Hat fascinations drive John Frederics millinery feud
New York milliners Mr. John Frederics and Mr. Pred, once partners, split after 18 years of creating daring hats. Mr. Pred keeps John Frederics name at John Frederics, while Mr. John opens Mr. John Inc with a salon on New York’s Gold Coast. The pair clash over branding, as Mr. John unveils wig hats and flamboyant designs aimed to amuse and astonish society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Rof
Press
Fashion Baitor
New York
John Prederics
John
Napoleon
Mr. Pred
America
Pred
John Frederics
Sith Street Gold Coast
Mr. John, Inc
Hans Harburger
Berlin
Germany
Mme
Laurel
Tea Time At St Andrews Women’s Auxiliary Welcome New Members
St Andrews Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary opened the year with a tea at the Parish House inviting new members. A reception featured an artistically arranged tea table with autumn flowers, Bach and violin pieces, and remarks by Mrs. Dwight Stubblefield and others. Notables present included Mesdames Wilmeth Lipscomb Edwards Bivins Knight Krupp and many more. Forest Hill PTA held its first fall meeting with plans for American Education Week open house and a membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Andrews Episcopal Church
Mesdames
Leo Wilmeth
T. L. Lipscomb
FE. Edwards
Lee
Forest Hill
Parent-Teacher Association
Sam Martin
C. C. Walden
Walden
F. J. Thoma
BL. Smith
Mescames
Sam M. Martin
Boyd Sizemore
W. E. Gillispie
H. M. Howard
L. H. Boyd
C. ©. Butt
Shower Fetes Recent Bride at Tyler Gathering
A bridal shower for Mrs. Don Bennett at 3004 Tyler honored Evelyn Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Harris. Guests included Louise Merchant, James Reyman, John McMillen, and others, with blue and white chrysanthemum décor and a tea service led by Mrs. Louise Merchant. Gifts sent by several guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonn
Tyler
Don Bennett
Evelyn Harris
Eugene Harris
Louise Merchant of
Haskell
Mes
James T. F. Reyman
John McMillen
F. L. Campbell
J. R. Stevenson
Alfred Glenn
Lois ‘Kellogg
Thad’ Ansley
L. R. Barker
C. J. Snyder
Dorothy Harrison
Ollie White
Beulah Correll
John Merchant
Louise Merchant
Eugene F. Harris
Misses Mabel Cartwright
Earlene White
Mesdames
Ducens Club Hears Address
A brief note reports the Ducens Club hears an address at a meeting. The text fragment suggests a bus near the home of someone connected to the club, but details are unclear.
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Ducens Club
Late 1800s: Mail Routes and Press Delays From New York to New Orleans
In the early 1800s newspapers reaching New Orleans faced long transits from New York, often taking ten days or more. Delays reflected slow inland routes, ocean travel, and irregular publication schedules. News in the port city arrived behind Eastern markets, shaping local readership and timing.
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New York
New Orleans
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Amarillo Globe
Amarillo, Texas
John Wontan
Georgette Veil
A. A. Alexander
Forest
Dwight Stubblefield
Carl Goodwin
Margaret Gregg
Child Welfare Department
E.R. Baker
H. P. Brown
M. Carmick
C. M. Ford
Chester M. Ford
Glenn Pranks
J. A. Keeter
J. H. O'Rear
C. B. Sadier
J. W. Stevens
D. L. Stubasefield
Jack Williamson
Forest Hill Pta
Khiva Temple
Loraine Stone
T. E. Beard
Bonita
Claude
Canyon City
Order of the Chers
Khiva
Vstuobe
Wacners Jewelers
Dh Watches
O.tex
Gulbransen
Tolzien
Paramount
Dial
Ea Ro
Pele
Syd Pinkham
Pinkham
Slydia E. Pinkham
Harrison
Georgia
Poth Steck
Amaritte
Rona
M. Goff Company
Fass
Hatjo
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