Pretty brides of June in Paris fashions of 1900s
Paris reports fifteen June brides typical for a couturiere's season. Brides wear white satin with tarletan overlays, tight bodices, and long sleeves. themes include silver embroidery on white satin gowns, suisse trims, and elongated trains. Bouquets feature orange blossoms. veils bear natural florals. gloves are optional.
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Paris
Paris Couturiere
Maid of Honor
Suisse
The Rebel Yell and Its Mysterious War Cry
The Charleston News discusses the rebel yell from the Civil War as an elusive, potent sound. Veterans recall its blood-charged impact, while scholars debate its origins among southern troops and border regiments. The piece notes attempts to reproduce it fail, leaving the cry a storied, almost meaningless label.
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Chapultepec
Bayard
Price
Maryland
Potomac
Confederate Veterans
Johnnie Reb
General Shafter
Cuba
Wheeler
Fitz Lee
The Barefooted Boys Poem Described in Fragments
In fragments the narrator recalls a poem titled The Barefooted Boys whose author is unknown to me. The piece uses vivid images of war and desolation, comparing striking effects to lightning through dead leaves and a foe fleeing in fear. The text hints at transformation of fear into a haunting laugh and a growing, wild yell.
Petticoat Fashion Note Describes Circular Skirts and Trimmings
In fashion prose the silk petticoat gains importance as skirts adopt circular yokes and smooth fit with no back gathers. Coral pink taffeta with black squares, deep circular knee rule, and ruffle trims define current style. Ribbon, lace, and chiffon plaitings dominate decorations.
A Note of Fashion in Millinery Styles
A note on hat fashion describes wide crowning millinery with straw and mixed color plumes. It notes the trend toward bold plumes and the shift from single feathers to multiple, loosely attached ornaments that flutter with movement. It highlights light plume trimming for smart, elegant effects.
Menu for Coaching and Surf Parties
Menu items include Chicken Salad Sandwiches Fried Soft Shell Crabs Bnow Wafers Cheeser Hard Guildeyes Canned Tongue Peach Shiortcake Jetiles Watermelon Ieos and for Surf Party Cold Roast Chicken Potato Salad Olives Pickles Ham Sandwiches Brown Bread Bluefish ala Newports Raspberry Ice Cream Telly Cake Macarones Cookier Ginger Ale Lemonade.
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Ala Newports
Millet's A Man With It and New Elephant Hide Goods
A century weight quotes Millet on humanity and dominion while contrasting a pained, dreaming figure with a harsh modern world. The essay-like prose laments lost hope and moral burden. It then describes new leather card cases of elephant hide finished in tan and bright colors with metallic corner mounts and bands.
The Best Age For a Summer Girl to Marry
A feisty piece outlines marriage chances by age, urging 20 to 25 as peak for beauty and appeal while noting 26 to 30 offers mature judgment. It cites percentages for women marrying across age ranges, with warnings about early unions and claims that many later marriages are possible, even beyond 40.
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Khowiray
Ike Ler
Cupid
Minerva
Lillian Russell
Gown detail from Paris modiste for summer wear
A fashion note describes a comfortable gown with a close hip fitting skirt and underfolded fullness held by glass buttons. It features russe green trim, narrow ribbon, a left side bow, a square neck with optional bird's blue organdie yoke, and russet green satin bow finish.
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