Mothers Meet in Washington to Conserve the Baby Crop
The National Congress of Motherhood and Parent Teachers' League gathers in Washington with hundreds attending from this city. They plan to observe February 17 as Mothers Day nationwide. Originating in 1896 under Mrs Theodore W Birney and Mrs Phoebe Hearst, the movement continues with Eleanor H Hoyt of Tacoma as the state delegate.
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Washington
Fed
We World
Congress of Child Wel
National Congress of
Congress
Movement For
Mra
Theodore W. Birney
Phoebe Hearst
Eleanor H. Hoyt
Tacoma
Love Donts Essay On Six Week Courtship And Rules
A compact guidance piece on early romance urges restraint and ongoing effort after initial connection. It emphasizes balancing present insight with future expectations while valuing the partner as nuanced and discerning. Advice cautions against teaching too many fixed facts and warns against jealous overstatement.
Supper Table Jabber in Code Sparks Chatter
A fragmented poem like note uses the line “Catherine J-” and stray letters to form a cryptic message. The text reads as a playful, irregular exchange with hints of fate and affection amid stray initials. The piece resembles a writer's experimental letter.
Pyramid Pile Cure Free Trial Offer Claims Instant Relief
Unscrupulous pamphlet promises a free trial pack of Pyramid Pile Cure from Pyramid Drug Co. at 280 Ride Marshall Mich. It asserts instant pain relief and lasting cure for piles, urging readers to send name and address for a mail order.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Ride
Marshall, Mich
Pronunciation Code Puzzles At The Supper Table Tonight
A playful piece explores spelling phrases by pronouncing letters apart. It demonstrates codes where single letters stand for words or syllables such as X LN C for excellence and D A for idea. The text invites more examples and challenges readers to create words from letters.
Mrs Burke Roche May Wed London Socialite Bobby Beresford
New York April 24 Mrs Burke Roche daughter of Frank Work the late millionaire sportsman is said to be engaged to Seton Robert Beresford known as Bobby in London club circles He is brother in law to Lady Decies Vivien Gould and described as robust and energetic Their life has not been monotonous to date
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New York
Burke-Roche
Frank Work
Seton Robert Beresford
London
Bobby
Lady Decies
Vivien Gould
Nellie De Grasse and Her Sailor Salla Fascination
A quirky feature notes Nellie De Grasse, granddaughter of a French admiral, who loves sailor costumes and the sailor persona inspired by her great grandfather. The piece humorously laments limits on her theatrical appetite and hints at a budding naval-themed fascination.
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Nellie
Tike
de Grasse
Salla
Charge of the Flat Brigade by Georgia Govier
A poem recounts the annual spring movement of residents nicknamed the 400 leaving old quarters for new homes. It depicts neighbors to left and right moving on, the May flight, and a lingering sense of dismay as the dress parade of the 400 continues.
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Georgia Bowen Govier
Notable Divorces Stir Debates Over Living Costs
The subject, twice divorced including from a fellow countryman of Bobby and from her riding master Batonyi, drew attention after declaring no one can live on less than 200 dollars a year, sparking public debate.
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Bobby
Batonyi
Noany
First Woman Appointed Freight Agent for Pere Marquette Lines
Miss Belle Carpenter of Davenport Iowa has been named toll siding freight agent for the Pere Marquette Valley lines. She is the first woman in the United States to hold such an appointment. Carpenter began in railroading at age sixteen as a Rock Island clerk and has since held various railroad posts.
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Belle Carpenter
Davenport
Iowa
Pere Marquette Valley Lines
United States
Rock Island
Miss Grey Answers Readers In Social Etiquette
A long reader column features Miss Grey answering questions on hostess duties, hat and coat handling, dyeing hair, umbrella plant care, church member duties, weight loss advice, wedding invitation timing, hair growth, ink stain removal, and recipes for marble cake fruit salad and cabbage salad with practical, period tone guidance.
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Catherine J
Lois Theatre
Mrs. Burke-Roche
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
Second Ave
Union St
Seattle
Reliable Credit House
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian ‘Rocky Mountains
National Park
E. E. Penn
Cc. H. Naylor
Cc. T.A
First Avenue
Nellie DE Grasse
Madam Fashion
the Ladies’ Musical Club
Mischa Elman
Grand Opera House
Baldwin
Charles Kiein
Atock
Tara
Fey Clements
Smim Lert
Bbc
Ratur Pricea
Noth Phetea
Adeuneed
Billy G
Gouuulad
Hattif Lorraine
BIG
Ea Peer
Albers
Pantages Theatre
Rando
Ellis Hawatians
Mre
William Morris
Lady Downstairs
Cynthia Grey
Mins Grey
Pourteul A
Marion Harland
Misa Grey
Miss Grey
Inquirer
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Beecham
Jane
GEO. P. Bent CO
Third Av
Pike Street
Chicago, DL
Bush & Ane Pianos
Hushefane Pinta
Third Avenue
Postoffice
Dahlem & Barry, Inc
Star “Want
Sherwin-Williams
Star Paint & Wall Paper Co
Colman Bldg
Fhat Post
Goodyear Raincoat Co
Alaska Bldg
John &. Kelly
J. H. Smith
PINE
Needham Pianos
Victor Talking Machines
W. L. Douglas
Packard Shoes Danz Shoe CO
Second South
Pmedopsal Geouthwick Co
Dally
Second Avenue
Pike
James Mec Kherry
Cene
Keystone Clothes Lines
Brooks
Sunshine Bluing
the Macdougall & Southwick CO
Virginia
Moore Theatre
Tesa
Suburbs
Green Lake
Fremont
University
Manning
Manning’s
Manning’s Coffee Store
Pike Place
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