Behind the Scenes With Gaby Deslys
Dorothy Dix profiles Gaby Deslys noting a striking blend of youth and shrewdness, her Paris style, and the risk she carries from royal connections. The piece describes her looks, clothes, and the courtship from King Manuel, while stressing her artistry and cautious personal life in New York.
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Dorothy Dix
Gaby Deslys
Manuel
New York
Mlle
Deslys
Capital A
Mlle. Deslys
Paris
Mile Qeslys
Mile
Gaby Deslys in New York a Tale of Luxe and Lapses
Nell Brinkley notes describe Gaby Deslys in New York as a siege of press and photographers. She moves from Paris poverty to St Regis luxury yet remains morally judged by the writer. Clara Smith, math instructor at Wellesley, elected fellow of the AAAS for solving a century old problem.
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New York
Mile
Deslys
Paree
St. Regis
Gaby Deslys
Mademoiselle
Paris
Clara Smith
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Miss Smith
Wellesley College
Danderine Promise Of Lustrous Hair Growth
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming to soften, fluff, and plump hair while stopping dandruff and itching. It promises immediate improvement in texture and scalp health, with claims of new hair growth after weeks of use and a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Mortgage lending in Germany reaches over two and a half billion
Thirty six German banks engage in mortgage lending with total loans standing at $2,618,000,000. This reflects substantial financing activity in the German housing market.
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Germany
The Manicure Lady on Baseball and History Talk
A barber and a manicure lady spar over interests and gender, debating baseball and horses versus history and women's intellect. The Manicure Lady insists ladies can think deeply and do great things, contrasting with male sports chatter and the idea of gentility.
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George
Canada
Napoleon
Julius Grant
Ulysses G. Lee
Hhem
St Owen street rubbish made into cheap fuel in France
In St Owen France street rubbish is crushed to powder then mixed with combustible substances to be sold as a cheap fuel.
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St. Owen
France
Japanese Brewers Bring Beer to China
The article notes that the Japanese have learned to brew beer and are now introducing beer into China. It also mentions a French inventor creating artificial wood for matches from straw, highlighting cross cultural innovation.
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China
The Plunketts Debate Women Church Roles
Mr Plunkett argues women lack logic in church matters while Mrs Plunkett defends women’s voice and influence in church affairs. The exchange touches marriage dynamics and biblical references as they clash over female representation and leadership. The piece closes noting annual cotton crop damage from the boll weevil ranges 25 to 30 million dollars.
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Dorothy Dix
Maria
Mr. Plunkett
United States
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Chantant
Luck
Gaby
Alphonso
Spain
Portugal
King Manuel
Ritz
King
London
Vienna
Nell Gwynn
Madame Vaughan
Monsieur Amadei
Capuchin
the King OF Hearts
National News Association
Nell Brinkley
Mercy
Giants
Matty
Marquard
McGraw
Connie Mack
Rohrer
the Artelia Cream CO
Waco, Texas
Plunketts
Silas
Mrs. Plunkett
St. Paul
St. Paul's
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