Prominent 1909 Literary Sketches and School Jokes
A collage of 1909 notices mentionsBt. Nicholas for 1809 promises more interest with Ralph Henry Barbour continuing Tom Dick and Harriet to Captain Chub. W W Denslow will contribute rhymes and pictures, Bradley Gilman to publish A Son of the Desert, Charlotte Bruster Jordan to run The Cozy Cooking Club for young girls, and a light exchange about an ostrich biscuit provides comic relief in Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Ralph Henry Barbour
Tom, Dick and Harriet
Chub
W. W. Denslow
Bradley Gilman
Roosevelt
Reypt
Charlotte Bruster Jordan
Hicks
Polly of the Circus at Willis Wood Week of Dec 6
Kansas City Willis Wood presents Polly of the Circus starring Mint Edith Taliaferro. The plot follows Polly a circus performer who becomes the minister's wife after an injury, with the production praised for its humor and pathos and the Century Magazine planning a strong 1909 lineup including Mr Opp and other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Wood
Kansas City
Polly OF
THE
Circus
Frederick Thompson
Margaret Mayo
Polly
Mint Edith Taliaferro
Two Wardrobe Costumes Shine In Evening and Street Wear
Two good models of a woman's wardrobe, the evening gown and street dress, receive the most careful attention. The article weighs practicality, color, and status, detailing example gowns, fabrics, trims, and accessories, and stresses warmth and proper outerwear for evening wear.
Velveteen Dress Design with Crochet Yoke Details
A vintage sewing note describes a Velveteen dress in red cherry red chosen for illustration. Trish crochet forms the yoke and front strips, Velveteen is gathered and dampened, puffed sleeves finish just below the elbow without a band. Materials listed: 4 yards twelve teen and percent yard Irish crochet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trish
Net Scalloped Gilet Trim Described in Detail
The article notes a scalloped net trim edged with colored floss used on dress elements. It describes wide widths from a quarter inch to anneh inch, intended for wrist hem sleeve edge collar yoke and collar top.
Oranges and regimen for a thinner figure from 19th century notes
The Housekeeper summarizes a weight loss regimen by Dr. Weir Mitchell advising two sour orange juices per meal, no sweet fruit, lemon juice instead of vinegar, no cream or sugar in coffee, tea at breakfast only, abundant skim milk between meals, and cold baths with a hard flesh brush. Avoid flesh producing foods like grapes and bananas, no cereals or hot bread except dry toast, no pork or veal, little water with meals or away from them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weir Mitchell
Sling Sleeves Add Artful Comfort to Evening Wraps
The wide sling sleeve, named for an arm that looks in a sling, dominates evening coats and wraps. It offers comfort and a stylish, artistic look. Fabric is gathered into wide folds around a large armhole with braid finishing the edges.
New Satin Gown Fabric In Black Striped Style
A new satin foundation fabric with black stripes is advertised for directing gowns. It is wide enough to cut to advantage and described as very good looking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Directonre
Lydia Pinkham's Remedy Praised by Denver Woman
Mrs A Gregory of 2355 Lawrence St Denver writes that after years as an invalid from female troubles and an unsuccessful operation Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health She mentions backache bearing down pains and periodic discharges and urges other sick women to try the remedy Mrs Pinkham invites letters for advice at Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Col
Lydia Eham
Lydia E Ham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moses
Johnny
London
Century Magazine
Mr. Opp
Alice Hogan Rice
Mrs. Wiggs
Grover Cleveland
Thompson Seton
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegiie
Charity
Kansas City Directory
Macnes
Arsas City
Velie
DE John Deere
Ee Commission
Brunel Balke-Collender
Someay
Delaware
Kambas Gity
Magnificest
Bhukert Fur CO
Grand Ave
Cate Alog
Wholemala
Gunther's Confectione
State Street
Chicago
Til
Hudson Bay
Western Canada
Ottawa
Canada
Crawford
Kinth Street
Missom
Wade & Mutcher
William Klligte
Wletara Asat Sane
Paul Morton
Pacific Northwest
Central West
Seattle Central Business
Frank T. Hunter
the Trustee Company
Seattle
Wash
Sloan
Sloan’s
Iiment
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
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