Atherton Faces Gripp as Irene Guards Drawings
In a Pittsburgh mill scene Dan Atherton exposes a plot by Gripp to seize his patent control. Irene unknowingly swapped drawings while Atherton contemplates danger after a cryptic note about Peters. He vows to fight Gripp with Jack Jones as ally.
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Mr. Mead
Gripp
Irene
Father
Atherton
Ned
Bob Peters
Mr. Gripp
Dan Atherton
Dan
Jones
Peters
Young Mulberry
Mayberry
Mead Bros. & Co
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Tombs
Jack Jones
Wei
Jack
Droop Shoulders Define New Spring Fashions
New York fashion notes forecast spring styles with drooping shoulder lines on bodices and coats, featuring capes and wide collars. Light fabrics ease fullness, while yokes and trimmings create varied silhouettes. Street gowns echo dainty, fragile colors and elaborate lace and velvet details in a delicate, quavering tone.
Dan Atherton and Gripp Papers Stir a Mystery
Dan Atherton returns home cheerful after Gripp’s visit and notes papers he lent must be in note form. He and Irene uncover a stack of papers with drawings Gripp sought, hinting at a tense, hidden motive behind the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Atherton
Gripp
Mr. Gripp
Atherton
Irene
Slander Case Draws Witty Exchange In Court
A king's counsel and a cautious judge watch as the chief witness, a woman, resists repeating slanderous statements. The barrister teases her to whisper the remarks to the judge, provoking a sharp retort about their unfitness for respectable ears.
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K. G
K. O
London
Gunning in Maine Woods Leads to Near Tragedy
Dr Killiam recalls spending vacation in Maine woods where he admits he almost killed a guide while discussing how the guide sought a prescription. The remark appears in the Philadelphia Record.
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Dr. Killiam
Maine
Philadelphia Record
Fashionable shoulder treatment in light weight gowns
The piece surveys current gown trends with shirring and pleating in various box and side-pleats. It highlights capes, shoulder slopes, and cappings, noting bold combinations like white canvas with black velvet and spangled trimmings while warning of endless alterations as trimming evolves.
Fashion Notes on Lace, Embroidery, and Turquoise Accents
Fashion notes highlight silver lace and embroidered details at recent weddings. Novelties include coarse meshed nets and clustered chenille dots. White shirt waists feature floral and oriental embroidery in silk or fast dye cotton. Chamois or lemon dresses with turquoise and black chenille accents are popular.
Not Always the Most Attractive Says a Page on Women
An article argues that highly accomplished women may be less attractive to men due to assertiveness and strong opinions. It profiles Rosa C. Falls, a successful New Orleans lawyer, noting her flawless record and Tulane education, contrasting with average attainment in relationships.
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Far South
Miss Falls
I. W. Falls
New Orleans
Blackstone
Kent
Tulane University
Kentucky
The Office of a Teacher Elevates Human Value
A Success essay extols teacher leadership as shaping educated, disciplined citizens. It likens teachers to sculptors who elevate rough human clay into cultured, self controlled individuals through training and guidance, arguing the superintendent’s role mirrors national strength.
Rain-Proof Suits and Tailor Made Variety
The Washington Times notes rain-proof fabrics offer multiple tailor styles making it feasible for a woman to have a custom suit. It highlights varied textures like zibeline and a rough finished Victor fabric and mentions plaited designs changing suit styling beyond plain cloths.
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Washington Times
Zibeline
Proper way to sign public registers discussed by women
A group of women debated how to sign public registers at hotels and similar places. Several argued that a woman should not use Mrs or Miss when signing her own name, but the consensus of opinion differed.
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Ify
Jane
Mary Smith
Maury
Harper's Bazar
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Howard Forrester
Daniel Atherton
Arthur Mayberry
Mr. Mayberry
Cheops
Dan Sg
Alleghany
New York
Siley
Jessie Shipman
Rosa C. Falls
Lan
Adieus
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