Belmont Scandal Exposes Kerr and Wright Clash
Gloria Kerr confronts her father David Kerr and editor Joe Wright as a prints feud erupts over a belt line railway graft in Belmont. Wright battles Kerr in public, while Gloria faces a torn romance and a moral showdown after reading a front page accusation.
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Gloria Kerr
Belmont
David
Arning
Kendall
Chicago Packers
Judge Gilbert
Kerr
Jadger
Joe Wright
Reform Pacer
Gloria
Gilberts
Europe
Wright
Belmont News
Err
Gilbert
David Kerr
Combine
Jim Winthrow
Banner
Williams
Belt Line
Locust Lawn
Winthrow
Mr. Kerr
Dr. Hayes
Mrs. Hayes
Ali
Joe
Elaborate Coiffures Promised for Evening Attire
Julia Bottomley notes fashion trend toward ornate headpieces for evening wear. Elaborate gold and silver laces, jeweled bands, feathers and flowers may replace hats at theater. East India motifs inspire neck and crown designs. most wearers will favor modest pieces, with wide variety in style and size.
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Julia Bottomley
Man Who Attacks Widow Faces Retaliation Threats
A historical item notes that a man who assaults a young widow will soon come under her control or punishment, reflecting harsh social consequences for domestic aggression.
Old Servants Were Best Says Wiggin At New York Luncheon
Kate Douglas Wiggin at an authors luncheon in New York praised old fashioned servants for their devotion and responsibility. She cited a New York family with a seventy year old butler who safeguarded a debutante’s reputation by discreetly guiding her conversation during a dinner.
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Kate Douglas Wiggin
New York
Washington Square
A Common Type. Bill What kind of a fellow is Dobkins
A fragment notes a character named Dobkins described as witty and capable of explaining a method to adopt a national currency system. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or outcome.
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Bill
Dobkins
Elderly Lady's Wrap A Fashion Wardrobe No Hide
A supplement to a warm wrap describes a transparent gauze wrap worn at theaters and opera houses. The three yard length is gathered at ends into wrist bands and centered by a four inch circular gathering. It aims to cover shoulders while revealing the figure and is described in various fabrics.
New Mantles Highlight Wrap Style and Ornament Use
The article notes wrap effects for evening mantles matching daytime coats and urges three quarter length for lightness and to protect delicate gowns. An artistic bride’s mantle is described in deep orange brocade on garnet velvet with black fox trim in white flecks, striking and unusual in appearance.
Suspenders With Skirts for Dressy Outfits
Novelty suspenders resemble men s wear in black velvet with buckles. They are dressy rather than tailored and pair well with the new black separate skirts and lace blouses for a stylish ensemble.
Fur Trimmed Millinery Styles Highlight Velvet Crowns
A catalog of fur trimmed hats shows two graceful velvet crown designs. One features a moleskin brim with fur fitted to the edge and a soft sash at the crown base, the other a small velvet crown with deep pleats and crinoline interlining. A white ostrich stickup contrasts with the black velvet in the pictured ensembles.
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Harry King Tootle
Tay Witzrs
A.C Mseclurg & CO
Hbel
Wolves
Miss Kerr
Father
St. Louis
Hayes
Scorn
Joseph Wright
East India
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