Art of Dancing Critics and Curious Observations
Lefort critiques modern dance noting joints and posture as out of fashion refs to minuet and pavane. contrasts with American modern exercise. Ivory trade concerns rise from billiard ball production. elephants killed for ivory cited. Press boycott in Berlin parliaments recalled with historic journalism clashes. Maritime training by White Star Line aims to produce skilled ocean officers. Darwin catalog notes and New York builder remarks on 62 story era and elevators.
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Lefort
M. Lefort
Boston Herald
Boston
Horton
America
Ghost
Inga
White Star Line
Heating system and rent details for a Chicago apartment
The notice describes a heating setup using steam and hot water systems in a multi bedroom city building. It notes water heater and boiler operation, piping, and the separation of hot water from steam. The piece also mentions rent rates from HO to $60 per month based on room class and janitor service.
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Eis Reois Cael
Oitine
Aten
Cileage
Scorlons
German Led City Dormitories Inspire Modern Flat Plans
The piece discusses architectural ideas for housing, praising light from two sides and rear entrances, and noting bold features like large windows, ventilating shafts, and broad porches. It contrasts old and new flats, highlights care in design, and cites German urban living as a model with communal kitchens and dormitories for thousands.
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Mir
Hateke
Germany
Madison Square
New York
Ely
Draped Waistcoat Returns For Night Fashion Trends
The draped waistcoat returns to pairing with fancy jackets, suited for thin figures. It is short, front and sides shorter, back flat and tight, with shoulder fold drapery and underarm fullness. Double breasted with four buttons, worn over a simple sheer shirtwaist, accessorized by a high collar jabot or lace bow for proper effect.
Women and Exercise Provokes Moderation Debate
An editorial notes difficulty in persuading women to exercise in moderation. It argues that women may overdo dumbbell routines or tennis, tiring themselves and risking heart action and indigestion. Doctors and physical culturists say this tendency is harder to curb in women than in others.
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Beara
Ribbons and Sashes Shape Fall Costumes
The directoire style dominates new fall and winter outfits with broad satin sashes that drape in soft folds. Fashions reveal ribbon belts in summer styles as lingerie princess gowns use back-fastened sashes. Some gowns wrap the Turkish idea around waist and hips, ending in flowing folds. Matching shades, not contrasts, guide sash color.
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Directoire
The Princess Underalip for Summer Gowns
The article explains a summer gown care idea using an underslip worn beneath as a protective layer. It suggests underslips of wash silk lawn or batiste, cooler fabrics, and careful tailoring. It notes finishing the underside with lace to match the skirt and a low sleeveless upper for decollete gowns.
Summer wedding hat with hydrangea accents and lacey straw
A recent outdoor wedding featured a white lacey straw hat with a wide brim. The hat was edged with hydrangea blue velvet ribbon, topped by hydrangea flowers and a satin ribbon bunel at the back.
Slipper Bows Fashioned From Silk and Velvet
The piece describes fashionable slipper bows crafted from soft silk or satin with three loops on each side forming flower like petals. Loops vary in size, gold beads at ends, and beads across the center. Red slippers in summer fashion may feature velvet ribbon bows matching the footwear.
To Hold Hair Ribbons
The article recalls a braid wearing girl who loses many ribbons in a year and a mother who dresses her child for a picnic. She uses a rubber elastic to bind the end of the braid, but the loop pulls out and the ribbon slips. All ribbons were returned that night.
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Ace
The Lace Overskirt Design Feature
A designer introduces a tunic style cut circular with a high waist and side slashed opening. White trimmed hem, lacing through eyelets, and fibber covered eyelet detailing described as the new fashion element.
Woman Pilot Excur sion Boat on Inland Waterway
Mrs Watkins of La Balle is granted a pilot license for a sternwheel steamer and becomes a river excursion pilot on the Mississippi system. Inspectors authorized the woman to pilot up to 100 tons on the river and tributaries after noting her navigation knowledge and calm handling.
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Bivowington
Rowe EB
Watkins
la Balle
Initette
Heyseabbe
Sears
Milwels
Warlet
Lesyow
Pirote
George
Capt
Blacksmith and Lawyer R R Williams Seeks Texas Governor Nomination
Dallas candidate R R Williams of Cumby announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor against Governor Campbell. Williams, a blacksmith and lawyer, gains traction with anti administration elements and plans a porch style campaign with supporter excursions to rally across the state.
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R. R. Williams
Texas
Dallas
Tex
R. R. Willams
Cumby, Tex
Ernor
Thomas At. Campbell
Williams
Mmich
Blsekemith
Hyaleo
Hb Peace
Williame
Campbell
Arog
Wie
Momo
Camby
Howe
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Beaver Herald
Maud ©. Thomas
Beaver
Corree
Seves
Industriea
Africa
Everybody's Magazine
Epico
Berlin
House of Commons
Harpers Weekly
Daniel O' Nell
Gallery Lion
Dan
Lord Lyttleton
Lord Monteagle
London
Charles Darwin
Doting School
Cambridge
England
Francia Warwit
Selentist
Willian A. Madford
Arther
Mamifan Torre
Wittam A. Jadford
Enilete Wident Alang
Radford
Cneh
Ebaraeter
Ecole Kond Fenty
Eine
van Munte
Amony Corte
Chicago
Hester
Loca Hon
Atyle
Jong Tallwaye
Thorpe
Mer
Mrs. Rose & Watkins
Roses Watkins
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