Woman in U S attorney post breaks barriers
Mary Grace Quackenbos, a leading lawyer figure, was appointed special assistant United States attorney by Henry I Stinson, becoming the first woman in such a significant role in the legal profession. Her rapid rise, admitted to the bar in 1903, reflects notable progress for women in the field.
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Mary Grace Quackenbos
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United States
Henry I Stinson
United ‘District Attorney
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Quackenbos aid humane lawyer praised for pardons
Profile of Mrs Antoinette Quackenbos Kingsland N J praised by New York World for saving a life by commuting a death sentence to seven and a half years. Her work with Legal Aid and People’s Law firm noted for securing legal rights for the poor.
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Peversi
Cheaé Yale
Antoinette Pola
Kingsland
N. J
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Quackenbos
Board of Pardons of New Jersy 1
Aira. Quackenbos
Legal Id Society
Peoplew Law Firm
The First Spectacles and Other Curious Tales
A historical note traces the origin of spectacles from early single glass use in Italy to the double glass by 1290 and wider spread by the 14th century. It covers quicksilver mining, uses in mirrors and thermometers, a Scottish tale of a whisky boycott versus water, and a series of brief jokes and quotes on sight, sapphire lore, and moral reflections.
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Ormons
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Italy
Holland
Germany
Nuremberg
Rathenow
Spain
Brahma
Sweet Melody Flour Public Speaker Interrupted
Public speakers are frequently interrupted by coughing fits in this era item. An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption. The gaming contains no opiates and is sold by Sturm and Whips with Sweet Melody Flour.
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Foley
Sturm & Whips
Miraculous cures and elixirs in 19th century ad copy
A fragmented midwestern ad page touts Dr King s New Life Pills for epilepsy and cleansing, Alderney Milk supply on Main Street, DeWitt s Kidney and Bladder Pills, and Electric Bitters claimed as a miraculous cure for eczema. Personal testimonials from W Adams and wife claim a child’s eczema cure after seven bottles. Sourced from F G Blends drug store with price notes and promotional lines.
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Waterman
Swaitertoyn
HM. Adams
Henfistte
F.G. Blends
Merchants National Bank West Virginia Stockholders Meet
The Merchants National Bank of West Virginia at Glarks berg will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday January 3 1907 at 10 o clock A M for the election of seven directors and other proper business. R Harrison cashier announces the meeting. Also Empire National Bank will hold its annual stockholders meeting January 5 1907 at 1 o'clock P M for elections of directors and other business. B Deibon cashier notes the event.
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Merchants National Bank of West Virginia
Glarksberg
R. Harrison
Empire National Bank
Piclock
Advertisement insert promises results for classifieds
An inserted advertisement under classified ads claims it will bring readers whatever they seek. The brief promo emphasizes results and urges engagement with the ad section.
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New York
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Orne
Siam
Bangkok
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Edwin Forrest
Boston
Winthrop House
Forrest
Telvet
London
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Johnson
Alderney
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DeWitt
Stone & Mercer
C. Welch
East Pre Street
National Bank
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Clarisburg
W. Va
Sturm & Wilson
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the Citizens Bakery
Claikiburi
W. V
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Ij. W. Piggott
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the Farmers Bank
Clarksburg
Deis
Jhomebank
Clarksburg, W. VA
John I. Rabi
Frank C. Gaylord
M. J. Francis
James “E- Deady
Gashiog
John L Rahl
J. W. Tracer
Jota Koble
Ke T. Lowndes
Thos. W. Harrison
Merchants National Bank
West Virginia
United States Depository
Rherriaon
Wel Lewis
West , Virginia
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