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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
2
Waldo P. Warren reflects on how associations shape our possessions and furniture. memories attach to items and make disposal painful. He notes clutter can burden others and urges heedful choices, especially for the younger generation, to avoid hindering progress or space.
An essay argues that women are finally emerging from subordination to men. It traces historical self-effacement, cites examples like Joan of Arc, and asserts a new woman seeks political and economic freedom amid male resistance.
A satirical piece describes Reformers demanding a drowning person’s pastor certificate a Sunday school recommendation or school testimonial before aiding. The mock ritual critiques rigid moral tests and social expectations in reform movements.
A collage of humorous lines and quotes from various newspapers and periodicals. The items range from playful exchanges about love and money to wry social observations, featuring references to Puck Genius Boston Transcript and New York World. The selections illustrate light satire and domestic humor.
Gen Matthew Calbraith Butler former U S senator from South Carolina and Confederate cavalry general died at 11 40 p m at a local infirmary after weeks of illness He led Hampton's brigade and commanded in the Cavalry Corps during 1862 65 later served in the U S Senate and on the Cuban peace commission He was 75 and survived by his widow and three children the son Capt M C Butler Jr and Dr F W P Butler and Mrs McNeely He was a nephew of Commodore Perry and educated in South Carolina before entering law practice and politics in Edgefield and Columbia.
Connecticut heirs from Renseller Haven and Charles Jen king of Stamford seek $2 886 from an 1815 award for the capture of the brig Warrior during the 1812 war. The paymaster vanished and decades of congressional efforts continue as Miss Kate Havens and Florence Lee push the bill with President’s involvement noted. The Hartford Times reports the case mirrors Jarndyce in the Senate.
The guide highlights high waisted empire silhouettes and net effects, sheath skirts, and shantung with border pieces. Jet trims, white net guimpes, Irish crochet buttons, and metallic fringe appear across dresses, coats, and lingerie waists, with gray tones and stole styles drawing attention.
A World War era report recounts a Maine dog mascot named Maine who sailed to the Philippines with Battery D California Heavy Artillery. She captured a bolo-wielding Filipino, held him for a guard, returned wounded, and retrieved a sombrero while the firing continued. She earned an honorable discharge in San Francisco with a silver collar and was among a line of martial dogs honored abroad.
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