The Art and Obstacles of Conversation in Society
A social essay on conversation as a key skill and social glue. It contrasts the ideal talkers with troublesome types, like endless talkers and poseurs, and praises the power of tactful observation and well timed silence to foster engaging exchanges across cultures and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Lamb
Echo
New York
San Francisco
St. Petersburg
Talleyrand
Smith
Smyth
Posenr
Poseuse
M. Paul Bourget
Newport
Outre Mer
M. Bourget
du Maurier
Trilby
Simly
Toledo
Women in Trades Lead with Skill and Determination
A note highlights women advancing in jewelry, horology, and bicycle work, from Miss Spencer’s jewelers and opticians shop to Lucy Cobb institute debates. It celebrates female persistence, cites Janey Mulhern Coard of the Pittsburg Bulletin, and notes Boston clubwomen planning a shared building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spencer & Daughter
Opticians
Spencer
Janey Mulhern Coard
International League of Press Clubs
Pittsburg
Boston
Ewiza Archard Conner
A Leading Actress Tells Chorus Girl On Conversation
A New York theater star, famed for high standing, advises a chorus girl that great artistry comes from natural charm rather than clever talk. She counsels speaking frankly with light touch, avoiding overly studied manners, and emphasizes kindness over technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bernhardt Discusses Youth Secrets and Fashion
In a vivid interview, Bernhardt rejects massages and cold baths as age defying, favors hot baths and daily sleep, and mocks skin foods while praising rest from walking and riding instead. She dismisses rest cures, sketches fashion views, and cites Mary Anderson and Mids Marlowe as admired actresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhardt
Nevaire
the Bernhardt
Mary Anderson
Mids Marlowe
New York World
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Frank Leslie
Lucy Cobb Institute
Georgia
Venice
Literary Society
the Normal College
South
Pittsburg Woman's Press Club
Emil Jorgensen
Chicago
Divine Bernhardt
Pennsylvania
Central Tims AB
Fr. Wayne
Pennsylvania Station
Fort Wayne
Ind
Gox
Seovill’s
Billiard Hall
E. L. Craw
Calhoun Street
Earth
A.C. Gocke
Broadway and
Washington Boulevard
C. B. Fitch
Bass Block
Clifton House
Monroe Street
Wabash Ave
Palmer
GEO. Cummings Hotel CO
Geo. Cummings
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
White National Bank
Daxtheimer & Son
Tailors
Bey
Tri-State Building
Hamilton National Bank
Harles Mocul
John More, JR
Miss J, Haverly
Nors
Cleveland Mail
Eastern Express
WwEst
Chicago Express
Chicago Mell
Western Express
Princip
A. W. Johnston
B. F. Horner
Cleveland
O. M. QO. Baker
Indiana
Ft. Wayne
Cincinnati
Louisville
Lake Erie & Western Railroads
Nets
Connersville
New Castle
Rushville
United States
Canada
E. S. Philley
Ft. W
C. and
F Daly
HC Parker
Indianapala
Atlantic Exprent
la Lafayette
Dail Sunday
Sunde
Pacific Express
Kansas City Express
Lafayette
St. Louis Limited
Indianapolis
UA Pewee. Ly
New York Palace
New York and
St. Louis
Atlantic
Cannon Ball
Kansas City
Wayne
R. G. Thompson
Drand
Grand Rapids
Richmond
Teeneee Rer Re
Findlay, Fort Wayne & Western Railroad
Haviland Anigversals
Findlay
A.M
P.M
Haviland
Toledouse H. & KD
A. M
Wabash Station
Bright Home
Dany Evenine Post
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