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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1894
Page
5
A column contrasts Canadian anti suffrage views with American history notes. It cites Mme Chapleau and others, arguing objections echo past U S debates, while noting progress in western states. Also includes practical sewing tips for skirts stockings and household reuse.
In Steinway hall a young pianist, regarded as a musical genius by friends, performs for a handsome woman who later reveals herself as Emma Eames, wife of Mr. Story. The surprise exchange highlights the pianist’s reaction to flattering attention and quick recognition.
A New York Mail and Express editorial rebukes a sharp satire arguing women face ignorance about politics. It notes diverse women and men, cites newspaper familiarity, and questions why voter knowledge is used to deny rights, while urging readers to engage with party principles.
Practical hints urge daily economy and practical sewing tips. The text describes a method to smoke over a dress for house wear by cutting the basque to leave about an inch below the waistline.
A New York Medical Record summary notes rising popularity of cross saddle bicycle riding for women, favoring divided skirts and safer, more effective exercise. Side saddle is linked to royal deformity but cross saddle offers broader muscles use. many riders seek exercise to counter fat.
Fashion Journal notes a trend toward white stockings as the new revival rivaling crinoline. It cites prolonged forecasts and the cost and care of white hosiery, predicting universal white stock ings for summer when money allows and laundry bills are ignored.
A New York correspondent notes dressmakers confess skirts gain flare from flexible steel wires sewn into hems and folds. Evening styles show heavy starched flounces, some white daytime skirts copying color trends, promising a shift from silk to starched fabrics and a dainty luxurious look.
Read that continental Europe may soon see cigarettes at dejeuners and intimate dinners. The piece notes ladies smoking two or three cigarettes without shock, cites a minister describing a royal lady as an inveterate smoker, highlighting changing social norms.
A cream white cashmere table cover with an artistic border is described in the fragment. The readable portion notes its delicate nature and decorative edge, indicating a refined home furnishing item for a small apartment setting.
Patchwork and cashmere tea linens feature autumn leaves, rose designs, and rose petals. Bedspreads and pillow cases appear in pale pink gray, with enamel, wood and metal bedframes. A black satin four panel tea cozy shows children in a circle symbolizing the four seasons.
The article describes Mme. Sarah Bernhardt in multiple gowns at the Renaissance theater. It highlights a widow’s second mourning gown in pansy satin with jet spangles and velvet relief, a jet veil, and a black tulle underdress. A second robe features tournesol satin with gold embroidery and yellow rose petal outlining.
The late Mrs Elise Frank amassed an estate estimated at 2 000 000 dollars. She was a leading figure in Chicago finance for the last nine years, guiding investments with keen instinct and earning profits that increased her wealth.
Boston dispatch notes poet Louise Chandler Moulton has returned from her annual England visit. Described as distinctly English in appearance, she receives friends weekly and is praised by foreign critics as the representative American woman poet.
The New York Advertiser praises Miss Alice Moreland as a dainty artist whose watercolor women, clothed in soft gowns of abifion mull silk and velvet, evoke delicate blossoms through their refined grace and gossamer textures.
Empress Elizabeth of Austria rode nearby and spotted stones placed across a track ahead of her route. She jumped from her horse and instructed her groom to clear the obstruction, then helped. The train soon passed over the spot amid the crowd aboard the gaie.
Portland Letter reports Mrs George Henry Williams of Portland Oregon accused of leading a small religious sect. She reportedly withdraws from the world for 40 days at a time living on crackers and claret and prophesies the end of the world while her husband was a senator and attorney general in President Grants era.
The Paris letters report ongoing debates over gender inequality as women petition senators to repeal unjust laws. Fathers dismiss the complaints as fanciful and urge action through writing to papers, meetings, or similar measures.
A South Thomaston trio of elderly women live on a small farm with Lucretia Estes at 96 and companions Julia Ash and Miriam Hauld over 70 each. News notes mention Greenville D C open to women for studies and degrees, rising southern college women education, Lady Teigene Hastings hunting hounds post marriage, and chamois skin insoles for comfort and stocking wear.
Rose Cleveland, sister of the president, returns after two years abroad to pursue literary material. A Georgetown Missouri woman jeweler runs a thriving business, with two others known to hold similar positions in the United States.
A Colorado woman writes to the Chicago Tribune about the first days of equal suffrage. She notes registration under Australian ballot law, questions asked by clerks, and new duties like jury and militia service, while praising Western chivalry and predicting politics will evolve with women voters.
A brides home uses pale pink wallpaper on creamy white walls to create a framed panel effect in the guest room. Olive border paper runs around all four walls, giving unity and dignity to the tender pink tones.
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