Ambition and masquerade in John Rawn tale
In a Chicago hotel, power broker John Rawn recruits Virginia Delaware as his glamorous partner. He offers a one night masquerade to mingle with New York’s elite, testing their hunger for wealth and influence while plotting a rapid ascent driven by ambition and manipulation.
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John Rawn
Texas
Laura Johnson
St. Louis
Grace
Charles Halsey
Halsey
Rawn
Chicago
Virginia Delaware
Grace Rawn
New York
Mr. Rawn
Miss Delaware
Miss’ Delaware
Mr. Halsey
Marguerite
Papa Faust
Plumber Tricks Butler During Frost Damages
A plumber called to fix frozen taps in a gentleman’s home hides his thumb over a burst pipe to scare the butler. The butler, watching closely, is delayed as the plumber leaves him stuck while he takes a lunch break in the kitchen.
Orison Marden Urges Economy for Success in New York
Dr. Orison Swett Marden discusses success in New York urging economy as the path to wealth noting that many in this impatient era chase costly high spec autos. He argues prudent spending leads to lasting prosperity and advises restraint in expenditures.
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Orison Swett Marden
New York
Dainty satin case for cabinet portraits proposed
A cream satin photo case lined with white Japanese silk and pale pink cord stores cabinet portraits. It measures 8 by 4.4 inches when closed and is stiffened with cardboard for protection, featuring a "Photographs" embroidery and a daisies design.
Lingerie Frock Style Scarfs with Handkerchief Linen
The article describes making delicate handkerchief linen scarfs to wear with lingerie frocks. It covers material size two yards by half to three quarters yard, scalloped edges, fine stitching, and embroidered designs with forget me nots. It notes using stamping or eyelet work and finishing on the wrong side for visibility.
Two Handkerchief Apron for Quick Craft Projects
Learn to make a dainty two handkerchief apron in minutes using two coordinating squares. Diagonal underlay, square top, two turned pockets form the front, with the remaining fabric used for the band and strings. Handy for serving tea, bazaars, or team helpers with matching borders.
Aquamarine Hope Chest Kimono For Artistic Women
To the woman with blonde or auburn hair a hope chest kimono in aquamarine green is advised. Use silk crepe, long and flowing, with back and front fullness. Embroider water lines in white floss, yellow centers, green foliage, lilies trailing down fronts and hem.
Crepe de Chine Evening Gown with Blue Sash Edge
A simple cross over model in crepe de chine features a white sash swathed with Egyptian blue satin. The blue satin edges the decolletage, adding a plating of color along the neckline.
Tango Rose Color Fashion Note in Era Garment Text
Tango rose a vivid shirtwaist color between cerise and coral appears in crepe shawls and embroidered wraps. A shawl over a white satin foundation creates an elegant evening look. tango rose figures in crepe meteor crepe de chine chiffon crepe silk and wool lansdowne fabrics for blouses and dresses.
Embroidered White Chiffon Blouse With Dragon Fly Motif
A charming white chiffon blouse features dragon fly embroidery on both sides of the front closing. Beads in silver pale blue mauve and iridescent green form the decorative dragon fly motifs in graceful poses.
Glass tableware trend spurs wide use of glass spoons
A maid's dislike for polishing silver drives a new dining fashion favoring glass items. Cruet-stands salt-cellars fruit stands bonbon dishes and even spoons knives and forks are made of glass in some households. Real cutlery remains in use for knives and forks.
Glassware trends at the table emphasize art and utility
The text notes tablespoons made of glass or with glass handles and discusses a balance between beauty and practicality in table settings. It reflects a shift toward artistic table objects while prioritizing labor-saving design.
Farewell Gifts for Traveler in Tiny Vanity Sets
A column describes cheerful send offs for travelers featuring dainty toilet conveniences. Items include a scented panaflea powder box with a miniature powder puff and a reflective lid, a white green or amber nail brush with a tiny book of powder sheets, a straw covered flat perfume flask, and a bath sachet to use without soap in hotel rooms.
Long Gloves With Cuffs Fashion Detail Report
Description of white gloves with elbow or above cuff length. Cuffs are black velvet mounted on kid with gold or silver bead embroidery. Beaded backs mirror cuff decoration for a coordinated finish.
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