World News Capsule From The Williston Graphic-RCG
A long column of diverse notes reports on London carpet craft for winter sports at Olympia, female leadership in India, aging Zulu in Natal, orthopedic prize to Dr. Culpins, stamps for Italian army, global dairy hopes in Argentina, and U S banking power growth. It notes German tobacco taxes, Italian stamps for troops, and world banking gains with New York leading London. Also discusses possible world legislature, U S foreign commerce forecast, and Emigration debates led by Gen Booth and Joseph Fels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Olympia
Scieniste
England
Gen. Booth
Joseph Fels
Fels
Eveland
Man and the curious curves of Wallace Irwin in the Globe
A whimsical提rum on human nature and the curious ways of man as a species, citing Wallace Irwin in the Globe. The verse imagines animals startled by human progress and technology, then returns to a calm acceptance of natural order and human folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Irwin
Globe
The Writer Who Failed
A Mississippi woman Miss Barr arrives in New York pursuing literature with vow to aid humanity. She recounts years of rejection and hunger while self-supporting through needlework, publishing a Sunday school piece, and living in squalor near Second Avenue. The editor recalls her persistence amid harsh critique and lack of polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barr
Mississippi
Yazoo
New York
Baker’s
Second Avenue
Marcia Biron Returns Home From City After Scare
Marcia Biron, once driven by a hunger for writing, is found in poverty and illness after a years search by Yack Biron, overseer’s son. She survives an accident, travels to a hotel with Biron’s help, and returns to her plantation life with her manuscripts burned at her request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
New York
Marcia
Hyar
Yack Biron
Lower Broadway
Biron
Aspects of Chinese Cities and Ancient Rome Customs
The piece contrasts Hong Kong as a British city with Canton described as a fetid Chinese center where executions and body disposal occur openly. It notes a unique sedan chair culture, pagan shrine lamps at doors, and harsh labor practices. It ends by recalling Saturnalia Christmas customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
London
Canton
Charity
Society For
Renovating an Old Muff With Velvet Strips and Lace
Readers learn to refresh an old muff by adding interlacing velvet strips in two shades, gathered ends sewn across, with a ribbon frill and a lace trim. Materials listed include five yards ribbon, two yards velvet, two and a half yards lace, and pongee for lining.
The Ideal Hostess And Social Etiquette Notes
The article describes the ideal hostess as tactful, unselfish, and able to please every guest while maintaining lively yet discreet conversation. It advises moderating voice after summer freedom, choosing congenial guests, and using visiting cards for informal invitations. Catering may be handled by servants or a caterer to ease regular staff.
Art of Tea Making Practice for solitary learners
A brief tutorial urges practicing tea making alone to master a calm, attentive routine. It advises gentle handling, listening while conversing mentally, and glancing only as needed. The piece notes tea culture as a life skill useful for all ages, even grandmothers, and links mouth hygiene to overall health.
Stair climbing as safe exercise and brain balance work
Mary Butler in the Philadelphia Press extols stair and ladder climbing as daily exercise. Slow ascent strengthens leg muscles, improves balance and brain function, and boosts heart and lung health while teaching safe technique to avoid injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Butler
Philadelphia
Stont
A Case for the Pipes Rack Craft Instructions
A detailed guide explains building a pipe rack foundation from board or heavy cardboard covered in cloth or velvet. It covers dimensions about 15 inches long and eight inches deep, with one inch turnings, back gluing, edge trim, and decorative bow or ribbon strap. If wood is used, brass tacks fix and ribbon ends form hanging loops with a central bow.
Relaxed Facial Muscles Benefit From Milk and Whisky Toner
A home facial remedy suggests relaxing facial muscles by washing the face and applying a lotion made of equal parts milk and whisky. The method may require six weeks to three months before noticeable results appear, but perseverance is rewarded for the patient woman.
Yokes Abound Return of Yokes Across Sizes and Shapes
A curious meditation on yokes of many forms and purposes. The piece explores intricate, involved contrivances along with the simplest embryonic yoke, hinting at a broader reemergence and varied applications.
Coat lengths vary by height in women’s fashion
In fashion guidance for women of different heights, tall figures are advised to wear coats reaching the knee while shorter figures seek a hem that barely touches the knee. The advice contrasts style goals with practical coverage.
Tumors Conquered by Lydia Pinkham Remedy
A letter touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effective against uterine tumors and ovarian pain. It claims a patient avoided surgery after using the remedy, with a testimonial about cured symptoms and free medical advice from Mrs. Pinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Pinkham
Pinkham
Lyon
Mass
Notable Church News From England and America
Dr Glennon of St Louis travels in England as the world’s youngest archbishop at 42. Rev G G Richards of Teddington invites parish men for winter evenings at the vicarage. Dr Halsey’s West Africa mission visit spurs denunciations of Leopold II and the Congo Free State. Capt William Torrey, ancestor of evangelist Torrey, founded Weymouth Mass. Prof Orr wins the $6000 Lake Forest prize for Old Testament book. Bishop Maes buys the Thomas Moberly homestead in Richmond Ky to house Covington missionaries. The 14 acre blue grass farm suits the missionary home project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Richards
St. Peter and Paul's
Teddington
England
Halsey
Presbyterian Foreign Mission Board
West Africa
Leopold
Belgium
Congo Free State
Torrey
William Torrey
Combe St. Nicholas
Chard
Somersetshire
America
Weymouth
Mass
Orr
United Free Church College
Glasgow
Bross
Lake Forest University
Bishop Maes
Covington
Thomas Moberly
Richmond
Pink Pills for Pale People Credited by Dubuque Man
A Dubuque resident recounts Rheumatism relief after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He describes long joint swelling and pain, improvement within weeks, and eight years of no recurrence, praising the remedy and family use. The ad-style testimony promotes genuine Dr Williams Pink Pills available from grocers or the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Pink Pitle
J. G. Menkel
Jackson Avenue
Dubuque
Iowa
Pinny
Robert Yates
Klauer Manufacturing Co
Dr. Williams
Ee Grogs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Williston Graphic
RCG Covenann
Williston
Dai
Queen of
Kwez
Alfred County
Natal
King Humbert
Oscar Culpins
Heidelberg
India
Ramapal Ranade
Justice Ranade
Yenonda
Bismarck
Germany
Italy
Russia
Austria-Hungary
United States
British Empire
Argentina
South America
Washington
New York City
Richard Bartholdt
Interparliamentary Union
Union
Brussels
Bureau of Statistics of the
Dent of Commerce and Labor
Bureau
Sam
Fim
Brooklyn
Marcla Barr
Tranalt
Ube
Social Requis
Eucasis
Lydia
Pink
Lydia £. Pinkham
Fannie D.fax
Dr. Glennon
St. Louis
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