Women and business eduction and signatures in law
A column reviews women’s financial naivete in signed instruments and wills, recounting cases of forged or misused signatures, checks written without understanding the terms, and a cautionary tale of a New York society woman misreading bank notices. It also sketches anecdotes about dogs, Civil War veterans, and frontier bacon diets as cultural color.
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Marden
Buccmna
Indy
Mra James DL. Brown
New York
Miter
Jersey
Walter
Mearow
Dreams Foretell, Warn, and Guide Across Town Tales
A column recounts how dreams have guided and warned people across towns. Notable cases include Mrs. Pineau finding missed jewels after a dream, William Ward locating a lost watch, a Texas barn fire matching a dream, and a farmer in Bridgeville confirming a fatal cow incident. A foreman in Atlanta heeded a dream that saved lives.
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Mia
Joseph H Pineau
Williamsport
William Ward
Preoland
Mr. Ward
Persor
Trav
Texas
Upper Sandusky
Why Mr. Grub-Worm Goes on His Back tale in Aunt Phrosy’s cabin
Aunt Phrosy tells children a tall tale where Mrs Possum and Mr Grubworm grow rich and lazy. Animals quiz them about the county council and a law requiring all creatures to walk on their backs. Mister Grubworm resists but is compelled to crawl, ending as a long running joke among the creatures.
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Mr. Grub-Worm
Phrosy
Fum
Dellana
Strukken
Curtin
der Talla
Kane
Grab
Engilahman
England
Fami
Oklahoma City Story Explains State Name Origin
The Rev J B Murrow of Atoka disputes the Indian Leader claim that Oklahoma is a Comanche word for land of the fair god. He says it is Choctaw meaning red people with okla meaning people and homma meaning red. Wright of the Choctaw Nation proposed the name in 1866 as treaty talks shaped Oklahoma Territory.
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Oklahoma City
J. 8
Murrow
Atoka
Oklahoma
Land of the Fair God
Okla
Wright
United States
Indian Territory
Sisterhood
Remarkable Citizen of Lempster A Civil War Vet at 106
William Welch, a 106 year old Civil War veteran and the United States' oldest Mason, travels the street as townspeople of Lempster NH show him respect. He stands as the town’s most noted centenarian citizen, admired for his longevity and service.
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Lempster
N. H
William Welch
United States
Dame Fashions Decrees By Ellen Osmond
Fashion notes describe sheer black waists and the return of white fabrics in cotton and silk. Black and white combinations appear in stripes and polka dots with hats varying from simple to extravagant. White serge and linen suits appeal for summer wear, with hats ranging from plain to towering trims. An illustrated gown blends lace, pink chiffon, and white silk with black velvet accents, while traveling coats and boleros shape the season.
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Min
Neckwear and Accessories of Dress in French Style
French women favor feminine touches with mannish dress elements, creating a chic, severe yet attractive look. The feature highlights embroidered linen collars and lawn ties, lingerie blades, separate chemisettes, and deep cuffs. Green gloves, parasols, and pongee accessories complement light summer gowns, while mourning customs reflect English influence in cost and display.
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Partajan
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Bilver Messenger
Lawret, Fuiitener
Challis
Idaho
Bull Pea
Gettysburg
San Francisco
Plaine
Pioneer
Staten
Joseph
Egypt
Cupid
Robert Rickards
Bridgeville
Del
Chandler
Atlanta
Peter McGeary
Ion
Peck
Mrs. Gundersom
Joseph B. Bowles
Phro
Ellen Osmond
Statine
Otto
Walt
Paris
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