Happenings in the Metropolis on Wampum Money Idea
A whimsical New York item argues for reviving old Indian wampum currency as the basis of trade. It imagines belts of shells replacing dollars, with prices rising and shoppers stringing cash around their necks, while waiters reject wampum coins until widespread adoption.
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NE York
United States
New York
Eighth and
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
William Penn
Museum of the American Indian
Majestic
Municipal Marriage Chapel Popular in City Hall
The city opened a new marriage chapel in the municipal building with J. Scully as chief officiant. The decor features peach and nectarine colors, rose garlands, lilies of the valley, and wreaths. A typical day yields 50 to 60 marriages, with a peak of 68 on a busy occasion. Jewish couples favor Saturdays, taking half holidays to wed and shop Monday. The process moves couples from anteroom names to the chapel under floral decor before the officiants.
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J. Scully
Scully
Marriage Bureau
Greenwich Village A Quaint Bit of Gotham
Greenwich Village remains a quaint retreat in New York amid rapid city growth. Artists and writers discovered its old shops and winding alleys, preserving historic details while renovating vacant spaces. The area shifted from downtown decline to a haven for creativity and unique urban charm.
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Greater
New York
Greenwich Village
Greenwich
Snc
New York City
Bear bonds with sister at Central Park zoo display
Bill the Brown Bear, arriving from John D. Crimmins estate in Noroton, meets his sister Sister in a Central Park enclosure. The pair perform a bear hug and dance in a playful greeting, while keeper Bill Snyder notes the scene charms onlookers and typifies the bears’ affectionate behavior.
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Bil” Snyder
Central Park
John D. Crimmins
Noroton, Cony
Bill
Sister
Zand
Snyder
Sister Ut
Cummins
Seymour Hyde
Anthony Thompson
Greenwich
Nelson
Thompson
Winter hat fashions for young girls and street wear
The article surveys current millinery trends noting two hats for a young girl: a black velvet picture hat with blue faille lining and pink rose trim, and a taupe trimmed tellered hat with a metal buckle. It highlights ongoing popularity of soft crowns, furs in decoration, helmet visors, and military cues, with navy, burgundy, taupe, and Russian green dominating colors.
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Henry Yue
Cape coat over a paper strip watch presentation case
Instructions describe a decoratively colored cape style cover and a wooden box lid setup. The lid edge is fixed while other edges turn freely. The lid lines the box sides and interior, with a silk-wadded cushion to support the watch. When displayed the lid sits on the table and the box tilts up inside the lid, as shown in the sketch.
Useful Watch Stand From a Small Box
A compact watch stand crafted from a three inch square box with a separate lid acts as a bedside or writing table accessory. Cover the exterior neatly with a decorative material, fold edges over, and fix with adhesive for a clean, dust resistant display.
Novel Pillowlead: Silk Bag Pillows In Vogue
A writer contrasts moving pictures showing an orphan asleep in hay with a modern home scene of an only daughter relaxing on a chaise lounge and leaning on a silk pillowbag. The pillowbag is a new practical novelty made from silk or velvet, shaped by gathering threads, with silk tassels and a monogram to enhance appeal.
New Winter Fashion Mixes Bold Patterns and Embellishments
A survey of shops reveals winter clothes and accessories featuring striking new effects and patterns. Evening gowns bloom with Chinese embroidery and veils display tiny animals or simple, stark designs, creating arresting, novel looks for the season.
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Ézsigna
West
Liv
New Dress Belts Feature Embellished Center Ornaments
Fashion note highlights new dress belts with brown color schemes and center oblong ornaments in bright contrasting hues. These decorations often show beadwork floss or metal thread embroidery with button accents and polished finishing touches.
A Lone Schoolteacher Finds Christmas Hope in Montana
Bernice Avery, misliking the harsh West and feeling isolated after fleeing New England, becomes stranded in a blizzard near Rocky Gulch. Jim Butler and Billy Smith rescue her at the Tucker cabin, sharing Christmas cheer with a handmade tree. The heartfelt welcome shifts her view, easing homesickness and filling her with a lasting sense of belonging.
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Rock Gulch
Bernice
New England
Massachusetts
Boston
Montana
Rocky Gulch
Tucker Place
Brs
Ducker
Willie Scker
Flalliday
Halliday Ranch
Tucker
Jim
Snowbird
Jim Butler
Billy Smith
Billy
Bernice Avery
Threeiles
James Butler
West
Tucker's
Bemnaton
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Das Hat
Gotham
Tare
Dame
Clarissa Mackie
Gay
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