Best Dressed Man at Retail Clothiers Convention
NEA Service reports 2500 delegates at the National Retail Clothiers and Furnishers convention voted George H Wright of Huntington West Virginia as best dressed. The article lists his seven outfits from business wear to formal evening wear emphasizing tailored suits, hats, shirts, canes, and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Chicago
Retail Clothiers and Furnishers
George H Wright
Hittington
W.va
Shoes of Olden Time in Early American History
An exhibit at the old South Church in Boston shows a pair of Governor Phillips shoes. The woolen and dark brown yarn stockinette cover, leather soles, and handmade construction reflect thrift and domestic labor in early days. The piece notes knitting as essential and cites 1884 artificial silk invention by Count Hilaire de J. for context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old South Church
Boston
Gover Phillips
Westion
Hilaire Jeharflonnet
Florida hotel plans loom in Abe Martin era gossip
Rumors circulate that Lafe may build a $200,000 ten story hotel with a mov ie theater, 175 baths, a large rotunda, assembly hall and lavish facilities in Florida. Conversations mention delayed deals, a pending telegram, and rumored resignations as local society tracks a glamorous project and its far reaching impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac
Lafeud
Picture Theater
Flondy
R. Bud
Jake Bentley
Fioridy
Floret
Airy Grimes
Fleecr
Esley Purviance Pardue
Loridy
Alvy Grimes
Joan
Alvy
Florida Deal Prompts Double Wedding Plans
A Florida land deal of about 35 000 dollars collapsed when the buyer offered only a 19 dollar binder. The intended bride and groom pressed for certainty as plans moved forward. An uncle of the bride promises a world tour if the Florida transaction yields favorable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binkley
Towson Normal School Notes and Local Socials
Miss Eve Shoemaker and Miss Evelyn Foale attend social events at the State Normal School Towson with relatives and friends from Frederick and Washington. Nannie Brentlinge visits her relatives in Frederick, and locals enjoy a day boiling apple butter at the Ramsburg residence with several Frederick guests. A note mentions Japan’s women and a dyspeptic pest issue as well as a discussion on passenger pigeons and hunting impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Ile
Evelyn Shoemaker
Evelyn Foale
State Normal School
Towson
Sadie Shoemaker
Blanche Hapar
Glenn Stull
Edgworth Rive
Franken Hummer
D Leonard
Washington
Elizabeth Leonard
Hal Crest
Nannie Brentlinge
Frederick
Carl Ramsburg
W. Ramsburg
Molle Zimmerman
Jesse Ty. Hines
J. P. Angleberger
Poster Warrenfeltz
Casvin Karper
Daniel Leonard
Hittle Slaver
Mildred
Eizabeth Leonmdy
HHS Crest
Also Mentioned on This Page
Day Whae
Loungho
Club Ivear
Eisner Wear
Abe Martin
Florida
Alby
John F. Dille Co
Nicodemus Ice Cream Co
Maryland
Japan
Hansonville
Columbia
Rosie
Floyd Collins
John T. Scopes
Brunswick
Edison Records
I. B.S
North Market St
Ain ‘Siers
Phoze
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!