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Notable women and their roles in business and craft are highlighted, including Matum Baker noted for leadership in the National Dimiminakire' association and Leena, editor in New York, shaping dressmaking trends and empowering women in industry. The piece praises aging artistry, community service, and the aim to balance creative work with enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matum Baker
Fenater
National
Dimiminakire’ Association
Mir
NeTie
Bert
Liston
Anneriewth
Uwmettatheers
Ahi i
Pmncit
Thaler
Helle Eiowee
Shy Ives
New York
Etty Ane
Dressniakere’ Organization
America
Busines
Notable Efforts Reach Troubled Souls in Bowery Mission
Mrs. Sarah J. Bird, a wealthy Plymouth Church member, organized charity efforts in a Bowery room to greet the friendless men and boys with care rather than saloons. The piece also notes Swedish author Velma Swanston Howard and other historical notices including Ann Story of Vermont, and provides social guidance on first calls and visiting etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Bird
Henry Ward Beechers
Plymouth Church
Lenane
Borine
Walsh
Yenea
Haasch Famick Ind
St Anthony
cBuird Street
Scunsugh Building
Bavenne
The Stayer Declares A Night Too Long For Bore
In a vivid social vignette a weary girl endures dull male callers who sit through long talks and waste her evening. She signals frustration, recalling a previous bore who lingered, and finally quits, deciding to go to bed as the clock nears two.
Two City Accidents Injure Bride Groom and Child
In a busy city street near Fourth Avenue South a large crowd gathered as a trolley line took a dangerous turn. Josephine Anderson suffered an ankle injury and a violinist friend aided her as rescuers carried her home. Paul Leonard, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard, was knocked against a stone, receiving a sprained ankle and a scalp cut. Both youths were treated by a local physician and cared for at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Anderson
Fourth Avenue
Korty Aird
Josephine
Ane
Kim
Sie
Aby
Paut Leonard
Leonard
Sixth Avenue
Bill
Eighth Avenue
Paul
Putnam Street
Mary Hartwigsen
Hartwigsen
Ireland
Christ Hartwigsen
Anna Quinn
Davenport
Rose Fitzgibson
Newark
Ohio
John McKernan
Nebraska
Mary Lynch
West Firth Street
Thomas Leneh
Lynch
Third
Division Streets
Eroline
Charles Cline
Martin Graely
Lawrence
James
Daniel Lynch
Kansas City
E. B. Braister
Farnam Street
Abram Braisted
Points of Etiquette on Call Etiquette
A guide discusses whether a girl or a young man should initiate calls. It advocates the young man asking permission to call and suggests the girl, with her mother, should invite him. Proper phrasing honors the mother and maintains family dignity in social introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smialler
Keurey Slivewnaher
Brecub
Cele
Sempetines
Ufa Pitt
The Man Caller Arrives at the Young Lady's Home
An arrival tale describes a man entering a house, depositing his hat and coat while awaiting the young woman. He checks the house, notes the scene, and questions the resident about attendance and items observed. The scene hints at a social visit with cautious observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boase
A Man Should Return Hospitality
A female correspondent comments that a man should entertain a woman and provide small gifts, arguing the expectation is reasonable and that a self centered suitor who relies on mere presence is lacking. The note is signed Dora Belle Dennison.
Suit Over Failing Walls After Fire Hits Davenport Merchants
Louis Hanssen's Sons and hardware firm sue German Trust Co for 19005 claiming stock worth 4000 damaged by walls of Klug building after a fire. Settlement involves Otto Kluz estate and Richter estate. Also brief notes on a cigar store fight over union matters, a prize fighter incident, and several obituaries for local residents including Mary Hartwigsen Thomas Lynch and Abram Braisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hanssen
Ficke & Pieke
West Second Street
Klug
German ‘Trust Company
Otto Kluz
Richter
King
Bollinger
Youthful Fashions Stir Reflections On Age And Style
The piece muses on how costuming favors youth over age, praising simple rings for the young while older women wear lavish outfits. It contrasts elegance with aging and quotes Patrick Henry to argue liberty, noting fashion's generous spirit and the tension between taste and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyung
Patrick Henry
Newspaper Women at Installation of Officers
At the Woman's Press club installation, members wore fashionable hats gowns and jewels. Two young singers performed with Miss Welker drawing admiration for her simple yet striking dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Press Club
Cee
Mise Welker
Abe
Herpicide Promised To End Dandruff Germs
The article proclaims Herpicide kills the dandruff germ that burrows into the scalp and damages hair. It claims untreated hair becomes brittle and eventually bald, while Herpicide allows natural growth. Sold by druggists with a sample offered for 1 cent. Detroit company and agent T. H. Thomas listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herpicide Company
Detroit
Mich
T. H. Thomas
Notable dress at Waldorf Astoria gathering described
Olive Harper records a 19th century society event at the Waldorf Astoria with women in lace gowns moire fabrics velvet and embroidery. She notes emeralds and point lace, color sight issues, and mentions Mrs Tod Helmuth Rev Phete Hanaford Rev Antoinette Brown Blackwell and Baroness de Bazos among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod Helmuth
Phete Hanaford
Antoinette Brown Blackwell
Devereux Blake
Baroness de Bazos
Kiemner
Fis
Waltorf-Astoria
Gina
Hite Olive Harper
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New Wick City
Velma Swanston Howard
Stockholm Tagblad
Sweden
K. Hikiebeand
Hleas
Dagbind Star
Howard
Chile
Ann Story
Colonie! Dames of
Vermont
Salisbury
AD Story
Green Mountain
Tnnh
Ann
Chikires
Norwich
Cava
Asia
Otter Creek
Marcla Willis Campbell
Molleter
Thomas’ Pharmacy
Stayer
Moline
Shadie-Moocre
Jay Osled
Estella J. Mousy
Vac Kee Mo Crusbaker
Jay
Mabel Fibacca
Frok Wines
Mtr
Cmig
Tiwan
Dora Belle Dennison
Intelcos
Averton
Sisatad Goaitet
Pete Jensen
John Pilgrim
Finger
P. C. Miller
Jensen
Pilgrim
al Bok
Chicago
Oman
Maple City
Maple City Soap Works
Miss Wade
Wo Davenport
DR. Walsh
J. E. Walsh
Chin
St. Anthony Hoapig
LE. Casteel
L D. Mudge
T B. Simmon
Central Trust Savings
Rock Island
Ill
Capital Stock
J. Larkin
H. H. Cleaveland
H. D. Mack
J. J. LaVelle
Mary B. Robinson
John Schafer
HB. Casteel
D. Sweeney
M.S. Meney
Trust Department
Sexton
Arcade
Cigar Star
John P. Sexton
Twentieth Street
Merrell-Soule Corrad
Syracuse
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