
St. N.W
Ferrys
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Hing Ferry
Ferry
Mall
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Blain & Black Clothing Company
Portland, Oregon
Aermotor CO
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