Afraid of Water In Rural Cevennes Narrates Bath Hesitation
A Cornhill Magazine writer recalls families in a Cevennes village who avoid water for bathing. An elderly nurse claims she has never dipped in water since birth. A girl with a chill improves after a hot bath despite neighbors fearing for her life.
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Cevennes
Cornhill Magazine
Dark hair forecast sparks wedding pact
A Philadelphia Press fragment shows a sweet girl urging her fiancé George to dye his hair after a fortune teller predicted she would marry a dark-haired man. He rejects the idea as ridiculous.
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George
Mr. Towhead
Philadelphia Press
Professional leadership in education demands courage and fitness
The IE argues that public trust in educational experts hinges on teachers and especially superintendents proving professional knowledge through training and a career shaped by a professional consciousness. Lay interference and timid leadership must yield to courage, patience, and willingness to sacrifice for what is right, or lose one’s post for insisting on wise measures.
Cuba record of American aid praised by Inter Ocean
The piece lauds U S intervention in Cuba from 1898 to May 20 when sovereignty shifted to Cubans. It credits rebuilt cities, restored plantations, opened schools, stabilized government, and fair treatment of Cubans, while noting later senators may politicize the legacy.
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Cuba
Washington
Chicago Inter Ocean
United States
Spain
Imperialism and a bronze statue stir Washington debate
The Albany Journal mocks a plan to gift a bronze emperor statue for public display in Washington and notes President Roosevelt submitting the offer to Congress. The piece warns of threats to liberty and fears the rise of militarism. It cites reactions from Tillman and Bryan as voices in the debate.
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United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Rube
Roosevelts united party backs him, voters to decide fall
The Philadelphia Press notes no president had a more united party behind him than Mr Roosevelt and predicts the upcoming fall elections will demonstrate that unity in support.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Philadelphia Press
A Cheerful Queen
A short portrait of Queen Elizabeth of Roumania as recalled by Mme Zoe de Bolatchano in The Century. The queen is praised for early rising, maternal care for a sick writer, battlefield kindness, and a comforting presence that shifts sorrow toward happiness like the ocean.
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Roumania
Carmen Sylva
Europe
Mme
Zoe de Bolatchano
Shea
Maria Ranitlor
Cure for the blues: seek a absorbing life interest
The piece argues blues come from mood and nerves and can be cured by an absorbing interest or hobby. It cites Ursula Gesterfeld urging cheerful self neglect of gloom, and notes a boastful young woman who claims to be too in love with herself to feel blue.
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Ursula Gesterfeld
Tam
St. Louis Republic
Children Questions and how to answer them with care
The Chicago Daily News advises parents on handling children's questions. Distinguish genuine curiosity from mere talk and answer thoughtfully. If beyond a child’s understanding, offer a gentle rule and invite future questions for fuller explanations.
Old Sweetheart Remembered in Will After Years Apart
Miss Rachel Dickson and Peter Barclay of Middletown New York once lovers. A quarrel sent him to Ringgold County Iowa where he married. His wife and two children died and he recently followed them. In his will he left all his estate valued at thirty thousand dollars to his old sweetheart who remained single.
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Peter Barclay
Middletown
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Ringold County
Pretty Window Seat Bench Sketch for Flat Windows
A quaint bench design for flats uses short legs with uprights at each end and shaped sides to resemble high backed chairs. A flat cushion covers the seating area, offering a compact window seating solution.
Dainty Window Seat With Valance and Shelves
A design notes a dainty window seat to lie along the seat and fit under the arms at each end with a valance to hide the legs. Light shelves may be fixed in the space atop each end between uprights and arms. Woodwork to be covered in cretonne or tapestry or enameled or stained.
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Ion
Chicago Daily News
Selection of Colors and Complexion in Costume
The Chicago American notes color choices depend on hair and skin. Orange and emerald greens suit brunettes and blondes differently. Yellow flatters blondes, while bright greens suit pale, clear skin. Violet suits near the face only if yellow tints are absent, with few brunettes and not many blondes claiming this.
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Cay
Chicago
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