Tales and Asides From Press and Past
A collection of brief anecdotes and notes on public figures. It recalls the Earl Spencer famed as lord lieutenant and nicknamed the Red Earl for his beard, plus a humorous Mark Twain anecdote about witty newspaper editing and a joke about poultry corpses.
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Earl Spencer
Ireland
Rr. Gladstone
Earl
Spencer
Esrl
Dublin
Slistiser
Wance
Gowned in V shaped styles draw Newport mockery
Mrs. Herman Oelrichs criticizes Paquin and Cal lot gowns with daring V shaped backs at a Newport dinner. Paris gala and Metropolitan Opera fundraiser highlighted the trend as fashionable Americans debate self made wealth and intellectual aims in witty pairs.
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Herman Oelrichs
Newport
Paquin
Callot
Paris
Metropolitan Opera Company of
New York
Fashion Notes on Fall Suit and Lace Over Gold Accessories
A fashion sketch features an old rose serge suit with black satin piping and belt, paired with a black hat and feather. Dark gowns dominate the season while English court mourning subtly influences tone. Lace over gold pins and jewelry ideas offer affordable refinements for chic outfits.
The College Girl Wardrobe No Real Change for College Ladies
A recent graduate argues college attire mirrors non college fashion and the only real addition is a gym suit. She notes girls buy what they like and can afford, rely on Christmas updates, and can reorder from home if needed.
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Tye
James J. Cannon Named President of Fourth National Bank
James J. Cannon was elected president of the Fourth National Bank of New York. A longtime banker, he began as a messenger in 1876 and rose through roles at Fifth Avenue Bank. Known for credit department reforms, he authored a key text on Clearing Houses.
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Fourth National Bank of
New York
James J. Cannon
Wen
Air
Cannon
Fifth Avenue Bank
New York Clearing House
Skin Shoes Banter From a Philadelphia Ledger
Dialogue in the Philadelphia Ledger notes a quip about making shoes from various skins including banana peels. Johnny asks Dot whether banana skins could become slippers, prompting the witty exchange.
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Dot
Johnny
Philadelphia Ledger
Card Party Breaks Sanity For Atebisan Woman
An Atebisan wife left home early to join a card club to escape daily dishwashing cooking and laundry. A perfect lady at the table berated her for misplays, driving her to tears and a hasty retreat. The witness said the party did what it promised by momentarily taking her mind off work.
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Atchison Globe
Athletics and the Unfit Warns Against Overexertion
Dr Woods Hutchiesen warns in Outing that unfit individuals should avoid strenuous athletic events. He cites cases of weakened hearts after fever or pneumonia and notes sudden heart failure can occur during training or competition. The piece urges common sense and proper convalescence for all participants.
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Woods Hutchiesen
Fishbona Arrows in Amazoo Indian Art
The serrated spine of the ray is used by the Indians of the Amazoo to arm their arrows.
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Glack
Barsbine
Ben
Amazoo
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