Extravagant Luxaries Women of Fashion
Harriet Prescott Spofford argues that the society woman’s costly pearls and lavish lifestyle sustain vast networks of labor and industry. She claims fashionable spending drives ships, shops, crafts, and services worldwide, supporting workers from divers to designers and even schools, theaters, and charities.
Record Temperature with Oxy-Acetylene Flame
Using an oxy acetylene blowpipe, a temperature of seven thousand degrees Fahrenheit is produced, nearly double the heat of an oxy hydrogen flame.
Transformation of Washington Marble Clad Capital Progresses
A Boston Transcript letter discusses Washingtons shift from brick to marble and white granite in major new federal buildings. It highlights enduring vistas, the influence of government and business on scale, and envisions future landmarks framing the Potomac and Arlington hills.
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Boston Transcript
Augustus
Rome
Washington
London
Boscage
Senate
House
Capitol
Treasury Corner
Agricultural Department
National Museum
Smithsonian
Municipal
City Hall
Union Station
Baltimore & Ohio
Capitol Hill
Long Bridge
Potomac
Virginia Hills
Arlington
New York Life President Outlines Company Plan
Kingsley, head of New York Life Insurance, addresses policyholders outlining four key points: strict economy, broad publicity, continued global stature, and pursuing new business under law while protecting policy-holders’ interests.
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Kingsley
New York Life Insurance Company
New York Life
Purely feminine care of the hair article on styling and maintenance
Advice on modern hair fashion and care stresses manicuring brushing and careful shampooing. It notes waves, curls, and glossy finishes aided by oils tonics and electrical treatments, with early emphasis on prevention and professional care for best results.
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Gainsboro
Shakespeare
Marcel
Collars of Bits of Lace Patterns for Bertha Collars
A fashion page shows bertha collar patterns using small lace bits and embroidery. Tips suggest seams on shoulders, alternative front and back seams, and mixing fabrics and trims like torchon Vallace and batiste embroidery. Delineates two medallions on shoulders or varied fronts.
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Bertha
Cushion Headrests for Wicker Chairs
A soft cushion tied to wicker armchairs improves comfort for naps, shaped like an inverted tea cosy and embroidered in floral design with silk ribbons to secure it. The piece pairs with leghorn hats featuring wide brims and aureole effects, highlighting new cloche and mushroom styles.
Leghorn Hat Styles Crown French Flower Trim Models
In millinery the leghorn remains a favored base for many French models adorned with flowers. Its enduring appeal stems from long association and a natural alignment with the laws of fashion.
Try This for Neuralgia Treatment by Hot Bath Swap
The article advises placing the opposite hand in a basin of very hot water for ten to fifteen minutes to relieve facial neuralgia. It claims the fifth and medial nerves have most tactile endings and cross impulses between sides, so heating one hand affects the opposite face. The remedy may repeat if initial relief is not achieved.
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China
India
Tennyson
Sweet Charity
Frayed Curtains Get New Look With Hem and Crochet Edges
Frayed curtain bottoms worn from floor contact can be evened by trimming excess, sewing a narrow hem, and crocheting scallops across the entire length. Wash and stretch the curtains to refresh their appearance and restore a near new look.
Allowances and the Glamour of Love
A sentimental young woman asks why marriage dulls affection and Miss Cayenne replies that a woman may lack sufficient allowance. The exchange notes the strain of household economics on a man’s grace and heroism when offering to lag the world at her feet, as cited from the Washington Star.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Cuticura Heals Long-Standing Eczema Report
Michael Steinman from Brooklyn says Cuticura stopped twelve years of misery from infant eczema that spread to four body parts. After using Cuticura Ointment twice, his son's skin became smooth again. he was treated by doctors before trying the remedy. April 16, 1905.
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Michael Steinman
Sumner Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Where Was the Sleek Cat
A New York suburb family left their beloved kitten with a butcher for the summer with a weekly pound of meat and cream. A family head visits and finds the cat underfed, weighing only one pound, prompting the question where the cat actually is.
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New York
Soaked in Coffee
A reader testifies that giving up coffee and using Postum improved stomach and nervous issues, noting family members and neighbors also benefited. The message promotes Postum as a coffee substitute and references a booklet titled The Road to Wellville.
Growth of Women in the Postal Service
The article notes a milestone in 1862 when eight women joined the dead letter office. Now 309 of 1,195 Washington department employees are women, with 27,600 nationwide. Women mainly work in stamp delivery and money order offices, earning from 400 to 1700 dollars yearly.
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Washington
New York City Per Capita Debt Ranks Second in Union
The article notes New York City's per capita debt at 113.25 dollars, ranking second in the nation. Newton Mass leads with 125.58 dollars per person.
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New York
New York City
Newton Mass
Com Ag
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