Caricature on American Stage Reflects True Type Likeness
The article argues American stage caricature avoids malice and stays faithful to real types. It notes make up exaggerates only ludicrous features, not repulsive traits, and that sympathetic representation often comes from within the race portrayed. Irish and Yankee sketches cited as proof of authenticity.
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America
German and American athletic spirit compared in life and sport
The piece contrasts German and American attitudes to sport and outdoor life. It notes broader freedom and family leisure in Germany, a holistic German approach to gymnastics as play, and a social, recreation oriented gymnasium culture versus the individual competitive drive and spectator emphasis in America.
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America
Germany
For the Bedroom Bed Spreads Bring Comfort and Style
The article notes knitted bed spreads and bolster rolls gain favor with cretonne and white taffetas. It describes materials like dimities cretonnes and linen taffetas, new floral prints, and hand embroidered linens. It advises on pillow covers, bolster rolls, and accommodating room layout for dressy bed furnishings.
Correlation of Mathematics and Science
The article argues mathematics is a language of science essential to physics astronomy and chemistry. It calls for reforming math courses toward common sense methods real problems and hands on experiments, stressing that live mathematics strengthens mental power and links to natural study as Fourier noted.
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Fourier
Dishes Liked by Japanese in Early Cookery Guide
A historic recipe collage describes Japanese dishes including Sushi and Shuriko with rice based preparations. It outlines rice cooking times and sauces, plus a Japanese Salad with oil onion vinegar dressing and decorative garnishes using crosne or alternatives like lettuce.
Police Ball Campaign Plans Stir Household Comedy
Policeman Barney Flynn is ordered to night duty to campaign for his wife in a political ball. She guides him through park maintenance law terms, props a social advance, and he reluctantly dances while debating escape from the crowded hall. The farce ends with Flynn trapped in a window well as his wife presses the public duties role.
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Barney Flynn
Flynn
Maggie
Barney
Barnum
Regan
Thera Niver
Policeman Flynn
the Century Co
Joseph B. Bowles
Nut Cocoa Cake Recipe
Cream one cup sugar with two thirds cup butter beat three egg yolks. Stir in two and a half cups flour with two and a half teaspoons baking powder and one cup sweet milk. Fold in stiffly beaten whites, quarter cup cocoa and one cup chopped walnuts and pecans. Bake shallow pan. Icing uses two tablespoons butter half cup cocoa one cup confectioners sugar quarter cup milk. Boil five minutes then beat smooth and flavor with vanilla.
Dried Apple Pudding With Molasses Sauce Recipe
A home style pudding using dried apples soaked overnight then chopped with sour milk sour cream and molasses. Steam two hours and serve with a lemon scented sauce made from sugar butter flour and boiling water beaten to a creamy consistency.
English Cheese Sandwich Recipe Card
A traditional sandwich guide describes making an English cheese sandwich with six ounces of cheese, two ounces of butter, a teaspoon of mustard and anchovy paste. Spread on buttered brown bread, add a thin ham or smoked beef slice, cover with bread, and cut into decorative shapes.
First Washing of Blankets Process Guide
For a new blanket soak 12 hours in cold water to remove bleaching sulphur. Rinse and wash in lukewarm soap lather, then rinse again in clear water. Shake dry and hang to finish drying.
Room for Hope and Fashion Dialogues
Quotations from a New York Sun piece contrast opinions on beauty and ballet with a travel note style. The Gaekwar is cited about American women while Benedict downplays need for beauty. The short excerpt reflects cultural commentary in a metropolitan context.
Evening Plans Sparked by Unusual Suggestion in New York
In New York a couple discusses unusual ideas for the night. They consider trying something new and playful rather than a routine night in. The exchange hints at curiosity and a desire for novelty.
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New York
Hime
Near the Age Limit in a Soubrette Dilemma
A Chicago Daily News excerpt discusses a comedian facing an age limit while a soubrette questions the acceptability of her past for stage work. The dialogue hints at concerns over reputational baggage versus performance quality.
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Chicago Daily News
Why did you roast my book Cleveland Leader quip
A brief Cleveland Leader quotation notes a sharp exchange about roasting a book. The gag highlights playful literary banter with a regional newspaper voice.
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Cleveland Leader
Old rose pongee gown patterns No. 5566 and 5628
Pattern Nos. 5566 and 5628 offer a simple gown with elbow sleeves and a tucked circular skirt. Materials include lawn chambray pongee challis and albatross with sizes for blouse 32 to 42 bust and skirt waist 22 to 30 inches. Patterns priced ten cents each and sent on receipt of payment to the Pattern Department.
Ladies Apron Pattern No 5158
Pretty work apron design with convenient pockets for sewing mending and embroidery silks. Deep dividing frill pockets held by tape ribbon or beading. suitable materials include pongee linen holland and cross barred muslin. two yards of 36 inch material needed. one size.
Poverty Among Landowners Sparks Estates Gazette Critique
The Estates Gazette argues that a large share of landowners are poor men living on strict economies or by layering charges on their estates. It says the average squire is now the least extravagant man in the country.
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Estates Gazette
Complain of Brutal Husbands Shocks Tottenham
Twenty seven women complained on one day to the police magistrate of Tottenham London of being beaten or kicked by their husbands.
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Tottenham
London
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