Clarence J Mackay Postal Telegraph Chief Of Wealth And Influence
Clarence Hungerford Mackay born 1874 in San Francisco inherited vast wealth from his father John W Mackay of Bonanza fame. He led the Mackay Bennett Cab Company Postal Telegraph and Pacific Commercial Telegraph in competition with Western Union and engaged in New York social life, racing, polo and tennis on Long Island.
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Postal Telegraph
Clarence J. Mackay
Postal Telegraph Company
John W Mackay
Bonanza
Clarence Hungerford Mackay
San Francisco
Mackay-Bennett Cab Cempany
Postal Telegraph Com. Ny
Pacific Commercial Telaph Company
Western Unionelegraph Company
Mackay
Neous
Imitative Parrot Shows Odd Shipboard Habit
Jacob Hope of Philadelphia's phonograph school for parrots commented to the Philadelphia Record about a shipboard parrot found on a German vessel last month. The owner sailor swore the bird did not swear, but the parrot who spent time in the ladies' saloon would choke gasp and hiccough then faintly sing out steward bucket.
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Jacob Hope
Philadelphia
Phonograph School For
Parrots
Jady
Parrot
Teward
The First Downward Step in a Court Tale
A wry courtroom anecdote recounts a wealthy woman who shoplifted after lifting her husband’s pack at night. The judge is moved as the tale traces how her act began the chain that led to her fall.
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Charles Frohman
Theatrical Manor
Wyer
Nation's Head Educator Elmer Ellsworth Brown Identified
The Nation's Head Educator Professor Elmer Ellsworth Brown, United States commissioner of education, appointed by President Roosevelt, is tied to education methods from his boyhood. He was born in Chautauqua County, New York, just three months after the King of his namesake Colonel Elmer.
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Elmer Ellsworth Brown
Ited
Roose It
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Elmer
Illsworth First Officer Fallen in Civil War
Illsworth, a noted figure, is described as the first officer who fell in the Civil War. The text outlines his education at the Illinois Normal School and University of Michigan, with studies in Many and a long career as professor of theory and practice at the University of Cellier, including a similar position at Michigan.
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Illlsworth
Illinois To Normal School
Univer of Michigan
University of Cellier
University of Michigan
Women Prefer Aisle Bargains Over Mail Order Catalogues
The piece argues women enjoy in store shopping but read big shopping ads in newspapers first. It notes that when local merchants skimp on ads women switch to mail catalogs, tempted by black and white prices. The author laments lost joy of shopping and wonders what can be done.
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Telan
Billie
Moses Death and Joshua's Succession in Deuteronomy
The lesson reflects on Moses's homegoing at 120, his unique death, and his replacement by Joshua. It links Moses and Elijah to the Mount of Transfiguration and points to Christ as the ultimate fulfillment in the Incarnation, resurrection, and the coming Messiah to be seen by all Israel.
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Moses
Jordan
Joshua
God
Aaron
Mount Hor
Eleazar
Angels
Moab
Israel
Elijah
Christ
Jerusalem
Adam
Jude
Identification game and healthy bedroom tips from old magazine
A winter evenings piece presents a party game identifying fifty literary characters with novel titles. It also gives health notes on bedroom ventilation and chain spring mattresses suited to any bedstead for better rest.
Aids to Beauty and Hygiene Tips for Skin and Nails
The article explains nail spots stem from bruising and advises washing thin arms twice daily with mild soap, rinsing, drying, and rubbing to activate pores. It debunks the idea that soap and brushes grow facial hair, notes oil and dust as factors, and recommends nightly cleansing with soap and a cream to counter drying effects.
Beds and bedmaking psychology from air ventilation
The piece discusses common beliefs about soft versus hard beds, noting feather beds were blamed for health issues not due to softness but poor ventilation. It argues that health rests on ample fresh air and proper sleeping conditions.
First Aid Valise for Motorists
A compact first aid valise offers essential remedies for travelers. Includes lint rolls, cooling lotions, scissors, a small bottle of brandy, and other useful items packed in a leather box matching the car interior. Suitable for vacations or motor trips and adaptable to any jaunt.
Peppermint Candy Recipe Instructions
A simple peppermint candy recipe lists one cup sugar one teaspoon flavoring and a quarter cup water. Boil seven to eight minutes then remove from heat add peppermint flavoring stir briskly until thick pour into a buttered pan and cool on ice.
Value of Tact in Daily Life
The text argues that women require tact more consistently than men, as their role centers on small interactions where even a little tact can soften many difficulties. It frames tact as a practical gift that helps ease daily tensions and make everyday relationships smoother.
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Eople
Clarence H. MacKay
Elmer BE. Brown
D. M. Stearns
Citizens National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Jenkine & Co
A. Jenkins & Co
Reshington Jonan
Firet Na Xore
First National Ame
Ottisens National Bank
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Stres Washington, Iowa
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's
Ashington, Towa
Bobbie
Dinah Morris
Adam Bede
Nydia
Pompeii
Kate Hardcastle
Adam Moss
Kentucky
Little Eve
Blanche Amory
Pendennis
Rosamund Lydgate
Lady Teazie
The
Quilp
Old Curiosity Shop
Eugene Marchbanks
Lucy Dashwood
Charlies O’malley
Phineas Fletcher
John Halifax
Howard J. Ross
Nicola & Aarmon
North Side Square
Sutherland Bros
Mason’s
City
Washington
Chas. Brown
Brown
Iowa
Casey Bros
D. F. Macon
Rock Island
Sun
Mail and Express
California
Express
Washington Branch
Eames
Than Mor
Wan
St. P
Chicago
Iglagn Tis
Central Ry
Iewe
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Allo
Mason City
Twin Cities Limited
Peoria Express
Ee Peoria Limited
Li Orly
Frank Rogers
Clifford Thorne
Court House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorney-At-Law
South Side Square
Butterfield
Craf's
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
Charles A. Dewey
Notary Public
Office
Washington, Lowa
W. A. White
Lewyer
Armere & Merchants State Bank
Northeast Corner
C. J. Wilson
C. D. Wilson
Wilson
Wilson Lewyers
Ffior Over
Washinton County
W. M. Keeley
Ington
West Main Street
P. J. Manley
Raoctioes
J. RB. Crail
BANKS
Citizens
Savings Bank
Cmas
H. Knox
J. M. Sproull
Washington County
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Orfommach
D.r.ee Waren
Oashier G. Wilson
D. G. Knottnerus
Casey's
Hotel Colense
E. GC. Rupp
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