Directoire and Empire Fashion Across Time
The article surveys directoire style and its revival, detailing directoire and incroyable features, marveilleuse elements, and the empire evolution. It notes swathed seams, high waistlines, long coats, and numerous buttons, linking Greek inspiration to late 18th century dress and its modern revival. It references banners celebrating women’s achievements and lists notable figures and suffrage organizations.
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Directoire
New Haven Register
Charm of Sincerity and Haughty Maid Reflections
A printed piece argues sincerity builds personal power and weakens deceit while contrasting a columnist view on a haughty servant myth. It recalls an Indianapolis News quote on genuine character and describes seven maid applicants, including a deserted wife seeking 10 cents for carfare and a mother trying to support her child.
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Indianapolis News
Charities and the Commons
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Immigration Views From New York Telegram Promotes Italians
Mrs. Marie Cross Newhaus argues in the New York Telegram that immigration brings value to the nation. She cites Italian contributions including deposits in savings banks moveable investments in real estate and infrastructure work. She notes Italian labor supports railroads subways and construction and warns against losing this workforce.
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Marie Cross Newhaus
New York
United States
Suffragette Banners Mark Cambridge Meeting Exhibition
University extension students in Cambridge held a meeting with an exhibition of banners contributed by the Artists League for the June 13 suffrage procession. The Cambridge alumnae flag hung at the back of the platform. Near partial description of banners and display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Artists League
Fashion notes on sleeves and trims for evening wear
The article details wide armhole sleeves, satin rose accents on slippers, suede housewear, and dainty touches to gowns. It notes ribbon and metal accents, new hair ornaments with butterfly wing motifs, contrasts in bodice and skirt sides, and a trend toward distinguishing costumes from suits.
Religion and Life in a Present Abundant Way
A Brooklyn sermon by Rev. Herbert Martin argues that religion and education must focus on giving present life to people. He links life now with future hope, urges moral and spiritual values over mere wealth, and calls teachers and parents to foster a balanced, life enriching education and social responsibility.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Church of Christ (Disciples
Herbert Martin
Martingald
Christ
Jesus
Lfe
New York
Republic
God
A Test of Life Work and Seeds as Garden to God
A reflective exhortation asks if any should die today to declare to God that life offered was a seed-filled field. The speaker frames life as a garden of flowers and fruit, urging purposeful labor and faith in one’s remaining vitality.
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W. S. Daugherty
Philadelphia St
Indiana
Colonial Era Kitchen Favourites From Corn Oysters To Cocoanut Pie
A collection of old recipes including Maple Parfait, Corn Oysters, Beet Waaf, Brula Cream, Grand ma's Potato Cake, Cocoanut Pie, and a note on a German social insurance scheme granting workers sickness aid. Recipes use practical ratios and steps, reflecting home cooking and preserving methods from historical kitchens.
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Crandma
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Preas
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Onote
Mme. Curie
St. Catherine of Sienna
St. Teresa
Katherine Barlasa
Rossett
George Heliot
Charlotte Bronte
Elizabeth Fry
Edith Pechey Phipson
Mary Wollstonecraft
Florence Nightingale
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Josephine Butler
Mary Somerville
Busan B. Anthony
Lydia Becker
National Union of Women Workers
4. Martin
Franklin Sansom
the Democrat’s Clubbing List
National Stockman and Farmer and Democrat
The
Commoner and Democrat
New York Daily World
Democrat
New York Sunday World
World
Pittsburg Daily Post
Philadelphia Daily North American
Pittsburg
Hyening Sun
Hyening Telegraph
Democrat World Almanac
Mail
the Democrat
Church Street
J. Wood Clark
Marshall Building
David Blair
Ibs
Philadelphia
John Kn, Banks
Omes In Banke Building
John H. Pierce
Omeo
Cunningham Building
Philadelphia Street
John H. Hill
Farmer's Bank
Court Place
Harry W. Fee
Jos In
George J, Feit
Amy Gaa
Ndad Bo
M. C. Watson
Fm Depoati Bank
Tomb
Boston Post
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