They Died Too Soon Says Kingsman Star Editorial
The Kingman Star laments artists and luthiers who died young while their works gained immense value. It notes Stra divarius violins once sold for 315 now would fetch thousands, and Romney era portraits command high sums in auction rooms. The piece argues lasting glory over mere present price appreciation.
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Stradivarius
Reynolds
Gainsborough
Romney
London
Ronmmer
Romner
Insanity Plea Echoed In Lovers Insanity Debate
A Louisville man, married in Indiana to a girl aged fifteen, faces charges of subordination of perjury and pleads insanity. The piece cites Pope, Theocritus, Scott, Rosalind and declares literature often links lovers to insanity while praising literature’s truth.
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Louisvillan
Indiana
Pope
Theocritus
Louis- Ville Courier-Journal
Scott
Rosalind
Orlando
Chicago ladies maids form union in playful strike
The lady's maids of Chicago threaten a domestic service strike over grievances such as gown hooking up and late hours. Sympathizers see the move as real, while mistresses fear the labor action will add to national gaiety as they endure domestic tasks and dog care.
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Chicago
Missouri judge define engagement as liberty to flirt
From the feminine standpoint Daniel appears as a chivalrous embodiment, ruling that engagement frees a woman to entertain other beaux. The masculine view calls him foolish for not understanding the pangs of being engaged to a licensed flirt.
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Daniel
Missouri
Public school sewing taught as practical skill in nation
Washington dispatch notes the president's daughters viewing gowns and learning alterations taught in public schools, with a two dollar alteration charge mentioned. The piece then shifts to China where opium suppression by soldiers reportedly burns poppy fields and even farmers, if warned, might switch crops to other plants.
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Washington
China
High Heels and Hobble Skirts Linked to Many Accidents
An official Pennsylvania railroad report attributes numerous injuries among women to high heels and hobble skirts. It notes that including male accidents from these causes would make the totals even more alarming.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Judge Cuts Alimony Request Sharply
A New York woman sought $78,000 in alimony but a judge reduced the amount to $15,005. The judge said he would not fund expenses for dally luxuries such as drinks and cigarettes, leaving her to manage with less.
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New York
Isthmian commissary network feeds 70,000 daily
The Isthmian Canal Commission operates a vast commissary system on the Panama Isthmus supplying the Panama Railroad employees and families with food, clothing, and house goods. The Cristobal stores stock meat, vegetables, bread, ice cream, and imported items while bottling huge cold storage capacity and a half million laundry pieces monthly.
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Colon
Panama Canal
Department of Sanitation
Commissary Department
Panamae Railroad
United States
Goethals
Commissary
Eettreal Department
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Railroad
Panama
United States Navy
Department
Cristobal
Porto Bello
Hugene Wilson
Coffee
Wilson
Culebra
Pedro Miguel
Ancon Hospital
Commission
Nutritious Butter as a Central Kitchen Ingredient
The article extols butter as a versatile, nutritious staple used beyond spreading on bread. It covers serving ideas from garnishes to dressings, methods for preparing and storing molded butter, and recipes for horseradish, maitre d hotel, parsley, and lemon butter to accompany meats and vegetables.
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Maitre D'S Hotel
Iit
Fringed Artichoke Salad with Beans and Mayonnaise
A border of lettuce hearts holds an artichoke bottom with two asparagus tips. Between them rests flageolets, a spoon of stiff mayonnaise, and shredded hard boiled egg yolk. The plate includes a small French endive, browned bread, and coffee.
Refrigerator Cleaning Guide From a Vintage Home Text
The weekly routine includes washing and airing the refrigerator. Remove racks and wash in hot soapy water with a few drops of ammonia. Use a copper sulfate solution for corners, oxalic acid for stubborn spots. Clean inner door and ceiling, dry, and leave open to air during ice chamber cleaning.
Simple Jelly Strainer Improves Old-Time Bag
A straightforward jelly bag upgrade includes a bone ring. The ring slides down to squeeze the jelly as it drains, avoiding dripping and hand squeezing. This simple device promises a cleaner, more efficient process for making jelly.
To Launder Handkerchiefs with Glass Sheet Tray
A sheet of glass large enough for two handkerchiefs per side makes a handy trunk article. It allows light and air exposure and irons handkerchiefs better than a windowpane or mirror.
Have Fine Flavor Potatoes With Sugar Additive
A cooking tip suggests adding half a teaspoon of sugar and salt when boiling potatoes to enhance flavor. The small amount sweetens slightly without making the dish noticeably sweet, producing a richer potato taste.
Exquisite midsummer hats by Julia Bottomley
Two white summer hats showcased with ice like themes. Crepe Ceorgette brim hat features moire satin crown with a daisy and rose leaf accents. A white hemp shape uses marine veiling and winged details suited for hot weather.
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Marshall Neil
Julia Bottomley
Durable dark crepe de chine dressing gown for travel
The article recommends a dark crepe de chine dressing gown as the best travel wear. It highlights its durability and concealment of oil stains, easy washing, and suitability for shipboard, hotels, and pensions. It notes styling options like a V-shaped cream net vest, net undersleeves, or a ribbon sash to add interest while staying somber.
Needle book to fit purse from scraps of ribbon
A compact needle book design uses scraps of silk ribbon and a thin cardboard cover. Inside one cover a flannel patch holds needles, while the opposite cover has silk straps for reels. Reels are made from silk-covered matches or toothpicks and hold short lengths of black and white sewing silk and linen thread for quick garment repairs.
New French Nightgowns Use Soft Bow Closures
Upscale lingerie notes that traditional ribbons and slots frustrate wearers. The latest French nightgowns feature two large front tonholes and a wide ribbon threaded through, tied in a single bow for easier dressing.
Fan Again in Fashion
A chic girl at a smart afternoon gathering showcased the latest ruff trend. The fashion item is a single thickness of fine tulle with no plaits, highlighting the season's favorite neck accessory.
To Polish Floors With Beeswax and Turpentine
When floors lose their luster due to staining, rub them with a mixture of equal parts beeswax and turpentine to restore shine and renew the surface.
Slimmer Silhouette Trends Prompt Foley Underwear Changes
The article notes women adopting a slimmer look this season with undergarments increasingly dispensed with. It reports a shift from petticoats to thin muslin crepons and other transparent fabrics, and mentions a fashion trend of silk waistcoat like combinations that hug the hips.
Lace Fichu Over Silk Gown Detail in Marine Lace
A charming fichu of marine lace is worn over a gown of soft silk. The lace drapes in soft folds across the back and shoulders and slopes toward the front ending in two sharp points.
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