Boston Women Plan Farm Acres For Surplus Spinsters
Boston business and professional women form the Women's Massachusetts Homestead Association to place 100000 surplus spinsters and widows on small land tracts near cities. They seek state aid or a mortgage plan to develop affordable homes with implements for farming flowers herbs vegetables mushrooms squabs chickens bees and pigs. A New York benefactor aims to invest 200000 to 300000 and a Brookline philanthropist offers a large farm for the project.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Women’s
Massachusetts Homestead Association
New York
Brookline
Mass
Job for living skeleton sought for government car
The United States government seeks a living skeleton for a specialized refrigerating car under the Bureau of Plant Industry. Duties include crawling into cracks to adjust machinery, requiring intelligence and a knack for tight spaces. Pay ranges from 900 to 1200 dollars yearly, with travel across the country. Examination date is May 5.
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United States
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Civil Service Commission
Irving
Fresh Surprise in Meissen Town Architecture and Landscape
Robert Haven Schauffier’s description in Century portrays Meissen as a town of crooked streets that wind into heights and unveil new architecture, costumes, and landscapes at every turn. Landings reveal ancient steps leading up to the burg or down to the river, creating a vivid medieval charm.
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Meissen
Robert Haven Schauffier
Germany
Good Manners and Bread Color Opinions Cited
The Florida Times Union urges self control and consideration as marks of good breeding and warns against smoking on lips before kissing. The London Lancet argues bread whiteness does not indicate quality and condemns bleaching flour for altering flavor and color.
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Florida Times-Union
Life
London Lancet
Wet cloth in sickness method for hot compress
A simple home remedy describes how to prepare a very hot cloth without wetting the hands. Take the cloth by its ends, immerse the center in boiling water, twist quickly, and use the resulting hot cloth for illness. The hands remain dry while the cloth becomes hot.
Tip for reducing smoke when adding wood to an open fire
A practical hint advises placing new wood at the back of the grate to pull burning fuel toward the front, maintaining heat and reducing smoke as fresh wood is added. This adds efficiency and keeps the fire burning steadier.
How Fine It Would Be
A reflective remark on the ideal of universal competence, praising how outcomes would improve if each person performed to the standard others imagine for them.
Newsboy Delivers Novel Engagement News in Luncheon
In Montclair New Jersey a luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph A Richards turned playful when a newsboy burst in with extra papers announcing engagements. Miss Bertha Richards and Miss Alice Francis Richards are to wed Milton Towne and Dion W Kennedy in a novel publicity stunt at the Aldine association event in New York.
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New Jersey
Montclair
N. J
Joseph A. Richards
Bertha Richards
Alice Francis Richards
Milton Towne
Dion W. Kennedy
Tim Reflects On Rain Origin In Whimsical Child Talk
A three year old named Tim listens as his mother explains how God makes rain and returns it to the sky. He then quips that it’s a pretty good stunt for Dad, in a lighthearted moment cited by Harper's Magazine.
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Tim
Harper's Magazine
On the Half Shell in Alaska
In Alaska the sea urchin is the nearest oyster substitute and a staple for locals who catch, crack, and eat the orange yolk clusters. The shell is discarded at sea as the delicacy remains a longtime staple for Alaskan Indians in hard times.
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Alaska
Walking to Beat Weston in Cross-Continent Trek
Sergeant John Walsh of the U S Army walks from Boston toward San Francisco aiming to overtake Edward Payson Weston who has an eight day lead. Walsh, 57, in khaki fatigue, carries a knapsack and a blackthorn cane gifted by Boston’s Ancient Order of Hibernians, undertaking a $5000 wager from a September crossing. He claims to be the first man to cross the continent on foot after a 73 day trek.
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John Walsh
United States Army
New Haven
Conn
Boston
San Francisco
Edward Payson Weston
Walsh
Order of Hibernians
World End Prediction by Professor Lowell
Professor Percival Lowell of Harvard University outlines four scenarios for Earth's demise. He forecasts the world could end by a star collision, a solar planet collision, tidal paralysis from sun and moon, or gradual loss of water and air into space.
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Percival Lowell
Harvard University
Moon
Twenty Get Jobs From Brush Toss at Manchester Factory
In Manchester Connecticut a factory superintendent advertised for twenty whitewashers for one day. Three hundred applicants arrived. He tossed twenty brushes from a window and the first twenty workers who grabbed them were hired for the job.
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Manchester
Conn
To Use Fish For Alarm Clock
C Middlebrooks former Litchfield county sheriff in Connecticut has built a bungalow over Highland lake. He plans to fish from the veranda or through floor holes and sleep near the openings. A bell by his bed will ring when a big fish is hooked.
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Middlebrooks
Litchfield County
Connecticut
Highland Lake
Trouble Ahead for Mrs Lapsling's Dental Visit
Mrs Lapsling laments another toothache terming it a vicarious tooth in her upper jaw as she faces a dentist visit, a wry domestic moment captured in a light note.
Defect in Chinese Voice Notes Missing Two Scale Tones
A defect in the Chinese voice results in a six note scale missing the fourth and seventh notes. The problem reduces the octave range to six pitches, altering melodic accuracy. Technical notes indicate failure to include standard diatonic steps affects intonation and articulation.
Fashion Not Health Says Town Health Bulletin
The town health bulletin argues women follow dressmakers over physicians when advised to alter clothing for health. It notes in nine of ten cases women heed fashion guidance and not medical advice.
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Town Health Bulletin
Beautify the City Beautiful Movement Appeals to Households
The Birmingham News urges residents to support the city beautiful movement with minimal effort and cost. It argues small individual improvements will collectively transform the city and benefit all citizens.
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City Beautiful
Birmingham News
Brightly spotted stockings sold to the deepest mourners
A shopper in the stocking department notes that people in deep mourning buy the stockings with the brightest red blue and green spots. She finds the contrast humorous and observed the trend herself.
Nothing to Him. Johnny and Freddy in Harpers Bazaar
A brief humorous yarn from Harpers Bazar featuring a boy Johnny claiming the camel can go eight days without water and Freddy quipping he could do likewise if his mother allowed him.
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Johnny
Freddy
Harper’s Bazar
Plea for Open Fireplace Moves Public Opinion
A physician argues that open fires in rooms prevent colds compared with furnaces. He calls fireplaces and chimneys ventilators and notes sanitary officers constantly change the air to drive out germs, making open fires worth having despite furnaces.
Rascal's Baedeker Reveals Clever Escape Map
A man arrested on suspicion of fraud carried a map of England with towns marked by initials T W K. Detectives traced his deceitful career across towns and learned those letters stood for Too Well Known, a personal warning.
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England
New York Elopement Sparks Stepmother Nine Children
A young woman in New York elopes and discovers she becomes stepmother to nine children, prompting her to desert her new husband. The note questions whether romance can exist for a widower with children.
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New York
The Old Professor Remains a College's Valued Asset
The Nation lauds the ripe old professor as a college’s most valuable asset. He sustains respect among young men and preserves the finest traditions of the institution.
Trustee's Notice of Weekly Township Business Hours
John Mulzer trustee of Hult township announces he will be at his home every Wednesday to conduct township business and may transact other matters when at home.
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Harrison Winstlip
St. Meinrad
Joseph Peters
Harrison Tp
John Mulzer
Hult Townshin
Nolice
Liberal
Wm. G.tableman
Clay Township
Jackson Township
Gentryville
Carter Township
Dale
Mariah Hill
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for John Seger Estate
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate with the will annexed of John Seger deceased late of Spencer county. William Seger.
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John Seger
Spencer County
William Seger
Notice of Application for Liquor License in New Boston
A notice announces that at the July 1909 Spencer County Indiana board term the applicant will seek a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart and allow on premises consumption. The saloon would be at a room on the ground floor of a two story frame house in New Boston Lot 29 Hutt Township Main Street front with doors and windows described. The applicant also seeks permission to sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch. June 11 1909.
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Board of Commissioners
Spencer County
Indiana
Court House
New Boston
Hutt Township
Main Street
Maine Street
Lndiana
Tryumt
Lowli
Len Wiliam
Saigon
Elm Street
Szloous
William
Olseh
Application for liquor license 1909 Spencer County
William Olseh seeks a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors at a room in a two story brick building on Elm Street in Spencer County Indiana. The request covers spirituous vinous and malt liquors with on premises consumption and cigars tobacco sales. The July term 1909 board of commissioners meeting at the auditor's office will consider the case.
Notices to Contractors for Spencer County Bridge Bids 1909
Sealed bids will be received by the Spencer County commissioners at the auditor's office until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday June 8 1909 for concrete and steel bridge construction in multiple townships. Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor's office. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Commissioners
Spencer County
Indiana
Auditor's
Auditor's Office
Towit
Ira Tower
Hatfield
Willow Pound
Luce
Ohio
Baker's Creek
Miller
Schaefer
Killian
Growder
Moffet
Muddy Creek
Luce Township
Brown
Grandview
Gentryville
Omer Kennedy
Woolfolk
Big Sandy Creek
Myler
Newtonville Road
Hammond Township
Briege
Gray
Hammond
Loper
Newtonville
Troy
Evanston
Huff Township
Carter
Harrison
Chrisney
Kramer
Honey Creek
Zoar Church
Grass Township
Schriefer
Buffaloville
Richardson
McDaniel
Kennedy Station
Tableman
Liberal
Clay Township
Lake Drain
Handle Factory
Marion Thurman
Rock Hill
Garret Creek
Rockport
Owensboro
Dan Rust
Ohio Township
Troy and
Jasper Road
New Boston
Fashionable London Bag Called a Dog Carrier
In a London shop a woman admired an expensive leather bag with a side opening. The salesman explained it was designed for carrying ladies small dogs, a novelty in fashion at the time.
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London
Honolulu mayor bears family relics in public life
A passage describes Flo carrying a portion of the mayor of Honolulu's family history, including a grandmother's eye teeth, a heart watch charm made from a great-great-grandmother's kneecap, and coat buttons carved from bones of other ancestors.
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Honolulu
Flo
Easy to Carry
A humorous exchange notes a child named Wil sent with two jugs of beer to aid balance. The quote from Meggen dorfer Blaetter presents the wit of the moment and reflects village humor.
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Willie
Meggendorfer Blaetter
One Cause of Generosity
A Franklin quote notes a man may give more when poorer to avoid appearing stingy, suggesting generosity stems from fear of judgment rather than abundance.
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Franklin
Sunset of Life Reflects on Time and Service
A Countess of Warwick quote stresses life’s brevity and the value of dedicating the last ten years to solving surrounding problems to leave a better memory after life ends.
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Countess of Warwick
Character Defines Success, Not Talent, Says Max O'Rell
The quote asserts that character secures success more than talent. A person may achieve with modest talent if character is present, yet will fail without character regardless of talent. It emphasizes integrity and perseverance as the key to achievement.
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Max O’rell
Greater Than Washington and Shakespeare Admired Again
A compact remark spots a statesman praised like Washington and a playwright likened to Shakespeare, noting frequent admiration across circles. The comparison highlights enduring esteem for both figures in public discourse.
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Washington” Statesman
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