Imelic Itinerary of Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Barry at West Point
Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Barry, U S A, becomes superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. A New Yorker by birth and a famed athlete and student at the academy, Barry rose from second lieutenant to brigadier general, later attaining the highest current rank. His career includes service in the Seventh Cavalry, the First Infantry, and leadership in the Spanish American War and Philippine duties. Roosevelt praised his leadership in the Cuban Pacification campaign.
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Thomas H. Barry
United States Military Academy
West Point
Supreme Court
O'Gorman
New York City
First Ward
New York
Tom” Barry
General Barry
Academy
Leutenant
Seventh Cavalry
Custer
Barry
First Infantry
Roosevelt
John M. Schofield
Philippines
Army of Cuban Pacification
Federal Chief of Mines Named for New Bureau Role
Washington concedes that Dr. Joseph A. Holmes is probably the best equipped man for director of the new bureau of mines. Indorsed by coal operators associations and miners unions, he led technological efforts at the geological survey and has reduced mine disasters by advancing safety gear and rescue work. His leadership earned trust from labor and capital, with loyal subordinates reported nationwide.
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Joseph A. Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Washington
United States
Congress
Bureau
Holmes
John Hays Hammond
Dr. Holmes
Miners’ Union
Geological Survey
Technological Bureau
Woman Who Cost a Million at Deauville Fashion Scene
Mrs. William B. Leeds of New York Newport and London finery headlines Deauville society with a string of lavish entertainments. Once famed for a million-dollar divorce settlement, she sparked a royal suitor intrigue and later faced a customs dispute over a $200,000 Paris pearl necklace worth about fifty thousand dollars in duties.
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William B. Leeds
New York
Newport
London
Deauville
France
Nannie Stewart
Cleveland
Ohio
George E. Worthington
Leeds
New York City
Paris
United States
Treasury
Kingdon Gould Heads Gould Family In Europe Move
Kingdon Gould the twenty three year old eldest son of George Jay Gould travels with the Gould family to Europe. He has studied the Gould railroad system in the southwest drilling into operations and labor dynamics. He predicts continued good times and holds hope that political concerns will fade after the fall elections.
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Kingdon Gould
George Jay Gould
Kingdon
Gould
Europe
Southwest
Popular bungalow appeal grows as homes of coziness rise
William A. Radford offers free advice to readers on building topics. The piece argues bungalow popularity endures, noting more are built this year and predicting an increase next year. It contrasts cottages with palaces, suggesting real happiness resides in modest homes and family life.
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William A. Radfora
William A. Radford
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
New York
One-Story Bungalow Offers Light and Easy Living
W A Radford describes a near heaven bungalow 31 feet by 40 feet with bay and other windows for abundant light. All rooms on one floor with no stairs, arranged for ease of housework and convenience. A parlor vestibule leads to a dining living area, kitchen at the rear, two chambers and a central bathroom.
Bjornson's Idea of America and His Norse Admiration
Bernard Stahl recounts Bjornson's 1902 birthday banquet in Christiania with Nansen present. The master Norwegian, famed for his America love and wary of American hospitality, jokes about champagne and praise for opportunities offered to Norwegians, while lauding bungalow life as true home art.
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Christiania
Cer Bjornson
Nansen
Mr. Stahl
Bjorn Bjornson
New National Theater
Bjornson
America
Norway
Two Dainty Costumes For Dress and Semi-evening Wear
Two outfits described with materials and trims. First, printed muslin dress in pale blue with a lace yoke, large appliques, ribbon bow, and fancy straw hat. Second, cream delaine dress with mauve embroidery, lace trim, and matching hat. Materials listed include delaine, lace, and silk yardages.
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USLIN
Valentineane Lane
Delaine
Black Satin Hat Captivates Fashion in Paris and Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Press notes black satin dominates autumn style with a mushroom crown hat featuring a tiny brim and side rosettes. Described as versatile for weekends and evenings, the chic headpiece pairs with tailored suits and lingerie dresses. Parisiennes praise the look, lampooned by London mentions of ostrich plumes.
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Philadelphia Press
London
How to Make Stockings Last Longer
A reader suggests rubbing paraffin on heel and toe before wearing stockings to extend their life. Another method involves circling a stocking darner with fine thread at the heel and toe, a one time treatment that makes stockings last practically forever.
To Restore a Faded Color for Child’s Stockings
Instructions describe rewashing in hot water with a small amount of bluing and alum to restore faded blue stockings. The method aims to revive color so items may be worn again, noting caution against excessive bluing.
Dark red linen dress and accessories for home wear
The home dressmaker guide describes a girlish dress in dark red linen that can pair with a coat or lingerie waist and launder nicely. It notes pompadour ribbon trimming on walking suits and advises dropping the shoulder seam backward when altering a blouse for a better fit. Vanity bags for dancing parties use dainty ribbon and a mirrored button outside, glued to rib-covered card for structure.
Satin and Foula rd Silks Dominate New Semi Empire Dress
Fashion notes describe satin gowns in solid shades paired with figured foulard. Satin forms the main dress while foulard appears in a deep hem, underskirt, tunic, undersleeves, and boleros. The combination highlights the semi empire silhouette with rich texture and contrast.
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Federal
MINES
Merican
Radford
Bernard Stahl
Mitchen Eee
Omalar
Perc and
Violet Batiste
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