Mystery Drives Two Sisters to Dream Factory Ambitions
In a 1912 synopsis the Mercury race car story follows Stanton amid a twenty four hour contest. He meets Carlisle and misses a romance as accidents and intrigue surround an auto factory plan. Floyd hints at a twin sister, Jessica Stainton, as the plot unfolds with hospital visits and theater meets.
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Miss Cardale
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Misa Carlisle
Miss Cariste
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Hudson Valley
Chapter 1X Continued The Train to New York
Stanton contemplates Jessica and Floyd's warning as they part at the depot. Floyd hints at trouble linked to the Cup race and hoodoos, then urges Stanton to take care of himself before they go their separate ways.
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New York
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Mercury
Valerie Carlisle
Starton
Stanton Visits Jessica Floyd in New York
On the second day after arriving in New York, Stanton returns to the quiet apartment house to meet Jessica Floyd. The meeting occurs with the same old Irishwoman admitting him, as Jessica greets him from a window seat rather than rising from the piano.
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New York
Stanton
Jessica Floyd
Floyd
Hardened racer seeks solace in unexpected bond
Stanton reveals a hard past from wealth loss to orphaned poverty and a drive to win through auto racing. Jessica Floyd, torn between loyalty to her brother and growing attraction, listens by the fire as his guarded gentleness surfaces. The two begin a cautious courtship with racing looming over their fragile trust.
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Jes
Stanton
Floyd
Miss Floyd
Woman bootblack to open London stall for women customers
London will see its first woman bootblack as a female entrepreneur plans a stand at a busy West End corner. She aims to serve women and children exclusively while stating male bootblacks need not fear competition.
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London
West End
England
Penguin Oil Industry on Macquarie Island
Consul Henry D. Baker reports an emerging penguin oil operation on Macquarie Island between Tasmania and Antarctica. Joseph Hatch leases the Tasmanian island, housing about 80 million penguins and many sea elephants. oil is boiled from carcasses in 800-bird digesters and sold to binder twine makers in Australia and New Zealand.
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Antarctic
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Hatch
Australia
New Zealand
Hobart
Mawson Antarctic Expedition
Adelie Land
Henry D. Baker
American Aristocracy And The Illusion Of Fine Society
George William Curtis argues that gilded displays and luxury cannot create true society. He criticizes flaunted wealth, ostentatious dress, grand houses, and social pretensions that mock honest labor and American democratic ideals.
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George William Curtis
Drunken Monkeys in Congo Beer Traps
A letter from the Congo region reports monkeys on the west coast of Africa become intoxicated on a native beer. Natives bait the apes with the drink to trap them, then lead away the staggering animals in a string. The beer is given in decreasing amounts to delay awakening to the consequences.
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Congo
Africa
Deserved Protest by Stock Exchange Members
A French newspaper quotes stock exchange members singing “God share the king” and condemns the portrayal as a misrepresentation of national aspirations. The protest notes opposition to perceived political framing in market circles.
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Stock Exchange
God
Parisian sanction ends brief millinery fad
The Parisian bon ton hats with curly brims and tall crowns, trimmed with fantasia feathers or floral aigrettes, lost allure as wearers tired of repetition. French women’s chic does not translate to all types, though milliners plan autumn versions in beaver felt and plush.
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London
Veiled blouse with tucked fronts and matching cuffs
Garment described for veiling or detailing features a front with groups of fine tucks and insertion strips. Back and sleeves carry tuck work, with cuffs and collar fully tucked. Material notes specify 2 yards 40s wide and 2 yards insertion.
Lace and Pearls Headdress Feature Highlight
A mob cap of lace encircled with pearls and a straight feather aigrette tops the look. The style helps a girl hide a less-than-perfect hat but hides a pretty head of hair, which the author laments.
Table Decoration Idea from Harper's Bazaar
An inexpensive table decoration features a crepe paper rosé ils hung from the chandelier with ribbons to each plate. A large vase of roses serves as the centerpiece, roses arranged around the base, tall glass bonbon dishes, and cardboard rose favors. Baskets of roses frame the sides.
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Harpers Bazar
Dresden silks return in summer fashion revival
The revival of pannier draperies emphasizes Dresden silks with pinks blues yellows and greens as backdrops for bouquets garlands and flower baskets. Dresden silks and satins suit afternoon and evening frocks, with color combos and flower effects. Hats and slippers feature Dresden accents, boosting understated yet chic summer styles. Are you using them?
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Dresden
Lingerie Styles From A Winter Wardrobe Sale
Evening wear underskirts remain in fashion this winter with bargains still available. A satin messaline pet ticoat in pale blue features a knee-deep frill of kilted transparent lawn over a pleated silk frill, slashed at intervals and tied with pale blue ribbon.
How to Fit Pumps With Velvet and Elastic Casing
When pumps slip at the heels or are loose use velvet paste at the back nap out. If still loose, visit a shoemaker to add a draw string casing or tightly fastened elastic. Overshoes that slip at the heel can be made snug with glued chamois backing and waterproof glue.
Silk Apples on Hats in London Fashion Trend
The piece notes the black hat as the season’s staple in London with white trim favored and yellow a strong rival. A particular hat features a low crown densely covered with silk apples in yellow brown and pale green, with apple leaves interspersed, all kept flat for a tidy surface.
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London
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