The Siren costumes dazzle in Capitol Avenue bill
Famed costumers furnish gowns for The Siren at Capitol Avenue theater star Donald Hian leads the musical comedy. Paris designer Mme Lucile and Lord Taylor of New York contribute striking gowns with Henry Daxton milling the chorus looks. Melon mergaline and lavender satin ensembles highlight second act sirens amid painted florals.
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Charles Frotman
Protman
Parisian
New York
Capitol Avenue Theater
Donald Hiian
Mardjais
Mme. Lucile
Paris
Lord & Taylor
Henry Daxton
Luelle
Tax on rich urged to ease burden of poor shoppers
Washington reports a Democratic push to remove tariff taxes from meat and sugar and replace revenue with an income tax on the rich. The measure aims to cut living costs, as sugar and beef prices vary between London and New York. Lloyd’s tenure as Democratic congressional chair is highlighted for his strategy to boost party influence and disseminate Washington news to the country press.
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Washington
Wey and Means
London
New York
Atlantic
United States
Sugar Trust
Woef Trust
Beef Trust
Lloyd
Washington News
Times
Plain skirts and tunic drape in tailored fashion
The article describes a mohair striped afternoon skirt with a tunic, draped overskirt impression, and a black satin under hem. Trimmed with black piping and glass buttons, the cutaway coat front contrasts the tunic to add individuality. The piece closes noting dairy farming fodder with silage and alfalfa as best practice.
Notable Party Figure Urges Fresh Leadership
A political figure expresses that the time has come for a capable man to replace current leaders as the party gains momentum. He notes the dedication and hard work given to the cause and calls for a new hand to guide congressionals.
The Word Hell Book Offers Wide Circulation
A small five cent pamphlet from the Bible and Tree Society at 17 Hicks Street Brooklyn argues Hell is not eternal torment but the grave. It claims Jesus' death and resurrection prove salvation and urges readers to order the book.
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Hell
Mellia
Jesus
The
Bible and Treet Society
Hicks Street
Brooklyn
Vogue of the Shirtwaist Styles and Materials
The article surveys shirtwaist fashion detailing popular two piece silhouettes and diverse fabrics. It highlights Berlin wool embroidery on tulle bases, a black charmeuse collar and cuff, mourceline de cole vest, jet buttons, and a white chiffon shirt with gold thread motif.
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Berlin
Mourceline de Cole
Pretty Ribbons for Neck Fashion Trends
The article describes new neck ribbon styles including grosgrain moire with large left side ornament, circular exq lis delicacy motif, platinum diamond filet lace square, and a jeweled ends cover. It notes a simple pearl cord necklace and velvet neck bands with seed pearls, marking a shift from rosettes and bows.
Speech in Mable on Rodin Masterpieces Moves Speaker
Rodin remarks that antique masterpieces speak louder and move him more than human beings. He hopes the new century will reflect on these marvels and strive to ascend to them through intelligence and love.
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Rodin
Lecturer Warns Youth From Saloon Example
A New York Mail quote recalls a lecturer who denounces young men leaving saloons and urges them to reconsider their path, urging them to turn around and choose a better direction.
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New York Mail
Fraternities a Clearinghouse for Ability and Ambition
George Fitch argues in the Kansas City Star that college life shapes business, noting that fraternities act as a clearinghouse for talent and drive while students remain more frivolous in campus life.
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George Fitch
Kansas City Star
What was the chief food of the woodchoppers
A fragmentary item from Christian Science Monitor notes a humorous exchange about camp meals with the woodchoppers chief food being pork and potatoes shaped as chops and chips.
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Chriatian
Science Monitor
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Mutt and
Jeff
Sint
Voe
Witte
Max Davis
West 10Th St
Sloan
Gic Buchanan
Welch
Okla
R. D. Buncouver
Maysville
Boxx
Warren Ave
Chicago
Earl S. Sloan
Bas
Mase
Bud” Fisher
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