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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
5
A society item notes a patriotic luncheon by the Ohio Equal Suffrage at the Church of the Epiphany on Saturday featuring a home made candy table and "votes for women" decorations led by Mrs Frances G.
A Paris fashion note describes a gray satin afternoon gown with a new draped effect and a white vest with plush edging. The concert program features Carl Freech, Hungarian violinist, performing Mozart and Wagner pieces. Dance events, memorial recital plans, and local society notices follow with various hosts and venues in Cincinnati.
A reader asks about thinning hair and chapped skin, and receives home remedy guidance. The page also covers a teen social curfew question, a butter scotch recipe, and a sister’s diet and cold care with practical, old-fashioned tips.
English painter Allyn Williams lists eight Washington society women among the prettiest in the national gallery of beauties. He praises Mme Havenith for her eyes, Countess Von Bernstorff for her regal air, Genevieve Clark as natural and intellectual, Mrs Gerry for aristocratic coloring, and notes a preference for brunet over blonde as age increases.
A historical portrait describes the Malay woman as slender, five feet or less, with small hands and feet, wearing a colorful sarong. Her figure is praised as natural and graceful, with slow sinuous movements and a soft musical voice.
Dress clean and cut two chickens sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip in sour egg and crumbs place in greased dripping pan bake twenty minutes in a hot oven basting after five minutes with melted butter. Arrange on platter pour two cups of cream sauce and garnish with parsley. Serve with spinach.
A partial obituary fragment lists multiple individuals with ages and causes, including Thomas Morrin 44 nephritis, George Menke 16 heart disease, Lebabett 78, and Michael Ryan at 2801 West McMicken, among others, with scattered addresses and unclear spellings.
Fragmented birth notices list newborns with parents and street addresses. Entries mention twins or single births, fathers and mothers by surname, and diverse addresses such as 908 acm street and 1614 Jofe Borkert acd. Names include Lena Leng and Marie Hoennelner among others.
A long list of marriage license applicants and their partners appears with numerous names and street addresses. The article notes many young men hold erroneous views about marriage, claiming they expect to control the relationship.
Martin Holbrook, once a college professor, grapples with love and career as he reconnects with Martha Gates. She has abandoned intellectual work for writing children’s stories and home advice, realizing her mind ran ahead of her heart. Their renewed bond leads to marriage and a playful quest to uncover a lost poem Johanna Tabor once wrote.
In a damaged narrative fragment Marian seeks escape in New York nightlife. She dreams of cafes, music, and fashion, then faces social rules when a new waiter rebukes her for being unescorted, leaving her embarrassed yet determined to resume her night out.
A failed production shift at the Lyric cancels the Peck of Pickads. The Traffic in Souls will be shown next week with the same vaudeville program continuing at other theatres including Keiths Grand Walnut Empress Gaiety Olympic and more.
Manager J M Martin says Chester Park will be ready for the opening on First Look Day April 5. All new improvements are on schedule despite snow with several gangs on the job this week.
In a sitting position keep the crown of the head drawn up and maintain it at all times. Avoid lounging in a chair as it spoils grace and attractiveness. if tired and unable to sit straight retire and lie down until rested.
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