Natal Govern ment Railways Eating Dept Highlighted
The Natal railway administration is praised for swift feeding of Chinese repatriates en route Johannesburg to Durban, with trains carrying about 400 coolies under a European conductor. Passengers receive a hot two course meal and a pint within a six minute refreshment stop.
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Randall & Gillispie
Iowa
Natal Government Railways
South African Railway Magazine
Natal
Johannesburg
Durban
Cne
The Value of Hard Work Across Great Minds
A compilation of quotes praising relentless labor from Emerson Ellison Hamilton Buffon Lytton Watt Hunter Jenner Angelo Milton Riley Dickens Webster and others. It extols perseverance as the path to mastery, citing examples from science art and public life and urging steady effort, ambition, and constancy to reach excellence.
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Emerson
Ellison
Alexander Hamilton
Buffon
Lord Lytton
Lord Brougham
England
James Watt
John Hunter
Jenney
Michael Angelo
Milton
James Whitcomb Riley
Charles Dickens
Sidney Smith
Daniel Webster
Butler
Johnson
Addsohnson
Phillip of
Macedon
Phillip
Convict Wife of Puccini Faces Prison Over Tragic Death
In Lucca Italy Signora Isivra Conturi Puccini, wife of composer Giacomo Puccini, was sentenced to five months in prison for causing the death by poison of Doria Manfredo a serving maid at the villa. Puccini separated from his wife after the affair, and the case has sparked talk of an opera. The court will decide additional damages to the maid’s relatives.
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Lucca
Italy
Lfe
Giacomo Puccini
Cho-Cho-San
Puccini
Signora Isivra Conturi
Darla
Signora Puccini
Doria
Signor
Pucccini
Jora Muanfred
The Disappearance of Old Glory From The Atlantic
A reader questions why American ships are scarce and argues the merchant marine has faded. The author recalls seeing the American flag on the Homeward Bound in Liverpool, noting the dockmaster’s claim that it was the first American vessel he had berthed in 12 years.
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Atlantic
America
Liverpool
San Francisco
Color combination gains in popularity in millinery
Black and white remains a favored summer palette with models shown for spring horse shows. The illustrated hat features a high crown in black chip material, a wide jet trimming band, and a single white aigrette pinned at the center back with a large jet cubachon.
Warm Weather Drinks Elderberry Blossom Wine and Cherry Shrub
Elderberry blossom wine instructions describe four quarts of blossoms with one gallon warm water, three days standing, yeast, sugar, lemon, then fermenting and bottling. It claims health benefits and a preference over berry wine. Cherry shrub mixes ripe cherries with sugar and water, cooks briefly, adds lemon juice, then strains and serves chilled with cherries garnish.
Swiss Eggs Bake From Australia Recipe
To Cook Swiss Eggs take two ounces of butter four eggs two tablespoonfuls of rich cream and thin slices of cheese. Spread butter in pan cover with cheese. Break eggs on the cheese without breaking the yolk. Season with salt pepper and red pepper. Pour cream grate cheese over top and bake ten minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve with dried toast.
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Australia
Eggs a la Martin Lunch Dish with Stock and Ham
Poach eggs in muffin rings then chill in stock to set. Remove ring and place each egg on sliced boiled ham rounds. Garnish plates with watercress for a refined luncheon dish. Also notes a new department store in New York plans a fifty store bank of elevators.
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New
eoNe
Fashion Fads Drift Across Ethnic and Silhouette Lines
Draped waists return with snug yokes and empire lines fading. Silk skirts tighten to knees then plait, while sheer textures like mousselines and voiles set next season’s tone. Shorter shoulders bring the cape-like securf, large gauze muffs, and rose-adorned hats. Linen suits surge, bathing gowns go princess, and lilting couleurs rise with lace trimmed blouses. Cuirass and embroidery mark evening wear as tea crops and rice export notes close the item.
Reflections of a Bachelor in a Fading Verse
A fragmented essay notes gender stereotypes and social humor. It criticizes men who scorn others holy sins and jokes about women’s suspicion and education. The piece references fashion norms and college life, hinting at constraints like dress and smoking.
Basket Shape Hat Becoming to Young Faces
A Rose Basket hat is described as a basket shaped millinery piece trimmed with large pink roses and foliage. The style is noted as especially becoming to young faces, highlighting its fresh charm and delicate floral embellishment.
Foulard Fashion Tops Popular Afternoon Gowns
Foulard becomes the season’s hit for summer gowns, eclipsing older fabrics like crepe de chine and nets. Descriptions include two outfits from the same house: a cream silk gown with coffee net trim and a green and white dress with lace bodice, gauze ribbons, and a delicate green lace scarf embroidered in silver.
A New Cable Line From New York to Europe
A cable line is to be laid between New York and Newfoundland and will there connect with a cable to Europe. The new section will be 1,700 miles long.
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New York
Newfoundland
Europe
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