Hawaii Wanderings From Honolulu to Kilauea
A travelogue narrates Honolulu sights from wreaths at the dock to an auto ride, a noisy political stump, and the Pali cliff. It glides through the aquarium, Kalahui harbor, Haleakala and Kilanea mounts, Kilauea’s fiery crater, and concludes with playful praise of Hawaii and Charley Stoddard’s rhapsodic prose.
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Honolulu
Peter Dailey
New York
Pete
Kalahui
Kala
Haleakala
Kilauea
Kukui Place
Hawaii
Charley Stoddard
Dainty Lingerie Sketches for Undergarments and Gowns
A Victorian catalog showcases five lingerie items: a mercerized lawn underslip with a tucked waist, a cambric camisole with Valenciennes lace, a front and back French drawer with wide legs, an Indian calico night gown with broderie Anglaise, and a cambric night gown with lace frill. Each entry lists required materials and trims.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Proven Helpful to Women
Historic testimonial summary notes widespread use and claimed success of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It cites large patient letters from the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts, stating cures and avoidance of surgery, emphasizing plant-based ingredients and safety for female health issues.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia K. Pinkham
Worth on tailor made gowns in Harper's Bazar
The article contrasts Worth the French dressmaker with tailor made gowns. It notes French preference for mornings and modest morning wear, then queries occasions like weddings or lunches. It cites excuses for wearing tailor made attire and condemns them as unacceptable in society.
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Worth
Harper's Bazar
Slippers For The Evening And Matching Gowns
The article discusses color matching for evening slippers to gowns, noting pink blue yellow and lavender shades are available in stock sizes, with made to order costing more. It suggests pastel pencils and rouge powder to revive faded colors and warns against dyeing silks. It also covers suede pumps, blacking, and cleaning with shoe trees.
Child's Dress Coat in Black Plush with Guipure Trim
A children's dress coat described in black plush features a large collar of Irish guipure and a black taffeta cravat with long ends. Cuffs echo the guipure trim for a refined, elegant look suitable for formal wear.
A Classical Sash Gown Feature in New Models
One new classical gown features a long sash hanging from between the shoulders held by black velvet straps studded with brilliants. The straps pass from back to front and fasten with buckles. Ends are edged with gold and silver fringes and colored beads.
Tailored Model Preferred Over Lingerie Blouse For Many Uses
The tailored model suits morning and business wear as well as travel and outdoor sports. It resists soil and wilting better than the frilly lingerie blouse, making it a reliable choice across different settings.
Gored Models Assembly Instructions for Plait Edges
Gored models require overlapping plaits where one breadth meets the next. Baste each gore with small, nonstretching stitches after pressing, aligning edges with notches and perforations. Try on to check for alterations and ensure a precise fit.
Pride and misfortune on the road amid tires and nails
A terse observation warns that pride precedes a puncture. The narrator contrasts a kneeling man repairing a punctured tire with a nail manufacturer and notes the likelihood of another nail ahead. The fable-like reflection cautions against haughtiness and fuel shortage on a roadside mishap.
Must Have Hubby's Consent in Divorce Law
A Frenchman may obtain a divorce from his wife if she takes the stage without his consent, reflecting a legal rule tied to spousal permission for public performance. The case illustrates the era’s marital control norms and the evolving stance on women’s autonomy and professional choices.
Her Models High priced dressmaker sketches gowns
An observer recalls a downtown store window where a leading dressmaker sketches designs for customers. She reproduces gowns from sketches, a skill cited as key to her high price and success in town.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chinese Faith in Ginseng Trade
Chinese believe ginseng can restore health when other remedies fail and death looms. They pay high prices for roots deemed authentic, preferably from Kirin mountains, or claimed to originate there.
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Kirin
Bank of England Capital Unchanged for Nine Decades
The Bank of England maintains a capital of £14,500,000, a figure it has held for 90 years. This stability underscores the institution’s enduring financial foundation and historic continuity.
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Bank of England
Bread Misunderstanding Causes Dinner Scene
At a country hotel table the actor Toole took a large slice of bread from a gentleman still at the loaf. The owner protested accusing the portion of belonging to him. Toole apologized and explained he mistook it for the loaf.
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Toole
Convenience in travel for women with babies
The article praises a small home washing setup for travelers including a tiny galvanized iron washboard and tub. It fits in a sink and allows washing lingerie and baby clothes as needed, offering convenient cleaning while away from home. The emphasis is on ease and portability for traveling mothers.
Work and Nerves in Quick Mental Tasks
A short, wary note on the strain of performing intricate mental labor under time pressure. It contrasts a nervous person with a phlegmatic one, arguing that nerve aids timely completion while calmness would hinder it. The piece ends with a blunt conclusion.
The Philosopher of Folly Says Campaign Sailing Ship
The Philosopher of Folly remarks on political canvass and the Ship of State, noting it sails as the wind is raised. The quote hints at public discourse influencing governance and the seeming volatility of political fortunes.
And She Often Gets It Right
A Chicago Record-Herald note describes a woman driving with eyes closed to attempt a 4 nail hit, framing it as a risky gamble and a quirk of luck in a light human interest tone.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Memory Confirms Husband's Affection, Claims by Woman
A New York Press report notes a woman cannot accept her husband's love except by recalling his words spoken before their marriage, illustrating a personal belief tied to memory and assurance.
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Jim
N. Y
Scarce Lots Spark Town Cemetery Demand
The Billville Banner quotes the Atlanta Constitution noting that the town can no longer grant lots to all subscribers. It argues remaining plots should be reserved for a cemetery for a final retirement.
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Billville
Atlanta Constitution
Tell and Son Witness Arrow Escape at Sea
An elderly Tell recounts a near fatal arrow incident as the shaft sped from the bow, slicing the apple at its core. Tell Jr. quips that it was an arrow escape, highlighting a tense moment aboard the vessel.
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Tell
Tell, Jr
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