Outbreaks, patents and odd tales from distant shores
The report ties a diphtheria outbreak to un disinfected school books, notes school closures and disinfection in Raynham. It cites a Rio expositions in 1909 and South American committee activity. U.S. patent activity for 1907 shows thousands of filings and millions in fees. A Vanderbilt cup comment mocks motor car claims. Whistling on Sunday in Scotland raises to a folk tale. Servians noted for humor hospitality and politics, with foreign domestic workers mentioned.
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Ter Mountain
H. H. Gunderson
Ey Imulett
Crook County
Grape vine of San Gabriel and other odds and ends
A long excerpt lists diverse items from late 19th or early 20th century notes. It mentions the largest grapevine in San Gabriel California planted by Franciscans with a 144 foot diameter stalk and 5,000 square feet of canopy, plus tax figures for a Hollander, electrical company data on New York City customers and horsepower, debut details of Mile. Helen Miropolosk y, London snow impurity analyses, oil prospects in Canada and the U.S. A broad array of small social and industrial curiosities follow, including railway and cocoa export notes and dance hall reform efforts in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Gabriel
Cal
San Gabriel Hotel
Hat Rain Protector Works Simple Circular Cover
A simple waterproof circular hat cover folds compactly for easy carrying. When rain comes, it spreads over the hat, draws under the brim, and protects costly hats and veils from rain damage. This device helps women wear their millinery without fear of showers.
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Fabulius
Reyement
Fashion Notes on Blouses and Net Embroidery
The article surveys spring blouse styles and fabrics with light silks, pongee, and foulard, detailing white and cream nets, lace effects, and embroidered nets. It notes Paris imports, color contrasts, and outfits pairing blouses with trotting suits and coats in en suite schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Paris
Taft Influences Seen As White House Salon Leader
A Wheaton Herald report quotes a Colony Club member praising Mrs Taft predicting a White House salon under her guidance. The interview contrasts current ultra democracy scorn with past culture, recalling Harriet Lane Johnston as a society figure and a London visit where a nobleman admired Lane’s hands and quoted Gray.
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Taft
Wheton Herald
Colony Club
White House
Wiaabington
Harriet Lane Johnston
Mit
Lane
London
Eignah
Gray
Miss Lane
Plaid Frock for Young School Girl
Mothers with small daughters are offered a dainty plaid frock at tice a day. The design features a shaped yoke and cuffs in matching or harmonising plain material, a heavy embroidered detachable chemisette, and laundering friendly detachable parts.
Embroidered borders and new shapes dominate linen and cotton gowns
The article surveys borders on cottons linens and lingerie materials highlighting embroidered borders in self tones on white fabrics. It notes a trend toward lowered waistlines and semi fitting princess silhouettes with sheer laces and Irish lace dresses. Color trends favor rose berry violet blues greens with black and white schemes.
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Copenhagen
Clothes though not the man yet a strong impression
Catherine B. Bell of Cannon City Colorado leads multiple roles in her county. She serves as probation officer president of the board of county visitors and humane society humane officer and more while supporting three children and managing editorial duties. She was born in New Yorker and has lived in Colorado under eight years.
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Mia
Catherine B. Bell
Anoon
Cannon City
Colo
Knemlden
Board of County Visitors
Corns
Humane Society
New Yorker
Colorado
Spinach with Mushrooms and Related Dishes
A cookbook fragment details spinach boiled with butter and lemon, pressed through a mortar, molded, and served with mushroom garnish. It also outlines spinach mold with stock and gelatin, sauces, and multiple dessert and savory recipes including potato rusk, bran muffins, punch torte, bride's cake, paraffin sealing tips, perfect rice, washing dough pans, spiced pudding, apples stuffed with banana, cottage shortcake, prune ice cream, Lysmeree potatoes, and Creole chicken ingredients and steps.
Satin Meteor Gown With Tulle Veil For the Easter Bride
Ivory satin meteor gown cut en princesse trimmed with mut calo rosettes of tulle at intervals around the skirt and bodice. Fichu meteor bordered with mousseline de sole plus guimpe and bands on sleeves. Veil white tulle fastened atop with orange blonsomas.
Gift ideas for personal touches in home life
A homespun piece discusses gifting for a girlfriend or fiancée with embroidered linen and housewares as thoughtful presents. It notes English and Madeira eyelets as delicate openwork, contrasts with heavier embroidery, and mentions a Prague case where a man was imprisoned for harming his wife and dog.
Greek Drapery Now in Vogue in Grecian Line Gowns
Fashion notes highlight Grecian gown style with draped bodices and knotted net trims. Emphasizes expert tailoring, plain long skirts, and soft fabrics like crepe or chiffon for a graceful look.
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Sourth
Rio Janeiro
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Ecuador
Peru
Panama
Te Uraguay
Cuba
Guatemala
United States Patent Office
Jefferson D. Thompson
Jis
Scotland
Lord Macaulay
Johnson
New York Edison Company
Manhattan Island
Bronx
Mile
Helen Miropolosky
The
Parladar
Milo
Miropolosky
Lancet
Atha
Basen
Peace River
Canada
West Virginia
Albherta Provinee
Baritlab
Columbia
England
New York
Airla
Chackes Ul
Taracia
Messing
Revelo
New York State
New York City
Roth
Dehn Bf
Roux
Prague
Hohemia
A. Larsen
Iis
Tras
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