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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1895
Page
8
A fragment discusses progressive manufacturers showcasing brand new ideas in chairs and sofas. It notes endless variety of alcoves and nooks suited to any room, prompting the thought why previous designs lacked these concepts.
A New York feature outlines the rise of the Woman's Headquarters offering practical rooms for meetings, reading, and services with hourly to monthly rates, plus a messenger and telephone link. It notes Mrs. BA Johnson as originator and mentions social coverage of Mrs. Potter Palmer and Countess Craven in London society.
In Washington died Miss John Wilbur a noted figure who cared for wounded during the Civil War. She ran a New York select school before moving to the capital, later reinstated at the patent office, and supported women’s suffrage work while earning $1,000 yearly for years.
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