Isadora Duncan Relatives and Red Cross Stamps Mentioned
A recalling note mentions Isadora Duncan's Greek-influenced relatives and their attire in Berlin and California. It highlights Miss Mabel Boardman’s Red Cross stamp idea aiding tuberculosis work, then Norway naming Miss Anna Rogstad as alternate deputy in parliament, illustrating women's evolving roles and limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadora Duncan
Red Cross
Raymond Duncan
Mr. Duncan
Greece
England
California
Colorado
Anna Rogstad
Norway
Miss Rogstad
Ogre
Mar? Dale
VAGARIES OF THE MODE AND A CHILDREN TALE MAKER
An essay questions refined taste in fashion urging women to resist extreme trends and curate personal style. It notes rare feminine good taste and the entombing of ears with front hair revival. Anne Morrison writes of Miss Isabel Wood of Brooklyn Mass who became a popular storyteller by inventing Tommy Tingle to explain wind born tales to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriniy
Anne Morrison
Jack Frost
Miss Wood
Tommy Tingle
Tommy
Tingle
Michigan
Tells Unique Children's Tales Busy Christmas Era Figure
A prolific American woman shares distinctive children’s stories, becoming one of the era’s most active writers around Christmas time. Her works captivate audiences with imaginative tales and festive spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Americans In English Society
The article notes the high presence of Americans in London society, focusing on Carlton House Terrace. Six of ten houses are occupied at times by Americans or those with American income, including Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. James W. Mackay, William Waldorf Astor, Lady Herbert (Miss Wilson of New York), and two Englishmen who married American women, Lord Curzon and Sir Gilbert Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Carlton House Terrace
George Keppel
America
Potter Palmer
James W. Mackay
William Waldorf Astor
Herbert
Miss. Wilson
New York
Lord Curzon
Sir Gilbert Parker
Ruff's Cold Cream of Roses advertisement claim
An advertisement for Ruff's Cold Cream of Roses from J Irwin Ruff of Hummelstown Pa promoting a cooling soothing daily use skin cream made from vegetable oils with no harmful dyes. It stresses velvety skin without wrinkles and a pleasant fragrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duncan
Berlin
Duncans
Mrs. Taft
White House
Mabel T. Boardman
Taft
Messina
Miss Boardman
Italy
Washington
Duncan and Child
TEE
J. Irwin Ruff
Chen
Hummelstown, PA
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