London Women’s Local Government Association plans electoral strategy
The Marylebone Women’s Local Government Association discusses forming a municipal women’s party to run candidates for the borough council and London county council. They aim to present a program of progressive social legislation and build a central electoral machine to influence party lines.
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Marylebone
London
Pilek
London County Council
Labor Party
Isi
American Girl in High Position Heads to Belgrade Mission
Mme Grouitch an American woman of distinguished Virginia family travels from the United States to Belgrade where her husband serves as secretary of foreign affairs. Formerly Miss Gordon of Virginia she became Servian minister to England and aided wounded soldiers in the Balkan war. King Peter and the princes welcome her return as a social mentor to the royal family.
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Mme. Grouich
Balkans
Belgrade
America
New York
Hicago
Washington
Mme
Grouitch
Gordon
Virginia
Athens
England
Metropolis
Paris
Peter
Huntington Buys Duke of Devonshire Library Abroad
London cable reports American millionaire Henry Edwards Huntington purchased the Duke of Devonshire library for more than 1 million dollars. The collection includes 23 Claxtons and key Shakespeare editions, with other Elizabethan quartos. The books reportedly left the country to avoid public opposition. Huntington, born February 27 1850 in Oneonta New York, built his fortune in railroad construction.
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London
Henry Edwards Huntington
Duke of Devonshire
Chatsworth
British Museum
Green
Ben Jonson
Mar
Kemble
Sixth Duke of Devonshire
Huntington
Oneont2
N. Y
Mrs Shafroth Hints at College for Life’s Joys
Mrs. John F. Shafroth in Washington muses on college study and teaching as lifelong pleasures. She recalls a tale of a man who left an enduring income tied to his college years and says she would gladly take a course each year if time allowed.
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John F. Shafroth
Colorado
Washington
Poe
The Daytime Girl and Evening Romance Reflections
A narrative contrasts daytime and evening perceptions of women. A girl recounts how courters who adore her at dances propose only after seeing her in artificial light. The tale argues lasting love comes from daytime, not glamorous evening appearances, and warns against valuing beauty seen under lights. The piece champions sensible, lasting friendships over flirtations.
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Aoman
SLEIGHING AND FRIENDSHIP IN A CHILLED TALE
A reflective piece on sleigh ride romance and jealousy among girls. A lover’s future with a beloved is weighed against a close female friend, as envy and social pressure test loyalty and heart felt choices during a snowy outing.
The Business Girl's Hopes and Independent Path
A reflective piece extols the business girl who earns her own living and rejects reliance on a marriage as a sole aim. It praises self sufficiency, professional dedication, prudent dress, and resilience when facing unsuitable homes or employers, contrasting with dependent domestic life.
The Peril of Shifting Affection Across Generations
The text discusses how changing environments alter a man’s thoughts and attractions. It contrasts mature sensibility with youth's allure, showing how an older man’s fondness shifts from a respected aunt to a lively younger girl, leading to heartache and eventual comeuppance.
Ingold scales long distance in German pilot
German aviator Ingold recently covered more than 1000 miles in 16 hours 20 minutes of continuous flight. He flew a Prell biplane with a 100 horsepower Mercedes engine carrying 126 gallons of petrol. The engine to be used on the Curtiss Wanamaker Atlantic flight will be 200 horsepower with 400 gallons of petrol.
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Ingold
Herr Ingold
Prell
Mercedes
Hens Narratives and Brains Debate in 7th Century Farmers
Fragmentary text describes a farmer declaring hens have no brains and contrasts with a proposed clever action. The excerpt references a Wyandotte hen and a roosting place, suggesting a debate over poultry intelligence and behavior.
Tea gown styles and adaptable coatings in early fashion
The article discusses tea gown versatility with fashion guidance, noting that gown styles vary by taste rather than fixed rules. It highlights transparent coat effects, a kimono styled overcoat of ecru spotted net, and an orange charmeuse under-robe with a frilled head, elastic waist, and long train.
Spring coat suit accessories set the modish tone
Dainty neckwear blouses and veste complete the spring coat suit look. A sleeveless underblouse features cream net, Venice lace and a De Medici lace collar. Old blue brocaded silk and cream lace convert into delicate collars with brocade reverses and net edging.
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Venice
de Medici
Background for Gems and the Best Settings for Stones
The text discusses ideal backgrounds for diamonds emeralds rubies and sapphires. It favors dove gray and white for diamonds, pale pink with silver for emeralds, honey or white for sapphires, and white opals against rich ombre colors on white lace or pale green.
New Spring Styles for Children From 2 to 5 Years
A survey of upcoming spring outfits for children 2 to 5 highlights favored fabrics such as batiste point d esprit pique and embroidered voile. Designs show varied waistlines with sashes, long skirts echoing Greenaway, and trims including lace hand crochet Irish and Valenciennes with satin or silk button covers to match sashes.
Opening of Spring Sparks Western Canada Farm Drive
A traveler notes spring's return across Western Canada as farmers repair fences, plow, and prepare seed and grain. Railroads readiness and abundant land lure settlers from across the U S and coasts, with cattle farming emphasized and government literature recommended for prospective homesteaders.
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Candida
Canada
Inquirer
Fashionable collars and neckwear styles of lace and silk
Roll over collars of lawn cambric or pique or white silk are very fashionable attached to the blouse or waistcoat and lie over the coat collar. In contrast loose upstanding Medici collars of lace or embroidered lawn with velvet and jeweled slides are worn. Scarves of tulle or ninon edged with ostrich or swan down remain in favor.
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Fichus
Removable Muff Lining for Gloves
A muff lining technique helps gloves last longer. Use a white silk or satin lining held by lace at the ends, slipped into light gloves and safety pinned. For dark gloves, remove the lining to keep it fresh.
Fashion Dictates Plaids and Frocks in Spring Styles
Fashion notes highlight checks and plaid fabrics in black and white china frocks seen in shops. Coiffures rise in popularity with a spring summer revival of crocheted and needlework accents. Wardrobe essentials include two pairs of buttoned street boots and a dull ski top pair and another with high features.
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China
Freshening bows for hats and gowns with heat
The passage explains how to refresh wrinkled and crushed bows on hats or gowns. Heat a concave spoon, place the bowed parts over the spoon, and pass them along the arched side while dampening the bows before ironing.
Effort and Society Notes From a Rural Summer
A quirky reminiscence describes Miss Dixon teaching countryfolk during summer boarding days. She bids farewell to Mr. Ingersoll hoping her visit yielded results. The farmer counters that she earned a heap for her efforts, recalling her green beginnings.
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Dixon
Eirk
National
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Promote Constipation Cure
Advertises Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the favorite family laxative for curing constipation and preventing diseases, claiming thorough relief from caustic conditions.
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Pierce
Ady
Digging for Water on My Place Cited in Incomplete Interlude
A fragmentary dialogue cites a person stating they have been digging for water on their property and another interjects with a cautious remark. The context is a brief, casual exchange with no clear speaker or event.
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