Judy's Christmas Parasol Gamble in Crowded Shop
Judy, eager to prove herself, is sent by Aunt Jane to buy Christmas goods in the city. She eyes a red parasol with chiffon, a blue rival, and a white rose option, hoping beauty will drive sales though urged to stay practical. A crowd gathers as she calculates thirteen parasols, testing her business acumen.
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Judy
Jady
Phoebe Follansbee
Jane Pringle
Allied
Ethel
Hetty
Satan Jane
Miss Pringle
Iverry
Phoebe
Susan Jane
Gray House
Hoay
Jane
Poppieton
Migs
Ringle
Ima
Aunt Jane
Tady
Crow Hill
Beard patents improved car coupler for railroads
Andrew J. Beard of Birmingham, Alabama, a Black inventor, has patented an improved railroad car coupler and expects a $10,000 sale to a Northern railroad. His devices have already earned him between $30,000 and $40,000 as rail systems adopt his couplers across the country. He also aims to win the government prize for the safest coupler.
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Birmingham
Ala
Andrew J.beard
Northern
Beard
Memphis
Men to Marry and a Magazine Subscription Job
An alleged authority on mankind favors certain men as husbands such as those fond of fishing or a lawyer but dislikes doctors authors and musicians. A local Sedalia position seeks a representative for renewals and subscription growth for a prominent monthly magazine with salary and commission. Experience optional. Address Publisher Box 59 Station O New York.
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Sedalia
Station O
New York
Metta Warrick Philadelphia Sculptress Spotlight
The World Today features Meta Warrick, a Philadelphia sculptress hailed nationwide as a true artist. The piece praises her artistic attainment and notes she stands among America’s notable sculptors.
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Meta Warrick
Philadelphia
Pitchfork Statesman
South Carolina
Cou
Negress Miss Warrick Praised as Sculptor Amid Race Debates
The article profiles Miss Warrick, a sculptor tied to Jamestown Exposition works, noting her mixed ancestry claims and praise from contemporary critics. It discusses her notable pieces like Medusa and The Thief on the Cross, her connections with M Robin the artist, and her role in challenging racial stereotypes amid debates sparked by Dr. R. W. Schufeldt's book The Negro: a Menace to American Civilization.
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Miss Warrick
Philadelphia
Robin
M. Robin
Michael Angelo
Jamestown Exposition
Jamestown
Paria
Medusa
Senator Tillmanor
Ray Thomas Dixon
Warricks
R. W. Schufeldt
West Scott Shines at Fifth Arkansas Horse Show
West Scott participated in the Fifth Arkansas horse show. He set out early morning for the city to compete, delivering a notable performance and drawing attention from attendees.
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West Scott
Fith, Ark
Final Gleanings from Sweet Springs and Nearby
Miss Nellie Johnson of Sweet Springs is convalescent after weeks of illness. Miss Lou Emma Abbott of George R. Smith College was called to Columbia on the 14th. Joseph B. Simpson of Smithton spent Sunday in town, a successful stock trader. William Brown, famed berry grower, pledged loyalty to the Conservator. David Hill, ill for weeks, returned from Howard County. Halleek Johnson, old timer from Sweet Springs, plowed fifty acres for next spring. Mrs. Anna Henley, Central Missouri Conference mission worker, reports 20 auxiliaries in good condition. W. H. Carter, formerly with the National Mirror, now leads the Job Department of the Topeka Plain Dealer. Bill continues westward at his usual pace.
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Nellie Johnson
Sweet Springs
Lou Emma Abbott
George R. Smith College
Columbia
Joseph B. Simpson
Smithton
Our City
William Brown
People’s Paper
David Hill
Howard County
Halleek Johnson
Anna Henley
Central Missouri Conference
W. H. Carter
National Mirror
Kansas City
Topeka Plain Dealer
Bill A
Parasol Plot Elevates Judy in Crow Hill Shop Tale
Judy negotiates a deal on parasols with Miss Betty at Crow Hill shop. The price prompts profits and a chance to help at home. Judy learns of a toy-making sideline through Miss Betty, who offers a path to earnings and a Christmas show invitation for Judy and Aunt Jane.
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Betty
Armstrong
Judy
Aunt Jane
Miss Betty
Jane
Crow Hill
Lota
Poppleton
Miss Petty
Wade
Michel
Mae
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