Women in China Japan and the plight of wives
The article reports on traditional gender roles in China and Japan, noting Buddhist and social norms that keep women subordinate. It describes infanticide of female children, arranged wives, and limited education for mothers, with anecdotes from Perkins and other observers. It mentions two or three wives per man, and the contrast with male heirs and obedience, including cultural practices among wealthy Chinese in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Japan
Ching
China
Yuen-Pule
Bbe
Bhanghal
Bhenghi
Canton
Hankow
Eil Perkins
N.Y. Sun
Southern Progress and Economic Growth Highlighted
The excerpt extols rapid U S economic expansion with more banks, capital formation, and export gains. It notes a rise from 20 to 80 national banks, increased manufacturing, and thousands of new industries, claiming substantial property value growth and improved stability in a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orut
Wales
Only One Breed at the Crossing Cow Strike Trial
A fragmented Chicago era clipping notes a railway crossing dispute over damages with a lawyer challenging fault and a claim of a cow being killed. It references a legal quarrel, a possible murder accusation, and a note on charity for mothers connected to a World’s Fair fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feaelty
Kodak
Abe
Rene Lange
Dominie
Rocky
Chicago
Bad Augamtin Daly
Bia Comay
Ee el Normance
the Foresters
Farwell
Poresko
Potter Palmer
Notable Men and Figures: Dickens Holmes Edison Mackin Carnot and Others
A collage of notable figures including Henry Fielding Dickens described as a leading son of Charles Dickens, Oliver Wendell Holmes remarking on a youth’s manuscript, and references to Edison, Mackin, and President Carnot. The piece also notes Prof. John Stuart Mackin at eighty and various pensions, travels, and roles connected to European and American figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry “Fielding Dickens
Deu
Bagisad
Tiéle
Charles Dickens
London
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Thormse
A. Edison
John Stuart Mackin
Edinburgh
Antloes
Presiidante
Peru
Carnot
Iene
Alguria
York
d'Absao
Sician
Mia
Fragmented 19th century fragments mix wit and gossip
A scrambled newspaper page blends verse, poems, cultural snippets, travel notices, and humorous dialogue. It includes social anecdotes, a royal seat invitation, theatrical quips, and garbled ads and poetry snippets from various sources.
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Is & Southers
Thebert Liberal
Offee
Joan
Southern Progress
Dhe
Darling
Lever
Triven
Jone
Descon
Smith
Air
Zoe
Tandersland
Bostos
Lawrence County
Hall Ponts
Tiban
St Bophis
Pathie
Trys
Etiere 'Aliek
Atlante Constitution
A. B
Dundee Weekly News
Roth
Triplett
Mr. Garram
Gnacum
Metter Pollerman
Felier
Shere
Teass
Patber Adam
Carper
Pomona News
Boneh
Mente
Duke of Bisak
Kumar Beach
Eha
Eusere
Arma
Deemenesefet Family
Dirares
Primus
Mer Wieta
Smith & Gray's Monthly
Bustin
Allentown
Maioh
Cematery
Anion
Corpes
Elmira Garotte
Pammar Peete
N.Y
Sappen
matWis
Epdge Breetings
Elephant OF
bin Bande
Fraternity and Protechon
Ook Amon Hall
Foluwe Hall
Vincent W. Nag
Brom
Ancountant
le Ee
West Front Street
Guttman's
West
O. M. Dunham
Outfitter
West Brent Street
Alisa Memento
Ohmen Ae
Pe Vriers
Eeee
Park
Park Avenue
Franece Hohlbein & Jones
Ruwyon & Son
Kama
William J. Stephenson
North Avenue
Plainfield, ¥. J
M. J. Coyne
Asw
East Fourtest
Henry Goeller
Lock & Gunsmith
Liberty ST
C. 4. Brown
Supurl
American Steam Laundry
H. W. Marshall
Crose
Barron, Co
Mate
ABC
Ansiva
Trenton
Philadel
Warrenville
A. M. Seguine
Laing
Madison Ave
Privat
J. Frank Mundy
General Auer
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York
Mamet By
Thet Society, Bene For
Crouberts
East Front Street
Asaidant and Fire Insurance
Cet
J. T. Vail
Real Estate and Insurance
North Avenur
Pentane
Rast Paorr Srexer
Wameree
Collier
Optician
Eyus
Holees
Iran
John Johnston
South Avenue
Dime— Savings Institution
Plainfield
Jon W. Murray
William White
Nathan Harper
Elias & Poph
Hoagland's
Expris
Telephone
Wm. Classen
Liberty Street
Mr. Leal
Boeaacare Ant
John Leal
Miso
John E. Beerbower
Prop
City Hotel
Park Ave
Corner
Second ST
Plainfield, N. J
Ques
Stabica and Billiards Attached
Lehigh
Severa
Mason's
L. A. Rheaume, Ag’t
Aeoapwar
Ackeon
Bisus Runtor
Ae Orhman
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