Beauty prizes and a prison romance end in marriage
The article details Miss Josephine Brown of New York who rose from child violin prodigy to celebrated beauty, and her romance with Dr. Philip B. Matz of Baltimore, an intern at Blackwell's Island Prison. Their engagement follows long friendship and her steadfast support of Matz's mentor, Mr. Hummel, amid public attention and letters from admirers.
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Mirren
Jooon
New York
Blackewell's Island
Taread
Philp B. Mats
Privon
Ewey
Sunday World
Josephine Brown
West Ninety-fourth Street
Ale
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Beautysof
London
Berlin
St. Petersfurs
Miss Brown
Wettle
Bgen
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Angel of Mercy
Migs Brown
Long Inland College Hospital
Philip B. Matz
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Blackwell'’s Island
Blackwell's Island
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Violinist Miss Brown Inspires Murmurs of Gratitude
A gifted young violinist named Miss Brown receives a flood of congratulatory letters after a career breakthrough. Her patronage helps inmates, especially Abe Hummel, with reform and guidance. Dr Matz visits welfare cases daily, offering encouragement and companionship to prisoners on Blackwell's Island.
Few Thoughts on Marriage from a 19th Century Column
A writer argues happiness and success come from marrying younger than oneself. He asserts marriage is a holy institution for future generations, and questions the health of children, suggesting the couple’s age gap as a key factor. The piece reflects gender norms and social expectations of its era.
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Chicago
Patriotism in the Making in New York Schools
A magazine sketch notes a city flag drill in New York schools where children of diverse nationalities join in a patriotic ceremony. The piece emphasizes the mix of German Italian Syrian Scandinavian Jewish Hungarian Chinese Armenian Greek and other backgrounds blending into a future American identity.
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New York
Imagination and Deception in a Nursery Snake Tale
A four or five year old recounts a garden snake capture to parents, claiming adult witnessers while the elder brother Tom supplied the real details. The father challenges the story noting missing color, and the child responds with a simplification about color matching the snake Tom saw.
Proper Storage for Potatoes on Farm A Large Slope Built House
An Orange Judd Farmer article describes a farm potato storage system built on a slope for good drainage and cooling. It details a dugout root house with tanbark, straw and sawdust roof, multiple bins with spouts, and a track system to move loads, plus notes on location, drainage, and estimated bushel capacities. It also mentions practical storage practices and anecdotal farm tips from the field.
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Gays Orange Judd
Evening Coat in Kimong Style Pattern No 6990
Pattern department offers an evening coat pattern with loose long coat style. Describes construction simple for home dressmakers with one-piece sleeves and front back, optional braid trimmings, fabrics like broadcloth cravenette and serge, sizes small to large, 10 cents to order. Pattern No 5978 for a little girl frock also advertised with fabric options and yardage.
Beoxer awarded for rabbit hide sealskin jacket mix up
A historical item notes a controversial purchase where a sealskin jacket bought for 300 dollars was later found to be rabbit hide valued at 291 dollars. The dispute highlights community concerns over misrepresented goods and buyer protection.
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Nature
Shipworm Threat to Cipadian Timber Trade
Shipworm menace endangers Cipadian timber industry as the teredo damages wooden vessels once common in trade, threatening widespread disruption to shipbuilding and maritime commerce.
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