Wives of Presidential Candidates and Their Social Roles
Madge Porter profiles Mrs. McKinley and Mrs. Bryan, detailing their social influence, education, public duties, and family roles. It notes Mrs. Bryan as a core adviser, Mrs. Bevan’s media civility, and the social dynamics at the White House surrounding the presidential campaigns.
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White House
Mek
Washington
American
Europe
Mra. MekXintes
Ifer Farong
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Darwin
Oftheca
Villa da
Nesbraska
Beynan
Sorosis
Jacksonville
Grace
Madge Porter
New veils feature small spots and clear, light styling
The description notes veils with tiny spots and clear appearance. Veiling is fine white and pale pink with black specks, tied under the chin. on toques the veil is cut to length and left flat, barely noticeable above the brim.
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Wells
London
Paris
Mousseline
New Shirt Waists Set Fashion for Summer Styles
The era shifts toward shirt waists as a dominant fashion with plain tailored examples in butcher’s cloths, madras, pique and gingham and elaborate lingerie styles in lace and embroidery. Details emphasize sleeves, cuffs, necklines, and new accessories like abbe lace fits and velvet touches enhancing outfits for day and evening wear.
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Onen
Madras
Dimity
Jace
Paris
Batgles Inscribe Loving Words In Expanded Space
The text notes that batgles are crafted similarly but with more room for inscriptions of affectionate words, suggesting heightened opportunity for personalized messages.
Rainy Weather Fashion Advice From a Victorian Tailor
The passage contrasts rough weather gowns with waterproofs and rain cloaks for those who can afford a tallor coat and skirt for bad weather. It argues smart dressing looks better and rain cloaks appear dowdy, recommending a smart tall dress for rain and mud resistance.
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Tallor
Complimentary to the Cloth Story Tells of Mountain Tramp Clergymen
A distinguished clergyman recounts a tale from his travel with a fellow clergyman. While crossing the mountains they rode with a mounted driver and the anecdote unfolds at the speaker's expense.
Illinois Central Homeseekers Excursions Offer 1900
Illinois Central advertises monthly homeseekers excursions from Tara westward and from Fort Dodge eastward with trips on Lyle Cedar Rapids and Sioux lines. The guide details southern agricultural advantages and land values. tickets are one fare plus two dollars round trip, valid 21 days with 15 days for stops. J F Merry A G P A and Dubuque IA listed.
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Ilinois Central
Homeseeker
Illnois Central
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Tara
Lyle
Cedar Rapids
Onawae
Fort Dodge
Southern Homeseeker
Ohio River
Yazoo Valley
Mississippi
E. P. Skene
Chicago
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Lyle and
Illinois Central Railroad
South Dakota
Minnesota
Ackley
le Mars
Homeseekers
Illinois Central
J. F. Merry
Hl. Cent. R. Ro
Dubuqure
Dr King's New Life Pills Advertises Health Benefit
The notice promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as improving appetite digestion and bodily habit for better health and energy. Sold for 25 cents at T. W. Ruete's drug store.
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Dr. King’s.New Life
T. W. Ruete
New Engagement Ring Style Shows Three Circtling Hands
Gimmel rings gain popularity with newly engaged couples. A central gold band joins two outward hands forming a triple circlet. When opened, two small hearts in red and blue appear, revealing the betrothal date and giver's initials engraved on a hidden ring.
Grand Trunk Railway Service to Canada and East
The Grand Trunk Railway System will serve you to the choicest resorts of Canada and the East. For fares descriptive literature and general information apply to J. H. Burgis City Passenger and Ticket Agent 249 Clark Street corner Jackson Boulevard, Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Canada
J. H. Buregis
Clark’ Bt
Jackson Boule‘ward
Chicago
Modern Welsbach Lights Promised by City Gas
The advertisement extols Welsbach burners as the modern, cheap illumination replacing gas lighting. It argues against skepticism about cost, claims Welsbach lights are four times better than thought, and offers installation and estimates from EEY City Gas at 669 Main Street.
Herald Please Report Missing Subscribers
Readers without Herald delivery should report to office with subscriber details. The notice urges concerned individuals to submit names and addresses so corrections can be processed promptly.
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William Jennings, Bryan
Mrs, William
Ge Ley
Ilinois Central Railroad
EEY City Gas
Maim Street
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