Sweden Marks 250th Anniversary of Roskilde Treaty
Scandinavia notes events within a week as Sweden celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Roskilde. Skane passed from Denmark to Sweden, triggering Danish sentiment voiced by Copenhagen dispatchers who warn Denmark faces further loss and warn Sweden could rise to a great power by controlling the Baltic entrance.
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Sweden
Roskilde
Skane
Denmark
Denark
Copenhagen
Poland
Germany
Danish
Baltic
Vale
Prince Wilhelm
Moscow
Russia
Maria Pavlowna
Johanna Barna
Stockholm
Malmo
Kebnekalse
Lund
Frits Bengtsson
Attorp
Cam Bengtsson
Kingdom of
Swedish Society For the Advancement of Sports
Beneft
London
Halda
Syvang
Royals eye Corfu island mansion and Berlin art move
Queen Alexandra of England buys Corfu land near Peroka and plans a small palace on the island to use in winter visits with the king. Berlin hosts famous English paintings now bound for Copenhagen at the queen’s request. A Swedish expedition of science heads south to the Andes while other Baltic notes cover Finland social policy and Sweden’s economy.
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Carl Ewald
Berlin
Copenhagen
Queen Alexandra
England
Corfu
Peroka
Empress Elizabeth
Austria
Achil-lelon
Greece
Europe
Norweg ian industrial strike and religious stir in 1890s
The Iron ore plant at Narvik closes prompting a long struggle between employers and workers. Rev Amlie of Hovang is suspended by the government amid religious revivalism in Kristian sand. Slemmestad cement factory near Drammen shuts Feb 21 throwing about 300 workers and 1,200 dependents into precarity. A prominent preacher Mr Fredd er gathers followers, claims cures and handles funds. Erling Ronas wins long distance ski prize at Holmenkollen in 3h 43m 87s. Rev Konow may resign after opponents obtain a baptism ritual alteration declaration by Lehman and others. precedent cited from 40 years ago. A French reporter lauds Norway’s youth. Kjeratine Berre of Namdalsoldet turns 100. Ores at Tromdhjom mills cause 400 layoffs.
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Narvik
Amlie
Hovang
Barratt
Kristiansand
Amile
Slemmestad Cement
Drammen
Erling Ronas
Trysil
Holmenkollen
Carl Konow
Bergen
Lahman Hansen
Duoce
Konow
Lehman
Supreme Court
Gunnerius
Norway
Kjeratine Berre
Namdalsoldet
Tromdhjom
Velvet Neck Slides from Easy Velvet Ornaments
A Victorian craft note explains making velvet neck slides for high collars using a ribbon velvet strip, four matching pieces, silk loops, and small hooks. It covers fastening, turning ends, and even suggests simple pins as cheaper substitutes with careful sewing and even spacing for symmetry.
Front closing skirts with fur bands and embroidered vests
A 1900s street fashion note describes skirts with front button closures and teal buttonholes, including a fur neck band fastened under a black silk bow. A long apricot cloth skirt features diagonal bodice lines meeting buttoned fronts, and a peacock liberty skirt uses triple cluster buttons with velvet trim at the hem. Sleeves and corsage form one piece, with a velvet bound bodice and button clusters joining a vest of embroidery.
Bodice for Home Dress in Reseda Green Cashmere
Useful and pretty home dress bodice matching the skirt in reseda green cashmere. It features a fitted lining with an attached vest, tucked shoulder to boat, scalloped revers opening, tiny braid trim, and a center front fan bow. Undergroves are lace matching the vest. materials include 1½ yards of fabric, 2 yards lining, and ½ yard lace.
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Jace
Lace Undersleeves and Flat Muffs Highlight Winter Fashion
Lace undersleeves favor cuffs or lower sleeves with filet lace and black chiffon lining for contrast. Black open pattern lace, especially filet, pairs with white for bold contrast. Muffs this winter are flat, made of chiffon with chinchilla or sable accents and matched to the toque or stole.
Bottineau Sets Sidewalk Standards Citywide
The city enacts an ordinance detailing sidewalk material, widths, and construction methods in Bottineau North Dakota. It fixes setbacks and gutters on Main Thompson and adjacent streets, requires owner notice for repairs, and repeals prior conflicting rules.
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Bottineau
Borvinkau
N. D
Sec. TV
Main Street
Third Street
Eighth Street
Eleventh Street
Thompson Street
Fifth Street
Sixth Street
Sixth
Sinclair Street
Oter Street
Great Northern R
Bennett Street
Omer Street
Co. L. Newnouse
Jno
Charity in Thought and Action Noted in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Ledger comments on the broad range of charitable efforts and the many people involved, highlighting ongoing generosity and social good inspired by charitable causes.
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Philadelphia Ledger
University Fossils Arrive For Museum Or Faculty Debate
University receives a fine fossil consignment raising questions whether it will sit in the museum or belong to the faculty. Freddy Freach weighs benefits for scholars while Jimmy Junior notes public interest.
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University
Jimmy Junior
Our University
Freddy Freach
To Kill Predatory Worms A Potting Trick
A quarter gallon of water mixed with half a teaspoon of saltpetre kills white worms when soil in pots is dry. Apply carefully to the soil to control pests.
Smoker Disseminates Dust Claim From German Investigator
A German investigator states that a smoker releases about four billion dust particles into the air with every inhalation, highlighting the scale of airborne particulates and potential health concerns.
The Wicked Husband asks a Woman Writer
A Duluth Herald item features a woman's query titled Why does I man He to his wife and includes a Spanish proverb. The Courant lists a yearly subscription at $1.50.
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Doss
Duluth Herald
Courant
Eyes Need Early Exams Not Delays
The message urges immediate eye exams at the first sign of defective sight and warns against delaying testing. It promotes free examinations, high quality spectacles, and affordable prices with a precise fit for comfort.
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Social Democrats
Landtdag
Gwaedish
Paris
Baron Erland Nordenskiold
South America
Andes
Stockholm Bakers
Sgtate
Knut Wallenberg
Rikadag
Sugar Trust
J. H. Weaver
Philadelphia
Bortinsav
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Sheldon Optical Specialist
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the People’s Drug Store
Livingstone & Stewart
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Fitzhugh Lee
Mani
Geo, Lescault
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