20th Century Womanhood: Boston cooking school woes and society notes
The piece surveys social topics from 1900s Boston lifestyle, noting Mrs. Donald McLean and Mrs. Daniel Manning in World's Fair circles, and lampoons female domestic trends. It Skeptically treats demonstrations by Mrs. Walker, reviews Lily Bell's baby fuss, mocks literary publicity, and hints at a London blush cure via debate clubs, ending with a tongue in cheek gift idea about a chained purse and bracelet.
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Boston
Walker
Boston Cooking School
Simmons College and Its Methods
Miss Sarah Arnold of Simmons College spoke to the Middlesex Women's club education department about the college's founding, aims, and programs. She outlined departments in private secretaries, household economics, and nurse training, noting demand for horticulture and applied art. the aim is education balanced with preparation for independent livelihood.
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Sarah . Arnold
Simmons College
Boston
Middlesex Women's Club
Eliot
Simmons
Simmons and Is Now Employed In the Department of Household Economics
Western Normal School
Miss Arnold
Simmons College program shifts toward professional nursing and self support
The Simmons College lecture discusses dietetics, foods chemistry, and practical nursing training. It notes plans for an agriculture and horticulture department via Amherst, the lack of a fully mapped applied arts area, and two student groups: those aiming to work after graduation and others preparing for potential need to earn a living. Lowell students attend, tea follows, and Miss Arnold is welcomed.
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Mary
Amherst
Department of Applied Arts
Simmons College
Miss Arnold
Lowell
Cooking Class Menu Inspires Members At People's Club
Entries to the cooking class at the People's club are closed as the class reaches capacity. Interest remains high with members asking questions about methods. The prepared menu included Chicken a la Maryland Croustades of Spinach Bread cases Denver Pudding and Hard Sauce with detailed steps and ingredients.
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People’s Club
Maryland
Denver
Decorative Belts and Evening Wear Describe Debutante Fashion
Belts are now bodices with crushed shapes as Wearers’ build dictates. Corsage violet lines feature gilt banding, loops and ends. Dainty slippers with embroidered eyelets for ribbons match suede. Albatross cloth suits inexpensive yet delicate gowns. Rose, ciel, seafoam, pale maize hues appear for debutantes, with black white violet also suitable.
Lawler's Christmas Stationery Variety in Lowell
Christmas stationery choicest and greatest variety in Lowell elegantly boxed all prices Lawler's Standard Dictionary full leather $9.00 Lawler's.
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Lowell
Lawler’s
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Donald McLean
Daniel Manning
Lillian Bell
Boston Globe
Missy
London
Sarah Tyson Rorer
Emma P. Ewing
Marion Harland
Eliza R. Parker
Lida Ames Willis
Janet M. Hill
Mary E. Green
Margaret Wister
Elizabeth O. Hiller
Helen Armstrong
Christine Terhune Herrick
F. A. Benson
R. Ogden Doremis
J. Hobart Egbert
A. M
Frills
Stieff Piano
E. P. Hoyt
Howe Bl
Merrimack Sq
Caitral
Columbia Chocolates
Queen Brand
Imperial Brand
Vermont
Houston Green Mountain
California
Crosse & Blackwell
Raikins
Florida
Ell
Budlong
Heinz India
Roestershire d
Lea & Perrin
Hatford Ee
Adams
Adams & Company
Appleton Bank
Central Street
S. & H. Green
20Th Century Shoe Store
St. Lowell
FATS
Double Derk
Head & Sfiaw
Merrimack ST
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