Paris Court Deals with Wages and Retention Costs
A Paris court case reveals high wages and costly non compete clauses. A saleswoman earning 2000 francs yearly faced a 2000 indemnity if she left for another firm and a rival offered 2800. The old employer countered with 6800 in two months, then failed to claim damages. Some Paris couturiere firms reportedly pay up to 90000 annually in salary plus commission.
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Parte Drea Tt
Paris Dreesimakera
Paris
Couturieres
Largest circular saw shipped to Elk county lumber mill
The Philadelphia North American reports a 7 ft 4 in diameter circular saw with four inch teeth weighing 305 pounds is produced for Elk county to cut massive pine stumps left from earlier logging. The machine will open vast pine resources once deemed useless, feeding a Straits area mill with giant morse blocks and stumps.
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Elk County
Ensras
Bik County
Straits
Philadelphia
Improvement League's Remarkable City Service Growth
The St. Louis city improvement league formed sixteen months ago with 100 members and now numbers 2000. Its first annual report praises steady work for the city, noting its influence helped pass a bill to remove the Expost against the new Gurnee library.
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St. Louis
How far a waiter walks to serve a meal in a factory
A diner at the Auditorium hotel in Chicago recalls Raymond Stevens noting a waiter travels about two and a half miles per service. He argues factory redesigns should map kitchens storerooms and dining rooms to cut such movements.
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Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
Raymond Stevens
Paris police officer fails to pay omnibus fare
In Paris four policemen boarded an omnibus to warn the driver about smoking. A conductor quickly collared one officer for fare. The officer had no money and none of the passengers funded him. After a lively quarrel the officer summoned another officer and paid the fare to alight.
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Paris
Iiet
Rosten Globe
How to Avoid Coal Smoke Lecture by Dr Day
Dr Day chief of the division of mineral resources of the geological survey gave advice on using bituminous coal and reducing smoke. He described methods to manage smoke by directing draft and preventing seal, noting that scorched air and rising smoke can be mitigated by proper ventilation and construction practices.
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David T. Day
Division of Mineral Resources
The
Geological Survey
Ceal
Pickled statues clean Westminster marble yearly
The marbles in Westminster palace are treated to an annual bath. They are sponged with water and then pickled with a solution of soft soap and sulfur to remove the strike laden atmosphere and protect the marble from harm.
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Westminster Palace
Familiarities Mentioned in a Witty Exchange
A brief line from a Kansas City page note references a character named Miss Tootles who denies familiarity with men and with John Ruskin. The dialogue reflects social propriety and humor in a small context.
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John Ruskin
Miss Tootles
Mr. Pearson
Petson
Kansas City
Waiting for Heirs Worth Their Weight in Gold
A wry remark from a Philadelphia Record item about inheriting wealth and the patience of heirs. It notes that those who expect rich relatives to die for fortune should consider the true value of such wait.
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Philadelphia
Hecord
City Council to Meet in Discarried Session Tonight
Local notice announces a city council session tonight with meetings at 8 and 10 oclock at St Josephs church next Monday. A sermon on Respect for the House of God will be delivered followed by prayer Benediction and life of St Aloysius. Epworth League gathering Sunday at 7 oclock invites attendees to discuss Be Legal to the Ming and the Kingdom led by Miss Nellie Legiers.
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League
St. Joseph's Church
House of God
St. Aloysius
Epworth League
Nellie Legiers
Lebaudy Air Ship Demonstrates Reality Of Flight
The Lebaudy air ship built for the Lebandy brothers of Paris completed a 37 kilometer voyage from St Martin to return to its start with Pilot Jeohmes and Engineer Rey. It passed over Mantes Limay and Rosay performing evolutions before landing without incident and set a speed record relative to Santos Dumont.
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Lebandy
Lebandy Brothers
Paris
Jeohmes
Rey
St. Martin
Mantes
Limay
Rosay
Thirst and Its Causes in Historical Medical Notions
A fragmented discussion on thirst traces its meaning to Anglo-Saxon roots and relates it to air flow over mucous membranes. It mentions normal thirst arising from a lack of Mauld in the system and references ex py aplasia capitate as causing thirst by momentary deprivation, though the text is garbled and unclear.
Untitled Scribbled Fragments From A Scratched Page
Fragmentary OCR text with garbled words. readable bits reference a canyon and general topics but no clear event or facts emerge. No identifiable people, dates, or organizations are present.
Frock With Tabs And Medallion Details
A New York Commercial Advertiser description highlights a Trish finen frock featuring tab decorations on shoulders and skirt. Medallions with embroidered gauze centers and fagot stitching in twisted gray and white silk floss are noted as attractive design elements.
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Trish Finen
New York Commercial Advertiser
The Sunbeaner's Revival Returns This Season
The article notes a revival of sunbonnets and feminine frills as summer campaigns begin. It contrasts the past dominance of the mannish athletic girl with a renewed appreciation for grace, daintiness, and traditional feminine appeal in dress and leisure activities.
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New York Tribune
Charming Lingerie Gowns Description
A pale ecru batiste lingerie gown features rose pink embroidery and Mexican drawn work. The skirt has a deep flounce with tiny tucks and flower medallions, while the bodice and elbow sleeves use plain batiste and a yoke with bands of drawn work and pink embroidery. A left side belt uses rose pink liberty silk.
Ribbons Come Into New Fashion Use This Summer
The article notes ribbons gain new importance in fashion with summer attire. It predicts ribbon sashes and garnitures will appear in innovative styles from hats to shoes, linking ribbons with romance and history as essential to the woman’s outfit.
Elaborate Headwear Adorns Floral Wreath on Display
A decorative headpiece features a prominent wreath of cornflowers perched atop and a soft satin liner beneath, adding a touch of refined craft to the display.
Blue Lines Gown With Embroidered Jacket and Stole
A Paris made pale blue line gown features a fitted jacket with stole ends in embroidery. The description highlights delicate detailing and refined silhouette reflecting couture craftsmanship of the era.
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Bonita
Marshall Vl Belcher Mesente
HAR
Maeve
Iiss
Board OF Trade
W. E. Trapp & CO
Lebaudt Air
Santos-Dumont
M. Santos-Dumont
Artiot
J. F. Kan
the Daily Tribune
Cleveland Ave
H. Tupper
Leonie
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