Engineers map river channel project taps water to irrigate Puglia
A report describes Italian engineers pursuing a river channel project to divert Med water for irrigation in Puglia. The article notes measurements, instrumentation like a specialized telescope and illuminated slit, and references to urban density and public health topics alongside a discussion of early electric tramways and mirror technologies.
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Mediterranean
Puglia
Mansoy
Eliy
Paris
New York
Aris
New York City
London
Finsen
St. Peteres
Neva
Nesteri
Petrowsky
Senate House
Baste O
Academy of Fine Art
Cohen
Sweden
Alott
Winn
Astor, Fur Trade, and Pacific Territory Losses Debate
Leslie's Weekly examines how backing Astor might have reshaped Pacific Northwest history. It argues lost military aid and political missteps created chances to expand American control from the northern Mexican border to the Pacific.
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Tretehie Ff
México
Aretieselrele
Leslie's Weekly
Real Boy in Fiction Inspires Lifelong Values
Uncle Ed recalls a Christmas gift tale of a poor girl and a blue dress doll, illustrating selfless love. Irving Bacheller’s story, quoted from Leslie's Monthly, frames a child’s compassion as heavenly. Miss Yonge’s boy in fiction is praised as a formative daily companion shaping honor and life.
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Irving Bacheller
Leslie’s Monthly
Miss Yonge
Walter Scott
Harry May
Norman
Reginald
Gunton’s Magazine
Soldier recounts brutal war experiences in odd confession
An unnamed veteran recalls brutal combat memories from the Civil War era, describing how he killed multiple enemies in close combat and was praised by his colonel despite his youthful ferocity. He explains losses, discharges, and an arm injury from a separate incident, noting his refusal of praise.
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Williamsburg
Colorado
Forgeries Proliferate in Paris Antiquities Trade
The Nation notes a thriving forgery industry centered in Paris with a fake Egyptian mummy factory in the suburbs. A Venetian fifteenth century chimney piece, carved in stone, was photographed in a Paris palace and later bought for fifty thousand francs, exposing the scam after it was opened in Paris.
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Paris
Egypt
Italy
Venice
Ar Rich
Rand
Baris
New Evening Gown Fashions and Affordable Trims
The feature surveys winter evening dress trends with lavish trims of circles and buttons, noting high prices and labor intensive handiwork. It suggests copying styles with cheaper fabrics or trimmings, and highlights gowns shown in windows as aspirational yet costly, urging affordable recreations.
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Beaver
Panama
Paris
New York Post
Chicago preacher rails against women clubs and morals
Rev. William B. Leach of Wicker Park’s Methodist Church denounces women’s clubs as manlike havens for card play gambling and drinking. He warns such groups threaten homes and children and stirs controversy beyond church walls.
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Chicago
William B. Leach
Wicker Park
Chcago
The Successful Farmer and His Growing Farm Venture
Towne-Poor Riter quit his editorial post this spring to run a farm. Browne notes crop failures, yet Riter turned to writing descriptive booklets and pamphlets about his farm. He now hosts many summer-boarders and even built another house.
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Towne
Riter
Browne
Philadelphie Press
Spoarty and Vassar Reflections Told by Miss Spoarty
A fragment notes Miss Spoarty recalling Vassar College ties with a 170 pound classmate. The speaker mentions Mrs Dumpling and a six month old baby, hinting at school memories and personal connections.
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Vassar
Ollege
Cme
Louis
Women Edge Into Jobs Once Held by Men in Chicago
An analysis notes a rising female presence in offices and trades in Chicago. Women lead in stenography, book-keeping, clerical work, and sales, while teaching and professional roles show growing female representation. The article cites 8,113 women stenographers to 1,662 men and over 22,000 male and 7,816 female sales staff in Chicago stores, with broader shifts across occupations.
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Acm
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
The Future Role of Athletics in Women’s Education
A fragmented note discusses how physical training and athletics should fit into a woman's daily life in college. It contrasts prizewinning athletes with the busy, modern woman who uses time efficiently yet may accomplish little, urging practical engagement over vanity.
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Lex
Boes
Tojyn
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