Next Mistress of the White House to Be Mrs Taft
Washington notes that when Mrs Roosevelt leaves in March Mrs Taft will become first lady and mistress of the White House. Described as gracious and cultivated she is praised for independence and linguistic and musical skills, with years of study and travel shaping a fit hostess for the presidency.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Presidential
William Howard Taft
Sho
Mia
Taft
Mra. Taft
National Commission on Country Life Seeks Public Input
The Roosevelt era inquiry invites responses from farmers and the public on farm life conditions. About 3,000 to 5,000 letters arrive daily with questions and explanations. Citizens may mail views to the Commission on Country Life in Washington, urging practical suggestions for national improvement.
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Commission On Country Life
Washington, D.C
Widow to Sell Baron's Antique Art Treasures
The widow of Baron Speck von Sternburg plans to sell his vast collection of silver bronzes tapestries and old masters valued at high sums. The baron amassed wealth from salt mines Galicia and a large insurance on the art. Notable items include naburnian sconces from an abbey and a famous swan centerpiece once in the Sternburg buffet now linked to J Pierpont Morgan.
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Speck von Sternburg
von Sternburg
Washington
Lilian Langham
Louisville
Galicia
Nuremberg
Druges
Haron von Sternburg
Dresden
Castle Sternburg
Benedict Inés
Glasa
Sternburg
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Patent milestone marks nine hundred thousand issued
The United States Patent Office reaches 900000 patents with a travel stair improvement for hotels noted. Commissioner Moore attached the inventor’s name and, reflecting early practice, Washington signed the first patent. A Chicago collector owns the original pearl ash device. Moore predicts the millionth patent by 1911.
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United States Patent Office
Moore
Washington
Chicago
Corsets Adapted to the Individual Wester
A fashion piece advises corset fitting by individual body needs. It argues modern corsets vary high or low to suit wearer height and posture, warn against overly long bones, and recommend sitting-position fittings to ensure proper support and comfort.
Simple Cure for Red Nose and Embroidered Coat Collars
Old Father Winter nears and brings cold days with red noses. A simple nightly facial massage with fingertip pressure is advised to stimulate glands and improve skin. Linen embroidered collars return with Parisian touches, larger revers, and blue lavender or pink blue color combinations featuring Irish lace medallions and tiny rose motifs.
The Slashed Skirt Versus The Sheath Skirt
A stylistic distinction is drawn between the slashed skirt and the sheath skirt. The slashed skirt reaches the knees or hips and is filled with chiffon, while the sheath skirt is a tight unlined garment with clingy folds from a high waistband. The two styles are often confused.
Dress Material Buying Guide for Street and Home Wear
Annie Rittenhouse advises a practical approach to dress fabric this season. Choose coats and street wear in rough weaves like diagonal serge, chevron cloth, English chevrot, or Scotch homespun based on daily life. Avoid satin and satin broadcloth. favor blue serges, striped cheviots, rough plaid homespun, and gray black striped chevrot to balance style and function.
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Annie Rittenhouse
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Fashion Notes From Paris Hats And Coats Dominate
Roses for hats are immense and coats are braided with modish grays ranging from smoke to pearl. The Psyche knot tops hairstyles as pompadour ribbons rise for evening sashes. Walking coat lengthens while walking skirt shortens. rich colors rule hat trims. bright heels appear on pumps. French women adopt dainty walking sticks. filet net and soutache braid lead trims.
Attractive Coats Show Colorful Fall Styles and Silks
The article highlights bold color notes in coats such as blue serge with colored collars and bright hues like red green and orange. It notes Francala models with wide twill serge, black satin buttons and satin scarf accents, plus large check woolens in black and white with contrasting collars.
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Alligator Claw Purse Sues For Change and Car Tickets
A new small purse uses an alligator claw as the main feature. The accessory is secured with a single clasp and includes a strap across the back.
Books End Pieces as Handy Bookends
A clipped note describes improvised bookends using two small cardboard boxes filled with sand or weights. Covered with fabric remnants, the boxes serve to hold and separate books on a writing table. When not in use they double as paper weights and add a practical, reusable solution.
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The Newest Mode and a Kansas City Bride
A Kansas City girl married a man from a nearby town and traveled with him to the house, while relatives welcomed the bride but an old farmer teased the groom. Also a historical note explains Greek hats as traveler gear with bare heads signaling freedom and slave labor wearing skull caps.
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Uncle Ben
Kansas City
Ben
George
Kansas City Times
Snake in a Geer Barrel At Lake Altoona
A group of foreigners tapped a keg in Lake Altoona and found the spigot blocked by a snake. Investigators say the snake crawled into the empty keg and drowned when the keg was filled. The incident is used to caution against judging by appearances.
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Lake Altoona
Never part without loving words to think of during your absence
A garbled verse and ad copy mix appear, mentioning Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and warnings about scandal in a school. The readable line urges parting with loving thoughts and hints at absence and reunion.
The Only Use He Knew
A family reader recounts the Exodus story while a four year old interrupts with a joke about Moses taking Joseph’s bones to make soap, eliciting amused reactions from relatives in Harpoer’s Monthly.
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Egypt
Moses
Joseph
Harpoer's Monthly
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