The Choice. Estelle and the rival artists clash
In a Chelsea studio tale a young artist Paul Warden finishes a major canvas. Estelle, his contralto confidante, and Hugh McWhinnie, a rival academy patron, jostle for influence. The painting, The Choice, centers on a red haired girl faced with two suitors as the lovers navigate ambition, love, and fair play. Estelle sees the work hang, and the rival’s motives blur as she reveals her loyalty.
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Cheyne Walk
Estelle Trevor
Estelle
Brahms
Paul
Paul Warden
Burlington House
Burlington Gang
Hugh McWhinnie
Warden
McWhinnie
MicWhinnie
R. A
Germany
Academy
Pan
Ceed
Tam
McWhittie
Guardy
Burlington
Paul Worden
Hugh
Mmcwhinnie
Vienna
Ferrells
Estell
HwIf
Bright
Puncturing a Fallacy About Graying Hair In Prison
A barber dispels the myth that hair turns gray overnight by citing jail examples. He explains prisoners dyed their hair with poor dyes, limited by prison conditions, leading to gray appearances blamed on fear rather than rapid aging.
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Orsini
Marie Antoinette
Janguishi
Raleigh
Water Powers in Canada Reported by Trade Agent Shotts
Sault Ste. Marie reports growing interest in Canada’s water powers with Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk railways eyeing power for branch lines and potentially mainline use, signaling broader energy expansion plans.
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Canada
Shotts
Sault Ste. Mar
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk Railways
Making of Butter at Home Best Form of Churn
A historical piece extols the barrel churn as the best farm butter maker, detailing operation, cleaning, temperatures, and timing. It explains churn speed, temperature ranges from 50 to 80 F, wash cycles, salt incorporation, and two main working methods with tables and rollers, stressing avoiding mottled butter and proper equipment prep.
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Patent Office
E. H. Webster
Agricultural Department
Divorce Reform Needed Prediction Issues in Census Probe
The article argues for divorce reform as the census bureau is set to begin an investigation. It warns that the forthcoming review may reveal gaps in current processes and spur policy reconsideration across departments. The piece stresses timing and potential legislative impact.
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Census Bureau
Uniform Divorce Laws Urged By Philadelphia Bulletin
The Philadelphia Bulletin argues that at least one million divorces have been granted in the country over the past twenty years. It contends that this figure underscores the need for uniform divorce laws across states to streamline and clarify proceedings.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Colors to Wear and Skin Tone Compatibility in Fashion
The article advises on color choices for different hair colors and skin tones. It discusses pairing greens with white and rosy tones, avoiding rose against skin, and using white or green as separators. It notes blue flatters blondes, and combinations like black with white or rose suit hair types. It warns sallow complexions with red light and blue framing.
Gotham's Polite Rescuer Derailed by New York Police
A southern gentleman of the dreamer school aged about 55 helps two women with bundles on Fifth Avenue. They scream for police as he gathers the packages. A fat officer detains him, but the sergeant, after hearing his story, lectures him and releases him.
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Gotham
New York
Fifth Avenue
New York Press
Mrs Roosevelt Delays Seashore Trip For Public Duties
Mrs. Roosevelt remains in Washington with plans to join President when official business eases. She spends sultry June afternoons driving through Rock Creek park with sister Miss Carol. The cart is a high basket type drawn by a bay horse, no liveried servants, and she wears a white linen suit with a black Tuscan braid hat and a red rose.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Tunneling deaths and global trade growth cited
Engineer in charge reports fourteen deaths among workers in the East River tunnels due to high pressure of 34 pounds per square inch above atmospheric. Global world commerce is projected at 25 million dollars this year, a massive rise from 4.6 million in 1850, over six hundred percent growth. The Turkish term Balkan refers to a range of hills with pasturage on their slopes.
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East River
New York City
Pet heads in parasols a chic art business
A young city sculptress turns pet portraits into parasol handles for wealthy patrons. She models dogs and rare cats in clay, then casts in metal or ivory. One standout, a silver green parrot handle, captures the bird gripping a green parasol perch with keen, lifelike detail.
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Polly
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