War clouds threaten Russo Japanese hostilities
A Seoul dispatch says Russian minister M Pavnoff warned Corean authorities that Corean troops have crossed the Chinese boundary, burned villages, and killed inhabitants. Tokyo dispatches note negotiations likely four more days, with Russia not ready for war for months. Port Arthur reports show public war support. Manchuria defense grows complex as China reoccupies Mukden. Empress Marie influences against war. Japanese diplomat Kurino urges peaceful settlement through diplomacy.
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London
Seoul
M. Pavnoff
Corean
Pavidt
Chyung Chyongdo
Plyongan
Corea
Ahip
Pacific News
Rusela
Manchuria
Russia
China
Japan
Port Arthur
Mai
Mukden
Council of War
New Cheang
Yalu
London Daily Graphic
St. Petersburg
Petersburg
Washington
Marie
Alexis
Kurino
Kurmo
Seeks Way to Back Down in Diplomatic Crisis
A German foreign office communication from London signals a possible shift in Russia’s stance that could avert war. It asserts Germany did not pressure Russia Japan talks and implies concessions may be offered without damaging prestige while negotiations have been conducted in the best diplomatic spirit.
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London
Russia
Germany
Japan
Pretty Hat Embellishments and Trim Techniques
Silk cord trims new large sizes for hats with blue tones and cabochon centers. Bilver cord and cabochons decorate white salt and black velvet hats while silver soutache braids edge velvet and satin ribbons. Silver and gold gauze ribbons with chiffon or crepe suit opera wear, and Turkish boleros appear for dressy combinations with black or white blouses.
Furs as Trimmings in Skating Attire
The article extols fur trimmings such as sable mink and ermine on skating costumes. It notes cream and white cloths with fur edging improve the look, prefers mink or sable, cites martin talfs as substitute, and praises the short skirt with a full frill around the feet for graceful skating.
Russian Coat and Skirt Pattern for Long-Haired Styles
Walking suits feature a Russian style long coat of pray zibeline with white figures paired with a plain five-gored skirt. The coat has wide sleeves for comfort and style, while the skirt flares freely to the feet. Materials and yardages are specified and May Manton patterns No. 4484 coat and No. 4493 skirt offered by mail for ten cents each.
Visiting Costume Describes Velvet and Cloth Detailing
The costume features a soft dark green velvet and cloth blend with a belted ejon in velvet and cloth appliques. Revers, shoulder points, and velvet sleeves with decorative ends are described, plus a plain skirt with fur appliques and a white beaver hat with gold braids and a long plume fading from white to pink and jacqueminot.
Turkish Capes in White Salt Fashion Trend
Turkish fashion notes describe short capes in white salt tones and bolero style influences. The piece highlights decorative trims and the appeal of compact outerwear for modest coverings and styling.
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Tyrklen ‘Capea
Tucked Blouse Pattern Described for Various Fabrics
A pattern description outlines a tucked blouse or shirt waist in washable fabrics wool or silk. It features a center front box plait, pleated yoke effect, back fullness, elbow length sleeves with full wrist puffs, cuffed collars, and velvet collar and cuffs. Pattern 4619 fits bust sizes 82 to 40 inches with material amounts listed.
Debutante Costume Features Sicilienne Silk and Lace
A debutante wears a white sicilienne based costume with handkerchief yoke bertha heavy lace tucked blouses and a white silk girdle. Sleeves tuck to elbows with lace cuffs. The skirt falls in folds with a five section design and hidden tucks. Hip yoke is puffed, drop skirt has flounces with chiffon upper ruffle. Only white silk and chiffon are used.
Pretty Teagown Described as Elegant Dinner Ensemble
The teagown is as elaborate as a dinner toilet and could be called the picture frock. Exquisite pear gray satin with a silver embroidered empire band decorates the dress. A Brussels lace coat overlays the shoulders, lined in gray chiffon, with gray chiffon undersleeves and falling Jaca corners.
Rose Petticoats in Pale Cloths and Chic Rose Skirt
A description of a fashionable girl’s ensemble featuring pale pale rose peau de cygne petticoats in gray biscuit and oyster shell tones with drawn pink accents. The look includes a daring rose skirt with black chiffon frill, praised as chic yet audacious and costly.
Pattern Order Advertised for May Manton Suit
Readers can secure the soy May Manton pattern illustrated above by sending a coupon and mailing to E. E. Harrison & Co. 65 Plymouth Place Chicago. Pattern will be mailed promptly for a 10 cent payment.
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E. E. Harrison & Co
Plymouth
Fragmented 1909 advert and letters on cures and products
A jumble of reader letters and ads mentions kidney pills by Foster Milburn Buffalo and Defiance Starch. It promotes Defiance products with claims of quality and value, pensioning on testimonials and witty quotes while urging household buyers to choose Defiance and Laxative Bromo Quinine.
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Impogaibie
Keeley Cure Advocates Across Nation in Des Moines Venue
Keeley institute, claimed as the oldest of its kind, operates in Des Moines Indiana offering cures for drunkenness, morphine opium tobacco and narcotic addictions. A New York audience discusses marriage gifts and a lecture by Prince Mohammed Barakatullah on Muslim women polygamy and cultural contrasts. The prince replies he never desired more than one wife until meeting an American woman.
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Keeley Cura
Keeley Institute
Des Moines
New York
Prince Mohammed Barakatullah
Professions Women's League
Twain’s Europe Travel Echoes in Food and Fame
The piece notes Mark Twain’s recurring praise for European cooking and his hypothetical American breakfast satire. It cites his Tramping Aboard essay with anticipatory cravings for a New York beefsteak and a Thackeray-worthy beef tenderloin tribute, alongside a quip attributed to Senator Depew about replacing European breakfasts with a cuttlefish bone snack.
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Mark Twain
New York
Thackeray
Europe
Depew
Postum Replaces Coffee Aids Nervous Health
A Memphis furniture dealer credits Postum with curing nervous spells caused by coffee. He reduced coffee, drank Postum, and notes weight gain and General health improvement. He testifies willingly that Postum saved his health, urging trial and noting a 40 day period. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Memphis
Phyai¢A
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