Wealthy American Women and Life Insurance Leaders
A survey lists America's richest women and their life insurance policies, highlighting Mrs. George Hearst with 1000000 policy, Mrs. A White of Gardiner with 175000, and others like Mrs. Crocker, Mrs. Fassett, Mrs. Eckhart, and Mrs. Cranmer. The Dallas area, Philadelphia, Chicago, and several cities are named for notable insured individuals and values. The article notes several families and spouses connected to large policies, including the Dixeton family, Lux, Tarbell, Pearl Wight, Lauretin Gibson, and multiple Louisville and Chicago holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
George Hearst
San Francisco
A. White
Gardiner
Hearst
Margaret B. Crocker
Elmira
Jacob Sloat Fassett
Jennie Fassett
Crocker
EB. B. Crocker
Hamilton Dixeton
M. W. Lux
Charles the King
California
Gaye E. Tarbell
Chicago
Tarbell
Much
Pearl Wight
New Orleans
Lauretin Gibson
Cincinnati
Loria Halley
KS. Ransom
Louisville
Old Fashioned Women Order Formed in Atlanta
The Order of Old Fashioned Women in Atlanta, begun by eight prominent matrons, aims to do good and aid the poor. Fundraisers including a grand burlesque carnival at the Atlanta Opera House raised several thousand dollars to support a university ward at Grady Hospital. Chapters A through D expanded to Nashville and Augusta, Ga., adopting the group’s traditional aims and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Mason and Dixon
Atlunta Opera House
Grady Hospital
Wilmer Moore
William Els
Julia Field
Moreie Brannon
Robert Maddox
Thomas R. Tt. Cobb
Robert Foremian
Henry Inman
Nashville
Augusta
Proposed apartment project in New York for single women
Projectors plan a soberuo style lodging house in New York City providing rooms, conveniences and comforts for about 1000 women at moderate prices. The aim is to supply a home for women living alone and to be practically useful, though not profit making. A Philadelphia Enquirer note comments on prior trials with varied results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dtis
New York City
Persia
L. Fare
Philadelphia Ensietia
Pausini
Owen
Surview
Juliaiess
Lund
Wien
Aucune
Thas
Qwrey
Ergun
Chang
Leon
Shida
Bled
Sbi
Abel
A Clever Canadian Matron Appointed to London Board
Mrs Boomer of Calgary becomes the first woman to hold a position on the London City Board. The London Daily Press lauds her energy in promoting good works and public matters. It notes her perseverance and public confidence, urging board support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Boomer
Oif Thieduce Council of
Wonen
London
Canna
London Daily Prep
Barno
Boomer Perserse
Women Artists Gaining Ground in New York Exhibitions
Women artists in New York yearly gain prominence among illustrators and colorists, earning recognition for their work which some say exceeds that of men in certain pieces. Critics debate humor in feminine portraits and note few female sculptors or ceramicists have emerged, suggesting stricter standards may deter women from exploring certain media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tybushoun
Gil
Miss Lees Appointed Matron in South Australian Maritime Board
Miss Titinay Leen Alize Lilian Lees, one of six sisters who aided Mrs. Ormiston Chant in Greco Turkish War service, appointed matron of the Hospital San Maritano Sao Paulo Brazil. Laws trained at Hospital for Sick Children Pemblebury and King's College Hospital. Willard referenced temperance work. Miss Camering Sjence named as new member of distillate board for South Australia to care for paupers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alize Lilian Lees
Ormiston Chant
Grevee
Habitars
Distorted War of Words on Women Roles and Society
A fragmented 20th century discussion outlines evolving gender roles, marriage, family life, education, and social expectations. It touches on reform ideas, queenly governance, labor divisions, religious and communal constraints, and proposed strategies for uniting cultures while noting tensions and debates within society.
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Women Artists
Miss
Titinay Leen
Andy
Willard
Bing
Miks Camering Sjence Bie
Rogardist
Gomamo
Famuitivs
Arena Jy
Sonny
Fender Gutimara
Unians
Art Saxey
saAdaaraud
Senate Pr
FATES
Yarod Gemree
Ais
Amy Neitios
toRraby
Pam
Moudent
Hostiaone
Jono
Mauro
Mbs Ozhoag
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