Indiana Timber Riches From Forest to Foundry and Fleet
Secretary JOHN P. BROWN recounts Indiana’s once dense forests and the rise of the lumber industry from pioneer ax and whip saw to steam mills and bandsaws. He notes early river transport, rail expansion, hardwood markets in Indianapolis, and future forest planting as the state seeks renewed wood supply for yards and factories.
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Indiana
United States
Commonwealth
Liumbeer
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Ohio River
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Great Lakes
Madison
Cua
Indianapolis
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
John P. Brown
May Born Emerald Lore in 19th Century Advice Column
The piece extols emeralds as May birthstones, noting their rarity and promise of fortune, friendship, and fidelity. It traces ancient and royal associations, cites Isidore of Seville and Francis of France, and highlights Maze, Colombia as the source of finest greens. It also references historical vogue, imperial French color symbolism, and famous emeralds in royal and aristocratic collections.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Isidorus
Seville
Francis
France
Chateau de Chambord
Orient
Maze
Colombia
Duke of Devonshire
The Spartan Japs in Ainslee's Anna Benjamin Analysis
Anna N Benjamin writes in Ainslee's that Japanese people are a Spartan race noted for endurance and simplicity. Coolies bear loads and carry travelers, mail and milk reach Kioto colonies, samurai ideals persist, and modern tactics only augment an old Spartan foundation.
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Anna N. Benjamin
Ainslee’s
Mt. Hei-Eizan
Kioto
Hunger and humor in Topeka rail tale
A Topeka paper recounts a long ride on the cars and President McKinley in town, then a tramp visits a house and complains of four days without food. He humorously excuses his hunger by saying he could almost eat health food, prompting sympathy from the lady of the house.
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Kansas City Journal
Topeka
McKinley
Tom Taggart Seen Stopping Runaway Team In Auto Ride
A Washington Post item notes Hon. Tom Taggart in an automobile when a runaway team stopped. It questions if such wealth and action signal plutocracy and asks whether Taggart is fit to reorganize the Democratic party.
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Washington Post
Tom Taggart
Tom
Democratic Party
Best of Life Refined by Growing Up
Opinion from The Spectator notes that youth’s restless chase ends as life matures. It argues fame and gold fade against clearer, steadier thoughts gained in adulthood, urging self-control and inner growth over trivial praise. Thomas E. Hadley advertises furnace repairs at 1006 M6 Avenue.
Christian democracy in the gospel of Jesus from Powell
The reverend argues Christianity is a democratic faith led by the common people not the elite. Jesus welcomed all, chose humble followers, and taught human dignity over wealth. The church must reflect these values, ensuring universal access to knowledge and social uplift through a people centered gospel.
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Jesus
Lazarus
Paul
Peter
John
Israel
Peope
Hindoostan
Church
Kendals in Court of Public Opinion Firestorm in Chicago
Revelations by a Kendal son claim parental stinginess and strict domestic rule shattered the couple’s flawless stage image. The tale contrasts public admiration with private frictions, probing whether the Kendals’ marriage and morals align with the celebrated ideal.
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Chicago Evening Journal
Kendal
Kendals
Chicago
Harshea
They Study Spanish Washington Letter
The piece notes growing U S interest in learning Spanish as a new possession era expands. It cites Yale with over one hundred students planning to take Spanish next year and anticipates more classes and broader adoption in higher education. Educators say Western interest exceeds Eastern, with returning volunteers spreading Spanish influence nationwide.
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Washington
Yale University
About Gray Hair in New York Evening Sun
Readers who studied gray hair suggest it may be contagious like dandruff and advise avoiding shared combs. Proper washing uses distilled water or softened hard water, with careful, mild handling and no heat. For women, water should be milk warm and applied along the hair and scalp without pulling or vigorous friction.
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New York Evening Sun
Fragmentary Verse Fragment Skims Eden Rose Motif
A fragmentary poem hints at a single daughter whose brief life is tied to the Eden Rose and to a scent of longing. The lines suggest memory and fleeting joy or pain as the years pass.
Fashionable bolero styles and refined dress silhouettes emerge
The piece outlines evolving feminine fashion with boleros in cloth silk or lace, tailored skirts, and decorative stitching. It notes a restrained season favoring elegance over radical change, cites net and lace combinations, and advises on proper posture and dining room china closet aesthetics.
The Useful Child and Practical Home Duties
The article argues schools overemphasize academics while homes should teach practical tasks like sewing cooking and tool work. Early training in small duties builds duty reliability reverence and happiness, aligning school work with moral development and reducing materialism and restlessness.
Growing Old Gracefully in Life and Love
In a Philadelphia Times reflection on feminine aging a writer urges women to grow into middle age with grace and dignity. Married women gain self‑assurance while spinsters may resist, yet youthfulness can still charm when sincerely expressed. Even Romola’s arc hints that true radiance outlives vanity.
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Philadelphia Times
Monna Brigida
Romola
Ready made gowns a rarity says city shop expert
A Brooklyn saleswoman notes that truly ready made garments fit without alteration are rare. She recalls complaints from shoppers who boast of easy fit, while many alterations occur in even the best stores. A listener adds questions about waist line jackets costing as much as long coats despite similar materials.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Beauty of Middle Age in Leslie's Weekly
A Forty plus society woman pursues strict routines for beauty, noting ban on breads and sweets. She drinks no ice, coffee, or chocolate, and eats minimal above ground vegetables and meats to preserve youth and figure.
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Leslie's Weekly
Milady
Bread and butter notes and host memories
A Christian Endeavor World anecdote contrasts courteous guest notes with mercenary farewells. One family stayed over a week and left only a carriage bill as a reminder, prompting a host to recall a guest who always left a good taste in their mouths, a delicate compliment.
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Christian Endeavor World
Chokerless Bodice and Novel Easter Table Décor
A fashion note highlights a chokerless bodice cut below the collar band, round or square. It describes a simple cooking tip using a tight herb roll sliced with scissors, and fresh fruit baskets at social events featuring guest baskets with ribbon decor. Tips on gas use, extinguishing jets, and tile care follow, emphasizing neat kitchens and minimal water.
Fashion Notes: Linen Gowns with Boleros Stir Elegance
The article describes linen gowns with boleros styled for slim waists and delicate bodices. It highlights matching or contrasting boleros, white muslin and bold hand painted details, and floral headpieces as fashionable accents.
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