Irene Atherton confronts Gripp and a note of threat
Irene Atherton suspects financier Gripp wields hidden power over her father Daniel Atherton after discovering a threatening note and hints of an invention scheme. Mayberry explains a misread pact, while Gripp courts Mead with a new process and a dramatic drawing collapse foreshadowing further intrigue.
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Irene Atherton
Mr. Mayberry
Irene
Mayberry
Mr. Gripp
Miss Atherton
Gripp
Mr. Atherton
Daniel Atherton
Jackson Gripp
Berther
Irene Orton
Daniel Ath
Clive
Trene
Alaska Riches Spark New El Dorado Hopes
Resources of Alaska show discoveries of tin deposits and growing wealth potential. Railroads are planned to access fur, fish, timber, gold and minerals. The Winlock Pilot notes the vast region's rapid rise and value to the nation after the purchase of Alaska.
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Alaska
Winlock Pilot
Sam
Death Diary: Died in Town After Telephonic Care
A brief obituary notes a man died this summer in town after a long illness. His wife cared for him by telephone from Newport while his doctor treated him by telegraph from Bar Harbor. A letter from his clergyman was read at the funeral, delivered from atop the Alps.
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Newport
Bar Harbor
Fashions for Lent Highlight Elaborate House Dresses
New York correspondence notes Lent styles extend to elaborate house dresses rivaling evening wear in cost and look. Gowns use delicate fabrics with risky snips and perishable colors, while street dresses stay ornate but more practical. Milady’s carriage gowns rely on fine feathers and chantilly trim.
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New York
Milady
Elaborate Princess Style Gowns Dominate Evening Attire
The article details luxurious princess cut gowns with flowing lines and heavy embellishment using rich fabrics like crepe de chine and silk. It notes lace and trims valued as highly as a yearly wage, describes jackets both ornate and simple, and observes patterns such as turquoise buttons, ruffles, and embroidered lawns with dramatic pleating and ribbon work.
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Artiss
Fashion notes from Paris spark spring empire scarfs and lace
The article describes widening empire scarfs for spring and summer, lace diamonds trimming skirts and blouses, and appliques on light silks. It predicts the toque will rule Paris runways over hats for spring, with hats leading in summer. Skirts feature lengthwise tucks and corded hems. gauged yokes suit young girls and princesse dresses return for evening wear.
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Paris
Fashion notes on gowns and accessories feature Norfolk jacket style
The article describes self strap pings and cording for calor strappings to enhance suits. It notes the Norfolk jacket as a stylish yet perhaps unattractive model for many, with gowns in white madras or silky linen and embroidered fronts. Mower toques gain favor for reception and evening wear, with autumn foliage designs and spring models showing a low broad silhouette and floral emphasis.
Country Girls Turn Profitable Through Cottage Ventures
A column highlights rural women earning incomes through ventures like Virginia creeper and violet culture, mushroom gathering, jams, and horse work in the city. It emphasizes optimism, self-help, and practical paths for educated homemakers to support families.
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Hone
Virginia
Carpenter
An Attractive Shirt Waist Suit Described
A detailed description of a shirt waist suit featuring a short plaited skirt, lace insertions, and heavy embroidery along the hem. The design includes two bands of trim on the front, shoulder plaits for silhouette, linen collar and cuffs with lace edging, and a fancy stock accessory.
Joys of Mature Life and Comfort in Old Age
Grannie B. remarks that mature life offers comforts young people lack. She contrasts her cozy fire and a good novel with her granddaughters' nervous, exciting ball night and admits she prefers the ease of retirement. The piece notes comfort as a prerogative of aging and a steadying sense of well being.
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Mets
Tomiake
Grannie B
Fashion at summer resorts flaunts garish dress
An observer notes women at resorts wear many colors and bold outfits that clash with taste, turning simple, tasteful frocks into overlooked choices. He laments the persistent vulgarity in public attire and recalls Thoreau's call for simplicity.
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Jong
Lirene
Atherton
Mr. Mead
Thor
Italy
Wavania
Stallow
Lan
Ito
Bac
Ick
London
England
Joseph
Ine
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