Astrachan fashions dominate season's fur wear in society
The article details stylish astrachan jackets and accessories such as high flaring collars and flowing sleeves, notes a Louis XVI gray cloth jacket with astrachan fur accents, a green velvet jacket with astrachan plastion, and a shift from fur boas to lighter adornments. It remarks on street fashion, hairstyling trends, and the return to Eugenie style with gray hair and nonfragile hats, plus a brief note on the decline of birds in hats due to conservation concerns and practical storage for boots and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrachan
Brandenbures
Flore
Eugenie
Edmund
Edmond Grey
Cissie
Isadlady
Innovative shoe storage from old packing cases
Receptacles nailed to walls keep contents off floors and away from dust, though not decorative. A packing case can be repurposed into a boot and shoe cupboard with lightboard pigeon holes for each pair. With hinges the case becomes a mini cupboard or seat, covered with fabric to form a settee and hide dust-prone pigeon-holes.
Mourning and dress trends update from the era
The article outlines mourning wear rules with half mournings and crape details for bonnets and collars. It notes fabrics for weddings and daily wear, including Connep silk trends, ready-made skirts, smart gowns, and new dress goods like heather cheviots and crocodile cloth.
Auction Prices for Electrig Seal Muffs and Capes
The listing shows Electrig Seal muff prices at 2.00 with smaller units 1.25 1.75 2.75, and caps priced at 25c, with capes at 3.50 and 8.00.
Handkerchief Sale Prices Across Ladies and Gents Lines
Catalog note lists 2000 dozen Ladies embroidered handkerchiefs with prices from 15 to 2 dollars, plus roc 1234¢. Gents initial handkerchiefs shown in various grades and fancy boxed sets from 1.25 to 2.75 dollars, with Ladies initial boxed options at 1.00 to 1.50 dollars.
Glove Prices Display Kid and Gent Styles
Catalog listing for gloves including Kid Gloves with prices 89c to 1 75, four button variants 75c to 1 50, Suede and 20 button Cream options, Fine Cashmere Gauntlets at 35c, Gents and Misses Kid Gloves from 75c to 1 75, Boys Kid Pique and Fur Top Gloves in all sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty St
Smithfold St
Butterfly tragedy ends in death and heartbreak
In a London theater circle, Cissie Stanley's flirtation with Lord Freeland and Edmund Grey's fragile romance culminate in a fatal act. After Grey's suicide, Cissie's career continues briefly while grief and guilt linger, and the narrator reflects on fragile female vanity and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund
Lord Freeland
Cissie
Mr. Grey
Sara
Asile
Cissies
Cissie Stanley
Philip Freeland
Mary
Cisse Stanley
Edmond Grey
Oberwesser murder trial blazes through issues in region
Crib notes from TriState items report varied misdeeds and incidents. The Oberwesser murder case advances amid local talk while a Br wnsville man faces a fatal shotgun accident. Widespread inaccuracy and rumor cloud Sw ered towns as investigators pursue leads in Frogtown.
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Castoy
Oberwesser
Venson
Kecksburg
Brownsville
Harry
Daniel Beber
John Ryan
Stawertein
Lou Keres
Charles Rooger
Frogtown
Trnaxor
Tyrone and Clearfield
Cara
Bing
Jumpin
New Brent
John Gibson
George W. Sweet
Chicago
Gibson
Gous
Guilty Peoples
McKrtsroat
Dr. Lee
MeeKeesport
Dr Len
Authorities Balk at Pump Contract Bid Gap in Massachusetts
Authorities strain to award a $21 bid from J. F. Blake of Massachusetts untuk a new pump, while rival Wilson Larder bid $17.3 for the same size unit, prompting scrutiny of the process and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Blake Isto We
Massachusetts
Wilson-Larder
Generous Gift From Blaner and Phillips to Suffering Homestead Sufferers
Messrs Blaner and Phillips donate 250 worth of clothing for Homestead relief. The philanthropists are noted for their ready support of worthy charities and their willingness to bear their share of aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Blaner & Phillips
Christmas Silverware and Furnishings Advertised by Pittsburgh Jewellers
Multiple merchants promote holiday silverware and house goods in Pittsburgh. Haney & Hares sell silverware and writing shaving necessaries. Schoeneck & Son offer furniture and displays. Henry Terheyden custom jewelry including diamonds. Schoeneck & Sox advertise groceries. ads claim quality, reasonable prices, home delivery, and urging readers to visit showrooms near Smithfield and Liberty streets. Several listings note various items and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haney & Hares, Jewelers
Smithield Street
Henry Terheyden
Smithfield Street
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Tex
Satollis
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M. P
Sherman
Lambeth
England
London Police Court
Egypt
Kansas City
Bagengeimas
Lewis Johnson
Henry Starr
United States
Marshall Floyd Wilson
Cotleyville
Kaw
James Mills
Judson Wilkinson
Philip Nicholas
Richmond
Rio Grande Do Sul
Whitewater
Kan
Governor Flower
Pertoner
John E. McNamara
Corn
N. Y
Patrick MacAdury
Brooklyn
Bolivis
Glasgow
Vatican
Sheffield
Great Britain
Edward Hallinger
Jersey City
Robert J. Knox
Belem
Mexico
Elmira
Danville
Greenwood
Miss
Thomas Hyland
Flatbush
Kings County
C. M. Herrington
Pennefeather
Standard Bank
Chatham
Ont
Charles Gregory
Louisville and Nashville
Covington
Licking Bridge
Wilder Station
Bispe
Aispate, Jae Patey
Teo Atrachan Furs
Mrs. Burton Harrison
Home Journal
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Fleming
Finch
Jos. Fleming & Son
Market St. Col. Diamond
Worth
Paris
Europe
Rosenbaum &Co
Do Josemo
Market ST
Dell-Rrs
WM. F. Zoeller
Fifth Ave
Butterfly
Grey
Lilly Arnott
Lord Philip
Mund
Essily
Miss Arnott
Ealone
Loommenord
Mr. Oe
Tatol
Nila
Iersoth
Crown Hotel
Claire
Mary Maitland
Mra Rooney
Gissie
Dano
Mr. Deane
Kavruaxwa
Suon Dirantwurt
Smit
Del-Rrasa
Youghiogheny Coal Co., Ltd
Greenough Street
Gas Alley
Grant ST
T. S. Knap
Youghiogheny
J. Harper Bonnell CO
York
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad
Wheating and
Late Erie Railroad
Narrows
Youxesrows
Samuel Ward
Cleveland
Frank
McFettridge
Bigamry
Edith Gardner
Repen Creek
Nettle Unger
Beckerostse
Anc
DUC
McKisstort
Wilson-Snyder Pump Manufacturing
ScuHoexsck & Sox
Liberty Street
Miller
Federal Street
Allegheny
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