Hydroaeroplane Boom Lights Up Early Aviation
The hydroaeroplane gains popularity in America as aviators showcase water landings and flights over New York. Frank Coffyn’s tests on the bay attract crowds while Curtiss and allied inventors push toward a three‑element craft. Navy and civilian figures back hydroplane experiments as U S aviation expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Ellyson
Navy
Paul Beck
John C. Walker, Jr
BE. M. Kelly
Army
Hugh Robinson
C. C. Witmer
United States Navy
Washington Irving Chambers
Annapolis
America
New Use for Library Plaza
The west plaza of the public library becomes a daily summer scene where children race and play. Mothers and older kids relax by Bryant fountain, sewing and reading, while thronging tenement districts nearby seek respite in the quiet open space owned by women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Plaza
Public Library
Bryant Fountain
Town Sells Cement Walk for Ads
A cement sidewalk at the fair ground in Arkansas extended along a three to four stance with advertising space sold in numbered squares. Some squares carry a brief town history and county officials names from past dates while others display advertisers letters, including aluminum 3 inch high numerals. The sidewalk outlines remain as first laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Ground
Arkansas
Yale Man Recounts Corrupt City Mayor Tale
A reform minded Yale man recalls a former mayor known for corruption. He quotes the mayor saying he had nothing left to give away after venditions, implying widespread patronage had been exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D School
Firnt
Neinnall
Yale
Iis
Joe
Anti suffrage anecdote from Dr Lyman Abbott in New York
An anti suffrage view is recounted by Dr Lyman Abbott in New York with a tale about a little girl who defines suffrage as the wife of a sufferer. Woodrow Wilson, in Seagirt, downsized questions about his campaign, joking that he must organize his thoughts first while comparing a reporter to Robert the Conqueror.
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America
Eronautical of
New York
Collier
Brookins
Adwus
Aero ‘N Progress
Grand Vo
Aig
Uhine
Rts
Lyman Abbott
Dispute Over Possible Loan Between Debtor and Brown
In a court record, the debtor Lpoke asks Brown about a past transfer. Lpoke cannot confirm if the funds were a loan or a gift, stating uncertainty about Brown’s interpretation. The exchange highlights the ambiguity of the money transfer.
Simple Summer Gowns Rule With Lightweight Silks
Practical summer gowns feature light-weight silks like foulards and chiffons in balanced colors. Designers use changeable taf fetas to flatter different figures, creating two example models with applique lace, satin piping, and contrasting coatees. The options suit slender and stout figures with vertical lines and clever fabric combos.
Some Home Made Presents
Cretonne lamp shades with net over them and cake covers of filet lace on wire frames. Towels, a linen collar and cuff set, gathered ribbon garters with satin rose posies, traveling case covers, lingerie pillows, a Monk's cloth table cover, tea cloths with monograms, and sachets.
Natural colored Pongee costume for the daywear girl
The natural colored girl returns in linen and pongee outfits featuring heavy linen frocks or wash suits with leather pumps raffia straw hats and raffia accessories. The look pairs a linen petticoat with unbleached lace and a self colored suede belt, offering a practical relief in neighborhoods dominated by white and color outfits.
Boudoir Fancies With Swiss Shams and Plaid Scarfs
Describes new tamboured Swiss shams and scarfs for the boudoir in plaid and plain Swiss fabrics. Shams feature scalloped edges and braid work while matching curtains, covers, and cushions are shown in plaid muslin cretonne and colonial rug accents.
Protecting Blouses with Silk Strips Says Fashion Trade
Good Housekeeping Magazine notes the area under the arms is prone to wear on blouses. A strip of oiled silk protects this part and reduces holes, keeping even fine waists wearable. The tip reflects practices of top New York dressmakers.
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New York
Good Housekeeping Magazine
Cleaning brushes with dry powder technique
The article explains using talcum powder or flour to clean hair brushes. Rub the powder into bristles until absorbed and shake out the excess to leave brushes clean and stiff.
Adversity Tests Friendship’s True Quality
A reflection on how hardship acts as the final test for friendship, revealing its depth and resilience beyond comfort. The idea emphasizes steadfast loyalty and mutual support when challenges arise.
Frocks for Little Girl Show Simple Styles in Schools
The article notes that children's frocks now mirror grown-up fashion with simple lines. It highlights coat and skirt combos, plain front panels, large revers and collar, and frequent buttons. It mentions long Cossack frocks and Magyar blouses as appropriate for schoolgirls and younger children.
New Stock Collars Highlight Robespierre Neckwear Trend
The article describes a fashion item labeled the grandfather’s stock, a sheer hem stitched white linen collar turning over a high plaited black silk stock. It is presented as at the height of fashion, styled with tailored silk blouses for morning wear.
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Robespierre
A Change for the Better in Current Fashion
The present season favors more graceful fashion with skirts less tight and a refined silhouette. Evening dress fabrics are praised for their softness and flexibility, offering an ideal, flattering outline and a notable improvement over recent styles.
Renovate Crepe Technique Cures Old Rusty Black Crepe
Skimmed milk and water mixed with a touch of glue heated hot restores old rusty black crepe. If the fabric is well squeezed and dried like muslin it will look as good as new or better.
Two Kinds of Lapland Natives and Their Wandering Life
St. Petersburg reports on the Lapps in the Russian empire describing two types of Lapland natives. One group roams the barren Arctic rim in nomadic bands relying on reindeer moss. they move as moss regrows, deserting sites for years after deer feed. The hardy people are portrayed as shrewd bargainers and resilient adaptors in harsh environments.
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Lapland
Arctic Circle
Wealth for appetite aids Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore
New York financier Diamond Jim Brady has donated 220000 dollars to Johns Hopkins Hospital after recovering his appetite from six months of stomach trouble. He celebrated by dining on a menu including cantaloupe, clams, gumbo, sea bass, squab, salad, and champagne.
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Jim” Brady
New York
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Brady
Marriage by Phone Delays, Then Grants License
Dr. W O Fryberger and Miss Mary Hughes of Minneapolis faced a one hour wait for a license at Miss Hughes summer home near Buffalo Minnesota. The district court clerk denied due to residency but granted by long distance affidavit and fee, marking a first in Hennepin county for telephonic licensure.
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Minneapolis
Minn
W. O. Fryberger
Mary Hughes
Buffalo
Hennepin County
Whole Town Quits Phone Protest Hits Checotah
Checotah Oklahoma residents abandon phones in a mass protest against poor service. Citizens declare all receivers down and refuse to use six phones until improvements are made by the Central’s exchanges.
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Checotah
Okla
Central
Fragmentary Note Sparks Teething Remedy Trial
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Winston Boothie and teething relief with phrases about softening the gum and easing pallor. The readable text hints at a neighborly context but lacks clear action, date, or complete names to form a full news item.
Cures Itching Skin With Cole's Carboli Salve
A patent remedy advertises Cole’s Carboli salve as stopping itching and smoothing the skin. Available at all druggists.
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Cole
Paxton Antiseptic Promoted In Ad Blurb
An old advertisement touts Paxton Antiseptic in Boston mass, touting it as wholesome for the mouth with a cheerful tone. The copy mentions a 25 cent box price and mail order offer through The Paxton Toilet Co. The surrounding dialogue references dinner couple repairs with a suggestive line about fixing mistakes.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
War Delay Over Share of Moving Picture Receipts
Two nations delay their actions while negotiating percentages of moving picture receipts. The stalemate centers on how much each country will claim from the profits.
Odd remark on worker in factory chatter
A brief exchange notes a man cleaning machinery telling his helper to save the waste, highlighting curious workplace talk and reactions. The dialogue hints at possible frugality or unusual behavior within the factory setting.
Diagnosis Joke About Ammonia Attack
A quip from a cartoon caption features Mrs Mixey asking about her husband’s health and a doctor diagnosing a bad attack of ammonia, prompting the jest that it could be fatal as it will take his breath.
The Marvel of It and a Wry Thought
A quip contrasts luck in seeking openings with the common fate of finding oneself in a hole. The remark frames a reflection on success and misfortune.
Where He Balked and the Wife’s Quip on Drinking
A short, witty exchange centers on a wife’s strained marriage and a joke about driving him to drink. The banter pivots on whether her actions push him toward or away from alcohol, ending with a humorous reversal.
Opening Up Lhasa City Ends Forbidden Seal
Lhasa, capital of Tibet, long known as a Forbidden City for political and religious exclusiveness. A British armed expedition opened the city in 1904 after withstanding European attempts to enter. Population is about 35 000.
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Lhasa
Tibet
Forbidden City
Old City
Sparrow Sets House Ablaze in Lawrenceburg Indiana
An English sparrow caused three houses to catch fire in Lawrenceburg Indiana when it carried a burning cotton string from a rubbish pile to the eaves. The nests sparked fires at Mrs Mary Webber Mrs Sophia Shafer Otto McCright and Emanuel Wuest homes. Neighbors acted quickly to extinguish flames before major damage.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Mary Webber
Sophia Shafer
Otto McCright
Emanuel Wuest
Five Pound Note Luck on London Tram
An elderly hunter helps a man who loses a five pound note by returning the note and asking if a reward is wanted. The finder notes that many notes are lost in London and keeps the inquiry light as he moves on.
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London
Lodon
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Frank Coffyn
Europe
Glenn H. Curtiss
William Kress
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Ohio
Parseval
Dufaux
Archdeacon
Gabriel
Iagh Robinson
Nice
France
Robinson
John B. Moisant
Issippi
Isman
Coffyn
Axona
Chicago
Herbster
San Diego Bay
Harry Atwood
Hammondsport
Lake Keuka
Yokous
Les
Lide Safing
Francofein
Brown
Ay O
Czar
Lapp Coast
Minnesota
Winston
Boothie
Ino
Post
Cereal
Postum Conenny Limited
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