Miss Harriman Elected President of Junior League
New York social figure Miss Harriman, daughter of prominent families, has been elected president of the Junior League. The group, aiding poverty relief and education for poor children, plans settlement house work and outreach to troubled youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Harriman
Te, Heartsman
Mimvelf
Misa Narvhuan
Mlein Rlathrs
Junlor League
Junhir Lewete
The Engagement That Was Never Broken
A narrator recalls a courted Miss Gilmartin in Nice and a decisive talk on engagement. She challenges him on fidelity, then provides a decisive answer that leads to their pledged engagement. He confesses earlier misgivings and resolves to marry, ending with a kiss and a commitment.
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Mrss Gilmartin
Molin
Buut
Thad
Nice
Mediterranean
Miss Gilmartin
Hotel de l'Europe
Russell
Selene
Epeciatiste
Smart Bat Hat With Roses and White Feathers
A pliable white satin felt hat features a scoop style with two large white roses and pink hearts at the front. Full white feathers emerge from the roses, complemented by black quills. The floating tsee veil contours the hat and attaches to the brim. it drapes over the hair and is secured at the back with a decorative pin.
Picturesque Fad for Fichu Wear in Grandmother Style
A fashion note describes wearing a filmy fichu of silk draped to reveal a low back and neck curve. It suggests a large cameo or filigree pin, forward-swept shoulders, and two large artificial ribbon rosettes to fasten. Ends of the fichu end above the waist.
Eminent Lawyer Confident in Drafting Any Will
An old man asks if the lawyer can break will force and the eminent attorney replies he can draft any will ever drawn. The exchange identifies the sought lawyer as the precise person for the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockheiler
John
Preserved Pears and Snow Pudding Recipes From Old Kitchen Notes
Historic household recipes describe preserving pears by thinning, simmering in light syrup with sugar, lemon juice and peel, then draining or jarning. Also outlined are Snow Pudding with gelatin, Orange Cake with butter sugar and flour, and Orange Frosting using egg yolk, water and confectioners sugar.
Five Men and a Dignified Elevator Row
A fashionably dressed woman cuts in at a hotel restaurant elevator queue. Five men in the rear and several women witness. A cheerful, smiling woman scorns the rule of waiting, arguing that men yield to stylish attire, while the line-jumper ascends to the dining room.
Controversy Over Beer at Christmas Dinners in English Public Institutions
At a Sussex guard ians meeting a member named Beer described beer as condensed crime while opinion splits on allowing beer at Christmas dinners for pub lic institutions. The debate reflects bitter national divides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sussex
Vlerview
Guardian
Beer
Where the Fun Comes In and Other Fragments
A comical collage of snippets on manners money and mischief from social chatter and overheard conversations. References mix to public figures and everyday life with feints at fashion finance and a sly look at American attitudes.
Hope It Did Not Run Away Creek Letter Fragment
A fragment from a Tennessee correspondence mentions the Creek near Wave Wis, summer and fall activity, a Rockefeller family note about a reelection event in New Jersey, and scattered references to Findley, D., Ms, and Texar. The text also notes a quitter writing for magazines over the past year with ambiguous context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor Cove
Bequachea (Tenn
Rockefeller
New Jersey
Iin Findley, D
Msnour
Texar
Up-To-Date Patterns From The Sun Readers
The Sun offers ten cent fashion patterns via The Fashion Department, detailing Paris Pattern No. 1585 Ladies Fancy Sailt Waist with varied seam allowances. The feature explores design, sizing, fabric yardage, and piping, noting pattern price and ordering method by mail. A separate Los Angeles dispatch urges a transportation department under Public Works to inspect car lines, hire competent motormen, expand wagon services, and enforce safety rules.
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Tte
Paris
Lye Modich
Burt Messire
Los Angeles
Cal
Herommities
Thie Bity
Department of Transportation
Board of Public Works
Mong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Harriman
Mary Warrolan
the Daily Story
J. T. Bartlett
A. M. Boehm
Washington
H. Fox
Great Atlantic and
Puce Tea Co
Ennavivania
W. G. Gore
Q. E. Gregor
G. Gemmer
B. Graves
T. Hum
N. Pine. Shing
OM Shelby
Holmes
Jensley & Beem
Indiana
M. Dnekson
Martindale
W. Jung
Koch
Aurora
Sngchivsetts
Inate
Virglise
Jefterson
W. i Meyers & Go
Wash
Hollefontaing
Minnesota +, & Co
Mauer & Son
Binke
Mendenhall & Co
E. Winals
Martin & Anderson
Oliver
Adams
K. Mohe
Morris
G. Ostermelr
Michigan
Prange
Marsachusette
Ratner
Mon
Thinota
Bhelly
Bellefontaine
Ag Salta
HN Davidson
Bhorlinpine
Wm Buchanan
Beetsi Preeet & Co
Teltefontaine
A -Thompeon
Pleasant
KR. Voris
MD Blake
Walters
Max
Watson
Weber
Bellafontaine
Wetland
Shelby and
Raymond
J. B. Whitted
N. Wolmas
W. F Williams
Jom
Zaring
THE
Peninsular Steel Ranges
Alberton
Borcial
Roosevelt
Agai
Indianapolis
Tou
Top Brussels
Velvets
Wiltons
Axminsters
Tigvaing
Pearl Street
Hartmann’s Members Merchants’ Assn
East Washington Street
Hinson
Mad Carrer
Uh & Ifn San
White
Gy News
Eaward
Chy
Albert
Mary Hirzel
Grant
Deverdl
Mays
Boo
Edythe
Harry Green
John D. Rockefeller
Marrid
Eei
C.aneshaensel & CO
Ohio St
Herrington Cight Co
Peamasioaal
Prnnaylvania
Grand Opera House
Hartmann
Georgia
Ulinois
Oben
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