Wampum Talk Reignites Old Indian Money in New York
In New York a tale of belts of wampum from Philadelphia’s treaties with William Penn stirs talk of a return to shell currency. Prices in hard clams and strings of wampum are imagined, while a Majestic hotel guest offers a 606 cent belt as a tip and waiters balk at strings of cash.
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NE York
United States
New York
Eighth
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
William Penn
Museum of the American Indian
Majestic
Municipal Marriage Chapel Popular in City Openings
The city’s new marriage chapel draws crowds as Clerk P. J. Scully presides over the “Knottying” process. On peak days 50 to 60 couples wed, with a notable Saturday showing many Jewish couples ready to marry before a Monday start. The ornate decor and orderly entry system guide couples to the ceremony with Mr. Scully and F. J. Goodwin coordinating the rites.
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P. J. Scully
Scully
Marriage Bureau
Greenwich Village: an artists retreat in New York history
A nostalgic portrait of Greenwich Village as a quaint, growing hub for artists and writers. The piece traces its shift from aging downtown area to a beloved, rambling district preserving old windows doors and porches while attracting painters sculptors and philosophers.
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Greater
New York
Greenwich Village
Greenwichhes
New York City
Picture Tailored for a Young Girl Dress Described
A description notes a Picture variety tailor made for a young girl, marketed as eminently suitable for wear with a street suit. The item is highlighted as a tailored style in the catalog, emphasizing its fit and urban-appropriate appearance.
Canary colored cape coat and millinery fashions described
The sketch shows two hats a black velvet picture hat for a young girl with blue silk underface and pink rose trim while a tailoring style hat features tan fur and a buckle. It notes strong vogue for soft crowned hats but fewer tiny hats this year with navy burgundy taupe and Russian green leading colors. It also describes hat trims and the trend toward military influenced bridles and chin bands.
Bear cubs at Central Park share a sisterly welcome
Bill the young Russian brown bear arrived from John D. Crimmins estate to join his sister Sister at Central Park. The two cubs exchanged nose touches and a playful bear kiss and hug as keeper Snyder opened the cage. They then danced a bear trot together, drawing tears of joy from Snyder.
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Bi” Snyder
Central Park
John D. Crimmins
Norseton
Conn
Bésr
Bill
Sister
Hill
Mr. Cumming
Mesicon
Seymour Hyde
Anthony Theropson
Greenwich
Edward Nelson
St Chester
Thompson
Christmas Blizzard Rescue In Rocky Gulch Tale
Bernice, a New England schoolteacher in Montana, endures homesickness and a blizzard as she wanders lost from the Tucker lodge. Snow and isolation loom until a warm Halliday ranch Christmas night reunites her with shelter and care.
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Rock Gulch
Bernice
New England
Massachusetts
Boston
Montana
Rocky Gulch
Tucker
Little Willie Tucker
Halliday
Halliday Ranch
Willie
Hitler Wonsa
Christmas Rescue After Snowbound Night
Bernice Avery, stranded by a mountain blizzard, is rescued by Jim and Billy who share their Christmas with her. A snowbound Christmas tree, gifts, and growing affection mark a heartfelt reunion as Bernice finds warmth in the West. The trio plans another festive season together.
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Bernice
Jim
Billy Smith
Bily
Bernice Avery
James Butler
Billy
Bernies
Ashine
Hilly Seil
Brarnice
ancGd
Useful Stand for Watch Desk and Bedside Table
This note describes making a compact watch stand from a small box three inches square with a separate lid. Cover the exterior with silk or satin, and line the lid and lower part with fabric strips turned over edges. Attach with adhesive and finish edges neatly for a dust free, decorative display.
Novelty Pillow Bag Turns Silk Into Cushioned Comfort
The piece describes a silk pillow bag novelty for homes, contrasting hardship imagery with a luxurious lounge scene. It explains making the bag from two yards of silk or a circular silk piece, threading to gather, inserting filler, and finishing with silk tassels and weighted tabs. A monogram adds value.
Winter fashion models showcase bold new patterns and novelty
A visitor notes striking pattern effects in winter clothing and accessories. Evening gowns glow with Chinese embroidery and tiny animal motifs appear on veils, ranging from playful designs to minimalist yet intense borders.
New Dress Bells Feature Ti cieling Dress Bells
A fashion note introduces ti cieling dress bells in the SOWD S color and fame. Center front displays an oblong ornament in bright contrasting color, often covered by an acrost design in beads floss or metal threads with buttons and decorative touches.
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Dazzees
Gotham
Tucker Place
Svetch
Beceia
Kissi
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