Women’s Athletics and Health in the Progressive Era
A Chicago Times-Herald critique urges women to embrace vigorous outdoor activities for health and dignity, arguing sport aids physique and character. It contrasts liberty in Europe, cautions against excess, and cites cycling, fencing, and gymnastics as wholesome while warning against waning femininity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times-Herald
United States
France
England
Hoyden
Ledley
Bry
Mens Suna
Venus
Dianna
Juno
Vast Federal Spending Baffles Public in 19th Century Budget
In a Pittsburg News column by Wellman the author surveys recent congressionally approved appropriations illustrating the expansive reach of U S government spending. Items include millions for native relief education and deer husbandry, artificial limbs for veterans, upkeep of Capitol and White House, printing and coin production, and numerous public works and scientific commissions. The piece portrays the United States as a large country with a correspondingly large government purse.
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Congress
Alaska
Bam
Cannon
House
Sam
Capitol
White House
Government Printing Office
United States
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Fish Commission
Geological Survey
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Revenue Cutter Service
Washington Monument
Yellowstone National Park
Chickamauga
Chattanooa Park
Astrophysical Observatory
Smithsonian Institution
Jefferson Barracks
Tin-Plate Trade Debated by Welsh Editor and Stern
The American Artisan editor now in Cardiff discusses the falling Welsh tin plate trade. He blames Welsh workmen and agitators for limiting output and argues America and Europe compete with Wales. He urges masters and workers to unite, expand cheap production, and seek new markets while noting roofing uses and the need to improve Welsh industry.
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American Artisan
Cardiff
Western Mall
America
Mr. Stern
Wales
Spain
France
Germany
Amalgamated Association of the Representatives of the Masters and Men
Walesa
Swansea
Chronic Rheumatism Cured by Mystic Cure
Dr B H Hettinger of Indianapolis reports relief from rheumatism after using Det chon a Inbar Cure. Within four days he walked without a cane and two bottles cured him soundly. He recommends Mystic Cure to all sufferers. Sold by Carl Lorens, Druggist, 419 Lackawanna Ave Scranton. The Nicket Plate Road evokes dining car meals, fine service, and low rates.
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B. H. Hettinger
Indianapolis
Ind
Carl Lorens
Lacka- Wanna Avenue
Scranton
Queen Victoria Seen Through Kindness In Patient Tale
A letter recounts Queen Victoria’s warm tact at Osborne Castle when Irish nurse Nelly, visiting with the Duke of B’s children, trembles before the queen. The queen praises the nurse’s care and gently sends her to recover, while the scene amuses the royal children. The piece contrasts Victoria’s early imperious image with later reports of her consideration for all servants and neighbors.
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Queen Victoria
Osborne Castle
Duke of B
County Cork
Victoria
Duke of Wellington
Compass Plant Guides Prickly Western Prairies
The compass plant, Selphium Laciniatum, is noted for leaves that always point north and south. It grows on Western prairies and bears yellow field-daisy like flowers with very thin leaves, making it easy to spot.
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New York Journal
Uniformed porters aid passengers on the El Plate Road
Uniformed colored porters perform chores for coaches assisting passengers during rail travel on the El Plate Road era train service. The presence of porters reflects station and coach duties in the transportation system.
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el Plate Road
Domestic Mummies and Woman’s Ills Tactics
The piece discusses female suffering from reproductive health issues and urges relief with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It claims the remedy restores womb tone strengthens muscles banishes backache and relieves pains from women's diseases citing twenty years of use in America.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
America
Fatal Lord of the Oyster Palace Theatre Sendup
A satiric couple attends a play failing to arrive in time. Algernon and Mildred drift through delays and witty exchanges as the evening ends with a fatal punchline and a cab or hearse joke. Oyster-house misadventures punctuate the scene.
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New York Evening Sun
Mildred Frothingham
One Hundred and Sixteenth Street
Algernon de Mongmorongcy
Algernon de Mongmorongey
Nile
Conking
Oyster Palace
The Value of Honey As Food and Digestive Aid
An Albany Cultivator excerpt extols honey for easy digestion aiding those with weak digestion or kidney ailments. It notes honey as digested nectar, supporting hot bread or biscuit by dissolving honey and wax flakes, while wax aids passage and can gently stimulate digestion. A small amount of milk can lessen adverse effects.
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New England
Fredge & Moulding
Hutter
Miss Bedford
Ee Be School of Cookery
Philadelphia Record
Eine Priting
New York Sun
Albany
A. J. Cook
St Denis Meat House Praised For Quality Service
A local establishment named St Denis earns high marks for its meat quality and courteous service in a discreet, well run fashion. The article highlights steady popularity and refined offerings without sensational detail.
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Jeanne d
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New York
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Jeanne
Catherine Theresa Smith
Brothers of Mercy
Sally Joy White
World of
Letters
Harriet Ubaber
Lesaen
Washington
Wellman
Pittsburg News
Welsh News
Ellis Jones Griffith
Anglesey
Cambridge Union
North Wales
Batts
Thomas Darlington
Geranton
Laurel Hill Park
Border
Posaresor
Heapframe
Jpestane
Abealenn
Partibis
Sir i Mers Otha
Ante
Edcfed
Bi Mirkentead
Erro Peiastea
Ara
Celriog Hughes
Housek R
Lord Rendel
Newcastle-onne
Ernest Rhys
Faer
W. A. Edwards
William Wards
Pawo
Edwards
Llandovery and
Cowbridge School
Jesus Lege
Oxford
E Squire
The
Vale of Glamorgan
William Jones
House of Commons
Isls
Somerville Hall
Mentleman
North Carnarvonshire
House of Lords
Hethells
Hennis 1St
Bethell
Wrexham
Llandysul
Pembrokeshire
Prince of Wales
Aberstwith
Glamorgan Wn
University College, of Wales
Aberdare
Hilla
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
Denis
Catia
William Taylor
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