Dinner party intrigues at Mrs Moore's reading
Fred Musgrave attends a Cromwell dinner party as gossip about Captain Claughton's late brother and the family fortune swirls around Susie Moore Laura Fenton and Mrs Fenton sing and stir the room while Fred nudges Susie about affection money and prospects in a tense social chess game.
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Wired
Cromwell
Charming
Wrell
Claughton
Red
Mra. Moore
Fred Musgrave
Fred
Mrs. Moore
Susie
Misa Moore
Ben
Claughin
Ygard
Moore
Fenton
A Knowing Spaniel
Senator Hansbrough spoke in Washington about an old age pensions bill and saving. Hank Shuster of Devils Lake told how his dog saved a cent daily and later bought a sausage sandwich, proving thrift leads to rewards.
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H. C. Hansbrough
Washington
Hank Shuster
Devils Lake
Hank
Permanent Residents in Jail Visit Become Curious Spectacle
Tit-Bits recounts visitors escorted by the chief warden into a jail sitting-room where three inmate women sew. One visitor whispers about their menacing look, and the warden explains they are a wife and two daughters without another home.
Setting Himself Right
Charles Lamb defends avoiding sensational muckraking in a literary aside about a young person in cold storage and the food supply, assuming readers know prevailing conditions. He remarks he will not intrude on journalists' turf with further commentary.
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Charles Lamb
Hair fashions mix turban and Greek styles inlatest styles
The article describes popular turban influenced coifs blending with hat brims, proposing puffs curls and back chignon for balance. It notes mid forehead fringe with braids, plus a new soft crown roll and pinned curls, and mentions velvet bands, rhinestones, and ribbon June roses as chic decorations.
Waist to Match the Skirt Fashion Note
A simple coordinated style suggests a waist to match the skirt in the same fabric. If washing material is used the front straps may feature broderie Anglaise for silk or crepe garments.
Eton Suit Styles Noted By Paris Dressmakers
Paris dressmakers send new Eton suits described as cream maire suits with square black sailor collars of mousseline de soie and black satin suits with white cloth sailor collars. Short jackets feature a double gilt button row. Black and white fabrics appear with white silk and black velvet stripes.
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Eton
Paris
Powder Puff Hatpin Reveals Hidden Beauty Accessory
The article describes a powder puff concealed inside a hat pin. The pin head opens like a locket to release a tiny puff with a mirror inside the cap. The exterior resembles a jeweled or painted hat pin, concealing its secret cosmetic function.
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Miladi
Ciith
Simple good manners guide courtesy for all people
The article extols the golden rule as the foundation of proper conduct. It contrasts a true nature's gentleman with simple minds guided by kindness, and notes that great ladies respect others regardless of status. It emphasizes royal courtesy as universal, urging thoughtful treatment of everyone.
The Dainty Neckbow Trends in Early Fashion
The article notes a wide and charming variety in neckpieces with narrow flat bows of point d esprit in black or white. Plaited silk bows edged with Persian gain favor, and morning wear features airy net frills. Fancy tidbits include silk rose clusters with corded stems, while Irish and clung bows remain popular as edging on fine muslin.
Ornamental Sailor Collars Adorning Evening and Daywear
The article notes sailor collars appearing on gauze and lace eve nings wraps and daytime dresses. Tailors add the motif to serge coats and even suits with purple maire and rosetted lace decorations. A coat with a purple lace rosette trim and a matching dress features flounces at the skirt hem.
Galena Woman Credits Pinkham Remedy for Tumor Relief
A Galena Kansas woman recounts a lump on her side that grew after a March fall. Doctors warned of surgery for a tumor like rupture, but Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound reportedly dissolved the lump and brought relief. The ad promotes Pinkham's remedy for female ailments and free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mississippi.
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Galena
Kans
Kansas
Lydia E. Pinkham
R. R. Huey
Mineral Ave
Not Yet Introduced in a Homey Street Courtship Scene
A playful exchange features a young woman replying to a caller while hinting at her address. She teases that she lives at 411 Steenth Street but notes her mother will not permit visits from men yet.
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Steenth Street
Seven Poor Children Picnic With Two Boy Fundraisers
The New York Tribune reports seven children, four girls and three boys about ten, were taken to a seashore resort for a day out. Funds came from two paperboys who lived in a neighboring house and recruited the party. A supervising woman said the boys planned the outing themselves and, though not well behaved, such small acts could lead to good outcomes.
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Old Breffit
Old Bremt
Laura
Susie
Fred
Claughton
New York Tribune
Flirting With Fashion and Millinery Trade Review
The passage notes fashion governs millinery buying trends more than prosperity or adversity. Flirting with fashion creates uncertainty as distributors and consumers test lines, reducing purchases during the month.
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Millinery Trade Review
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W. E. Norris
Mrs. Fenton
Mrs. Moors
Captain Claughton
Miss Moore
Mr. Musgrave
Black
Lydia E.pinkham
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