Salome Inspires European Acclaim Across Capitals
European audiences embrace Strauss Salome, marking a sharp contrast with American reception. From Paris and Berlin to Rome, performances spark debate over its controversial dance and the severed head scene, while stars like Olive Fremstad and Emmy Destinn headline acclaimed productions and fashion demands soar.
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Salome
United States
Europe
Wagner
Richard Strauss
Metropolitan Opera House
John the Baptist
London
Paris
Berlin
Rome
New York
France
Fallieres
Strauss
Tannhauser
Herodias
Olive Fremstad
Miss Fremstad
Mata Hari
Emmy Destinn
Royal Opera House
Breval
Gory
Lottie Sparrow
Munich
Lili Marberg
Marberg
Italy
Crossmark error causes hospital misregistration of man
A hospital misentry led staff to search for a supposed colored patient while a white man lay admitted. A clerk placed a cross mark in the wrong column, assigning him to the colored register and later correcting the entry after officials found the mistake.
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City Hospital
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Equitable Life withdraws from Texas over 75 percent reserve law
The Equitable Life Assurance Society, amid a broad retreat from Texas, released its assets showing 10.96 million dollars invested in the state, double the new law's requirement. The report notes 37 percent of reserves in southern and western states while only 35 percent of policies are in those regions, listing state-by-state investments across the country.
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Texas
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Ala
Ariz
Ark
Cal
Fia
Idaho
Inl
Ind. Ter
Ind
Iowa
Kansas
Mich
Minn
Miss
Mont
Neb
N. C
Ohio
Okla
Ore
3S. C
S. D
Tenn
Utah
Wash
W. Va
Wis
Wyo
No Chance for Strife in Mrs Green's Legal Saga
Mrs. Hetty Green discusses a disputed lawyer bill and uses a classroom anecdote to question women's trustfulness. A schoolteacher prompts a joke about wife definitions, ending with the teacher planning marriage and the husband’s assurance that nothing will go wrong.
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Hetty Green
Turned the Tables at Eleventh Street and Grand Avenue
A crowd waiting for a car on Eleventh Street and Grand Avenue yesterday observed an elderly Black man engaging in a discursive talk. Two high school boys mocked him and one quipped about being a preacher and an undertaker, provoking laughter before the exchange ended.
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Eleventh Street
Grand Avenue
Coffee Complexion Affects Complexion Says Advocate
A testimonial claims coffee caused dark blotches on the face and body and credits Postum Food Coffee with restoring fair complexion. The author asserts stomach disturbances from coffee and advises quitting coffee for healthier digestion and skin, promoting Postum as a substitute with natural grain elements.
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Postum
Wellville
Summer children's dresses stress simplicity over showiness
Designers favor youthful simplicity for children's summer wear with minimal trim and easy fitting. One piece frocks with blouse skirt joins, Empire party styles with satin sashes, and delicate embroidery define current looks. Fabrics range from embroidered Swiss and batistes to crisp whites, with silks used sparingly. The boy’s sailor suit in white linen features blue embroidered accents.
Winter Sewing for Children’s Night Attire
The article advises starting winter sewing now to replace worn children's night clothes before cold weather. It recommends Canton flannel for growing girls with simple finishes, soft flannel for young children, and quality fabrics that withstand washing. It also suggests plain trims, bias bands, and sturdy buttons with lessons for keeping them secure.
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Canton
Bead Necklace Design Idea with Colored Beads
A design for a bead necklace or long chain to hold a favorite trinket. Green, white and black beads are suggested as effective color options for varied combinations.
Harmonious Women and Their Silent Charm
A reflective piece discusses women described as harmonious and as charming as music. It ponders the mystery of their charm without offering a concrete analysis or explanation.
Contest for Golf Players Promises Small Souvenirs
A reader puzzle invites golf enthusiasts and casual fans to answer a series of 15 clues built around golf terms. The top two contestants win prizes such as a score book golf pin or a book, with clues ranging from driver to bunker and score to links.
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Niblick
Hazard
Ball
Bunker
Score
Weekend House Party Ends With Humorous Apron Scavenger
A clever hostess hosts a Saturday to Monday gathering where six men receive apron scraps to match with the diners’ outfits. The prize is becoming head waiter as guests slurp a quirky menu of circles and cups. Deviled shrimps complete the playful scene.
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Sarto
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Stuttgart
Krusciinska
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la Scala
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Small Boy
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