Plague at Maxatlan and global calamities sweep world events
A wide range of reports from across the globe include a waning plague at Maxatlan Mexico conferences among Japanese parties begin small exhibits in St. Louis Fair plans and a will dividing Mrs Grant's estate among four children. Fatal wrecks and accidents mar public life as strikes, arson, and natural disasters unfold with ships, trains, and factories amid political and economic tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxatlan
Mexico
Mercedo
St. Louis
Grant
Northwest Notes mentions Stratton battle in Colorado Springs
A roundup of regional incidents and notes from Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and beyond. Highlights include Burrill’s wedding after a rail wreck near Kalispell, Myer’s hand loss in Rawlins, Slendenhall’s injury in Gilpin County, and multiple local deaths and legal notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
H. J. Burrill
Kalispell
Mont
Witlkind Myers
Raw- Ying
Wyo
Slendenhall
O'Neil
Gilpin County
Colo
William Webber
Cheyenne
Archer Station
Five Dainty Sachet Bags for Fragrant Rooms
Small sachet bags can be hung on chair backs to spread a pale scent. Fill with dried sweet geranium, lemon verbena and lavender mixed, or lemon verbena alone. They serve in handkerchief boxes, linen chests, or bureau drawers. Add holly berries with leaves, placing them so the berries sit behind the end lobes for an almost oriental effect reminiscent of Mikado hairdressing.
World in Small Ornaments On Plate Chain Stand
Tiny molded swallow motifs hold two large gold chains joined by turquoise settings. An original muff chain features fine gold links spaced with small gold monkeys, each monkey clapping a pearl on its head. The monkeys appear to climb in a whimsical, unrealistic arrangement.
Pale blue Uberty satin blouse with white silk Marguerites
A description notes a blouse made from pale blue Uberty satin featuring white silk marguerites. Black het and plumes provide contrast.
Almond Banana Cream Recipe Fragment
A hazy recipe describes thick sweet cream with almonds, gelatine, milk, sugar and orange water. It instructs soaking gelatine, grinding almonds, mixing with custard, cooling, whipping cream, adding essence, and molding the dessert before chilling.
Holly in hair adornments for seasonal styles
The Philadelphia Enquirer notes holly is trending in hair fashion, aligning with seasons. A slim holly sprig or wreath is tucked behind the pompadour or around the neck knot, secured subtly with pins to create a pretty, artless effect, complementing festive styling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Philadelphia Dequirer
Oyster Salad and Fashion Notes From a Bygone Page
Instructions for preparing oyster salad with a lemon olive dressing and celery garnish. Then a brief fashion sketch on lace petticoats, including slip and net options, with notes on color, quality, and an example of a young girl’s hat with velvet bow and wired roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Jewelry description from Mrs George Gould outfit
A gray panne velvet gown features white lace at the front and hem. It includes two odd ornaments and a new twin brooch to secure lace ties and jabots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gould
Fancies for Weddings in Latest Fashion Embroidered Ribbons
A fashion piece notes white satin gowns feature silver embroidery and old Honiton lace on bridal dresses and veils. Dutch caps for bridesmaids appear, with limerick lace trimming and Ince trains on satin gowns. Bright ribbons, new embroidered cloth ribbons, and forget-me-not motifs drive wedding attire trends.
Corsage Decorations Inspire Warmer Floral Styles
Corsage decorations of ribbon roses are in fashion, now very large and realistic. Newer than the roses are narrow bellotrope ribbons in several shades to resemble violets, arranged in a large bunch with short streamers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hada Mullah
India
Guam
Colorado & Southern
Trinidad
Pittsburg
Spain
Uruguay
Madrid
Standard Rock Candy Company
Brooklyn
St Louis
Grand Trunk Railway
Wanstead
Ontario
Parthenon
Syracuse
Sicily
Association of Soot and Shoe Manufacturers
France
Secretary of State
China
Springville
Ala
Jacob Forney
The
State University
John D. Rockefeller
Flebt Paria
Venezuela
la Guayra
Robert Floyd
Mannington
W. V
Root
Charlee
Smith
Philippines
Glenn
Samuel J. Clarke
Colorado
Geneva
James Peterson
Racine
Wis
Hila Sweetland
Parallese
Aaron Burton
John F. Mosby
Burton
Mr. Marcon
Dundee
James Bowman Lindsay
Northwest Notes
John Singer
Denver
Helena, Mont
Herald
Record
Hikelodge
Rawlins
Joseph Guglielmo
Portland
Bnalnens
Otto Erdmann
Portland City
F E. E. Johnson
Montezuma
Breckenridge
Fred Sudd
Ed Cameron
Thermopolia
Red Desert
Carbon County
Fuil
Lander
Francis Hayes
New Castle
Hayes
Northern Pacific
Missoula, Mont
Alexander Bordan
Beleves
Pueblo Council
J. C. Hunter
Pueblo
Hunter
George Bridge
Fred Goldstine
Ojoi
Cal
Douglas
Wyoming
Charles Sommerers
Independence
Calo
Anna Sommerers
Great Northern Main
P. H. Vandrest
San Luis
Professor Vandrest
Michael McGinnis
Deer Lodge
Jries
Crug Witt
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