Untrodden ways and a fashion revival in Crinoline
A society column combines Wordsworth verse with a witty schoolhouse satire from Chicago Record Herald, then traces London fashion reporting on the Bond Street revival of the crinoline. The piece notes the modern two yard bottom and renewed elegance, praised by designers and shoppers alike.
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Daily Mirror
London
Bond Street
Persia
Paris
Madama Maude Taylor
Bend
Madame Taylor
150000 Umbrellas Bargain Offer Arrives in September
A shipment of 150 000 pure silk Hull umbrellas with silver mounted handles is offered at $5.00 each during September, with a claimed regular value of $7.50. The seller urges immediate inspection as other allotments may not arrive and stock could sell out quickly for both ladies and gents.
Revival of the crinoline and fashion talk in Athens
Fashion notes discuss the return of the crinoline with cautious optimism in West End dressmaking circles. References to costs, dramatic costumes, and past opposition reveal a trend toward elaborate attire as theater and society adapt to the revived silhouette. A college girls prayer adds light verse to social items. Mrs J W Camak’s Athens reception hosts about two hundred guests with floral decor and a painted punch bowl.
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West End
Bunty
Haymarket Theater
John Strange Winter
Leech
J. W. Camak
Annie Camak
Athens
Miss Camak
Mary Camak
Robert Sobley
Augusta
Flower Mission social and Macon news notes
A local charity tea features Mrs J W Camak in a lavender poplin gown with cream lace, guests and helpers listed. The issue reports Macon students heading to the University of Georgia for 1911 12 with several named attendees and social updates from Athens and Macon, plus Lucy Cobb Kindergarten applications due September 18.
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J. W. Camak
Miss Camak
Mary Camak
Schley
Frank Lipscomb
Barrett Phin Izy
Annie Crawford
Agness Goss
Frances Henley
Macon
University
Free Advice To Women From Mrs Pinkham
Women suffering from illness are invited to communicate with Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts. All letters are read and answered by women. The company keeps letters confidential and seeks only consent to publish. Mrs. Pinkham offers advice drawn from vast experience and free medical text via mail.
Postmasters Convene in Omaha for National Convention
Omaha Neb Sept 12 The National Association of Postmasters of the first class gathered in Omaha with Postmaster General Hitchcock and Superintendent Thomas as principal guests. Discussion will focus on postal savings banks parcel post issues and overall service improvements as the convention begins to address business.
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Omaha
Neb
National Association of Postmasters
Hitchcock
Thomas
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AMO
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Southern Mutual
Frederick J. Ball
College Avenue
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Fischer
Chas. Stern Co
Flower Mission
Flower Mission Department
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
W. L. Pierce
Grady Avenue
University OF Georgia
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E.G. Griffin
Olin Wimberly
Carl Fleetwood
James Etheridge
Augustus Sparks
Joe Noel, Jr
Artie Small
Willis Sparks
Charlie Block
Joe Popper
Aaron Bernd
Steve Crump
Basil Wise
James Winchester
Jack Cutler
Macon News
Charles Phinizy
W. A. Wright
Wright
Atlanta
Constitution
Prof
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Marietta
Mrs. McClatchy
Virginia Gottlieb
Washington, D.C
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J. W. Woods
Barberville
John Wier
Coca Cola
Chicago
Mrs. Vernon Hall
E. R. Hodgson
Morton Hodgson
Kanaga
Sarah Frierson
Mary ‘Ann Frierson
Charlie Phinizy
Lallie Durham
Mr. Forrest O. Carson
Columbus
Mrs. Troutman
Rome
Bob Troutman
Mr. Walton Griffith
Hala Watkins
Commerce
Cornelia W. Daniel
Ernest
E. D. Newton
H. H. Carlton
Waddell Street
George Butler
Mrs. Carlton
Miss Margaret Campbell
Miss Sprout
Hill Street
Lucy Cobb
Jessie McGregor
Church Street
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