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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1902
Page
31
Ladies in white lace gowns and black hats with ostrich plumes headline a salon ensemble. Mrs D Webster Dougherty wore a white embroidered muslin confection with pale blue taffeta, valenciennes trim, and baroque pearl jewelry. Mrs C H Roberts contrasted in pale yellow dotted silk with black girdle and lace collar, paired with a black trimmed straw hat.
In town for Suburban Day events and racing, Mrs. Clarence Mackay attends lunch at a prominent venue with her blue voile dress and large black hat. Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, Mrs. Lehr, and Mrs. Pendleton showcase tan etamine gowns with blue embroidery and distinctive pleats. Mrs. Drexel, Miss Bryce, and Mrs. Barney also appear in intricate gowns, lace, and sequined trimmings, highlighting parasols, hats, and stylized silhouettes.
In June fashion notes, Mrs. Ralph Townsend and others are seen in dark blue linen gowns suited to warm days. Descriptions detail skirt lines, tucked yokes, box pleats, lace and braid trimming, waist blousing, and coordinated hats. Miss Anestine Lewis and Miss Eugenia Plumley also display tailored linen and silk ensembles with lace, satin belts, and distinctive hats.
A long time resident of the Far East recalls how baby talk universes itself in all languages from Chinese to Japanese. He notes the global sameness of infantile endearments and how even strangers recognize baby talk, often with amusement.
The article profiles a successful professional marketer who catered to wealthy patrons, delivering monthly market bulletins and customized menus. It notes the need for fairness, accuracy, and constant client contact, with rewards including a private carriage and access to top markets. It emphasizes hard work as the path to success and warns against unscrupulous dealers.
Instructions for making large batches of strawberry preserves using uniform berries, sugar ratios, and careful handling. Details include rinsing, boiling 20 minutes, skimming, jarning with leftover syrup for flavoring, and sealing. Emphasizes cleanliness, use of porcelain kettles, and adjusted sugar per fruit type.
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