Hypnotism and Its Principles Across Time
This excerpt surveys hypnotism from Mesmer to Braid, detailing methods of suggestion, telepathic projection, and the two main ways to administer hypnosis. It explains key principles, refs to Absent treatment, and presents a historical arc from Mesmer’s fluid theory to Braid’s eye fixation method, with anecdotes and cautions about misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gorgan Graham
Bernheim
Paracelsus
Franz Anton Mesmer
Mesmer
Braid
Manchester
England
Nancy
Liebault
Paria
Charcot
Hudson
Dr. Braid
Joseph B. Bowles
Little House Plan and Modern Kitchen Trends Advise
William A. Radford offers readers free building advice and describes a compact two story bungalow plan. He discusses hot water, porcelain fixtures, and integrated kitchen dining areas, noting plumbing advances and gas ranges reshape small homes and flats for modern living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
William A. Radford
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Ill
Little Miss Pauline Visits Speaker Cannon in Private Audience
The 8 year old Pauline Douthitt from Springfield Illinois slipped into Speaker Cannon's private office while a 15 minute suspension paused official business. She charmed Cannon by discussing politics and asked him to be president, before being escorted back to the Raleigh hotel by a messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Joe
Pauline Douthitt
Springfield
Negle
Uncle Joe
Miss Pauline
Illinois
Raleigh
Speaker Cannon
Pauline
Jingo
Busby
Valentine
Committee On Rules
Boston Herald
Home chair exercises for strength and posture
A Chicago Inter Ocean feature describes two at home chair based routines. The first lifts a chair overhead to strengthen forearms back and grip with progressive difficulty. The second sits and lifts a chair or stool to work the abdomen spine and legs with gradual progression and caution against overexertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Recipe for Happiness and Self-Control
Mind and body culture blend to form happiness through mental training emotional discipline and physical health. The piece urges training your mind to think clearly your heart to respond with balance and your body to stay healthy under self control that places the self last.
Modern Cape From an Old Circular Skirt
Transform an out of date circular skirt with quality fabric into an elegant evening cape. Remove belt and front, join side widths on the bias, trim frayed edges, baste a hem, and fit shoulder darts for proper length. Attach lining, baste the cloth and lining, and add a hood or rolling collar from the front width.
Wear at Home Affairs Fashion Description
Description details a wear at home outfit featuring a long skirt trimmed with two rows of darker velvet ribbon about 14 inches wide, a cashmere bodice with lace vest and mitten sleeves, and a pale green silk tie. Listed materials include 18 yards velvet, 714 yards sateen, and 114 yard lace.
Waist and skirt harmony for up-to-date fashion
Fashion guidance for matching waists with skirts using lace bretelles or velvet hemming. Recommends white or cream waist tones and belts in same fabric as hems to create a complete look. Describes inexpensive methods requiring little extra effort.
Hot Milk as Stimulant for Fatigue Relief
A historic note extols hot milk as a reviving stimulant for tired bodies and minds. It claims that even when the milk’s flavor is gone the warmth and quick digestion provide noticeable energy almost immediately.
Striking gowns use dark Shantung silk with cutaway fronts
A description notes gowns of Shantung silk with novel styling. One example features a dark silk gown with tunic skirt and a blouse nearly cut away above the girdle at the front. It adds a deep filet lace yoke, black braid embroidery, and a white satin border veiled with matching chiffon.
A Novel Combination of Fabrics and Embroidery
A detailed description of a circular white cloth skirt with plaited drape, Paquinis coat in fig mauve with old blue embroidery, and enamel accents. The piece emphasizes color, blister pearls, and baroque detailing as its central appeal.
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Paquinis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward B. Warman, A. M
A. Radford
Speaker
Little One
NEA
Home Affairs
Shantung Silk
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