Dark Hollow Gate and a Judge's Dead Servant Mystery
A crowded scene unfolds around Judge Ostrander in Shelby as Bela the faithful Negro guards a door in a murky chamber. Bela dies from a mortal wound after a tense confrontation with intruders while Miss Weeks and the townsfolk confront a hidden woman linked to the judge's guarded secret. The room's mystery deepens as police arrive and the judge contemplates protection and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Weeks
Fran
Judge Ostrander
Necro
Wee
Bela
Willeh
Shelby
Oliver
Delia
Agalia
Lolterere
Neckwear Gains Attention in Fashion Awakening
Editors note a rising interest in collars as a key dress accessory. Descriptions cover turnover collars for thin figures, high fronts, and back capes, plus lace and embroidered motifs. Roller collars of hatiste and net feature ornate patterns. collars protect garments, stay clean, and are affordable.
Taffeta and Chiffon Evening Gown by Julia Bottomley
Description of an evening gown by Howe artiste combining light blue chiffon underpinnings with taffeta bodice and overdress. Chiffon roses decorate sleeves and front plaits, with lace wired caps and narrow bindings. Emphasizes taffeta’s color range and suitability for day and evening wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Julia Bottomley
English Urchin Chorus of Marseillaise Provokes Debate
A London Chronicle note praises English street urchins chanting the Marseillaise. Seven muddy boys under ten, in scanty clothing, shout the complex melody though the French words are nearly indistinguishable. The piece questions whether they have a translation but confirms the performance shows English musicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
Curing Cholera by Hypodermic Emetine Injections
Doctor Renault of the sanitary service in French India reports remarkable cholera cures with hypodermic chlorhydrate of emetine. Doses range from one centigram for infants to four centigrams for adults over twenty five. In a severe epidemic he cured 72 percent of cases, hampered by the late administration to moribund patients.
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Renault
Sanitary Service of
French India
Indian Medical Gazette
Enten
Fiery Woman and Her Treasure Bag of Trimmings
Fiery Woman describes her treasure bag filled with laces ribbons and various trimmings. She urges going through the bag selecting pieces then contacting Dhie for stock collars and proceeding with a high collar and lace embellishment. The creation features black velvet or satin ribbon, cream net jabot, and grosgrain ribbon bow details.
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Dhie
Joel
Bordered Goods Foilivert Enter New Embroidered Style
Bordered goods are among spring novelties as designers move from traditional borders to fabrics of different material. Embroidery offers new contrast as borders form with fancy stitches, aiming for broad public acceptance.
Pretty Handkerchiefs with Medal Lion Motif
Describes medal lion handkerchiefs noted for fine price and appearance. Handkerchiefs come in plain, set blue and buff fabrics with a small round medallion appliqué in the corner. The medallion bears an initial embroidered within a decorative white rim.
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By Anna Katharine Green
Dodd, Mead & Compa
Oallander
Mudeeernteie
Judeylis
Mous
Mischior
Owtrander
Tehall
Dela
Ike
Kia
Mela
Meni
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