Directoire gowns spark Paris style debate in New York
New York readers debate the Directoire gown now seen in Paris and Chicago streets. The one piece sheath with a tight cling is praised by some and questioned by others. Police kept curious crowds away at Longchamps and in Chicago. The gown resembles ancient Greek drapery with a side opening optional, and Manhattan society watches the trend.
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New York
Directoire
Paris
Dooley
Chicago
America
Longchamps
Fifth Avenue
Directoire Skirt Sparks Fashion Debate in New York
In a storm of opinions on the Directoire sheath skirt, Miss Ethel Barrymore denounces the style as a joke while Eva Tanguay criticizes tights and mockingly notes modesty concerns. The article surveys stage and social reactions, citing Parisian origins and fashion leaders who either embrace or reject the look.
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Directoire
Mrs. Osborne
Forty-sixth Street
Ethel Barrymore
Miss Barrymore
Paquin
Parisenne
Eva Tanguay
Audbville
Ethel Barrymore and fashion notes clash with fashion piece
A fragmented column mixes remarks on Ethel Barrymore and matinee fashion with fashion editorials about Director skirts Dutch collars and designer items. It references clothing trends, quotes by reviewers, and product mentions like Bees Cough Syrup amid a flood of garbled text and stylistic notes.
Hardening infants by disciplined crying approach
The piece argues that leaving a crying baby alone can teach impulse control and self restraint. It notes babies quickly learn that persistent crying yields results and warns that indulgent parenting fosters ongoing uproar and stress in the household.
How to Stop a Crying Baby by Gentle Discipline
A Victorian guide urges mothers to identify why a baby cries and to discipline calmly by leaving the infant alone briefly in a safe space. It warns against answering the screams, saying patience will yield a quieter child and stronger health, with emphasis on self control and early habit formation.
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Baby
Mary E. Hood
The Dignity of Space in Home Furnishings
The article contrasts past cluttered rooms with a modern minimalist trend in home decor. It notes fewer items on mantels and tables, preferring a small clock a single candlestick a well framed picture and a vase. Large chairs replace small tables and chairs are tucked away to keep floors clear, creating an impression of breadth and order.
Rev J W Williams testifies on Foley kidney remedy
Rev J W Williams of Huntington West Virginia testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy relieves nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble. The advertisement cites a 80 day trial for $1.00 with money back guarantee and lists Meyer Bros. Co. as a seller. Also mentions Aero Club members in Los Angeles seeking grounds for experimental ascents and repair construction shops.
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I. W. Williams
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Annisquam
Cape Cod
Meyer Bros. Co
Calhoun Street
Aero: Club. of
Oroa
Los: Angeles
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