Beauty at the Races in London Fashion Scene
London dressmakers fret as Princess Maud’s Parisian trousseau choices spark royal fashion debates. The piece highlights gowns worn by princesses and nobles at Ascot, vivid portraits by Percy Anderson, and the luxury book of beauty shaping London society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maud
Paris
Beauty
Countess Huntington
Trousseau
Percy Anderson
Regent's Park
Beatrice Butler
Marquis of Ormonde
Poor Whites of the South and their roots in early migration
The Chattanooga Times argues the Southern poor white is not the same as nationwide poor whites. Descended from 1620s to post-Revolution era indentured sold passengers, they faced harsh bondage before African slavery expanded. The region's mountaineers, steeped in Anglo-Saxon spirit, bred lasting bitterness toward enslaved labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian
Chattanooga
Tenn
South
Adirondack
New York
Blue and Alleghany Mountains
Pennsylvania
Mason-Dixon Line
British Islands
Value of American silver fox fur noted in 19th century
The American silver fox fur is ranked the most valuable by Knowledge with skin colors ranging from nearly all black to gray and white markings. Once plentiful, the fox is now scarce. A fine skin sold in London for 875 dollars about a year ago, while 1894 prices exceeded 500 dollars. Pale skins could be as low as 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Expansion and Contraction in River Bridge Cables
The long cable length difference between the East River bridge and Brookl yn is two feet four inches when temperatures rise to 100 degrees. The rope hauling the oars shows a seven foot eight inch difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River
Brooklym
Pans Used by Old Pharaoh Found in Tombs
Reed panes opened at the ends like quills have been found in Egyptian tombs dating to about 2,500 years before Christ.
Stark Nurseries Workforces Expand Vast Missouri Illinois Stock Network
Gov Colman and Ex Secy visited Stark Nurseries in Missouri and Illinois with Judge Miller, witnessing a vast operation where millions of trees are grown and a 40,000 acre network of commercial test orchards supports a growing canvassing force of 5,000 workers. The proprietors are praised for their selection of soil and high business capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colman
Judge Miller
Jud Miller
Valle
Missouri
Illinois
Stark Nurseries
Stark
Tornado Neurasthenia Hits St Louis Victims
A report details widespread hysteria and neurasthenia among tornado survivors in St Louis. Many remain apparently uninjured yet suffer nervous system effects including speech loss blindness taste and smell loss and inability to walk upright. Dr Warren B Outten surveys cases and shares statistics from the Missouri Pacific Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Warren B. Outten
Missouri Pacific Railway Hospital
Pink Pills information for beneficiaries and other notes
Personal note offers information to any one benefited by Dr Williams Pink Pills by writing to Pink Pills P O Box 1593 Philadelphia Pa. Various old time sayings cover wood smoke cat reverence teething remedies and statistics.
The Hazards of Infant Life and Health Advertisements
A collection of cautions on infant care from Demorest's Magazine warns against overhandling and constant motion of babies. It contrasts quiet, restful care with “midnight romp” disturbances and emphasizes preserving a baby's health through gentle handling and suitable routines. The text also includes multiple product endorsements and brief medical quotes from various sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Also Mentioned on This Page
England
Ascot
Princess of Wales
Princess Victoria
Debrett
Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
Enid Wilson Mialin
Duchess of Marlborough
Duchess of Sutherland
Marlborough House
Duke of York
Corbeille
Royal Trousseau
Maud Wilson
Enid Wilson
Lady Huntingdon
Mr. Anderson
Eugene Kineky
Sig
Louisiana, MO
Rockport, Ills
Sen
Europe
Hall
France
Burke
Piso
Amos Kelner
Cherry Valley
Ills
Virgil
PB. Go
Frops
Nash
N. H . Hale
Digann
Thompson
Columbia
Pope Mfg. CO
Hartford, Conn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!