Women and savings urged to secure future prospects
The column argues women should save money now to avoid poverty in old age, warning against lending to fiancés and stressing independence. It notes changing roles as women gain education and enter professions, and mentions attitudes toward suffrage and social expectations in various places.
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New Haven Regis
Oman
Mays
Appelian
Cobden Sanderson
Cooper Union
Maria
London woman drivers pioneer motor work for women
Miss Sheila O Neill became a professional chauffeur in London driving a green 12 horsepower car. Trained by A R K Mulls, she is a former nurse with South African War service and holds Queen and King medals. She plans to drive for shopping outings and a doctor rounds.
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Sheila O'Neill
A. RK. Mulls
Little James Street
W. C
London Cspital
Ladysmith
India
O'Neill
London Daily Mail
Statesman’s thrift mask hides self interest in grants
A Washington Star editorial mocks a statesman who preaches economy while quietly supporting large appropriations for his state. The piece notes his apparent concern for public funds yet reveals discomfort at any raise for workers or local residents beyond his control.
The Oath and The Brute Cartoon Snippets
A collection of humorous captions and diversions from early 20th century papers. Jests cover marriage rumors youth and propriety with quips about Sunday school and wedding news. Notable lines include reactions to marriages and the idea of practical men.
Fragments from a turbulent era echoing domestic and travel woes
Readables pieces reflect jokes on marriage salary woes and travel misgivings, with snippets about overworked spouses, bailiff costs, rural fashion, and polar journeys, all echoing early 20th century newspapers. The text blends humor and social commentary from multiple outlets.
Putnam Color Turns and Faster Dyes for Tent Fabrics
A jumble of ad style notices cites Putnam color claims for brighter fabrics and stronger dyes, plus a stray anecdote about a Wellington Parliament building measure and a humorous exchange about marriage life. It also pitches medical tonics and remedies, including Gray's Australian Leaf and Murine eye drops, while noting California gold discovery and garden seed distributions.
Children’s Books Recall English Literary Giants
Critics praise the small share of children’s literature as rich and enduring. The piece contrasts cherished authors like Conan Doyle and Barrie with the vast, lesser works, noting a crate of genuine treasure for readers from year to year. It also references a French child’s view and mentions the London Chronicle.
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Conan Doyle
Barrie
Anthony Hope
Stanley Weyman
Rider Hasgard
Mrs. Ewing
Charlotte Yonge
Henry
Vienna College to Mark Auenbrugger Centenary Death
The Vienna College of Physicians will celebrate the centenary of Auenbrugger's death on May 18, 1908. A marble memorial tablet will be placed on the house where he died.
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Vienna College of Physicians
Auenbrugger
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