Ant Queen's Death Highlights Life in a Formicary
An interview with Sir John Lubbock recounts preserving ancient ant queens, the death of a famed queen observed by courtiers of ants, and the curious ritual of surrounding the body. The piece notes ant cemeteries, egg care by nurses, and the affectionate behavior of worker ants toward their young.
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John Abbock
London
Sir John
Doccor
John Lcbe
Lane
Royal Deathroom
Seeme
H. T
Kindness by a Gentle Little Woman and a Big Reward
In Boston a delicate act of quiet charity unfolds as a shy seamstress hemmed handkerchiefs for a bachelor who then married the helper. The story ends with a marble plaque honoring Montgomery Sears, the family fortune beneficiary, linking to Detroit Free Press lore.
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Boston
Montgomery Sears
Detroit Free
Lord Russ Bashfulness in Early Life Revealed
A fragment from Frankfort Moore recounts Lord Russell’s shy youth, with a friend recalling how he dreaded public speaking and needed guidance to deliver a toast about Ireland a nation. The piece also mentions a future railroad engine concept and a cabinet of humorous anecdotes and fashion notes from the era.
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Garrister
Binideat
Frankfort Moore
Lord Russell
Gars
Witesses
Ireland
Vegetable Noveltier and Dietary Tips Montage
A jumble of household guidance covers appetizing vegetable preparations from cabbage to peas and cucumbers, plus tea bottle travel tips, a light anecdote about a toothache remedy, a car seating joke, and brief notes on libraries, bicycles, and a Rambler ad style closing.
Men and Women In Satirical Public Discourse
The piece mocks newspaper writers who exaggerate gender divides, noting claims that men and women have opposing habits. It cites examples like facial washing and lighting a match to illustrate how such stereotypes persist in public commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedie Chollet
Fashion note on jackets and playful gender contrasts
The piece playfully contrasts how women and men are seen in fashion and behavior, noting that such distinctions are superficial. It then describes a tea jacket in light tan muslin with white embroidery, pink ribbons, lace and insertion, a large square collar, a vest with horizontal bands, and a waist ribbon belt with a paw clasp, by Jung Chollet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jung Chollet
JUDIC CHOLLET on FOOD and public life
Mr Walter Besant, outspoken on many topics, offers opinions on women and society. He hints at women’s social, intellectual, and political roles and muses on fashion and domestic matters. His American visit inspires him to urge English women to consider new culinary and personal care plans.
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Tfm
New York
Sen
Walter Besant
America
White Serge Gown and onion prejudice debate
A fragmented article fragment discusses a Redfern gown of white serge with pale blue silk revers and blue anchor embroidery. It contrasts American eating habits with onions and other foods, notes provincial prejudice about meals, and mentions Besant’s travel and social circles. The piece closes with a note on dedicating the day to idle pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. Besant
America
Spain
Jouvie Chollet
Chamberlain Pain Balm credited for sprain relief
A horse kicked A. Shafer of Freemyer House Middleburg injuring knee. A friend recommended Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which helped in two days. Shafer praised it and recommended it to others for sprains and rheumatism. Available from several named sellers in Frederick and surrounding areas.
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Shafer
Freemyer
Middleburg
Chambérlain
Alvert Ly Pearre
Frederick
W. BR. Endy
Mr Airy
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Hood
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Japan
Washington Star
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Cholly Champleigh
New York World
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B. G
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Roy Cheeks
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MEM and Women
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LOY & Perry
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South Market Street
Patrick
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J. A. Williamson
News Ofice
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Chicago
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