Dirty Dirt and Cleanliness Lessons from Home Economics
Head of the University of Chicago home economics department argues that clean dirt exists and offers practical methods to reduce dust. He recommends vacuuming, cheesecloth dusters, oil-dusted rags, oiling dry mops, carpet sweepers, and airing out rugs, noting sweeping with torn newspaper lowers airborne germs compared with careless methods.
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Department of Home Economics
The
University of Chicago
Woman seeks death certificate to remarry after husband’s hanging
Pittsburg February 7. Mrs Rosa Patrelli wife of Dominick Patrelli under death sentence at Greensburg asks advance copy of her husband’s death certificate. She requests the sheriff mail the executed paper to Baltimore Maryland. Governor Tener has not set a date so she must wait.
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Pittsburg
Mra Rosa Patrelli
Dominick Patrelli
Greensburg
Sheriffs Office
Baltimore
Patrelli
Tener
Safe-Crackers Work for Love in Seattle Theatre Show
The Bailey Mitchell players present a clever two-actor display featuring Jimmie Valentine, a famed safe cracker, attempting a daring rescue of a girl locked inside a safe. Bargain Night offers 25 cent seats with performances running all next week at the Seattle Theatre. The bill also includes The Nigger, a discussed play, at 20 and 50 cent prices nightly.
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Jimmie Valentine
Jimmie
Newark
Bailey & Mitchell
The
Seattle
American Women Favor American Designers Over Paris Gowns
American dressmakers showcase original designs rivaling French imports. The trend favors gowns by U.S. designers such as Joseph of New York, emphasizing artistry and a form suited to American wearers. Miss Rose Lasile wears a white chiffon gown with rhinestones, a Grecian key motif, and a pink sash at the knee.
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France
Paris
Rose Lasile
Joseph
New York
Woman Lashes Faithless Hubby in Philadelphia Courtroom
In Philadelphia Feb 7 a wife whipped her husband Richard Hinkle after the magistrate advised calm. The angry wife used a many tailed whip on his back then urged him and the other woman to reconcile and go home together. The other woman fled.
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Philadelphia
Magetrate Grote
Richard Hinkle
Lillian
Answers to Questions and Notes on Citizenship and Marriage
A compilation of civic guidance covers naturalization rules for foreigners, citizenship upon divorce, bequests to medical institutions, and marriage license requirements. It cites President Wilbur for bequest details and outlines witnesses for marriage, including knowledge of both parties. It also notes David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary explorer, his Nile sources inquiry, illness, and burial at Westminster Abbey.
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David Livingston
Lake Nyassa
Zambezi
Nile
Weatminster Abbey
Dear Miss Grey letters on spooning and inheritance tax
A reader asks Miss Grey if spooning is acceptable for a well educated suitor and whether such behavior affects reputation. Other letters explain inheritance tax meaning, hair remedies, and marriage budgets, with guidance from Miss Grey and answers by Aes and HOPELESS.
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Miss Grey
Mina Grey
Dd. J. Vv
England
Internal Revenue
United States
Union
Crown Work Terms Highlight Gold or Porcelain Options
A dental item brief notes crown options including solid gold or porcelain bridges. Indicates availability of both gold and porcelain materials for dental crown or bridge work.
Corset Spurs Lead Save Girl in Texas Shooting
In Houston, Feb 7 a machinist named Thomas Jones shot Augusta Matula twice and then killed himself. The first bullet penetrated the woman's cheek, while a steel corset tag diverted the second shot, saving her life.
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Houston
Tex
Thomas Jones
Minn Augusta Matula
Jones Piano Shop Offers Lowest City Prices
Owing to our low rent and operating expenses the prices are positively the lowest in the city. Investigate our pianos and prices.
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Cynthia
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Olympia
Ray Lyman Wilbur
American Academy of Medicine
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Cruthin
AIF
Colege
Ohio
Second Av
University St
Stone-Fisher Co
T. Os
Fisher’s Blend Four
Fisher Flouring Mills Co
America
Seattle, U. S. A
Pres. Lincoln
Art
Washington, D. C
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Killen
Krakaupa
Adam Schaaf
Christman
Segerstrom
M. Schulz
Bet Pike
Pine
Cynthia Grey
Ladien
Lumber Exchange
Crescent Florists
Pike St
Col
4Th Ave
Elliott 1658
Danton & [Onoon Co
Second Ave
Spring and
Seneca
Second Avenue
Fountain Head of Fashion
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Famous Boys’ Shoes
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