Grown woman escapes Pennsylvania guardian to live in New York
Miss Mabel Mercer, 18, heir of Pittsburg Mercers and ward of Henry C Frick, defies Pennsylvania law by staying in New York after fleeing Germantown institution. She describes a daring escape aided by a restaurant proprietor’s wife and a New York detective, asserting she is of age there and plans to earn her own living as she pursues independence in the metropolis.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Mabel Mercer
Metropolis
Empire State
William Penn
Germantown
Pittsburg
Mercers
George S. Mercer
Allegheny County
Miss Mercer
Carl Borntraeger
Henry C. Frick
Mr. Frick
Capt
Mercer
Papa Mercer
Philadelphia
Protestant Episcopal Church
Plymouth Hotel
North Philadelphia
East Walnut Jane
Mr. Borntraeger
Captain Mercer
George A. Mercer
Young Borntraeger
Mgr. O'Reilly
Bear Card Shark of Dodge City Tales a Desolate End
Kansas landlady Zedekiah Hagin recalls a pet bear cub in Dodge City. The animal learned poker, helped him read hands, and died after witnessing Eph Scott’s straight flush, costing the dealer $200 more to call.
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Zedekiah Hagin
Kansas
Arizona
Dodge City
Arkansas
Eph
Manny
Women and Club Culture and the Nation’s Social Rise
Adlai Stevenson’s wife, famed for Washington society, urges clubs led by women to advance charity, education, and civic reform. Missionary societies sparked organized work for women, giving birth to the Woman’s Union Missionary Society and numerous clubs that shaped patriotism, education, and municipal progress.
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Woman— Missionary Societies
Mothers' Club
New York
T. C. Doremus
David Abeel
China
Doremus
Burma
Minnesota
Minnesota Club
Kentucky
Chicago
National Congress of Mothers
Theodore W. Birney
Crochet Insertion Design for Ornamental Parlor Work
Instructions explain crochet insertion patterns to create star motifs for furniture decoration. Steps cover large middle and smallest star formations with chains, double crochets, and treble stitches, showing how to join stars and finish edges for decorative parlor or boudoir pieces.
Coiffures of Many Kinds in Classic Hair Fashion
Hairdressing choices dominate appearance with coiffure shaping style more than gowns or hats. Aimed at matching oval and round face types, the text advises trying multiple styles to find a flattering model and notes that no universal rules fit all features.
Late Fancy From Paris Sets Regence Cloaks In Style
The article notes regency cloaks returning in Paris fashion last summer and becoming chic again with second empire cloaks. It highlights Louis XV and directoire models, fancy wraps, and short coats to wear over sheer summer frocks, lingerie materials, chiffons, and similar fabrics. It describes white chiffon broadcloth, brown velvet ribbon in buttonholes, and two upper capes with brown silk braid closures. The New Lingerie Hat, a Hagierie mushroom model, features a large pale yellow rose at the front and ribbon detail, though not as universally flattering as last year’s wider hat.
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Paris
Louis XV
Directoire
The Season's Sashes in Spring Dress
Several sash styles appear for younger women this spring. One features opalescent moire with a black edge and two tassels in the swallowtail fringe. A biscuit colored gown sash uses maire ribbon with a high back bow and fringe hems. Another sash showcases chine rib bon with a variegated fringe matching floral hues.
Oriental Coats Dominate This Season's Fashion
A surge in demand for Chinese and Japanese garments. mandarin coats priced from 25 to 500 dollars imported from China. Elaborate wraps feature gold and silver ornamentation. sunflowers, bronze, and gem details appear in standout models. Pongee fabrics showcase self-color embroidery with lace and contrasting trims.
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China
Japan
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Washington
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Soca
Margaret Fuller
Shakespeare
Longfellow
Browning
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
National Society
Spain
Colonial Dames
Daughters of the Confederacy
Daughters of the Cincinnati
Woman’s Relief Corps
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
American Congress
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