Christmas Decor, Bananas and Bridal Frills in 1901 Notes
A long, fragmentary 1901 era piece blends holiday home craft fads with social sketches. It covers festive decorations from wreaths to book garlands, Christmas recipes, fashion notes on gowns and accessories, and glimpses into women’s work and status in society. It mentions Brazilian royalty, Photos of Mary and Nell, factory inspector Mrs Bremer, and teaching salaries in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe
Weis
Genie Claus
Make
Benad
Tong
Omar
Willy
Abe
Aires
Reid
Mile
St. Omer
Paris
Jesnmate Halford
Persident
Mier
White House
Daloty
Ginzoria
Falki
Augusta Ryans Wilson
Baulah
California
Alice Rideout
Mana
Imus
Sarth
E. H. Hall
Normal College
Board of Education
Teachetl Parcell
Lowlge Michel
Ira
Cunningham
Chili
Nina van Zandt
Parwas
Ladie Michel
Be‘aut
Arkansas on the Typhoid Touch Me Not of Tropics
A satirical travelogue from a reckless narrator aboard a narrow gauge railroad through Arkansas. He derides hypernutrition, mocks abolitionist sentiments, and describes Texarkana, Hot Springs, and nearby scenery while venting against crowds, fleas, and inadequate hotel light. The piece lampoons politics, religion, and race with biting humor set in a Southern travelogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas Tropics
Hiot Springs
Vietims
W. Nye
Tay
Arkansas
New Orleans
Yexarkana
Tropics
California
Pacific Coast
Fea
Margery Daw Reflects on Local Concert and Notable Figures
A batch of local notices discusses a Washington College concert by the B. M. & G. Club. L. B. Marks leads with Will Day providing comic relief, while violinist Prof. Fleming impresses. A benefit for Ralph Whitehead and a visit to the convent honoring Mother Mary Amy are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M.&g. Ciobd
Washington College
L. B. Marks
Ralph Whitehead
Wall Carrier
Wheeling
de Chantal
Mother Mary Amy
Misa Sacha Robertson
Milwaukee House Bid by Milwaukee Millionaire
A Milwaukee mansion sought by John Mitchell from Wisconsin would cost about 35000 a year. The real estate agent delayed the lease, then Mitchell sought credit checks from Secretary of Agriculture’s office. Uncle Jerry warned Mitchell credit would hinge on a $3,000,000 check, promising endorsement only for a sizable sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mitchell
Bent
Saya Frank Garpenter
John Mitchell
Milwanker
Mitchell
Alexander Mitchell
Milwaukee
United States
John Michel
Washington
Mr. Mtchell
Johu Mitchell
Wisconsin
Ronge
Hollar To & Tengut
Uncle Jerry
Masonry notes warn of missing Arch aspirants in Wheeling News
Regular Wheeling Union Chapter No 1 convocation reports a lack of Arch aspirants delaying degree conferrals. Blue Lodges quiet week teased by next week’s lively activity with Bates Nelson and Ostros Temple officers noted for the year. Odd Fellowship reports officers elected for Wiigey Rewekah Judge No 2 LO 0 F and a special Degree Star meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Union
Ip Oho
Bates
Nelson
Ostros Temple
Wiigey Re~ Wekah
N. G
L. A. Hoffman
V. G
J. A. Taylor
Henry Shorts
J. Reddatls
L.A. Hoffman
J. Springer
Beaboot
Odd Fellowship
TORY OF THE WATCHES Great Progress Since Invention of Watches in 1477
A survey of early watch history recounts claims on the first watch from Nuremberg and Biois France. It notes Peter Helo's 1490 small watches, Charles V s clocked leisure, and 1442 Edward VI household references. The piece traces evolving designs from bells to dials, Mary Queen of Scots pieces, 1572 Etienne Hubert works, and gifts to Mary Stuart and Sir William Howard. It covers milestones in enamel, pendulum springs, and 17th century innovations, leading to Beaumarchais influence, Arnold gifts, and the rise of chronometers by Harrison era, concluding with modern prices and notable collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Nuremberg
Biois
France
Peter Helo
Charles V
St. Juste
Exoland
Wade
Henry Mil
Edward VI
Mary Queen of Scots
Etienne Hubert
Bowen
Mary Stuart
Massie
Alethua
Arnadel
Willing Howard
P. Comoret
Lyons
Milton
British Museum
Charles Fellowes
Sean Toutle
Chateau Suse
Toutin
Varequer
Huard le Pulena
Christ
Hooke
Thomas Thompson
Charles II
Welch ‘Thompson
Marian Ors
Philip TL
Spelo
Perron
Rome
Ee Conil
Jane Alarrison
P Makinz & Chronometar
Longitide
Euch
Meniers Ee Mudee Benguet
Preaek
Frodstam
Hulton
Guntika
BF. Gunther
Hiddeo
Tle
Jiln Havens
J. Bosbest
Loodon
JJ. Burghauer
Lee
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HS Lad
Crrigion
Denise
Furie
Imas
Rai
Famera— Beit Mare Prairy Shosides
Hy Jetunas
Chrissmas
Bapor
Pween
Buratd
Coud
Christies Epizitenida
Gary Te
Joey
Ts Ta
See
Yashionstte
Mowelis
Saraeuuey
Pouuten Metin
Hepopcar
Don Pedro
Rolieg
Brazil
Mary
Mary of
Tock
Albers
Victor Uray
England
Mihen
Parnell
Alexander Bremer
Sleputy
Tsar
New York
Aod
Black Swan I
Bill ME
Arkansaw
Arkansasea
Texarkase
Hotal
Hallest
Tlot Springs
Ozark
Jueto
Robert Llamero
Keeley
Hera
Day Gould Oney
Hot Springs
Seans
Uit
Margery Daw
Jordan
Fleming
Gummey
Secret Societies
Tafe
Mins
Dolly
Tory
Arnoli
George 11
Harnsin
Nicholas Poative
Geneva
Mathew
Burnet
Louis XV
Aleay
Versailles
Anxold
Evo Thy
George HL
Apia
Loubes
Russa
Arcold
George HT
Tusa Vasant
Cacwrivehi
Menial
Lyprec
Matwas
HL Greseory and Skidres
Dr. Homteows
Anion Ashok
Bette
Tower
Belife
Easay
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