Social life of Argentina envoy wife Merou to Washington
Delia Herrera de Garcia Merou wife of Dr M Garcia Merou envoy plenipotentiary from the Argentine Republic to the United States will be a popular social figure in Washington during the season. Born in Buenos Ayres she brings elegance culture and a talent for music and art. The family includes three daughters and they will attend Holy Cross academy.
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Delia Herrera de Garcia Merou
M. Garcia Merou
Argentine Republic
United States
White House
Signora Merou
Buenos Ayres
Meroy
Washington
Holy Cross Academy
Signora Meron
Argentina
Portugal
Merou
Madrid
Paraguay
Paris
Brazil
Lima
Peru
Mme. Merou
Women in drug stores and professional roles in cities
The piece reports on women pursuing drug store work and medical practice in Atlanta. It notes druggists' openness but public bias, officials supporting women in hospital pharmacies, and debates on female clerks and nurses. It also highlights interior decoration trends and profiles Eliza Ann Grier, a nurse-hopeful applying for medical licensure.
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Eliza Ann Grier
Atlanta
Woman’s Medical College
Philadelphia
Unreasonable Prejudice Hinders Woman Pharmacists in St Louis
Miss Mary A. Elliot, a top graduate of the St Louis College of Pharmacy, faces public and shop prejudice as female clerks in pharmacies. Despite strong academic and clinic credentials and praise from the state board of pharmacy, local druggists worry that employing women would deter customers, delaying practical progress for qualified women in the field.
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St. Louis
Mary A. Elliot
R. H. Elliot
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
O'Fallon Clinic
State Board of Pharmacy
O’fallon
Value guiding woman buys quality garments and fur growth
An article urges buying few high quality garments, emphasizing silk lined pieces and value over bargain buys. It recounts transforming a fur coat into an eton jacket, then into future trims, as an example of long term value. It also notes Boston Herald coverage of Chicago Mayor Harrison promoting a woman to lead street cleaning, highlighting merit over gender.
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New York Post
The
Boston Herald
Harrison
Chicago
Fur Trimmed Winter Mantles and Evening Wraps
The article describes luxurious fur heavy wraps designed for winter wear. It notes capes with satin and velvet, collars and linings in sable, mink, chinchilla, ermine, and seal. Furs embellish evening cloaks, carriage calls, and daytime outfits with silks, brocades, and lace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinchilla
Bangles Return as Fashion Trend Among American Girls
Harper's Bazar notes the bangle craze revives among American girls returning from Europe. It contrasts English fashion with American caution, warning against overdoing the look and noting bracelets have fallen out of favor while bangles, coin and sou venir styles, and even watch bangles gain popularity.
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Europe
India
Harper’s Bazar
Rosa Bonheur Leads A Parade Of Paris Artists At Her Pastels
In Paris a warm reception greets Rosa Bonheur at Galerie George Petit as she oversees the hanging of four last pastels. The four pieces depict stags a twilight scene and sunrise, a snowbound bison, and a shepherd with flock and sheepdog, all praised for technical mastery.
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Rosa Bonheur
George Petit
Paris
London Portrays Women as Porters for Hotels
Able bodied women in London seek hotel portress roles. They expect light duties such as carrying valises and satchels, not heavy trunks. The London Daily News notes Dutch women's restlessness and men's resentment of female invasion of masculine preserves.
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London
The
London Daily News
Matilda Joslyn Gage Collects Historic Woman Suffrage Treasures
The New York Tribune traces Mrs. Matilda Joslyn Gage’s rich collection of suffrage era papers and letters. It highlights Old newspapers, The New Century from 1876, The National Citizen, and autographs. Cardinal Gibbons backs a Catholic university for women in Washington while Lucknow’s college is praised as India’s finest educational building.
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Matilda Joslyn Gage
New York
Tribune
Woodbull
Philadelphia
Woman’s Centennial Committee
Gillespie
Benjamin Franklin
National Citizen
Toledo
Woman Suffrage Association
Leslies
Scotland
Gage
America
Astors
London
G. Astor
Cornhill
New
Syracuse
Old City Hall
Tennessee
New York Tribune
Cardinal. Gibbons
Catholic University For Women
Washington
Women's College
Lucknow
India
Thoburn
Large directoire bow ties brighten somber gowns
Large ties of wash net chiffon india mull or crepe venise are fashionable with day or evening gowns. Worn wrapped twice around the neck and formed into a large full bow, with ends tucked and frilled. They suit women with short full necks and high shoulders, lightening a dark gown’s look.
Pear shaped pearls capture market craze and rising prices
Pear shaped pearls emerge as a luxury trend with growing demand driving prices higher. The piece notes their rarity and soaring value amid fashion and jewelry markets.
Time Table Corrected Oct 4 1897 Trains West and East
Local timetable lists corrected train hours for West and East routes, including Boston to Belmont Waltham Weston Wayland East Sudbury South Sudbury and other stops with Sunday times and stop notes. Officials Sanborn Flanders Bean sign off the consolidated schedule.
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Boston
A.m
P. m
Belmont
Waltham T
East Sudbury
South Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Rockbottom
Jefferson
Barre
Ware
A. m
Northamtons
Northampton
A. m. Ware
A. m. Barre
A. m. Jefferson
Oakdale
West Boylston
South Clinton
Wayland
A.m. Weston
A.m. Ie Waltham
Daniel W. Sanborn
Dana J. Flanders
W.G. Bean
Marlboro
South Acton
Whitman's Crossing
Hudson
Arrive
P.M. P.M
A.M. A.M
Whitman’s Crossing
Maynard
Odie
Marboro
Whitman Crossing
J.R.W
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Piandsome
Paul
Delia Herrera DE Garcia Mercy
Miss Elliot
Health Department
St. Louis Republic
Chattanooga
Brooklyn Eagle
Cordelia A. Quimby
Augusta
Gospel Banner
Woman's National Missionary Society of the Universalist Church
LD Papers
M. J. Gage
Directoire
J.rufus Wales
Shawmut Ave
Marlboro, Mass
Grover’ Graham
C. D. Hunter
DrvuGaist
Robert W. Carter
Charles H. Jeons
Assabet
Peppies Dry Goods Company
Maynard, Mass
Boston Matine Southern Division
Central
Massachusetts
Union Passenger Station
Causeway Street
Fitchburs
Sondava
G. Pas
Ani Iokein
Soarthand
C. Canes
Pouanxeersie
New Yor
New York, New Haven
Hartford Railroad
OLD Colony System
Clinton
Sun
Leominster
Southboro
Framingham
Acton
Lowell
Sudbury
E. G. Allen
A.C. All
Fitchburg
Hoosac Tunnel
Troy
Albany
Saratoga
Lake George
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Cleveland
Detroit
Cincinnati
Fast
Boston and ST. Louis
Vermont
Canada
Rutland
Brandon
Medicinity
Vergennes
Burlington
S1 Albans
St. Johns
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Fitchburg Railroad
Washington Street
J. R. Watson
General Pass
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