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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1897
Page
2
A long report traces a charity drive's reach from New York City agencies through Tall Stook and surrounding counties. It notes a surge in relief requests during winter and midsummer, with many unemployed families seeking aid and federal acts guiding how aid is distributed.
One of New York’s oldest charitable organizations, the University Settlement Society, spreads its central operation across major U.S. cities. It funds clubs for men women and youth, schools, and social services, aims to urbanize residents, and supports education, even as it discusses fraud cases and charity investigations in a large survey of welfare work. It notes plans for expansion, coordinating with universities and colleges, and highlights the need for funding and oversight in aid distribution.
A vivid account describes efforts to convert a Broadway area into a settlement or social project. The piece details plans for housing, gymnasium, baths, a roof garden, and a large lecture hall. It notes leaders in the settlement movement and reflects concerns about poverty and urban renewal.
A garbled, era-tinged passage laments modern rail networks and urban change, contrasting English self image with continental shifts. It references a theatrical event and a controversial royal marriage matter, noting societal tension between tradition and technological progress.
A fashion piece outlines tailor made gowns in severe English and French styles, with coat bodices worn over plain skirts, velvet and cloth gowns, and elaborate trim. It notes materials like smooth faced cloths, mixed fabrics, and velvet, plus accessories such as belts, fur, braiding, and decorative hairpieces to complete the smart look.
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