The Deceitful World of Women and Men in Love
A reflective essay argues that women often see through deceit but set up idealized beloveds, while men pursue clever deception. It explores eye contact, rhetoric, and sympathy as tools in romantic manipulation, praising women who tactfully mislead to protect partners and maintain harmony.
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Marguerite
Mephistopheles
Imperial Palace
Anne
Alice
Treasury
Titania
Thedea
Nick Bottom
Adonis
Titanias
Milliners Leavings and the Fate of Dead Stock
The Globe outlines how milliners discard dead stock as fashions rapidly change. It notes that Easter to spring transitions bring new trims and materials, making old birds feathers velvets less saleable. Franklinst wholesaler explains profits hinge on current stock and quick sales.
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Franklinst
Tonic for Woman s Muscle and Light Gymnastics
An article excerpt discusses tonic effects of light gymnastics for women. It outlines devices and exercises such as dumbbells barbells Indian clubs wands hoops and exercises without equipment. It promotes self help through deep breathing stretching and controlled movements for weak or recovering individuals.
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Ellen le Garde
Ladies’ Home Journal
Beauty by light gymnastic drills for beginners
A guide to safe early dumbbell workouts and light gymnastic exercises for women. It stresses starting below capacity, regular daily practice after morning routines, and using gentle movements to improve physique, skin tone, grace, and mental focus. It claims gymnasium training enhances character and intellect alongside physical fitness.
Fashion's Treasures for Girls with Deep Blue Eyes
EW YORK May 9 Souvenir of the season tempts shoppers as shops blaze with dainty ongandie muslins called by Dame Fashion to recall grandmothers gowns. The narrator buzzes about cool summer gowns and airy designs, noting a standout in a South Avenue establishment.
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York
Cream White Frock Adorns Bride Elect In Mayan Dream Tone
A bride elect wears a cream white frock adorned with wild briar roses in a delicate surface pattern. The simple gown features airy ruffles, gathered waist, full sleeves, and a lace straw hat trimmed with roses. Wool crepon fabrics are praised for lightness and practicality in fashion.
Lace trimming adds bold elegance to spring fashion
In a seaside of style notes, lace edges a gown with black trim, creating a graceful silhouette at the hem. The piece features ashes-of-lilac crepon with ghantiliz flounces and a basque, suited to deep brown eyes and pale complexions. A cornflower blue silk ensemble appears, described as fresh, clean, and flattering to sapphire eyes.
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Otto
Particu
White Glove Fashion and Yellow Buttercups in Spring
A narrator describes a tall blonde woman in pure white broadcloth wearing a hat crowned with yellow buttercups. The scene captures spring sunshine, slender figure, and refined details of dress including a high waist, trained skirt, and stylish frill.
Rational Dress Society approves two gowns for women
The London Rational Dress Society and Lady Harberton endorse two new gowns. The Syrian features a divided skirt, knee-fastening openings, loose coat, gaiters or laced boots. The Japanesediffers with a full skirt, pale gray fabric, and black velvet Eton jacket as worn by Viscountess Harberton and her daughter.
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Rational Dress Society of
London
Harberton
Berkeley Lyceum
The New Turkish Tea Gown At London Fair
A description of a fawn colored tea gown with yellow skirt and pale yellow sash is noted at the London fair. The piece highlights gendered views on taste and propriety, arguing that a woman’s influence rests more in feminine grace than in professional achievements. The essay suggests even capable women gain status through elegance rather than law or science.
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Yoren
Losses on Remaining Goods At Course and Factory Sealed
The passage discusses potential losses on unsold goods kept on course at the mill and factory. It notes the difficulty of selling surplus, with fashion dealers avoiding the leftovers and country trade no longer a reliable outlet. The writer suggests selling bulk stock as a practical option despite market constraints.
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C- Villages
Newspaper Row at Night in May Scribner's Vision
In a vivid portrait of New York press, the piece contrasts grand dailies rising above the street with tall towers and busy windows. It likens the newspaper to a restless ship with ambassadors everywhere, its modern couriers and envoys reaching courts, yet noting today’s ambassadors differ from those of the past.
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R. H. Davis
Scribner’s
New York
Union
Childhood Confessions Sparked by Growing Years
An Indiana reminiscence relates a girl recalling at age ten she was too old to kiss the men and how the sentiment faded by twenty. The excerpt hints at changing attitudes toward romance and maturity.
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Indianapolis Journal
Abe
Times of meals through French and English history
A London Globe excerpt traces dinner hours from the 14th century to the French Revolution and into English rule. It notes Henry IV and Louis XIV with late morning dinners, Louis XV shifting to 2 pm, and 6 pm becoming fashionable after the Revolution, with English upper class breakfasts around 7 am and dinners at 10 am in another era.
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London Globe
France
Philip the Good
Henry IV
Louis XIV
Louis XV
England
Henry Vin Find Sinad
Elas
Strain Made Beauty and The Skin Care Rules
A 19th century guide explains skin structure and function, stressing epidermal and dermal layers, sweat glands, and pigments. It prescribes rain water cleansing, steam facials, Fuller’s earth pastes, herbal tonics, and a regimen of diet, hygiene, and daily outdoor exercise to preserve complexion. The article emphasizes avoiding harsh cosmetics and tight corsets, with practical tips on bathing, foot warmth, and moderate meals. Rack Greenhalge.
Receptacle for Slippers in a Dainty Boudoir
A suggested remedy for the feminine habit of leaving shoes about the room. The Ladies' Home Journal recommends a plain pine receptacle lined with heavy muslin in ecru to store slippers, low shoes and sturdy boots so the boudoir stays neat.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Princess Victoria of Teck and Princess Margaret of Propecia Rival for Suitor
Broad speculation centers on which continental princess will wed the young Prince of Wales. Princess Victoria of Teck, lauded for beauty, is said to be favored by the prince though old Queen Victoria mistrusts her mother the Duchess of Teck. Princess Margaret of Propecia, sister of the Emperor, is also touted as a candidate, with court intrigue and betting among the public.
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Prince of Wales
Victoria of
Teck
Duchess of
Victoria
Margaret of
Propecia
Redfern gowns and fashion notes from Paris to practical dress
Redfern gowns capture Prussian princess style in light blue gray blanket cloth with tan accents and gold button details. The piece praises empire caps and lace trims while advising matching veils to hats, cautioning against conspicuous business attire for women and urging rational dress amid fashion culture.
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Iherewith
la Parisienne
Empire Capote
Redfern
Oddities From All Nations In A Sundry Journal Arc
A collage of curiosities from around the world including language quirks, funerary rites, animal tales, fashion, and technology. Reports describe a variety of strange customs, marvels, and oddities such as a Buddha tooth relic, leaf marriage signals, lace production in Brussels, and marvels in navigation, industry, and geography with numerous brief anecdotes and observations.
One Thing He Could Understand
A Chicago Tribune piece shows Mr Keely ending a long explanation of a motor scheme with a dialog about sympathy and etheric outflows. Stockholder asks how much money is needed, provoking a humorous exchange.
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Chicago Tribune
Keely
Syrup of Few Years Azu Hes Bees Promotes Pleasant Experience
A fragment describes a favorable impression from Syrup of fig fruit remedy promising pleasant effects. The text notes it as an agreeable liquid remedy with early testimonials and hopeful outcomes.
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Gymnasium
Fen
Fair Woman IN White
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Diana of
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Albert Victor
Pitas
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Trousseau
Deorgia Gross
Imnes
Georgia
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I. Lee
Cate
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China
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Seattle
Birmingham
Gloucester
Aes
Liverpool
Ballet
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Brunswick
John Sweet
Mt. Clemens
Abraham Huggins
Muncie
Ind
Adel
Philadelphia
Brussels
Brabant
India
West
William Boucot
Norristown
Ucot
Eastern Telegraph Company
Africa
Cocopah Mountains
Yuma
Maine
Central Park
Louis
Marceline
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Rocheport
Una
Kansas
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Chicago
Dently
Michigan
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Pennsylvania
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