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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
9
The piece notes boleros’ enduring popularity in fashion, with varied styles from high necks to sleeveless cuts. It cites adaptable silhouettes, evolving details like waistline belts, and the ongoing trend seen in Paris where boleros are styled with wide waistbands to complement bright dresses.
A Mile Sorel designed bolero gown with a short zouave front and long princess back. Coffee ta ffa ta f over pale biscuit skirt features Venice lace trim and a lace scarf with cameo pin. Yellow straw hat, black ostrich plumes, and decorative velvet pendant tabs finish the outfit.
A compact critique of social expectations for women and men. The piece argues that true grooming matters more than appearance, mothers question readiness for marriage, and excuses at work should not spill into family life. It mixes observations on attire, etiquette, and household conduct.
A list of singers and events outlines a Worcester festival with Calve performing for Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle on June 26 including Cavalleria Rusticana and Faust. Other figures include Alban Blauvelt, Yvette Guilbert, Teresa Carreno, Suzanne Adams at Covent Garden, and Mme Ada Adini with details on her origins, education, and Paris home.
A talented niece of Charles King has died at sea near South America after a rare choice to be buried in the sea. Reports indicate the body was interred at sea following her death, with details scarce from the patch and town.
The article lauds Mrs Gladstone as an ideal wife and mother who guided her husband through decades of public life. It highlights her tact in shielding him from distress, her popularity among the British public, and her iconic presence beside Mr Gladstone during open air speeches and in the House of Commons.
A fragment describes hard boiling eggs and removing yolks to mix with chopped truffles. The yolk replaces in whites, then the eggs are coated with tinted apple jelly in lavender, yellow, pink, blue, red, and soap colored layers.
The garment described is a black silk bordered bolero with applique jet over white satin. It matches a skirt and pairs with a black chiffon blouse or any soft blouse. The set is versatile in white alpaca veiling or cream fabrics, worn with thin white blouses.
Dr Treves recalls Tommy Atkins in South Africa through anecdotes from his hospital care. The English surgeon notes the soldier's stoicism and quiet moments, including a nurse and a dying man near a bedside, illustrating tenderness amid hardship.
Advertises FOYAL Baking Powder Company warning consumers to avoid powders made with alum claiming they are cheaper. Notes alum is a corrosive acid and dangerous if ingested in food. Company address listed as 100 William St New York.
The Century Company releases Problems of Expansion with writings by Whitelaw Reid spanning 1898 to 1900 including The Territory We Are Threatened and Paria treaty notes. Edward Everett Hale’s How to Do It in a library edition highlights practical ethics for daily life and conduct.
The listing shows new books available with authors such as Sarah Warner Brooks Howald Macdonald John K Leys Eva Emery Drepp, and others priced around $1.25 to $1.50. Several titles include The Sword of the King and The Black Terror with publishers Century Page Brown.
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