Out of Sight Gallantry in Public Life and Telephone Work
A critique of everyday courtesy contrasted with unseen behavior toward telephone workers. Dr. Robi Dwyer and Dr. Jas M. Anderson warn that harsh treatment and low wages harm women, urging reforms to protect workers and reduce nervous strain and abuse. The piece discusses social duty, industry standards, and the need for fair treatment of women in the telephone service.
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Central
Robi. Dwyer
University of Toronto
Jas. M. Anderson
Memoirs of an Office-Seeker's Wife excerpt
The narrator laments her husband Arthur's political delays and favoritism as he chases a government post. She mocks the cautious, precarious life of campaign couples amid uncertain positions and cramped finances, noting a tentative consulship offer and a holiday hardship.
Housekeeping for a Sweeper and Rice-Throwing Prohibition
Instructions on keeping a floor sweeper in good repair and usage to extend its life. The text shifts to a decree banning rice throwing at weddings in German territories, with emphasis that rulers may imitate this ban and a Duke is urged to approve the action.
Traditions at Weddings See Fatal Threats Cited
In a health note from Duke Leopold Anhalt, reports warn of dangers at weddings involving rice and other customs observed by past brides. Authorities note several serious goverments telll women with fatal outcomes, urging caution and adherence to safer practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold Anhalt
Character of a Well-mannered Girl in 19th Century Text
The passage describes a polite girl whose manners emphasize small kindnesses and consideration. She avoids rudeness, answers promptly, defers to invitations, and shows respect to her elders and inferiors. She thanks hosts, notes visits, and values thoughtful regard from others.
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Roe
Mayor Acting Is The Man Really On The Job
The piece centers on John Slattery who stands out as the city’s most active helper while Mayor Miller is away. It notes Hiram Gill and Tom Revelle in lesser acting roles and lauds Slattery as a diligent private secretary shaping the city’s work.
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John PF. Miller
Seattle Electric Company
Vatal
Great Trust
Exmayor
Hiram C. Gill
Tom Revelle
Ginef
Hi Gill
Po- Hee
Ward
Leo Barbes
Irving Ward
Dr. Watson
Miller
John Slattery
Random Historic Jokes and Royal Duel Tale
A collection of humorous snippets from various papers including German and Dutch quips about punishment sin and marriage. It recalls a European royal audience where two officers sought permission to duel and a king offers to attend with an ominous executioner watching.
Hunky Smith Ethics Raise Questions After Heist
The tale follows burglar Hunky Smith and partner Lefty Jones after a jewelry theft at the Taber mansion. Confusion over Hunky leaving his professional card leads to a sudden rush back to the scene and a revelation that the woman victim is Hunky’s sister, changing the crime's moral spotlight.
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Hanky
Lefty
Taber House
Hunky
Hunky Smith
Taber
Hunk
Buy a Champion Gas Range and coal or wood range free
Classified line offers a Champion gas range deal and free coal or wood range. Also an appeal to buy a horse.
Palace Market Carries Complete Line of Best Meats
Palace Market offers a full selection of top quality meats. The notice proclaims everything is strictly the best the market can provide for town residents.
Baillargeon Hosiery Offer Beats Prices by the Pair
After twenty five years in business Baillargeon promotes hosiery quality at low per pair costs. Women cotton hosiery 35¢ to 25¢, black options with reinforced soles. Girls dressy hose 28¢, isle thread in black or brown. Boys heavy cotton hose 28¢. Try a pair and be convinced.
Fragmented OCR Notice Surface
Sparse readable text shows a damaged newspaper fragment with scattered phrases and prices. No clear event date names or locations are discernible from the legible portion.
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Taft
Deen Arthur
Herculaneum
Fred Schaefer
Thateer Nimeelf Hae
Leopold
Cernan Empire
Louisville Courier- Journal
Johnny
Dicky
Chicago Tribune
Europe
Dubél
Saco
Seattle
Star Office
Frank HM. Williams
Hank
Lofty
Owear
Everett True
Yesler
Baillargeon
J.A. Baillargeon& Co
Spring St
Cline Piano Co
Knabe
Bartell Drug Stores
Robinson
Howard
Bell
Eno
Russell
Bartell’s
Dupont
Dupont Sanitary
Colgate
Lundborg
Lorraine
Jockey Club
Mansfield
Esecel
Dr. Stuart
Lyon
Ingram
Roger & Gallet
Bartell
Second Avenu
Yesler Way
Flrst Ave
Pike
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