Fable of the Bust-Over by George Ade in a Gnawing Parody
The piece satirizes money worship and social pretensions through Mr. Whamm a figure who makes money and sparks manuscripts while others bear the burdens of society. The tone mocks the notion of high society and industry, placing Whamm in a behind the scenes role as a heavy puller in life’s machines.
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George Ade
Vere
Bormetimes
Hattess
Mr. Irving
Hlvira
Meir
Charleston
Whamm
Mr. Whalcom
Mr. Whamm
Fashionable Black White Ensemble and Bustling Winter Party
A black crepe dress with puffed sleeves and white collar forms a chic black and white ensemble paired with a silk embroidered turban and ermine cape. The piece accompanies Mrs Chauncey Wainwrights midwinter party, a boisterous reception and dance with elaborate preparations and social scrutiny.
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Hollywood
Crochet in Vogue by Cherie Nicholas
Crochet trims Paris frocks with yokes and motifs in mercerized cotton. Lingerie collar and cuff sets feature crochet edging. A scarfs and sailor hat appear in the latest displays as fashion notes hint at ready for a new movie drama and a heroic scene with a camera leading man.
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Cherie Nicholas
Paris
Ciie
He-Belle of the Occasion at the Odd Party Event
The narrative chronicles Gabby Gertie Fiock’s splashy entrance and Oscar Shaw’s feigned attire during a ballroom revue. Chaos, dancing mastery, and risqué humor mark the night, with social judgment and moralizing quips from a good woman. The tone blends satire with a hint of scandal as characters drift toward a cautionary dawn.
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Fiock
Oscar Shaw
Congress
American Heroines by Louise M Comstocer
A historical profile recounts Elizabeth Porter and her family from Ireland to Richmond and Franklin Tennessee, their capture by Native warriors near Wre lin, and eventual return to colonial settlers. The Porters, including Rev. James Porter, later moved to Kansas in 1889 as a widow.
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Union Cemetery
Kansas City
Samuel Porter
Elizabeth
Ireland
Richmond
Tennessee
Franklin
Tenn
Bunker Hill
Brandywine
Wrelin
Porter
Fort Niagara
Canada
Shows New Coiffure Hats Highlight Agnes Style
A fashion note highlights new coiffure hats focusing on the Agnes design with a curled crest of bobbed hair. A newer Agnes version features a tucked back style to give a full view of the updated coiffure.
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Agnes
I. Pre
Velvet dominates Paris fashion with velvet everywhere
In Paris this season velvet dominates styles from dresses to wraps and bags. The Comtesse Tolstai notes a variety of velvets from dull to ribbed and corded, with items like belts and even jewelry crafted in velvet. Hidden within the text, designers such as Augustabernard and Molyneus showcase velvet gowns and caps, signaling a broad velvet fashion trend.
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Paris
Comtesse Tolstai
Augustabernard
Deseat
Molyneus
Truth About Artichokes Misleading Label
A short note clarifies that Jerusalem artichokes are not true artichokes and contain no cone with Jerusalem origin, instead being a poor relative of the sunchoke family.
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Jerusalem
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Papa
Chauncey Wainwright
Aving
Serena
Susie
Chlorine
St. Patrick
Taft
Yemisin
Tleights
David
Goliath
Spartacus
Colosseum
Washington
Delaware
Charley Dawes
Senate
Gabby Gertie
Building Department
Sen
Louise M. Comstocer
Elizabeth Porter
Kitty McKay
Nina Wilcox Putnam
Meh Syndicate
WNG Servine
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