Morality and mischief mix in early 20th century musings
A compilation of satirical notes and opinions touching Austria Hungary’s indemnity for Herzegovina and Bosnia, American pensions, Harriman stock reactions, Roosevelt’s Africa dream, canvasback ducks versus Venezuelan ships, Venezuela’s government, meat and crime links, Knox’s stature, New York entertainment, tariffs, and Carnegie’s tariff wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Hungary
Turkey
Herzegovina
Bosnia
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers Deafness Remedy
An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional treatment. It explains Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and promises a $100 reward for any noncurable case, urging readers to send for circulars and visit a local retailer for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemisy & CO
Toledo
Draggitte
Brave Jane Perry and the art of aging in Tuscany
Rebecca Harding Davis recounts Jane Perry, widow of an English physician, who at sixty-five left paltry means to live in a Tuscan hill town. She learned languages, crafts, and hospital aid, studying art, architecture, and silk, aiding the poor and emigrants while maintaining keen world news awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Melbourne
Therm
Jane Perry
Tuscany
London
Rome
Russia
Karl Brithnell
Thea
Nicholas
Ingenious Housekeeper Keeps Food Hot Between Plates
An inventive housekeeper learns to keep food from drying by placing it between two hot plates set over a saucepan of hot water in the oven. The method preserves moisture and flavor as long as needed, with the oven door left ajar if it becomes very hot.
Feings Tite Hot Has Ole 40 Kaow
An article on decor trends and entertaining practices notes the use of cut glass and candles in gatherings. It discusses fridge storage for candles, Japanese tea refreshments, buffets, and the social aim of hospitality as a sincere wish to please guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Chicago News
County Larger Than State Claims Highlight Worcester Size
The passage notes New England counties are large on average, with Worcester County Massachusetts cited as an example. It is described as large in area and highly populous, even larger than Rhode Island, the neighboring state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Worcester County
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Jishonest Aerones and the Rise of Female Crime In Plays
A satirical note laments rising crime among stage heroines, blaming late Henrik Ibsen for shifts in drama. The piece mocks male villains giving way to female misdeeds and mocks the era's moral panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrict Ibsen
Character by Hat in Modern Manners
A compact observation on hats as a mirror of character. The author notes that hat choice and wear reveal personality, and adds a maxim about unfinished tasks, urging action rather than delay.
The Need for Faithful Care in Woman Health
A discussion on how marriage and motherhood alter a woman's appearance and vigor, noting ignorance and neglect of pelvic health as factors. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is promoted as a safe, alcohol free remedy to strengthen and restore health for nursing mothers and women after childbirth, with potential consult by mail to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Pierca
R. V. Piarca
Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
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Lyric Theatre
Sam V. Hunter Black
Margaret Aldrich
Ryno & Emerson
Educational Picture Men
Vitagraph Studio
the Daily Progress
Ulements Publishing Company
N. Sycamore Street
Petersburg
United States
Roosevelt
Africa
Venezuela
Neat Trust
Knox
Pennsylvania
New York
Motion Picture House
The
South
Colonial Theatre
R. B. Holstein
Wno
Jae Price
Brave Jane Perry
Cave Lane
Odd
Rebecca Harding Davis
Teppan Wright
JAS. Y
Bank Street
Gill & Hoy, Inc
Appomattox
Paarlburg
E. Cor
Perry and
Lawrence Streets
W. H. Elder
R. 0. Egerton
Spencer Vaughan
H. C. Southall
Cut-Rate Shoe Store
Bege’s Variety Store
Bollingbrook St
Kenilworth
Excelsior
Coles
Brunet &Sommers
P. Hare Drug CC
WH. W. Bryan
Syc. St
C.l.seyler Cor
Halifax and Gill Sts
Goode
Sam Bros
W.H. Frey
R. N. Partin
J. A. Branch & Co
W. E H. Armstrong & Co
Holiday
Brevall
Brown
Smith
Cor, Syc
Washington Sts
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