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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1900
Page
5
The season features gold and silver braids, embroidery, and bullion tassels on gowns of tulle and silk. Paquin showcases gold thread, mother of pearl, and ornate sashes while wide belts and flowered trims enrich linen and gauze ensembles. Light wraps slimly complement the airy dresses.
Actress Sarah Bernhardt sacrificed her hairstyle to look masculine for the part of the Duc de Reichstadt in L Aigion. After trying many wigs and failing to achieve the look, she laid aside her hair in a casket for friends.
Clement Scott lauds American women in a London publication. He praises their hospitality warmth and sociable evenings noting genial introductions lively conversation and the ease of social exchanges in American homes. He highlights educated partners stylish hosts and confident witty hosts and guests in mutual give and take settings.
Fashion notes describe a sequined liberty silk gown with pink taffeta lining, optional Chantilly lace yoke, draped front and sleeves, and a velvet draped girdle. Pattern No 830 covers bust 32 to 40 inches, uses four yards of fabric, and pattern No 880 details yardage for the waist. Orders go to The Times Pattern Department, Philadelphia.
Read tips from Dr Grace Peckham Murray on protecting delicate skin in sun. She urges using cold cream or almond-tinted silk tissue and avoiding washing the face after sun exposure to prevent further damage. The piece warns sunburn damages texture, causes redness, and may blister if washed while sunlit.
A brief urging readers to give footwear breaks between wears to extend life and preserve the leather and structure. The article promotes shoe care practices and stresses not overusing a single pair without rest.
An illustrated fashion pattern showcases a close fitting waist with front and back box tucks, yoke details, and a stock collar. Nun’s veiling and gulpure lace over cardinal velvet form the yoke, sized from 2 to 40 inches, with two yards 44 inches wide. Orders are drawn from The Times Philadelphia Chestnut Street.
Edith Marion Moore of Lon- Me recently died after long illness that left her aphasia. She arranged her will with two card decks, naming relatives and property on separate packs, drawing one card at a time to dispose of assets. The selection of executor followed the final card draw.
Relatives argued the will was not properly executed and did not follow the deceased’s instructions but the judge ruled the will was drawn with novel, ingenious method and satisfactory. Costs of the action were charged to the estate.
A medical expert argues hair loss often runs in families and heredity may drive alopecia. He notes higher incidence when both paternal and maternal lines show thinning and cites data from families with early scalp hair loss.
The text outlines Queen Victoria's preferred Sunday hymns and service practices. It notes selections by Princess Beatrice, favorites like Jesus Lover of My Soul and Rock of Ages, and the royal family’s shared fondness for Nearer My God to Thee. It describes her noon service, afternoon walks, and social regimen at Osborne House, including her preference for hymns from Newman and the later addition Come Unto Me Ye Weary, with references to how Sundays unfolded for her family and guests.
A playful note features fragmented lines and scrambled phrases about personal names, music and questions. The teaser hints at a puzzle with missing letters and hidden meanings, inviting readers to guess the original message behind the garbled text.
A Rue de la Paix jeweler showcases a tray of African mine diamonds in vivid hues and dramatic color shifts. The dealer explains varied light responses, brittleness, and cut yields, noting yellow, green, red, and black stones and the rarity of several gems. A notable pinkish and canary collection attracts international interest.
The text portrays a French woman preparing for bed with elaborate care. It describes washing, dental hygiene, mouth rinse, and dressing in a lace frilled nightdress as though attending a reception, noting that this dainty routine applies to both old and young women from refined backgrounds.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a fashionable patent pompadour hairstyle. It mentions fairylike features and wavied tresses, noting a bewitching style tied to a late fashion trend. The text is garbled but centers on feminine hair design and public fascination.
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