Nickname in a Coeducational School Sparks Debate
The piece notes youth’s blunt frankness in labeling a sister student at a coed school as a “fuser” amid mess of rooms and belongings. It cites Marian’s struggle for acceptance as an artist, while contrasting iron industry growth and Egypt’s scarab symbolism with old-time beliefs and decor at public events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sweep
Pubtisher
Minard
Challis
Idaho
Horns
Mind
Wittien
Steels
Marian “Fuases
Lex Fons
Egypt
The School House as America's Cathedral of Learning
A historic pledge on school house architecture and public education as the republic's backbone. The essay lauds teachers as architects of the nation, arguing that libraries, lectures, art, and music elevate citizens and that the school house must be made beautiful to inspire all children and youth. It frames educators as central to democracy and social progress, likening the scholar to a guiding light.
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Spain
Genina
Republic
Assembly of Delegates
Philadelphia
Legislative Hall
Man's Monopoly of the Ballot
A tongue in cheek critique argues against women's suffrage by likening it to men clinging to political monopolies. It suggests women keep influence through motherhood and household culture, while voting would not boost their sway and might threaten male prestige. The piece lampoons the dog in the manger stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poli i
Woman Gains by Athletics Emphasizes Female Sports Rise
A study across large cities shows young women improving health and physique through engineered exercise and participation in games once dominated by men. It argues fitness, sanitation, diet, and good habits build strength, ward off petty life troubles, and enable longevity and success in work.
Boudoir Lingerie Fun With Ribbon Ornament Crafted
The article notes elaborate lingerie decoration through ribbons and trimming, urging stylish preparations. It highlights DIY outfits with tools and a novel miniature wicker fish basket used as a ribbon holder, padded with silk and featuring silver bodkins shaped like fish to hold various ribbon widths.
Etiquette and fashions for christenings and dress details
The article outlines christening customs with church ceremonies and receptions, notes on godparents, and guidance for child attire. It then discusses corset use for appearance, a restful room color scheme, and net button fashion with hand painted Paris styles and Dutch blue designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Shadow Embroidery and Modern Winter Gowns Ad
An ad-style blurb promotes shadow embroidery corset covers and petticoats matching winter gowns. It argues against overdecorated fashion, urging simpler, well made dresses and trim costs, claiming plain, well cut attire is better than costly, poorly fashioned outfits.
Farmer Cement Walks Beat Costs For City Sidewalks
The piece argues cement sidewalks are hygienic, attractive, and cheaper than stone. It notes that quality hinges on material handling and laying skill, and that farmers can cheaply lay their own walks using local sand and gravel plus Portland cement at about 244 cents per square foot for a first class fourduel walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranticay Ag
Building a Cinder Walk Step by Step from an Old Trade Card
The guide outlines constructing a three foot by four inch thick cinder walk with an eight percent pitch, detailing trenching, base filling with cinders and gravel, setting side forms, tamping concrete, and forming both the joint lines and top mortar. It covers mixing ratios, placement timing, curing, and finishing practices for a durable sidewalk.
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Porona
Crete
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United States
Germany
Mace de Is Hastie
Outon
Polce
Knabenshue
Toronto
Sir Slip
America
Gand
Howes
New England
Hostems
Thief Service
Wax & la Carte
Dixie
Madame Meric
Cinders
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