Fashioned Brilliance at Washington White House Court Life
Gossip of Washington describes the capital’s social scene where diplomats and military officers in full dress uniforms create a brilliant display at the White House. It highlights key events like New Year receptions and diplomatic galas, noting the aides' regalia and the equality of splendor with European courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
United States
Wesern
Washington
White House
Navy
Army
Europe
Loeb Berth Sparks Worries Over Post Plans
Secretary William Loeb Jr faces political anxiety as rumors swirl about his future after Roosevelt leaves office. Despite efficiency, past efforts to place him in roles such as head of a street railway faltered due to opposition. The latest talk links him to the New York port collector post after March 4, amid ongoing Capitol gossip.
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William Loeb, JR
White House
Presi-Deny
United States
Roosevelt
Loeb
Cortelyou
Washington Street
New York
Congress
Capitol
Port of
Washington Parks Network Grows in Capital Valley
Nation’s Capital boasts over 6000 acres in parks excluding urban triangles and street arteries. Largest is Rock Creek Park at 1605 acres adjoining the Zoological Park. River Park spans 1800 acres though not a single merged expanse. Other notable greens include Soldier Home Park, Analostan, Tacoma Park, and smaller grounds like Henry and Seaton, Garfield, Judiciary Square, and Howard University Park. Lafayette Square sits before the White House with no trees.
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Capitol and
Congressional Library
Union Depot Plaza
Botanical Gardens
City of
Washington
Rock Creek Park
Zoological Park
Drake
Rock Creek
Potomac Driveway
River Park
Capitol
Islands of the
Potomac
Soldier Home Park
National Capital
Tacoma Park
Henry
Seaton
Garfield Park
Judiciary Equare
Pension Office
Howard University Park
Lafayette Square
White House
Plan to Pension Cleveland Widow SUGGESTION
Informal discussions in Congress consider granting a pension of 5000 dollars a year to Mrs. Grover Cleveland and, if she accepts, lawmakers indicate swift passage. Earlier precedents include Harrison, Tyler, and Lincoln widows receiving annual stipends, reflecting strong public support for ex presidents’ families.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
William Henry Harrison
Harrison
Pees
Tyler
Abraham Lincoln
Proper Care of the Neck and Subtle Perfume Advice
An article urges restraint in perfume use to avoid nuisance in public spaces. It contrasts heavy scents with nearly imperceptible touches and notes risks of tuberoses musk and other strong fragrances. It also describes fashionable scarves and Japanese satin accoutrements enhancing evening wear.
Woman Reveals Home Tips to Prevent Double Chin
A woman who spends hours at a typewriter shares methods to avoid a sagging throat and double chin. She details posture, neck stretches, eye alignment, and dictation habits plus a grandmother’s exercises. She notes collar choices and evening dress to protect the throat.
Fashionable Fur Stoles and Styles Sweep Fashion
Fashion notes describe long fur stoles and wide lace yokes remaining in vogue, with white furs worn as toques and muffs. Cashmere and dull Henrietta fabrics are favored, a new Atlantic green shade appeals to young girls, and a fashionable man’s walking stick returns. An oversized auto muff pockets a pet dog, while stair climbing tips promise easier ascent with practice and posture.
Fragmentary OCR Item Sheds Light on Cozy Corner Shelves
Readable fragments describe side shelves and a couch bookshelf setup in a domestic scene. The text hints at references to a replace, vein, and suede elements, but wording is garbled and uncertainties remain about exact items or action.
Parody Ad Copy and Aphorisms in Early 20th Century Pulp Form
A collage of promotional quips and social maxims mocks sales pitches for Munyon remedies and Garfield Tea, interwoven with proverbs and brief humor. It features advertising blurb promising free almanac copies, quick relief claims, and a host of aphoristic lines about charity, wealth, and wisdom.
The Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna
The California Fig Syrup Co presents its Exceptional Equipment and chemists' science enabling Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. Only the genuine product is made by its original method, clearly printed on the front, to ensure the beneficial effects. Reject imitations lacking the full company name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
A Baltimore woman testifies after years of misery from female ailments, claiming Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured displacements and related symptoms. The testimonial cites relief from pain, headaches, indigestion, and nervous fatigue after conventional treatments failed. The ad promotes Pinkham’s remedy as the most successful female tonic in the country, with broad testimonials and location in Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Baltimore
Lydia E. Pinksham
Pinkham Law
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Oliver
Munyon
Munyon Company
Philadelphia
Mother
Fielding
Mies
Tomach
Garfield
Ian
Foou
Eacayas
Eaveri
Ayers
Joan A. Salter
Cios
Wis. Nha
A.N. Belloog Newspaper CO
W. Adament
Chicago
Sloan
Eric
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
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