Khaki tone dominates Paris spring fashion in 1900s tone
Paris fashions favor khaki brown and chestnut, with wool and silk gowns for morning and afternoon wear. Designers feature tight cloth coats, velvet trims, and elaborate jackets, while hats, lace, and embroidered pockets enhance outfits. The piece notes influenza affecting travel and social scenes, with Paris and London styles shaping wardrobes.
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Paria
London
Noskiitt
Tua
Phn
Red Fern
Maison Paquin
Martha Washington
Riviers
Acige
Monte Carlo
Aeups
Gayest
Tamano
Megton
Llane de Bougy
Parkdan
Home Dressmaker Advice on Fabric and Fitting
Practical tips emphasize sewing care, fabric selection, and cost efficiency. The article advises reserving quality material for daily wear, dampening and pressing to avoid shrinkage, and avoiding remnants for full dresses while suggesting careful use of leftovers for blouses or skirts. It warns against buying cheap remnants to save money, noting miscuts and stains often render them unusable.
The Marrying Age Debate In Chicago Wimes Herald
A humorous old column ponders the suitable marrying age for men and women. It jokes about celibacy habits, marriage late causes, and a father choosing a 69 year old mate, ending with a quip about waiting until love strikes before marrying.
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Chicago
Wimes-Herald
Brent Desis
Mias
Mia
GOULET TO BE A RIDE AGAIN
Mrs. Robert Goelet becomes engaged to Francis B. Riggs surprising New York society. Goelet widow has $200,000 yearly income, a Fifth Avenue townhouse, and a yacht. She sails Tuesday on the Kaiser Wilhelm for a three month cruise. wedding date not announced.
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New York Evening World
Robert’ Goelet
Francis B. Riggs
Rtobert Cioelet
Naples Bay
Riggs
New York
Maxwell & Scoville
Union
Metropolitan
Calais
Woodruff Denies Fancy Waistcoat Tales in West
Lieutenant Governor Simothy L Woodruff tours the west amid curiosity over a flamboyant waistcoat. He denies wearing such garments for five years unless white and recounts a country judge lending him a too big waistcoat that ballooned during a speech, spawning a lasting reputation.
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New York World
Simothy L. Woodruff
Uses for lemons for daily health and grooming
The article extols lemon juice's many uses from morning hot water to induce liver balance, to a tooth wash that freshens breath and removes tartar. It advises lemon juice for headaches, a manicure aid, rust stain removal, and skin irritation relief from insect bites, highlighting its versatility.
Two beautiful gowns described with ornate details
A satin dinner gown features mauve satin with luxeuil lace panels and purple panne embroidery, gold beads, a white lace corsage, purple sleeves, and violet belts. A second gown uses white lace tunic over white satin with velvet roses, lace corsage, and decolletage trimmed in white tulle and artificial roses.
Army plans regular corps of trained women nurses
A strong effort is underway to incorporate provisions for organizing a regular corps of trained women nurses into the pending army bill. The plan envisions wearing the uniform receiving salaries and being subject to regular army regulations.
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Army Bis
Tobacco trade reported in County Meath sale
A fragment reports tobacco sold in County Meath with claims of high strength and luxuriant quality. The text references local trade but details are unclear.
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County
Meath
Trelanad
Market for Funny Stories Expands Across Social Spheres
A Chicago Tribune essay notes buyers include women and men such as club women and ministers who pay for amusing stories. Prices range from violets to five dollars, averaging about $2.50, with stories rented or sold to shield authors and users from overuse.
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Chicago
L'Ribune
Inventions Worth Millions and Forgotten Inventors
Inventions bring wealth or fame, from the can opener to the return ball. The article notes inventors earning vast sums, often without lasting name recognition, citing figures like a million for the can opener and tens of thousands yearly from the return ball. It mentions controversial items such as the Dancing Jim Crow toy and John Gilpin, highlighting public memory gaps.
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Tere
United States
Toy
John Gilpin
Ainulee's
Collecting Old Furniture From the Colonial Chest to Chippendale
Edith Lawrence surveys a history of colonial chests and early American furniture. She traces the chest of drawers evolution from sturdy oak chests to paneled, carved pieces, notes the influence of English and French styles, and highlights makers like Chippendale Mayhew Adams Hepplewhite and Sheraton shaping early American taste.
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Longfellow
Europe
John Aldens
Priscillas
Old England
New York City
Thomas Chippendale
Worcester
London
Chippendale
France
England
Chippendale Furniture
America
Mayhew
Adams
Hepplethwaite
Sheraton
Inter
Kate Shelly In Need Shot Through Rural Editorial
An Iowa editorial cites Kate Shelly as a legendary heroine who saved a train during a night storm. It notes she suffered a fall requiring surgery, has an invalid brother as a crossing flagman, and asks Northwestern Railway to cover her medical costs, praising corporate generosity and her courage.
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Towa
Kate’ Shelly
H. ‘S. Kneedier
Boone Republican Hag
Repubiican
Kate Shelly
Carroll
Northwestern Company
Shelly
Polished Dame Paderewski Polo Joke At Luncheon
Walter Damrosch recalled Paderewski and polo wit during lunch at the California Club in Los Angeles. A celebrated polo player, Co’s sideboard held silver cups from polo triumphs as Damrosch quipped about polo versus solo performance. Paderewski replied with a witty, pointed remark.
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Paderwskus
Los’ Angeles
Walter’ Damrosch
Blanchard's Hall
le Moyne’ Wills
California Club
Polo
Damrosch
Paderewski
Pederewski
New York
Rockaway _club
Poto
Golo
The Reporter's Methods Marked Difference From Orator and Novella
The Chicago Christian Advocate notes that newspaper articles follow a reverse structure to sermons and novels. It explains reporters place the climax in the opening sentence, then add details, contrasting with preachers who end with a climax. It argues modern journalism relies on a defined principle not always recognized by writers.
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Chicago Christian Advocate
Confession May Save a Condemned Man
New York reports from Scotland Yard and Boston claim James Sweeney confessed to Beasley’s murder in London. Sweeney died from bar fight injuries before confessing, naming Edward S. Wise as innocent. A possible stay of Wise’s death sentence could come from Governor Roosevelt based on the tale.
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New York
Scotland Yard
Boston
Molineux
Sing Sing
Edward S. Wise
Charles S. Beasley
London
James Sweeney
Sweeney
Beasley
the Herald
Attaining Old Age Through Mental Strength and Activity
Dr Cyrus Edson argues longevity hinges on brain activity and balanced living. He cites data showing high mortality among steel polishers potters and butchers, while farmers and hunters attain longer life with open air and mental engagement. He warns against excess sleep and stresses building the mind as crucial after age thirty five.
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New York
Cyrus Edson
Edson
Ory
Doctora
Government Powder Plant At Indian Head Proving Grounds
Government powder production moves toward operation at Indian Head proving grounds with a nitric acid and powder processing complex. Aimed at quality, the facility includes multiple houses and storage, connected by rail, with private manufacturers seeking production limits.
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Indian’ Head Proving Grounds
O'Neill
Ordnance
Nansens plans include Iceland voyage for hydro studies
Herr Fridtjof Nansen told a Lokal Anzeiger correspondent in Berlin that he will leave Christiania on May 15 to conduct hydrographic studies around Iceland for the Norwegian government. A smaller Fram-like vessel is being built for the expedition, returning in autumn. He will not disclose Arctic plans yet. He believes Andre is likely dead and hopes only for his body’s recovery.
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Herr Fridtjof Nansen
Lokal Anzeinger
Berlin
Breslau
Andre
Christiania
Iceland
Fram
Arctic
Herr Nansen
Stlow
Stamping Out a Nuisance By London Magistrate
A London magistrate punished a street pest who cried false war news and sought money by selling newspapers lacking real news. The penalty hinted was harsher than a 20 shilling fine or seven days in prison, seen as a deterrent in the case.
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London
Paris exposition elevators teased by Chicago Record
The Chicago Record notes visitors would get no idea what the Paris skyscraper is like without the elevator boy to order patrons around. The remark frames expectations about staff and service at the exposition.
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Chicago Record
Global steel production in 1850 and US share
In 1850 the world produced about 21 000 tons of steel while the United States alone Manufactured about 9 075 008 tons in 1595.
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United
States
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Io Anken
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