Glimpse of Burma Missed by Travelers in Rangoon City
A feature travel sketch by Francia E. Clark extols Burma, especially Rangoon, as the “Gem of the East.” It contrasts Burma’s Buddhist grandeur with Indian scenes, describes Shwe Dagon pagoda, river life, markets, and the diverse populace, and notes Burma’s vast oil and rice wealth and the distinct Burmese character.
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Rangoon
the East
Benares
Gautama Buddha
India
Burma
Gautama
Irrawaddy
Calcutta
Colombo
Straits Settlements
China
Tuticorin
Madras
Bombay
Edward
Standard Oil Company
Shwe Dagon
Wanamaker's
Siegel’s
Kipling
Kamakura
Mandalay
First to Find Gold In Colorado Pioneer Dies
James H. Pierce, oldest pioneer of Colorado, died Friday night. He joined a 1858 expedition under Russel Green seeking gold in the Rockies. They prospected along Ralson Creek and found the first gold known in Colorado at the mouth of Dy Creek near Englewood. Pierce later survived as the sole remaining member of that 1858 party.
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Colorado
James H. Pierce
Denver Republican
Rocky Mountains
Russel Green
Ralson Creek
Dy Creek
Englewood
Mr. Pierce
Taffeta Gowns Shine In Quaint Picturesque Style
Old time air and prim chic define taffeta fashion with lavender hues and lace. New silks show soft texture and color, especially two tone and changeable effects. gowns feature puffing quilling ruching and delicate trims with accessories like embroidered gloves, parasols, cameos, and corals.
New parasols costly with carved ivory handles and horn designs
The article notes a surge in expensive parasols offering unobtrusive style. Imported handles feature carved ivory figures, delicate maidens, and colored horn in dark green, amber, tortoise shell brown, and dull rose. Ivory heads and other miniatures drive seasonal fashion and high expenditure.
Polka Dot Handkerchiefs Lead in Colored Options
Colored handkerchiefs may be preferred over white with polka dot designs as the newest trend. Dots appear on color or white grounds with small color selvedges. Other patterns show stripes forming squares or colored borders with initials in a circle, replacing earlier butterfly ornaments.
Persian Trimmings Create Craze in Silk Fashion
A fashion note describes a genuine craze for Persian effects in coats gowns and accessories. Silk trimmings appear as collar and cuff details foulard borders on parasols and piping on handbags. Persian silk piping and cords are sold by the yard ready for use.
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Ecru
Pretty Rompers for Children Seen in Circular Cut
A new idea in children's rompers features a circular cut to evoke a skirt for small girls at play. Made from pink and white or blue and white checked gingham, the design uses elbow length sleeves with banked cuffs and is trimmed with white piping in barreled folds.
Pretty Embroidery Adds Bright Style to Linen Furnishings
Bulgarian embroidery on linen becomes popular for small bedroom fittings. It suits heavy linen and bold color schemes like red blue and green, avoiding overly dainty pink and white decor. Suitable for school rooms and boys rooms for a sturdy, vivid look with a few color highlights.
Dainty Little Costume From Sky-Blue Zephyr Dress
Dainty little dress described with a sky blue zephyr fabric. Panel from shoulders down center front with white embroidery at edges. Bodice gathered into waistband, plaited skirt joined to edge, and embroidered bands at wrist. Materials required include two and a half yards of zephyr 42 inches wide.
Homecoming of a Chicago girl artist after Paris study
The article chronicles a Chicago born artist returning from Europe, staging her first exhibit with quiet hopes of sales. She greets old friends at a tea and guides a potential buyer, a sister, through the prospects while balancing pride and anxiety about financial success. The visit ends with a wry self rebuke for not concealing her nerves.
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Europe
Paris
Chicago
Rue de la Paix
Margaret
Also Mentioned on This Page
Francia E. Clark
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Bay of Bengal
Australia
Canada
Fam
Rangoor
Indian Empire
England
United States
France
Medical Journal
Shwe Dagon Pagoda
Taj Mahal
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