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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1894
Page
6
A fashion writer argues American beachwear favors display over function, praising French one piece suits and practical two piece designs. She contrasts social norms, noting French bathers are assisted by a servant and emerge ready for conversation, while American gowns tempt vanity and improper modesty.
A discussion of the bicycle as a social fixture and its costume demands. It notes past opposition to women cyclists, now normalized on roads, and argues political change may follow fashion in bicycle attire and public perception. A Tangier anecdote warns harsh punishments deter theft.
The quote reflects dramatic speculation on a bank officer securing a large sum and risking himself. It appears as a vivid metaphor for guarding wealth or dealing with a high-stakes financial lapse. The remark frames a dramatic response rather than a documented event.
A San Francisco Argonaut excerpt recounts Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier dressing in oversized cavalry boots to look sturdier. He compares himself to taller men, shares private pains over his small size, and seeks solace from friends, noting a six foot grenadier cannot have bigger corns than his.
A female art model writes that women models face rude treatment from female students while male artists are supportive. She cites years of experience and cites perfect figure claims. The piece notes that women students generally praise female models and prefer them, but some biting behavior persists amid a climate of objectification.
An essay warns that early education shapes future habits and criticizes parents who tolerate vulgar language around toddlers. It argues gentleness and courtesy must be fostered in infancy and condemns adults who teach street slang to young children, noting ongoing parental responsibility.
The passage describes a sky blue frock for a little girl. It mentions lustration and a scarf trim held by rosettes, a wide white collar, and short puffed sleeves with similar finish.
The article discusses remodeling hats versus gowns, noting that hats require fresh materials and fresh shapes to stay attractive. It covers trends in straw and velvet trimming, ostrich feathers, bird imagery, and the shift away from binds and alyrets, with millinery details like chip hats, diaphanous fabrics, and beaded straw bonnets.
A reflective piece argues that future posterity will view present women’s progress as a step toward a higher level. It discusses evolution of society, education, and equality, suggesting the current feminist shift is an early phase in a long arc toward freedom and fraternity. The description includes a gown with accordion plaited white crapon and violet trim.
In two New York City beer saloons on the east side two small crystal bottles hold a dry powdery substance. One saloon keeper, when asked about it, said it is the remains of a man and the ashes of a friend.
A table scene recalls a deceased man as visitors share memories and virtues while beer is served. The transcript notes friends recount life details and honor his character during the vigil.
The czar’s physician Professor Zakharin is depicted as highly eccentric. He demands a peculiar setup when attending patients with dogs kept out of sight, clocks stopped, doors opened, and he answers questions with a single word yea or no.
A humorous exploration of social missteps and the urge to speak, noting how casual criticisms often backfire when directed at the wrong person. The piece laments slips of language and the charm of forbidden topics, offering a quip about guardrails against such gaffes.
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple lumber brands and suppliers such as Gold Medal Brand and Superlative Brand tied to numerous towns and firms. Names include Hyde Park Carson & Davis Washburn James Jordan Olyphant Perkinsville Archbald Carbondale Honesdale Pittston Clark's Green Clark's Summit Dalton Nicholson Waverly Lake Ariel Forest City and others, with various firms like Foster & Co Adams Adams & Co and Lehigh Lumbar.
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