The Sisters Romance Ends in English Marriage
Harold Titcomb, a New Orleans mining engineer, marries Miss Ethel Brignall after a series of unlikely events that linked him to artist Ralph Peacock and the painting The Two Sisters. The couple plan to honeymoon in Canada and Maine and reside in England.
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London
Harold Titcomb
New Orleans
Ethel Brignall
Titcomb
Tate Gallery
Ralph Peacock
Two Sisters
Mr. Tit
Comb
Mr. Titcomb
England
Fathers Morality Duty Equal To Mothers In Family Life
A advocacy piece argues fathers must share equally in children’s education and moral training. It condemns the old view that mothers bear sole responsibility and urges a revised creed. It emphasizes fathers’ active role and self denial as essential for good citizenship.
Remodeling Dresses for a Modern Look
Paris dressmakers advise retrimming rather than ripping old gowns to save money. A filet guimpe and duchess lace inserted into an old blouse creates a new jumper style. Short puffy sleeves can appear longer with trim on the shoulder seam, and a long lace undersleeve enhances modishness.
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Paris
Bows to Old Custom by Countess Szechenyi
Countess Szechenyi formerly Gladys Vanderbilt learns Hungarian domestic customs. An American bride received many gifts of sterling silver marked with V. Before shipping to Europe the Vs were erased and the Szechenyi crest substituted by her husband’s order.
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Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Europe
Love's Threads of Gold Poem by Jean Ingelow
A lyric poem describes night time imagery of a storyteller weaving with a sacred thread of gold. The speaker recalls a life story told by a beloved figure, her tears and the loom of fate shaping tomorrow. The verse credits Jean Ingelow as the author.
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Jean Ingelow
Ambiguous Maud Mention Sparks Crowd Confusion
A Chicago News nugget notes a crowded scene with uncertainty over whether a person named Maud was present. The writer jokes about judging the moment, highlighting the lively crowd and playful speculation.
Is There a Cure for Love Among Philosophers
The piece surveys ancient and modern writers on love’s cure. Absence, travel, work, or cynic views are proposed as remedies, while noting many authors were unhappy in their own marriages. It concludes with a skeptical nod to the writers’ own misrated selections.
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Ovid
Left Hand Greeting Sparks Social Controversy
Modern society cautions that a French custom of offering the left hand in intimate greeting unsettles men who feel awkward with the sprightly cordial gesture. Observers say the left hand can place a man at a disadvantage and questions arise where this practice fits.
Fall Color Card Promises Soft Artful Season
Bewildering color palette for autumn features blue greens and bluish greens inspired by peacocks with pale to deep tones. Fabrics are supple and colors soft. browns range to cream and tobacco with reds in old rose and garnet. Black gains vogue as fashion shifts to long skirts sleeves and longer softer coats.
Dazzling Vivid Colors At Ascot Race Day Fashion
London Special surveys the Ascot crowd where bold color clashes dominate. A dark-haired lady wears emerald green directoire coat over ivory crochet lace, with a vast green feathered hat and green parasol. Another racegoer sports a Rose du Barri satin coat with chalk white dress and a pink hat multicolored with roses, creating striking ensembles.
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London
Ascot
Directoire
Paris
Waltz Century Old Yet Fashionable Dance Mainstay
The article lauds the waltz as a century old yet enduring favorite in music and dance. It asserts the waltz remains the most graceful dance, surpassing the minuet, and notes its influence on melodies while highlighting the challenge of mastering it for a reputation as a graceful dancer.
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Waltser
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