Georgian courtship advice drifts through Harper's tale
The excerpt analyzes Victorian era dating norms and feminine psychology, arguing men must advertise themselves and lavish flattery to win a woman's affection. It cites conditions for successful courtship, stressing vanity, social performance, and the need for a past, while noting shifting tastes and a shift toward theatrical plays and film figures in popular culture.
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Ly George
Ror
Thi
Georgia
Women Bernd Bars Followers of New Fashions
San Quentin inmates of varying sentences observe a new fashion trend set by a prison designer and led by Mrs. Louise Peete. Curling irons and a small mirror arrived from the Salvation Army on Christmas, sparking a monthly fashion shift among the women prisoners as they imitate styles approved behind bars.
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Gene Cohn
San Francisco
San Quentin
California
Great Penitentiary
Louise Peete
Los Angeles
Pete
Salvation Army
Order By Mail You Are Assured Satisfaction
An old advertisement promises satisfaction for mail orders with a Personal Shipping Bureau. Orders are filled the same day received reflect a direct sales pitch and shipping service claim from a historical catalog-like notice.
Voile Eponge 98c yd Special Fabricslisted colors
New season fabric Voile Eponge imported from France features a fine voile with an Eponge stripe in shades of orange mais sienna blue grey smart black and white. The fabric is presented as a stylish and desirable choice for current fashion.
Paisley Silks Arrive At Prices From Two Fifty
New shipment of Paisley Silks priced at 2.50 to 2.95 per yard features oriental splendor in Georgette Crepe Crepe de Chine and Latins. Ideal for dresses blouses sashes bandanas trimmings scarfs collars and kerchiefs fitting spring fashions.
Silk Crepes in Silk Section Fashion Ad
Silk Crepes are praised as the loveliest tones in fashion. Silk Section introduces new spring colors and varieties including Crepe de Chine Canton Satin Crepes Satin Canton Crepes Roshanara Crepes and the new weave.
Domestic Ratine 45c yd Specie Full 36 inches in width
Domestic Ratine describes a home American made fabric with a full 36 inch width. It notes fine quality and colorings in rose, king's blue, tomato, Mohawk and orchid with a distinctive domestic origin and appealing hues.
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Ratine
Spring Exhibits of Newest and Rarest Goods Arrive
Spring exhibits showcase first arrivals of newest and rarest goods as stores rapidly assemble. Shoppers are invited to visit the store now to view the inaugural selections.
Jersey Silk Petticoats $2.98 Special
Jersey Silk Petticoats offered at 2.98 each claim to be the most unusual value. They are described as heavy pure silk jersey with many color options, and feature ruffles flounces pleated embroidery scalloped and contrasting color effects.
Spring Crepe Frocks Fashioned in Navy and Sand
Stunning dresses in Canton Crepe satin blends offered in navy black henna grey Mandarin and sand. Fine heavy fabrics create elegant styles. Buyers are urged to consider multiple pieces as versatile wardrobe staples.
Spring coats in rich broadcaded wool twill cord
A retailer touts spring coats made of broadcaded wool twill cord in sand navy brown and grey. They call these among the handsomest coats they have sponsored and label them as moderately priced.
Polo Style Coats Priced at Seventeen Fifty
Light colored soft wool coats for daytime wear feature fine fabric and workmanship. The price is set at 17.50 with emphasis on quality and value.
Novelty Sweaters Special Sale Prices
New fashion promotion highlights the smartest new weaves colors and models in novelty sweaters with sale prices ranging from 2.98 to 3.95. The ad emphasizes value and variety for shoppers seeking updated knitwear options this season.
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Mae
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Joie Morrison
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Mae Marsh
Leeds
Princess Bride
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Merode
Rubens
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