French suitor misdirected at New Year's engagement
In a Paris salon, Georges Allard declares love to Mile Gabrielle through a misdirected note placed in her sac. Gabrielle rejects a false engagement after learning Allard loves someone else, and Eulalie accepts him, with M. Gaudinet praising the noble gesture as a betrothal to his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Allard
M. Goudinet
Monsieur Allard
Mme. Goudinet
Goudinet
Chase
M. Goudimet
Monsieur
MM. Goudinet
Gabrielle
M. Ge
Eulalie
Wu Ting Fang on American Womanhood in New York Journal
The Chinese minister in Washington argues that American women gain independence but may lack the happiness seen in Chinese life. He contrasts China’s secluded beauty with American mobility, noting women’s earnings and public independence. The piece also notes patent activity and inventor notices from Des Moines in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Mr. Wu
Atlas
Curious Lung Fish Survives in Swamps and Mud
A paper by Graham Kerr on The Development of Lepidosiren notes this peculiar fish as one of only three living lung fishes with developed lungs and gills. It swims eel like through vegetation, retreats into mud in dry seasons, and is said to be found among savage Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Kerr
Zoological Section
British Association
Winter Tours and Travel Rates Information
Describes availability of information on California, Arizona, Texas, and Mexico travel options. Lists contact addresses for W. G. Neimyer Western Agent, Southern Pacific Co., Chicago. W. H. Connor Coml. Agent, Cincinnati Chamber Commerce. W. J. Berg Traveling Passenger Agent, Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Arizona
Texas
Mexico
G. Neimyer
Western
Southern
Pacific Co
Clark, St
Chicago
Inventions and Patents Sold Before Issuance
The article notes that 34 percent of the 464 U. S. patents granted last week were sold wholly or partly before issue. It lists leading buyers including National Ticket Case Co of Washington, William Glenny Glass Co of Cincinnati, Pope Manufacturing Co of Hartford and Portland, Peninsular Stove Co of Detroit, Keystone Watch Case Co of Philadelphia, and others such as Westinghouse, General Electric, Union Switch and Signal, Manhattan Brass, and Sharpening Plow Co. It advises inventors to seek free information from Sues & Co., Patent Lawyers in Omaha, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
National Ticket Case. Co
Washingan
Cnc
William Glenny Glass Ca
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pope Manufacturing Co
Hartford
Chicago, Ill
Universal Thread Co
Jersey City
N. J
General Electric Co
New York
Union Switch and Signal Co
Swissvale
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co
Pennyslvania
Manhattan Brass Co
Albany
Sues &Co
Patent Lawyers and Solicitors
Bee Bidg
Omaha
Neo
Christmas Issue Promises Unusual Train Book For Railfans
The Lake Shore Book of Trains Christmas issue stands out in railroad literature. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway ordered 43 500 tons of 86 pound steel rail for delivery in 1000. Receivers in Athen Georgia plan a new factory costing 9 200 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Book of Trains
Cage
A. J. Smith
G. P. A. Cleveland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Madame
Mile
Eula- Me
Allard
Nate
Jalahe
Mademoiselle
England
Georges Allard
M. Goud
Inet
To. G. M. Ross
Grinell
To. E. C. Fread
Des Moines
Thomas G. Orwig&co
Athen, Ga
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