New Woman Of America Asserts Modern Roles And Limits
Mrs. Brainerd Fuller argues the New Woman is misunderstood and that real progress comes from education and self reliance within traditional roles. She contends the ideal will be a blend of gentility and strength, with public life optional yet dignified.
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Buffalo
New York
Brainerd Fuller
Middletown
Conn
Norman L. Brainerd
Leora Campbell Brainerd
United States
Fuller
Woman's Congress
Betsy Ping
America
Minerva
Venus
Great Millions Betrothal Between Taylor and Vanderbilt
Moses Taylor the heir to 40 million dollars and Gertrude Vanderbilt daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt are engaged. Taylor, 24, Yale graduate of 1893, heir to Moses Taylor's estate, was a friend of the late William H. Vanderbilt. Announcement expected this autumn.
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Moses Taylor
Gertrude Vanderblit
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Cornelius
Henry A. C. Taylor
William H. Vanderbilt
Unspoiled By Honors Melchers Remains Humble
An American traveler in Holland notes Detroit artist Melchers who won the 1889 Paris exposition prize remains unspoiled by fame. He has dined with the German emperor yet wears a peasant blouse and wooden shoes, claiming poverty for his simple attire. In a Holland town he dressed for rain and was lent a dry suit by the burgomaster’s wife.
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Holland
Melchers
Detroit
Jane Addams of Chicago Portrait Featured
Miss Jane Addams, superintendent of street cleaning in Chicago, is presented as a remarkable woman of the decade. She is the daughter of Hon. John H. Addams, long time state senator from northern Illinois, and graduated from Rockford College in 1881 where she has served as trustee.
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Jane Addams
Chicago
John H. Addams
Northern Illinois
Rockford College
The New Woman Quote Socks Away Old Notions
A humorous remark from Mr. Jason in the Indianapolis Journal mocks the new woman idea. He says the modern woman naturally pursues information, whether about government or microbes, or else about neighbors, warning how such curiosity leads to trouble.
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Mr. Jason
Indianapolis Journal
New Steel Tubing Home Uses Water flow for Climate Control
A mountain residence built on a steel tubing frame circulates water to regulate temperature. Summer cooling is achieved by chilled air from water flow while winter heat is supplied by a heated air chamber. Builders claim high durability and earthquake resistance with minimal heat discomfort. Lightning risk is not specified.
The Migration of Brains and Blind Touch
A medical authority notes post mortem finger analysis of a blind man shows deposit identical to brain gray matter. The piece explores whether brain matter migrates to fingertips to enhance touch or if latent finger-tip cells develop with necessity.
Electric boat propeller inline with motor and shaft invention
A compact portable electric boat propulsion system links a hinged stern tube containing a three coil phosphor bronze flexible shaft to an inboard electric motor powered by batteries. With oil lubrication and a combined rudder and propeller, speed ranges from three to five miles per hour and total weight is about thirty five pounds for small boats. Batteries weigh 100 to 275 pounds and are in four parts for easy handling.
Electric propeller boosts small boat mobility for sportsmen
A compact electric propulsion system suited for duck hunting and fishing boats, praised for its quiet operation and ease in tight waterways. The unit, comprising motor propeller and batteries, sells for 150 dollars with running costs around five cents per hour.
Gutta-Percha Now Separated From Leaves Reduces Forest Impact
A new method for obtaining gutta percha extracts gum from leaves rather than cutting trees. Leaf plucking yields purer gum, is easier to manage and more abundant. Two leaf harvests equal gum from a 25 year old tree, easing supply concerns and lowering prices.
Clevec Experiment Demonstrates Sphere Surface Equal to Four Great Circles
A historical demonstration uses a croquet ball to show that a hemisphere’s surface equals twice a great circle and a full sphere’s surface equals four times a great circle. By winding cords around each half and comparing lengths, the method yields the geometric proof.
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Sphere
Laboratory grown gems may rival natural stones in time
The article notes that artificial rubies have been created by science and predicts diamonds and other gems will follow. It argues manufactured rubies are genuine in material and appearance, distinguishable only by microscopy, and recalls the bias against lab produced gems despite no real quality difference.
The Theory of Sharpening Knives
The essay explains that a sharp knife acts like a fine saw under a microscope with teeth and points. It argues drawing the knife back and forth enables easier cut and cleaner fiber severing, especially across wood grain. The passage ends with a reflective line about personal felicity.
How Newspaper Illustrations Are Prepared in Modern Papers
The article explains rapid evolution in newspaper illustrations from days to hours. It details the workflow from editor ideas to artist sketches, photo engraving, zinc etching, and acid baths, finishing the plate in an hour to an hour and a half before sending to the form.
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Frank Leslie
Harper's
Lithal
Cost of Living in Paris Doubles Since the Fifties
An official statistician compares Paris living costs now and forty years ago. He shows a middle class budget of about 400 annually in the fifties, versus a modern 10 000s yearly need for a family of five. Paris is described as the most expensive European capital.
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Paris
Europe
Turkey's Subjects and England in Dissenting View
The author contrasts Turkish rule in Armenia and Macedonia, arguing that the Turk harms all subject races. He urges abandoning the aim of keeping Turkey as a Russia bulwark, critiquing Gladstone for favoring conscience over policy, while Salisbury and Rosebery prioritize expediency.
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Turkey
England
Armenia
Macedonia
Russia
Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
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Yale
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