Society Notes on Summer Arrivals and Weddings in Newport and New York
The column lists society figures, diplomats, and a long list of families spending the summer in Newport, New York, and surrounding areas. It notes arrivals, engagements, weddings, and plans, including the Minister from Cuba, the Chinese Minister Dr Welling, and many families like the Graysons, Jarvises, and Grosvenors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
New York
Mme Cespedes
Legation
Murope
Ron William Mason Wright
Irace McMillan Gibson
Morris Ernest Locke
Polk
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Eorpe Jarvis
Rutland
Lars Anison
Brookline
Breadr Dge Long
York Harbor
Kaiser’s Brother Held Under Shorter Hours Vote
Fragmented report describes a decision to impose shorter working hours on seamen with mixed support. Among proponents were Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Venezuela, Australia, and most Canadians, while Japan and Portugal opposed. The piece notes coercive treatment and political tensions surrounding the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Lruginay
Chile
Venezuela
Australia
France
Thomas Robb
Portugal
Seamen Defeat 8 Hour Day Plan In Conference
The International Conference on seamen’s hours failed to secure the proposed eight hour workday. Delegates battled for support, with supporters claiming strong backing while opponents warned of practical obstacles. The final vote fell short of two thirds, and advocates pledged renewed effort in future sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Seafore
Nak
Neres
Teaspoon Standardization Sparks Measuring Debate
The Department of Agriculture reports wide variation in teaspoons used for baking ingredients. Tests show 126 to 130 teaspoons in a one pound can and manipulation differences from 10 to 30 percent. Secretary Meredith seeks Bureau of Standards help as five cubic centimeters is set as the theoretical teaspoon, to prevent cooks gaining excess measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Office of Home Economies
Meredith
Bureau of Standards
Bureau
William H Pool Dies in Kitzmiller Home at 78
William H Pool died at his home in Kitzmiller last night at age 78. A Confederate Army veteran, he served in the McNeill Rangers operating mainly in the South Branch Valley of the Potomac. He spent most of his life in Mineral County. Two sons and three daughters survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spetal
Washington Post
Kitzmitler
Mad
William H Pool
Kitzmiller
McNeill Rangers
South Branch Valley of the Potomac
Mineral County
Smoked Stove Fears Drive Family From Home Shores
A speaker laments the bleak life aboard a smoky stove and rusty lids, with mosquitoes swarming and comforts at home missing among breakers ashore. He notes his wife and children share the wish to leave for better living near the shore.
Origins of the Hogshaw surname traced to signs and speech
The article explains how the surname Hogshaw evolved from variations of Hog and Hogue, tied to a merchant sign displaying a pig and changes in pronunciation from g to y and th to d, illustrating how a dealer or innkeeper’s sign shaped family names over time.
Ogden Name Origins and Variations in Medieval England
A concise study traces the Ogden surname and variants Hoge Hogue Hogshaw Hogman Hogmeart to an animal root the hog. It notes medieval usage including Richard IIIs moniker Richard le Hog and nobility bearing boar crests. Variants like de la Hogedene den Hogeherde and Hogarth link to hog herding or enclosed woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Solhck
Richard HI
Richard le Hog
Europe
de la Hogedene
Hogarth
Garth
Yar
Fashionable pleating in frocks and summer gowns talked of
The article notes that pleating in dresses signals high fashion with knife or accordion styles. It highlights a Brown taffeta creation with brown and yellow embroidery, an apron tunic edged with pleating, and a pleated ruff collar. It mentions chiffons, Japanese prints with bright ribbons, increasing braid trims, and a forecast of winter gowns returning to Greek draped pannier effects in crepe de chine Georgette.
Helpful Hints for the Housewife from Old Journal
Practical household tips cover stockings wearing before use to extend life, a note on keeping vegetables odor free, salted water salting lettuce with borax for crisp greens, and a parrafin-treated bookcase for extra gloss.
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Wellingen Weo
Severn Wheiver
Annapoli
Mme Pouneff
Bugaan Legation
Newport
Frank Samuel
Philadelphia
Keason Bradley
Alexandria Bay
Herbert Schopreanoo
Emerson MM Tuan
Me O
Blair
Toy Kidren
Hivace Oaport
Wass
Minna Blair
Martin EE Trench
Herbert O Dunn
Ron Oh
Army
Dante
Naval Torpedo
Woodbury
Edith
Hew Spend Vila
Wal- Mr
Mix Sude
Bennett
Will Mareson
Southern
Arsubon Wednes
Riester
California
Fawcett
Palmer
Clark
Mra Cross
Mme Panaretoff
Carrol
Calhoun
Wallace Grayson Orme
Chautauqua Lake, NY
Daisy Fitzhugh Ayres
New Brunswick
Walter & Shapter
Shapter
Evelyn Lee
Lexington
Washington
Frank P Fenwick
Josephine Fléury
Mrs Fenwick
The
Severn
Alexander Magruder
Jefferson Place
Frederick Junction
J W Austin
Miss Byrd Mack
East Aurora
Roycrest
American Women's Legion
Salvador
Mme Safare
Atlantic City
Harrison
Mss Laumeister
Mater
Shirley Morgan
Georgia
Mayfield
Green Spring Valley
Rogers
Morgan
Maj Archibald Butt
Roosevelt
Taft
Cecilia McCallum
Ellen Bruce Lee
Graceland
Elkins
W Va
Miss Lees
Arthur Lee
James H Preston
Baltimore
Gilbert Grosvenor
Hawaii
Melville Bell Grosvenor
Naval Academy
Ricters
Kaiser
Prince Henry
Pringe
Prigaauie Zeitung
Mat
Eno
Holstein
William H. Pool
James J. Montague
They
League of Nations
Mexico
Bryan
the Bell Syndicate, Inc
Ine Furniture
Geo. P Life F Co. Inc
14Th Bt. Nw
EMY & Itrolas
Droope Sonsto
Henry B. Gilpin CO
Baltimore, Md
Fashiongrams
China
Nottingham
Sunfast Madras
Rep Cretonnes
Heavy Cretonnes
Racine Cretonnes
Terry Cloths
Kensington Reps
Kann’s
Monogram Stationery
Brewood Logravers
Thirteenth Stn
Paris
Romens Seion
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