Very Good Advice to the Girls by Curtis Brown
A late 19th or early 20th century reflection discusses English and American gender work gaps and earnings. It cites women in England seeking work abroad for better pay, notes salaries for governesses and factory roles, and contrasts earnings with domestic service and shop work. It highlights the precarious, low wages and reliance on charity for many women, with varied tales of domestic and service labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Brown
America
Ing.ford
Ferther
England
Wales
United ‘States
Hueinosa
Avs
Specters
Wal May
London
Paige
Heyden
Saul
Caiman
Amd
Elyucblirie
Plain Wivasnteles Tyydits
Pomiment
Chu
Libratiana
Wivir Digbrees
Phinaman
Guild of
Binders
Uae
Nestifurols
Bogert
Ruud
Ares
China Alert on Manchus and Yuan Shih Kai Power
A British observer warns that China faces growing Manchu military revival and a strengthened Yuan Shih Kai state. He argues Western warnings are needed to counter China’s potential militarization and imperial tendencies, noting Yuan’s past and current political clout in Shantung and Ghihu. The piece stresses the global stakes and urges public attention to evolving Chinese power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentaia
Althor Ani
China
Britain
oMiein
Yimsillon
Luis
Verenicas
Varias Legulians
Ashe i
Wat Tn
WirAve
NA Rnas
YUAN
Yuan Shikai
Shantung
im-I'eking
Tientsitl
Jorge
Li Hing Chang
Ghihu
Aies
Aims and rumors in 1900 about Manchu army power
The piece discusses a prominent Manchu figure in China and a rising organization linked to a feared army. It notes speculation about a well drilled force capable of influencing events, with references to provincial entities and the broader imperial structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurg
Visa Shih Bini
Huprly
Sinilar
Orparizartion
Chinese Armament and Political Upheaval Amid Northeast Tensions
A detailed report outlines rising Chinese mobilization across Manchurian and Yangtze provinces as Beijing reorganizes military leadership. It notes large-scale troop concentrations near Peking, increased arms imports, and efforts to centralize control amid suspected foreign threats. The piece highlights potential implications for regional stability and the looming question of Russian influence and Western arms supply in a volatile era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Arma
Vynun
Lsvo
Rugstan Aggeese
Oyiiniais
China
Loo Wis
Yrnibitioe
Yangiss-pes
Vinces
Thoes
Imeet
Katy
Dhuqweting
Jeunl
Chines
Tale Graphis
Legends of Love and Courtship Across Gypsy Custom
Fragmentary archaic text describes romantic rituals and arranged marriage customs among Romany communities, including betrothal warnings, love letters, display of love garlands, and public feasts. It mentions a Burmese marriage custom and references noble figures, ending with a note on a mausoleum and memorial portrait.
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le Childrin Tenches
Abe
Ollér
Mendestania
Lytle Spavet
Altioricen
Garvante
Rateni T
Channes
Jilrarkine
Landen
Peoviaves
Cru Gvel
Lamdon
ETON
Twandy Mines
Iyer
Howe
Danporans
Afede Davies
Malis
WU Hokker
Slidford
Hawass
Wosden
Gur
den Markits
Iegarrena Chuypers
Aimpeia
Inusi
Shiek
Ehork
Ehnrenmag
Shoda
Lange
Ruaband
Eleo
Altngatinr
Beavor
Aniang
Lavras
Wiel
Yuan Shih K’ri
Chihli
Lavalian
Cepoy
Chint
ARMY
Ynan Shth
Anibar
Nina Gayé
Manav
Ted
Havin
Beellor
Banat
Kara
Houlton
Kanai
Ma Pek
Karnwa
Josh the Ming
Sacco
Mrrayja
Tir Rondinvas
Abele
Hungary
Hreaei
Aleiny
Echo
Bate Hind
Counteze von Waldereoe
Magaclius
von Moltke
Iemory-Hetwis
Atvhin Chatear
Crisaan
Therom
Lis Withy
Aodhe
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