Mistress Versus Maid Challenges In Home Labor
Hanna Olson a Boone Iowa servant vows to accept Mrs. M J Foster a Boone society woman in a week long housework contest. Foster claims servants cannot earn less than a dollar daily and will prove workers can be improved by rolling up her sleeves and joining the competition. Two women will work in homes with similar rooms under comparable conditions, judged by a committee on tasks and room conditions at noon.
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Hanna Olson
Boone
M. J. Foster
Navy Submarine to Feature Clever Life Saving Device
Article notes a new submarine to be built at Bath with a life saving air water equalization feature. The vessel reportedly will be largest and swiftest of its kind with a 3000 mile steaming radius and 16 knot speed. A forward compartment allows exit into the water through an open door if other exits fail.
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Navy
Mary Metcalf
Bath
Rover
An Odd Thames Swim Won By Sir John Pakington
Sir John Pakington wagered £3000 to swim from Westminster Bridge to Greenwich Bridge faster than three relays of young noblemen. He won as the noblemen were heavily beaten. The queen attended the race and gave the losers a butt of sack as consolation.
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John Pakington
Queen Elizabeth
Thames
Westminster
Greenwich
John
Woman and fashion frock for normal occasions
A dressy gown that is not overly elaborate offers versatility for the average woman. The article notes a simpler, affordable dress can be worn to most small functions without the distraction of high cost and excess ornament. The featured gown emphasizes feminine charm and practicality over ornate follets.
The Rose Hatpin Transforms Hat with Moving Roses
French millinery artists place artificial roses on hatpins to shift roses between positions on the hat. A wearer who had three red roses on the right side yesterday will display the same three roses today in the bandeau, allowing easy changes to match different coiffures. The piece praises adaptability over fixed decorations and notes many wear masks.
Government Laboratory to Identify World of Woods in Washington
The United States forest service has created a Bureau of Identification in Washington to study wood structure and species. A trained dendrologist will oversee experts as architects and lumbermen send samples for analysis to distinguish closely related woods and prevent costly misidentifications and lawsuits.
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Bureau of Identification
Washington
United States Forest Service
The
Forest Service
Endowed Auto Victim Bed Hospital Planned in Philadelphia
A new Philadelphia hospital will feature the United States first endowed bed for automobile accident victims. Funds are being raised by the Quaker City Ladies Motor Club, with a deed granting priority to victims injured in their own cars. Other patients may use the bed if unoccupied.
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New Hospital
Philadelphia
Garretson Hospital
United States
Quaker City Ladies’ Motor Club
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