Notable society sketches from the era briefing multiple figures
The item catalogs brief biographical notes on several figures including Mrs Peary as a walrus hunter, Mrs Lucinda Watkins of Atterbury Newfoundland with a large family, Sharpie Bak ivor of the Spirit Lake massacre now at Pillsbury Point, Frank Rockefeller famed oil king kin and animal tamer, Constantin Schaluss a Rus sian studying railroading, George R Blabon son of the late millionaire, J W H Seger promoting farm work for Cheyenne Indian youths, and Mrs John D Rockefeller a reserved social figure active in church life.
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Abbie
Sharp Tie Bakivor
Spirit Lake
Pillsbury Point
Lake Okoboji
Frank Rockefeller
Cleveland
Wickliffe-on-the-Lake
Constantin Schaluss
Constantin Stranzinski
New York Central
George R. Blabon
G. W. Blabon
Philadelphia
San Jose
Cal
J. WH. Seger
Colony
John D. Rockefeller
Baptist Church
What Women Have Done History’s Daring Figures and Feats
A collection of notable women across eras and places. The marchioness of Tweedale ran the first train over the Forth Bridge. Mrs Feary hunted walrus during Arctic expeditions. Jessie Ackerman dived in Ceylon and retrieved seven pearls. Jenny Carey saved a wrecked train and earned the Legion of Honor. Joanna Maestrich bullfighted in Oporto and won Lisbon beauty prize in 1903. A tomb inscription notes Phoebe Hassel, 108, who served as a private soldier at Fontenoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweedale 14 & Road
Forth Bridge
Feary
Jessie Ackerman
Ceylon
Jenny Carey
Muckford
Ind
France
Joanna Maestrich
Berlin
Oporto
Lisbon
Brighton
Phoebe Hassel
Europe
Fontenoy
Postum Rebuilds Energy After Coffee Decline
A testimonial from a consumer credits Postum with curing nervousness and heart palpitations caused by coffee. The speaker notes strength and endurance returned, and claims children also stay healthy after switching. The company promotes its product with a Battle Creek origin and a booklet titled The Road to Pellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Pellville
Ezra's Journey to Jerusalem
A devotional study on Ezra 7 21 22 tracing Ezra's delayed return from Babylon to Jerusalem after four months. It notes the caravan gathering at the River Ahava, the role of fasting prayer and reliance on God, and the careful handling of gifts and treasury entrusted to priests and Levites. It covers king Artaxerxes gifts, funds totaled in talents and drams, and the three month journey arriving on the first day of the fifth month with rest at Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra
Babylon
Jerusalem
Temple
Esther
Ahava
Euphrates
Fear
Bara
Artaxerxes
God
Lois
Life as a Business Says R L Stevenson Quote
Life is a business view urging caution against idle living and reliance on custom. R L Stevenson argues against a person who defers effort and forethought in any enterprise, promoting self discipline and purposeful action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Stevenzon
The American Prince and the Empress Honor
A speaker cites a New York Sun remark on how in the United States the eldest son may be treated like a prince in the family. He narrates a man who moves with his wife handling the details, while the mother and wife manage the household. The piece ends with praise for the American prince and the empress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mickintop
New York Sun
Manne
Mick Intop
Prince
Morbid view of Ife discussed by Naggs and Meeker
Mrs Naggs laments a morbid view while Naggs notes Mr Meeker keeps a cheerful front despite his wife being near death. The doctor says she cannot last long, yet Meeker remains pleasant for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Simple Tunes Disappoint Father in Westport Library
A visiting Westport father and his daughter attempt a violin recital in a library. After a brief three to four minutes of practice the father dismisses the performance as too classical for his taste, while the daughter and the visitor listen as the scene ends in a comical note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Kansas City Times
Mary
East
Paralysis Patient Recovers After Pink Pills Relief
Mr. Kenney of Amesbury Massachusetts describes severe paralysis with burning pins and numbness. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health after seven boxes, enabling him to work again for nearly four years at Merrimac Hat Company. Pills sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinportuil
Kenney
Mr. Kenney
Dr. Williams
Merrimac Hat Company
Aubin Street
Amesbury
Mass
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
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Liitle
Peary
Lucinda Watkins
Atterbury
MD Nate Ant
THE
Manets
Miletus
Val ST. Low
Ste
Chalee
Indianapolig
Cholea
T.muthy
Hinton
B. J. Thompson
Thompson
Dodd
Mr. Thompson
Puck
Pisa
D .F. Boyer
Vrinity
Mr. Rorem
Case
Rochester
Adirondacks
Kemp
Balsam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Gentine Tower
Owen Ganadian Co
TRE FR. Parton ComPany
Booron, Mase
Canada
Wiero Canada
Hatch
Tatu Gravion
LS. Crawford
Westtth St
Kansas City
Ato. GJ
BovGuTeRr
Quincy Bidg
Chicago
Wang
Droge
A.N. EB
nJvetletnverss Sy.lucis
CURI
12Th and
Olive Streeta
St. Louis
Muerty
WM. A. Lewin, M. D
PRICE
Diemer
Thorntog
Miro
Kansas
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