Latin American women challenge American beauty throne
The piece argues Latin American women now rival the United States for beauty and sophistication. It highlights diplomats' wives in Washington such as Mme Petet of Peru and Mme Malbran of Argentina, plus several younger Latin American women connected to ambassadors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin-America
Latin- America
Mrs. Sherrill
Europe
United States
Paris
Washington
Mme. Petet
Peru
Mme. Malbran
Legation
Mme. Suarez
Chile
Senora de la Cueva
Mme. de Naon
Senora Castrillo
Nicaragua
Senorita Dona Luz Mendez
Guatemala
Senorita Marta Calvo
Minster
Costa Rica
Senorita Amelia Mejia
Salvador
Don Alejandro Herquinigo
Senorita Malvina de Pena
Uruguay
How to Tell Counterfeits in Banknotes
The article explains detection by feel and paper composition, noting silk fibers and distinctive printing. It covers engravings, color reproduction, and counterfeit techniques including bleached genuine notes and altered plates, plus the check letter system and treasury numbering to identify fakes.
Card Party Exchange Sparks Glad Tidings
A witty Victorian quip describes a woman and her partner swapping seats at a card party. The exchanged places prompt a remark on luck and partnership, with a playful back-and-forth about why the change occurred.
Parent and son clash over stepping into society
A parent warns the son that his first step may be his undoing as the boy jokes about changing behavior and dancing before entering society, highlighting a tension between youth and parental guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dancirg
Cena
Pop
Lgo
Sea Water as Life Saver Aids Malnourished Children
A report describes sea water used as a life saving measure for malnourished children. It notes European use from the Bay of Biscay with aseptic preparation in laboratories, echoing Paris and London methods, and cites several cases showing improvement after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Bay of Biscay
Paris
London
Affinity for Animal Life In Superior Salt Water Study
Fragment describes an affinity for animal life and a claim that a natural salt water preparation is superior to any man made in laboratories. The text is an excerpt with incomplete phrases and unclear context.
Deadly Blizzard Paralyzes Atlantic Seaboard
A massive storm swept the Atlantic coast for 24 hours killing fifteen people and injuring many as snow and high winds halted rail and street traffic from New York to Philadelphia. Fourteen inches of snow paralyzed the city, trains wandered off track, and vessels faced danger at sea. Widespread outages crippled telegraph lines and milk supply routes were blocked. The storm also hit Philadelphia and New Brunswick with deaths and heavy delays across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Atlantic ‘Seaboard
New England
Congressional Limited
Pennsylvania
Washington
Trenton
New York Central
Erie
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Delaware & Hudson
Lackawanna
Albany
Fire Island
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allegheny Mountains
Reading
New Brunswick
N. J
Marshall
New York
Cleveland
Trafic
U S Express Firm to Quit Rumor Circulates in NY
Rumor spread in New York on March 4 that the United States Express Company plans liquidation due to parcel post competition. The tale says a merger with another firm is under consideration and the idea gained belief on the Stock Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Parcel Post
United States Express Company
Financial District
New York Stock Exchange
Stone Named Chairman Of Senate Foreign Relations Panel
Washington March 4 Senator William J Stone of Missouri was unanimously chosen chairman of the senate committee on foreign relations after a resolution by Senator Kern of Indiana passed. In Argentina near the Andes George Newberry, noted aviator, was killed and Lieut Lastra was badly hurt during a flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William J. Stone
Missouri
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Kern
Indiana
Petras Released on Bail in Hollander Murder Case
Anthony Petras, held for three weeks as a suspect in Theresa Hollander’s murder in Aurora, Illinois, was released on $10,000 bail by Judge Irwin at Geneva. The case remains active as authorities pursue details of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Petras
Aurora
Ill
Theresa Hollander
Irwin
Geneva
Cardinal Kopp Dies in German Darius
Cardinal George Kopp of Breslau Germany, the highest dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church in Germany, is dying in Troppau Silesia after an acute illness. He is 17 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Kopp
Breslau
Germany
George Kopp
Troppau, Analgien
Silesia
Warrant mix up ends in odd case at court clerk
Clerk John J. Gardner faces a comic misunderstanding as Mary Struck seeks a warrant for her husband John Struck. After a literal reading and a lightbulb moment, Gardner drafts a warrant charging John Struck with assault after confusion over who struck whom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Gardner
Court of Domestic Relations
Uhler
Gardner
Mary
East Ontario Street
Gard
John
North
Wood Street
Glove Counter Fuss Over Actor Stirs Pennsylvanian Shoppers
In a Pittsburgh department store, an actor with a Astrachan coat and silver cane causes a scene at the glove counter as gossip spreads. A clerk notes he bought white kid gloves for 79 cents, paying with a bill and asking price marks removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsburgh
Mazie
Myrtle Harlin
Unpaid Telephone Call Lands Dormant Lover in Cell
In New Jersey a 18 year old from Winthrop Massachusetts is arrested after a midnight telephone call to a girl in his hometown leads to a $24.40 bill. The hotel clerk summons police and the youth is held pending word from his parents. The case follows a recent judge’s ruling that a telephone call cannot be stolen because it is not tangible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eware
N. J
Douglas Whittaker
Holland House
Douglas
Winthrop
Mass
Washington
Central
Mr. Whittaker
Hahn
Bronx Express Routes Through Greater New York City
A fragment discusses how New York City comprises five boroughs with the Bronx as a dominant hub. It notes subway routes to the Bronx via local and express trains, highlighting travel times and accessibility for riders from other boroughs. The piece ends with unclear lines about travel origins and parental travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greater New York
Bronx
Pubway
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Latin America
Spain
Valparaiso
Bogota
Caracas
Madrid
Cadiz
Senora Dona Flena de Cordova
Scumdor
Senoras Flena Ideror
Dau Pase
Bolivar Liinteter
Senora Cxsbrill
Simster One Ag
Sime. Fezel
Fer
Treasury
U. S. Express
Stone
Bacon
Senate
Cupid
Ducnin
Greater
Harlem
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