New York Fashion Notes on the Tailor Dress and Dressmaking
Ellen Osborn reports on the latest tailor dresses and new silhouettes for women, detailing broader shoulders and waisted lines, slim skirts, and the use of serge, broadcloth, peau de gant, and plaid fabrics. Examples include outfits for Miss Amy Bend and Mrs. W. B. D. Stokes with intricate embroidery, velvet trims, and novelty hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amy Bend
Avena
Smething
C. H. P. Belmont
Mary Turnure
Duncan Cameron
Ellen Osborn
Record Run on Old Line Ends in Lost Contract
The gray haired chairman recalls Bill Kennedy and a trial run on old No. 19 for a perishable goods shuttle between B H R and L roads. A night run toward Cheechunk Hill set a quick pace but a missed caboose message cost the contract, as Kennedy and Superintendent West had to return to recover the tail end and the line lost the year’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Engineers’ Stove Committee
Bill Kennedy
Burlington
Rutland Junction
Bill
Mr. West
Re and L
Ami
Bill Long To Get 19 Around and Hooked Onto Her. Eruthing
Cheechunk Hill
West
Kennedy
Smith
Cheechunk
Bil Kennedy
Superintendent West
Meeting Royalty Unaware in Humorous Stories
London Mail recounts amusing royal mishaps as rulers shed pomp and mingle with common folk. Tales include a Balmoral hillside chat with a Scotsmith and a Kaiser tourist encounter where a dusty, unkempt state leader is rebuffed by a wary countrywoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Scotland
Mana
Balmoral
Kong Noi
Belgium
Kaiser Terves
Bacillus-Proof House Demonstrates Germ Filtration Method
A German constructed a bacilli proof house using air forced through a pipe then cotton wool filter and finally pushed against a glycerine coated glass sheet to trap remaining bacteria. Built entirely of glass to allow sun heat to kill stray microbes that may enter.
Queens And Typewriters Riddle In Royal Communication
The article notes the Queen dislikes typewritten documents while the Czar favors the typewriter. It mentions a gold type bars machine framed with pearls and comically lists prices for teeth and a reference to Dr Wix.
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Englannd
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Emma
Netherlands
Tyrol
Holland
Margaret
Italy
Jund
Hans
Ng Sob
Marif Antoinette Blu
Habitat
Dr. Wix
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