Bram's Rejected Love Weighs on Miriam's Choice
Bram confesses his lifelong love to Miriam Cohen, only to learn she is promised to Judah Belasco of London. Her grandfather's arrangement forces Bram to choose obedience to his father and a future of sorrow, while Lysbet consoles him with maternal warmth and hope.
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Miriam
Joris
Lysbet
Bram
Miriam Cohen
Mr. Cohen
Judah Belasco
London
Israel
Hyde's Homecoming Sparkles Amid Christmas Debt Threats
Hyde returns to Katherine by a quiet nursery scene where he watches her with their sleeping child. He seeks money from Lady Capel to stave off creditors, while his social life with Lady Suffolk and Arabella grows more tumultuous.
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Hyde
Lady Suffolk
England
Brooke
Hyde Manor
Katherine
Kate
Berkeley Square
Lady Capel
SheSana
Capel
Norfolk
Jack Capel
Councillor van Heemskirk
Julia
Vauxhall
Almacks
Critics of New York hotels end when a prairie truth emerges
A Montana businessman recalls a Boston party debating New York hotels, with each guest criticizing Gotham eateries. Old Bonner laughs, noting the contrast between their current digs and prairie beans, and the din of complaints subsides.
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New York
New York City
Benjamin T. Leslie
Montana
Washington Post
Marcus Daly
Charlie Broadwater
Hauser
Tom Carter
W. A. Clark
John W. Mackay
Baldwin
E. E. Bonner
Fifth Avenue
Waldorf
Delmonico
Gotham
Bonner
Unhemmed ruches and new fashion notions for silk garments
The piece surveys raw edged ruches for silks such as louisine and taffeta, noting their labor savings and suitability. It also highlights new accessories and tips from gloves to hatpins, fabric finishes, and quick culinary hints, reflecting a broad fashion and household advisory tone.
The Latest in Toques Shape the Mode Momentum
The piece highlights public taste for the all round Shah of Persia toque in ermine with an esprey side. It notes a furrier’s staff shape hat in Russian pony skin with a back curtain yoke for motoring. It mentions a small white caracal or gray squirrel toque turning off the face.
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Venice
Persia
Chiffon and Fern Confections In White Accessory Set
A muff and boa crafted from white chiffon and maidenhair ferns form a lavish, snowdrift like ensemble. The broad long boa and immense muff feature accordion frills with graceful fern sprays tied by Liberty satin ribbon in a matching shade.
Fancy Fads for Dames Reported in Fashion Notes
Embroidered chiffons are the latest dress material with imported reception gowns showing rare designs. The ultra fashionables will wear them through winter though they are affordable only to the wealthy. Hats feature white braids with white flowers and brim drapings of white chantilly.
Washable Gloves Offer Wide Range This Season
Washable gloves come in a great variety this season giving strong satisfaction. The glace gloves are expensive at two dollars a pair while white and yellow chamois skin gloves can be bought for about half that price.
Latest Paris Fashion Ideas Echo in Evening Wear
Rows of iridescent buttons accentuate newer evening gowns with brassy-colored brooches in La Vert ware. Heavier fabrics are lined with soft silks, while diaphanous materials remain light and airy in the Paris-inspired collection.
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Nower
Hero of Six Pursues Manly Pastimes
A six year old hero prepares for skat ing and bob sledding in a cream heavy broadcloth coat with smoked pearl buttons matching his papa's coat. A beaver storm collar tops the cape while broadcloth leggings fasten with pearl buttons and a Tam OShanter cap features a brown velvet rosette.
Return of the Epergne in Crystal and Silver
The article notes the return of the epergne as a fashionable table feature. An English design in crystal and silver showcases a tall central vase with surrounding detachable floral pieces. Italian cutglass provides additional color contrasts, and some covers detach for table placement.
Billowy Lace and Linen Petticoat Fluff Ideas
A sewing tip advocates creating a fluffy petticoat by using a narrow insertion ruffle one third the shirt length. Lace insertion should be sewn together and garnished with satin ribbon ruching. A foundation skirt supports the flounce with a narrow under ruffle adding volume.
Fashions Shift to Tabs and Tails on Muffs
Muffs abandon stuffed head ornaments this year opting for tabs and tails. The new muffs are full flat and square resembling carriage foot warmers yet remain comfortable and practical for cold weather wear.
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Orange
Romance OF New
Deed, Mead and
Compaen
London Life
Fens
Arafaella Suffolk
Rascal
Vanitton
Adelaide
Arabella Suffolk
Thomas
Arabella
Capt. Hyde
Win
Paris
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