Fashion in Tyrant and the Rise of New Rich Rule
Florence Howe writes in Harper's Bazaar that luxury in America dazzles readers and that fashion's glare tempts gentility with furniture and china. The piece argues true breeding lies in courtesy and character, not dress, and cautions that wealth without restraint risks social decline and a plutocratic misrule.
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Florence Howe
Hall
Harper's Bazar
América
Dom' Waya
Jvoman
Silk Shirt Waist and Moral Advice From a Past Era
A fragmented text describes a silk shirt waist with cornflower blue silk and gauze yoke, paired with detailed couture notes. It shifts to admonitions on married life stressing cleanliness, loyalty, jealousy, hospitality, and propriety, followed by fragmented cleaning instructions for fur and fabrics, including use of gasoline and turpentine.
Fashion notes on tailored coats and home beauty hints
An article extols a medium length tailored coat in dark red cloth with black velvet trim, noting its fit and double breast design. It also presents health and beauty tips including lemon polish, sleep help from lighter bedding, remedies for colds, soaps, nail care, and hair tips.
Window Cleaning Made Eazy Contrivance for Easy Work
A simple device from an old broom aids window cleaning by letting the worker stand on the floor. A wood base, a one foot by eight inch block, covered with flannel and fastened by tin-tacks forms the pad. A wash leather or linen pad covers the top for polishing. Steps include brushing, heating and careful dust removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Women Meet Housework With Aptitude, Says Chicago American
A Chicago American opinion piece extols women's practical skill in home tasks from papering and reupholstering to painting, gardening, and stove installation. It argues that many women perform household duties swiftly and competently, challenging the notion that men alone handle chores. The essay notes several examples of women tackling large renovations and finishes, proving independence in domestic work.
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Womain
Winening
Hasland
Elegant Damask Frock Described for a Child’s Outfit
A detailed description outlines a heavy figured damask frock for a small girl. The single piece dress features inverted box-plaits from shoulder to hem, a waist girdle, and button finish. A white linen vest fastens beneath a pointed collar with deep cuffed sleeves.
How to Carry Money Safely in a Hidden Neck Bag
An eastern journal advises carrying money in a small bag worn around the neck. The pouch is made from ribbon or fabric and fastened securely with buttons or fasteners. It should be worn inside clothing for quick access yet protection.
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Gether
General John M Scofield Dead at 74 in St Augustine
Lieutenant General John M Scofield retired head of the West Point Military Academy and former Secretary of War died in St Augustine after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born in New York in 1821 he attended West Point, served in the Civil War, led the Army of the Frontier and the Department of the Missouri, and held commands in the Ohio, Gulf, and Pacific departments before retirement in 1895.
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Remy
St. AS Augustine
John
Scofield
UD. S.A
Simi
St. Augustine
New York
Clevey
Hilnchs
West Point
Freeport
McPherson
Sheridan
Sill, Terrill
B. O. Tyler
Hood
Department of the Missouri
Grant
St. Louis
Department of the Pacific
San Francisco
Cal
West Point Military Academy
Department of the Gulf
Pacific Department
Sea Sweeps Pacific Islands in Massive Hurricane
Thousands die as a Pacific hurricane and giant waves devastate Society and Tuamotu Islands. Papeete submerged, villages wiped out, hundreds to 10,000 dead, property losses up to 5 million dollars. San Francisco details arrive aboard the Mariposa. Relief calls go out. winds over 100 mph for sixteen hours on February 8.
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Galveston
Society
Tuamotu
Pacific Ocean
Papeete
Tahiiti
San Francisco
Mariposa
Sparks From Wires and College Controversy At Clark
Fragmented clipping notes President Wright at Clark University warning that cutting athletics may alter a four year program. A separate item reports a student held a pin and robbed elsewhere, with vague figures and scattered names.
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Sparks Fromi
Wright
Clark
Xdys
Creas Worby
Spingetone
Zanzibar
Swpho 'Wala
Ds Pdan Hano
Walsh Arrest in Bank Scandal Shocks Chicago
John B. Walsh former president of the defunct Chicago National Bank was taken into custody by federal authorities on charges of misapplying $8 million in bank funds and falsifying reports to the Comptroller of the Currency. He faces a possible five year prison term. Witnesses say doctors and bankers discuss alleged motives and connections to Chicago financiers.
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Chicago ‘National Bank
John B. Walsh
Defiauiet
Chicago” “National Bank
China
National Bank
Ted
Walsh
Chicago National Bank
John’ MM. Singtee
Willith Best
United States
Foote
Chicago
Chicago Official Resigns Public Works Post As Socialism Advocate
Joseph Medill Patterson, Chicago Commissioner of Public Works, youngest city official, resigns in a remarkable letter to Mayor Donne. He declares himself a Socialist and argues money rules life, power, and law, reflecting frustration with corporate contempt for law and the influence of wealth on destinies.
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Joseph Medill Patterson
Chicago
Briday
Donne
Patterson
Department of Public Works
Railroads Expand as Costs Drop and Cars Grow
The New York New Haven and Hartford vote to cut passenger rates from 214 cents to 2 cents per mile on President Mellen’s recommendation. Wisconsin Central officials say Standard Oil holds a controlling interest and finances a planned extension to Superior and Duluth. U.S. railroad mileage has surged since 1865 with rapid growth across decades. A Denver Eye feature highlights Grand Valley agriculture and the Pennsy railroad gas electric motor car testing at high speeds. Altoona shops ordered to produce 100 car units for automobile shipments amid a looming spring boom.
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New York, New Haven
Hartford
Mellen
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Standard Oil
Superior
Duluth
United States
Grand Valley
Colorado
Denver
Rio Grande
Pennsyly
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate
Parliament Costs and Legislator Pay Across States
An analysis notes the vast number of lawmakers in the United States and their salaries. It cites New York’s fixed session pay of 1500 dollars per member for 200 lawmakers totaling 3000000 dollars annually, compares daily pay in states like Kansas and Florida, and mentions other state rates from Maine to Washington. It also highlights legislative staff costs and the expense impact of investigative committees such as insurance.
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United States
Hawaii
Porto Rico
New York
Assembly
Kansas
Florida
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Illinois
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Ohio
Iowa
Washington
Maine
Insurance Committee
Ohio Ship Canal Bill Presented in Congress
The House passed the Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal Company bill by 186 to 67. Chairman Davidson of Wisconsin said the project would complete a waterway link for twenty four states and not regulate railway rates. Opposing leader Williams warned the government would cede river and harbor control to a private firm.
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Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal Company
House
Davidson
Wisconsin
Committee On Railways and Canals
New York
New Orleans
Williams
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Dalzell
Republican
Pennsylvania
Penny
Lakes
Ohio
Notable Figures and Future Plans in 19th Century Headlines
A jumble of brief notes covers Fia Meranes Baron Guerne's election as Paris Geographical Society president, King Edward's Athens Olympian visit, Portugal's King Carlos as painter, Admiral Togo escorted by Japanese cruisers, Roger E Fry to curate at the Met, the Czars daughter’s penny toys, a Kruger bust for Pretoria, the Duke of Teck's coal burner lineage, Prince Louis Napoleon in the Caucasus, Campbell-Bannerman's Glasgow prigging tale, and diplomatic ties among Gleischen, Edward VII, and the German emperor, plus Liberal intrigue surrounding Mr Balfour.
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Baron Guerne
Paris Geographical Society
Edward
Athens
Carlos
Portugal
Togo
United States
Roger E. Fry
London
England
George N. Storey
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Paris
Berlin
Kruger
Pretoria
Saargemund
Lorraine
Duke of Teck
Wellington
Louis Napoleon
Povernor
Caucasus
Campbell-Bannerman
Glasgow
Queen Victoria
Albert Victor Gleischen
Washington
EU Ward
Horridge
Balfour
Arthur
Eve
Amitate
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Yorman
Wien
Svortian
Weills
Ponts
Ciena Fars
Ieee
Schofield
Spendeters
el Gen
If. Somofield
Pacific Islands
Steent. ‘Apittites ‘Walsh
Pets
Army OF Lawmakers
Ohio Ship Canal
Fia Meranes
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