Fashion Notes and the Art of Good Taste in Early Fashion
A survey of fashion tastes and etiquette discusses notable figures from Washington to Arthur, tracing the influence of elegant attire on status. It describes Renaissance and Directory styles, long jackets, basques, sleeves, and trims, with illustrated gowns and turbans, pairing high society dress with theatergoing customs and refined presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
New York
Yron
Shelley
Voltaire
Dr. Johnson
George Washington
Arthur
Cleveland
Morton
Harrison
Metropolis
Boston
Renry
Sardou
Henry Iloulder
Patent Medicines and Curatives in a New York World Interview
An 1900 New York World excerpt critiques patent medicines, noting specialists claim cures beyond ordinary physicians and price disparities. It cites Tacobs OW as a prominent pain remedy and discusses catarrh cures, hair care tips, and various commercial drugs. The piece also includes garden variety tips and advertisements, reflecting period health marketing and consumer claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorkworld
Mity
West
New York
Collar Tightness Linked to Eye Weakness Says Surgeons
Reports from military surgeons in India show tight collars impede head circulation by pressing on jugular veins. Prof Forster of Brealau notes 300 cases where eyesight was affected by collar-induced circulatory disturbance, urging people to ensure collars fit properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Forster
Brealau
Ladies Delighted by Maquid Trait Laxative Ad
The laxative Byrupol Figs pleases with pleasant taste and gentle yet effective action on kidneys liver and bowels ideal for use under all conditions. also notes on Grant Ward failure and warnings about mortgages. mentions Dr White's Pulmonaria as a cough remedy claimed to cure quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant & Ward
New York City
Wbuessen
Dade of 1770 and rail routes to Deadwood described
The text recounts a dandy in Whitehaven with silk attire and pearl pins, notes the Burlington route by B and Q R R expanding to Deadwood and Newcastle, mentions Wooten cloth origin in England in 1331 with 1667 dyeing, and closes with proverbs about BAYOLIO and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade
Macarond
Whitehaven
England
August Flower the Remedy Cranky and Fault-Finding Eating Changes
A reader notes that he feels cranky and constantly experiments with dieting and changing meals and hours. He shows no desire to eat and is a grumbling fault finder when faced with food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Flower
Tie
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Sie
Comulges River
Abbeville
California Forest
California
Gala
Rapay
Babylonia
Cyrus
Persia
Alexander
Mexico
Cortez
Paris
Pizarro
Joan S. Frutell
Century
Hall
FJ. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Tulare
Uevarenss
Keaup
John D. Park
Cincinnati
Dobbins
Amy
C. Fulch
Bexcnaw
Southerper
Pheumatisy Sciatica, Qeuralalt
Peadwoort
Burlington
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Lincoln
Neb
Custer
8. D
Deadwood
Newcastle
Wyoming
Heod
Nood
Hood
Barssparilia
Prostavie
C. Begone
Enterprise
Helteville, Mich
Scott
Scott & Bowne
United State
Chesebrough Mfy. Co
State St
Epox Bay
James Epps
FE Dakota
Motington
Oroton
Northern Pacific
R. R
Maier Free
Chan
Lamborn
Land Com
Graal
TED Publiwith Maps
Tinnoxoto
North
Palace Hotel
N. Clark St
Court House
Isaac F
Tillinghast
Nghas la Plume
M. McIntyre
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Weiibrox
Madison
Alliange
Arce
Auth
Ace
Accestea A
Piso
Marek
Lydia E
Pinkham
Sonia
Lydia & Pigkhas
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