Dame Fashion's Diary A Woman in the Big Stores
A survey of holiday gift ideas from Wanamaker's Gimbels and Strawbridge Clothier's. Articles highlight hygrometers, linen pieces, cuff links, sailor suits for boys, violin and mandolin instruments, Vienna bronzes, chains with gems, wallets, miniatures of French royals, and fur rugs from McCallum & McCallum.
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Germany
Wanamaker’s
Strawbridge & Clothier’s
Lit Brothers
Coates
Santa Claus
Heppe’s
Banjoemas
Dutch East Indies
Heppe's
Simons
Willian’ H. Wanamaker’s
Papa
Combinola
Gimbels
Bailey, Banks & Riddle’s
L'Art Nouveau
Darlington’s
Vienna
Mademoiselle
Wanamaker's
H. Muhr
Louis
Napoleon
Madame Jecamier
Madame Pompadour
Marie Anoinette
Mme
Elizabeth
Sophie
Adelaide
Louis XVI
Mme de Stael
Mme. le Brun
Josephine
Milady
Doliles
Gui
Strawbridge & Clothier's
McCallum & McCallum
Turquoise: From Turkeys to American Mines Through Ages
Turquoise derives its name from Turkey with Nishapur in Persia yielding finest stones. The Persian Orient is contrasted with Occidental turquoise found in France and elsewhere. Ancient use spans Egypt, Mexico, and the American Southwest with stones valued for color and ornamental wear.
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Turkey
Nishapur
Khorasan
Persia
San
Silesia
Saxony
New Mexico
Arizona
Occidental
Languedoc
Vatican
Rome
United States
Mexico
Los Cerritos
Grenade
Charles V
Spain
Cortez
Vogue of Egyptian chains energizes Christmas markets
A foreign fashion correspondent notes Empress Josephine inspired Byzantine jewelry with bold color. Demand for Fayptian and fancy bead chains is high and stock could run short until spring. Chains range from seed pearls to larger beads in varied styles, with longer lengths preferred.
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Josephine
Christmas giving for welfare and joy, not showy display
Betty Bradeen urges thoughtful Christmas charity through Salvation Army boxes and gifts for those who served. emphasize practical help over status symbols. The piece criticizes extravagant, status-driven giving and favors mutual support without indebting others, promoting modest, meaningful giving and gratitude.
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Salvation Army
Betty Bradeen
Patriotic Women in Annual DAR Meeting at Odd Fellows
The Daughters of the American Revolution Quaker City Chapel chapter met in Odd Fellows Temple with Regent Mrs. George W. Kendrick Jr. presiding. They reviewed last year, offered park support for Valley Forge, sent condolences to Mrs. Carl de Bubna, and mourned Miss Eugenia Washington. Officials held over, new Board of Managers elected, and letters from lawmakers promised help with Mint site for the public library.
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Quaker City Chapel
Daughters of the American Revolution
Odd Fellows’ Temple
George W. Kendrick, Jr
Valley Forge National Park
Carl de Bubna
Eugenia Washington
George Washington
Lawrence Washington
Miss Washington
Boles Penrose
Adams and Foerderer
Sleeve into bodice rule clears sewing woes
A home dressmaker recounts the struggle of setting sleeves into a bodice without distortion. A simple rule solves the problem: place the inside sleeve seam 1.5 to 2 inches forward of the waist under-arm seam, adjustable by wearer size, working for all fabrics from calico to satin.
Mrs. Beckwith Granted Divorce From Warren Beckwith
Mrs. Jessie Lincoln Beckwith, granddaughter of a martyred president and daughter of Robert T. Lincoln, was granted a divorce from Warren Beckwith in Mount Pleasant Iowa. The case connected to James C. Whitford vs Mrs. Robert T. Lincoln sought $27000 for estate services. Beckwith, once a football player, served in the Fifty Iowa Volunteers and cited desertion and non support as grounds.
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Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Jessie T. Beckwith
Robert T. Lincoln
Chicago
Pullman Company
Warren Beckwith
James C. Whitford
Harlan
Lincoln
Miss Jessie Lincoln
Beckwith
Iowa Wesleyan
Jessie
Company F
Fiftieth
Iowa Volunteers
Jacksonville
Fla
Burlington Road
First Snow Quietly Ends a Winter Siege
The poem notes the day of snow as a victorious siege ender. Dark skies yield to bright morning and a white flag of peace over the world. Frank Dempster Sherman writes in the December Woman's Home Companion, reflecting on winter's passage.
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Frank Dempster Sherman
December Woman's Home Companion
London Bridal Gown Captures Delicate Young Bride Fashion
A London wedding illustration describes a 17 year old bride in a white satin gown with a lace petticoat and satin overdress edged in orange blossoms. A lace train outlined in silver, tulle veil, and low neck hair give a graceful effect while a child attendant in white muslin shoulders the train with blue accents on bows.
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London
Fashions Grow Long for Women in Society
A foreign commentator notes the vogue for long cloaks and fur collars as fashionable in Victoria's capital. Town wear features open fronts, while country driving outfits fasten garments for modesty. Rich black satin with white satin yokes and marabout feather boas are highlighted, along with coque and feather decorations. The piece observes growing lengths in apparel and food trends at year’s end, with a nod to English consumer tastes.
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Victoria
Simone
New Paris Styles with Cleros and Fur Trimmed Boleros
New notes on styles show cleros accompanying long bell sleeves in Paris dressmaking with jackets bordered by fur and passed over many skirts. Bishops sleeves appear on blouses beneath, corset belts gain popularity, and fur collars or triple postillion capes in silked cloth are favored for outdoor warmth.
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Paris
Masonic Home of Pennsylvania Files Defense Suit Over Taxes
The Masonic Home of Pennsylvania filed an affidavit of defense in Common Pleas Court challenging a city suit to recover a May 26 1806 judgment of $823.53 for taxes on its Broad and Ontario streets property. The defense claims the home is a charitable public institution not subject to taxation.
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Masonic Home
Pennsylvania
Common Pleas Court
Broad and
Ontario Streets
Ome
Mystery Fire Destroys Two Steamers on River
The old Fairmount steamer Vigilant and the launch David W. Sellers were burned with no solution yet. Watchman Joseph Campbell says the fire was started before his night departure. Captain Chasteau of the Park Guard suspects local mischievous youths responsible for the arson.
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Fairmount
Vigilant
Water Works Flats
Old Riverside
David W. Sellers
Joseph Campbell
P. A. Dempsey
Chasteau
Park Guard
Help to Law Students Delaware and New Jersey Practice Lectured
The University of Pennsylvania board of trustees appoints Victor B. Woolley of Wilmington Del to deliver a course on Delaware practice in the law department. Due to rising numbers of Delaware and New Jersey students, the faculty plans state practice courses. Norman Grey of Camden county bar teaches New Jersey practice. Courses target students aiming to practice law in other states.
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University of Pennsylvania
Victor B. Woolley
Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Department of Law
New Jersey
Norman Grey
Camden County
Tourists to Visit Giant's Causeway Tomorrow
The Times reports that tourists will visit the Giant's Causeway on the North Irish coast tomorrow highlighting it as a marvel of nature.
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the Times
North Irish
Giant’s Causeway
Answers to Correspondents in The Times
The Times responds to readers on case rules, Girard Trust property, ice-boat locomotion, and valuing field objects. It notes limits on advising in property matters and suggests expert examination or reputable houses in Philadelphia or New York.
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J. BR. P
Market
Eleventh Streets
Girard Trust
Chestnut
Girard
Charles H
the Times
Philadelphia
New York
Teresa
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