Beholding Negritos of Luzon and head hunting legends
Special correspondence describes the Negritos as a tiny forest people of Luzon living naked, head hunters among rival tribes, with legends about Tokong and the origin of beheading. Spaniards failed to civilize them. families live in small rancherias, depend on hunting and roots, and heads symbolize power and souls.
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Malay Archipelago
Ihowe Portehat
Hunrede
Teorrutes la Polrlarehal
Tokong
Kop
Frog
Eleanora Duse Born In a Wagon In Italy
Biographical sketch notes that Eleanora Duse was born in a wagon and transported in a glass cradle to church for baptism. Her parents were traveling players and she came from a family of actors. A private sorrow at age twenty four revealed her immense stage power and she since devoted herself to classic roles across European and American stages.
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Eleanora Duse
Sarah Bernhardt
Eleanora Muse
Lady Doll's Walking Costume Fashion Preview
The article details a doll size walking costume with a dark blue silk balr material coat and satin waist and hat, plus variations for sleeve and skirt configurations, pattern 4599 for 14, 18, and 22 inch dolls and optional fur trims. It also covers trimmings, pillow shams, and a charming guimpe dress for girls, plus a navy blue military coat for misses and a pongee inspired by white lawn and lace looks.
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Courticelli
Aleea
Cucamonga Vineyards and Water Supply Riches
Nestled below the Sierra Madre Cucamonga is praised for its pure water supply from local mountains and its booming vineyards. The essay mentions vast vineyards, grape varieties, and the thriving orchard economy with pickers from Mexico and the Orient. It highlights the town's stagecoach history, climate, residences, and the social scene surrounding harvests and irrigation.
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Cucamonga
Fashionable fur muffs and decorative trims in 1900s style
Materiale for MMuffe describes beautiful brocade mulls trimmed with velvet and chiffon frills or lace. Fur muffs for practical wear feature a bow shape and multi fur blends such as ermine with seal or mole. Large sable mink fox and marten muffs may include pendant tails beads and claws.
Long Stoles in Style and Fashion Trimmed with Fur
A fashion note on long stoles as the current craze, highlighting sealskin molenkin and chinchilla varieties trimmed with fine fur to elevate attire.
Mrs Langtry gloves debut in soft gauntlet style
New gloves boast seamless pull on fit with elastic front and back. soft gauntlet lined in delicately colored kid shows at the top. Some pairs priced under four dollars. Invented by Mrs Langtry. A second design features a long wrist and decorative panels rising from the wrist into a darker shade.
Smart Dinner Gown May Manton Pattern No 456
Princess styles lead the latest imports with creme lace trim and velvet options. The design features a full length front and back with circular flounce sides for grace. May Manton pattern No. 456, sizes 32 to 40, mailed on receipt of funds.
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Culmoe
May Manson
Thio
Wack thread lace and trims in smart frocks and hats
A fashion note describes Wack thread lace as a feature on sleeves and coats with epaulettes and deep collars in frocks for all ages. Fringes, passementeries, and a serpent nacre sequins hat accent decorate the season. Lace underskirts, insertion, and chit silk frocks with draped bodices are outlined.
Practical Athletics and the Value of Garden Work
The piece argues athletics can be excessive and suggests balancing activity with gardening. It claims mixing work with sport prevents excess, improves health, and brightens home life by being with plants.
Women Inspectors Guard New York Port Against Smuggling
Uncle Sem assigns seven women inspectors at the New York port to monitor arriving ships. Each passenger vessel has a female inspector at the gangplank, and suspects are followed aboard for thorough searches. Women smugglers are often linked to milliners and fancy goods, with contraband items uncovered in staterooms.
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Uncle Sem
New York
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Reynolds
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Giria
Dirt
Harrison & Co
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Sierra Madrea
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Pera
Germany
Mexico
Orient
California
Gema
van Ogden Voxt
Christian Endeavor Society
Missouri
Scowmean
Europe
Fratce
Philadelphia Press
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