Great Congress of the Mothers in Washington
Reports from the First National Congress of Mothers, publicized by the Journal, present Mrs Theodore W Birney’s full address on child culture and maternal reform. The speech argues mothers must lead in shaping childhood, education, and social welfare, urging unity among women, ministers, educators, and the press to raise a new generation through maternal love and organized action.
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Kansas
The
Journal
Birney
Kinalie
Washington
Emeredh
Chilhood
Clerles
Stadhers
America
Mre
Phot Hearst
Gs Inholes Cyrposs
Froebel
Schoola
Alexi
Orisons
Jairs
Motherhood in Early Human Development Highlighted by Cushing
Mr. Frank Hamilton Cushing spoke at the Mother's congress on Zuni child life and training. He described the Zuni mother as the clan center, choosing motherhood as the highest social priority. He shared stories and legends showing deep maternal reverence among Zuni families.
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Frank Hamilton Cushing
Washington
Cushing
Mr. Cushing
Mir
Dickinson Speech Frames Era of Welfare for All
Mrs Mary Lowe Dickinson of New York president of the National Council of Women spoke to Mrs Birney on behalf of the debecaten praising a feast of recognition. She hailed the era for the welfare of children education and disease prevention and urged unity among lovers of a common cause. She argued the child must be placed at the center of reform as society seeks better futures amid global suffering and moral progress.
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Jacob Riis
Christians’ Aid Society
New York City
Mary Lowe Dickinson
New York
National Council of Women
Christ
Jesus
Mothers of the Sub World read on Day Nurseries and care
Mrs. Bainbridge lectured on Mothers of the Submerged World, stressing personal visits to aid the poor, teaching mothers cooking and childcare, and the need for nurseries so women can work. She cited examples of bread, soap, and a better start for children, urging reform rooted in daily hands on care.
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Taby S. Hainbridge
Abraham Tincoin
Collins
Hambriane
Thone
Hambridge
New York
Tho Sih-World
Say
Question Box at Mothers Congress Sparks Practical Home Advice
A Chicago caller and Boston leader head a Mothers Congress session on Helen's Babies and helpful childrearing. Mrs Richardson previews lively Q A. answers cover kindergarten at home, keeping busy with crafts, schooling a reluctant boy, and teaching chastity to poorer families with respect and practical parenting.
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Bach
Mothers’ Congress
Mint
Newton
Chicago
Eil Fen Richardson
Boston
Richardson
Helen
Hofer
Briely
Terswif
Rachel Posie Avery
Ori
Elie
Richeardson
Enisay
Cuuanovd
Fegard
Kindergarten Teaching Battle Draws Applause in Public Schools
In a public meeting debate the speaker noted that many states bar children under six from attending school and cited tax costs as deterrents to introducing kindergartens. A Cleveland audience member highlighted that two women on the city school board have kindergarten teaching in public schools, prompting applause.
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Cleveland
Madam in gray leads Green Acre Assembly at congress
Notes of the congress describe Miss Farmer of Eliot Maine as the original proposer of the Green Acre Assembly a Chautauqua like summer gathering at a Bulno resort aiming to unite people in peace and harmony. Helen Gardner editor of Arena speaks on heredity while Mrs Hearst attends and is greeted by amused ushers. Harriet Lincoln Coolidge promotes mother education with nurseries and clubs. About 3000 attend despite forecasts of 30, including Miss Jemima Hughes from Hutchinson Kansas running a new kindergarten program.
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Washington Peat
Congress
Helen Gardner
Baturgay
Saylic
Harriett Lincoln Coolidge
New York City
M. Lincpin
Coolidge
the Arington
Jomima Hughes
Hutchinson
Kap
Hughes
Kinderearten
Shaw Recovers Long-Lost Letter at North Topeka Post Office
The letter meant for J. M. Shaw, thought intercepted, was found in the North Topeka post office. It had been placed in Griffiths box, given to neighbor Mr Mitch el, who handed it to Mrs Griffiths, who returned it to the post after Shaw retrieved it days later. Also notes Byron Every of Woodstock Mich recovering from rheumatism with Chamberlain Pain Balm.
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First Baptist Church
Shaw
J. M. Shaw
North Topeka
Byron Every
Woodstock
Mich
Chamberlain
C. H. Elbert
Stand Avenue N
Galveston
Texas
Asiana
Swift Epeethic Goasaeee
Terrapin Industry Decline Prompts Price Shift in Maryland
Baltimore reports that the Maryland Game and Fish Protective Association backs rehabilitating the Chesapeake terrapin industry, as Kent county watermen recall abundant terrapin years ago. An old Chestertown fisherman notes terrapin are scarce now, with prices risen from 1.50 to 80 a dozen, and fears the species may have moved to new grounds. He recalls boats loaded with terrapin and nets near Lankford Bay and Chester River, once common sights.
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Baltimore
Maryland Game and Fish Protective Association
Chesapeake
Kent County
Maryland
Ugh
Chestertown
Maryland Game and Protective Association
Iaa
Chester River
Lankford Bay
New Pest Hurts California Citrus Exports
San Francisco reports a sudden fungus like pest affecting oranges and lemons shipped from Southern California. Professors Woodworth and Bioletti of the state university are leading investigations at Berkeley to determine if it is a new variety. Early evidence shows red blotches on lemons and brown or grey patches in packing houses, with shipper warnings and rising alarm among southern orchardists awaiting results.
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San Francisco
California
Agricultural College
The
State University
Berkeley
Orange Bight
Calornia
Berles
Beer War Grinds Prices at Eaton Saloons
At Eaton Indiana a price war between saloon keepers Joseph Hayden and J B Lambert lowers beer from 20 to 5 cents per bottle over several days, with both houses advertising drastic cuts and patrons drinking heavily as a result. Also notes excursion train rates to Washington for inauguration, with routes via Akron Pittsburg or Bellaire Grafton and Pullman service.
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Munele
Ind
Eaton
Joseph Hayden
J.B. Lambert
Hayden
Lambert
Joe Leer
Rock Island Tickets on Sale for Salina Meet
A0.U.W. Grand Lodge meeting in Salina Kansas on February 22. Rock Island offers a round trip fare of 32.54 with departure Topeka 1 19 p.m. Tickets via Rock Island Route. travel with the crowd. M Fuller City Pass Agent.
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Salina
Kan
Rock Island
Topeka
Santa Fe Route Schedules From Topeka This Week
Santa Fe Route Limited departs Topeka Thursdays and Sundays at 1 33 a m with Vestibuled Pullman Palace Sleepers and Buffer Smoking and Dining Car service California Express runs daily at 4 35 pm Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers Homeseekers excursion dates February 14 March 2 and 16 information available at the depot at foot of Fifth Street or post office North Topeka via Cramwell and Jeffers. Contact W C Garvey, Agent W J Black, G P Topeka. Bradshaw barneas offered at $10.
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Topeka
Pullman Palace
California Express
Auenger Depot
Fifth
Moy Moy Naturalized In Chicago Paper Filing
Ham Moy a well known Chinese merchant in Chicago filed for naturalization records with County Recorder Simon. The papers include a full description and a corner photograph plus a statement by Gotee of the city attesting to Moy's five years in the area. Signature lines show Lyman J. Gage and James B. Forgan endorsing the filing. This marks a first for the recorder's office.
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Lyman J. Gage
Chicago
Simon
Ham Moy
Gotee
Pirat National Park
James B. Forgan
Game Institution
Sam
Recorders Office
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