Paris fashions in 1900 wedding finery and trends
The article surveys autumn and winter bridal fashion in Paris. It notes lower necklines, cashmere as a satin substitute, new veils, chiffon drapes, and lace, plus extravagant wedding gowns and the Countess Castellane’s social role and outfits. It also details trousseau items like yokes and collarettes, various blues, accessories, hats, and new footwear trends including Louis Quinze heels and common sense shoes.
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Paris
France
Mademoiselle
Davy
Heel styles and toe shapes in women's shoes described
The article reviews heel varieties including Spanish, Opera, and walking boot styles, noting mid to high heights and comfort. It also discusses toe shapes from broad Dutch to narrow pointed, warning pointed toes can deform feet as shown by a chiropodist case of a young girl whose toes were crowded and misaligned due to pointed shoes.
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Dusineva
Indian Scouts for Our Army May Field as Sharpshooters
A noted military expert suggests forming Indian scouts as a dedicated army unit. The piece contrasts Apache and Sioux methods of scouting with Prussian precedents, highlighting dawn advances, fan-shaped screen formations, concealment, and long-range observation to protect the main column and track enemy movements.
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United States
Gris
Arizona
New Mexico
Geronimo
Broux
Crook
Fort Fetterman
The Clever Sioux Scout Techniques
The text describes Sioux scouts using ground camouflage to lie concealed near the route, then exposing only their eyes. It notes their long distance scouting and signaling skills, including shading eyes to focus on far targets and locating Sitting Bull's village twelve miles away.
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Custer
Sitting Bull
Liltia Big Horn
Big Plungers in the Sporting World
A historical look at betting commissioners who handle wagers at race tracks and boxing rings. They act as intermediaries for wealthy backers, avoid cash handling, and project an aura of discretion and wealth while placing large bets through intermediaries.
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Pittsburg
the Dwyera
Dave Gideon
Timothy D. Sullivan
Steve L'Hommedieu
Mae
Eral
Ead
Mey
Piuhs Reva
Rediscovered ruins at Uxmal yield enigmatic pillar device
A veteran former diplomat recounts a fall 1897 expedition to Uxmal Yucatan where a five foot column bore a hollow interior and a flint jug shaped plug. He suggests a concealed mechanical device or weight driven mechanism possibly used with an idol.
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Tapent Pevern Daya
Uxmal
Yucatan
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Xmal
Pugilist and Politician Confrontation Recalled
The San Francisco Argonaut recalls how John J. Ingalls, once employed to chronicle events for Mash newspapers, met boxer John L. Sullivan. Sullivan refused a comeback, comparing boxing to a senatorial bid and noting one knockout is enough.
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John J. Ingalls
Jonn L. Sullivan
Pupgilistos
San Francisco Argonaut
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