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Newspaper

Petersburg Daily Progress

Location

Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1909

Page

2

Forget-Me-Nots and a Queen of Song in New York

A crowded opera house in New York watches Marguerite, Marguerite Gordon, make her American debut with a pianist. Margaret's past with Philip Temple and the forget-me-nots recall their love as she sings Take Me to Your Heart Again, ending with a note that she will never perform publicly as Marguerite again after a card arrives.

Marguerite America New York Europe Margaret Gordon Philip Temple Philip Margaret Margaret Goreon Queen of Song Hoston Post

Man with imagination travels in books not steps

A description of a man who cannot afford travel yet creates journeys in his mind. He studies the cost of trips, imagines proper attire, and uses timetables to plan excursions, then reads travel books to fuel his captivating, self-devised adventures.

The Rise and Risk of Arsenic Wallpaper in History

A historical account traces wallpaper production from wood block printing to modern mass rolls, noting arsenic green pigments and its deadly effects. It describes labor roles, wage scales, and the shift away from arsenic after poisoning reports, alongside changes in roll lengths, color variety, and border pricing in the wallpaper industry.

New York Philadelphia

The Slavs and Their Historical Rise in Europe

The Slavs appear north of the Black Sea during Emperor Trajan's era about 110 A. D. They begin to be noted frequently in the sixth century and have since pushed westward into the Teutonic domain. They have retained political independence only in Russia, with major Slavonic languages including Bulgarian Russian Polish Bohemian Croatian and Serbian.

Black Sea Trajan Ruawia

Notes and Comment Of Interest to Women Readers

Eminent authorities discuss whether women should work after marriage. Three key points: it may resolve itself. education and occupation should be pursued by both married and unmarried women, preferably with gainful work. and many families employ nursemaids and hotel meals to free time, raising questions about societal impact if remedies improve.

Sai Willian Tard Wade Uch Alem Hryn Mawr College W. J Shomas Thomas

French Women Busy Workers in France and Paris

In France seven million women earn their own living and occupy diverse roles. Paris cutters of precious stones earn about $1.80 daily, higher than Paris seamstresses at 60 cents. A Froissy suburb resident runs a railroad station with her husband as porter, and Mme. Lesobre manages telegraph, messenger, and post duties daily.

France Paris Amsterdam Froigsey Froissy Jeanne Mme Lesobre Frotagy

Native American Roots Promise Medical Cures Dr Pierce Claims

An old promotional piece touts Indigenous medicinal plants as sources of cures for digestion heart ailments and women's disorders. It cites Dr Pierce of Buffalo advertising glyceric extracts, alcohol free formulas, and free pamphlets detailing ingredients and testimonials to attract readers.

Scorchin Pierce Nate Buffalo Lees Plarce Chamista

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