London Moral Reform Presses Public Co operation and Law
In London the push to curb vice relies on public cooperation with police, as magistrates may require complaints from residents about nuisance from women plying trades. John Burns urges temperance and thrift while praising Salvation Army work, noting Britain’s heavy drink bill and the need for social reform through organized effort and enforcement.
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Ritchie
London
John Burns
Earl Marshal
England
M. I
Iits
Burns
London County Council
Hall of Westminster
Killjoy
Salvation Army
British Islands
General Booth
Henry Tuckley
House plants need water and careful care say clubwomen
An article in Home Magazine advises homemakers to favor ferns palms and related plants for indoors. It stresses careful watering avoiding standing water, regular misting and humidity, weekly bone meal fertilizing for palms and fern bathing monthly using a bath bag system. It notes Boston ferns are best for house growth and highlights various fern types and the barroom plant Aspidistra for low light areas.
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Boston
Fashion notes on dresses and club life in Chicago
The Philadelphia Press piece surveys Women’s Club activities in Chicago including gown plans, chafing dish progress, and lectures on Louis IX and the Valois era. It notes a dispute at the Lake View club, exposure of dress styles from Empire to hoop-skirt periods, and social receptions at the University Club.
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Herman Hall
Inter Ocean
John C. Hessler
Frank Wright
Lake View
Mont Clare Literary Club
Woman's Club
Chicago
Arche Club
Chicago Women's Clubs
Helen and the Firelight in the Garth
A fragmentary verse reflection centers on Helen by a hearth as wind and shadows move. The speaker lingers on Helen’s beauty and its olden grace while firelight flickers and embers glow, evoking the past and mythic conquerors.
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Helen
Edward Uftingtos Valentine
Petticoats and gowns shape the modern skirt look
The text outlines how soft silk like petticoats should fit at the hips, with minimal fullness at the sides, and suggestions for finishing edges. It also notes how older gathered petticoats require corsets and describes summer wear options. Included are remarks from Ellen Terry Amelia Bingham and Mrs. Patrick Campbell about city club women and social life in New York, plus attire details of hats and ensembles.
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Petticoa
Ellen Terry
Amelia Bingham
Chicago
Patrick Campbell
Chicago Club
Odrichs
William Jay
Rise of Chicago Clubwomen Acknowledged by New York Sun
The New York Sun notes a growing presence of clubwomen in Chicago comparable to Indianapolis. Anonymous setters recently praised a prominent figure in the movement as two Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs members reported on sweatshop inquiries to Woodlawn Woman's Club. The Culture Club and Arcie Club are also active with meetings and events this week.
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New York Sun
Chicago
Indianapolis
Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs
Woodlawn Woman's Club
Culture Club
Arcie Club
When She Goes to the Altar Bridesmaids with Directoire Sticks
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes fashion at recent weddings where bridemaids carry tall directoire sticks tied with flowers and ribbons. One wedding features pale blue costumes and white directoire coats with silk beaver hats, bouquets of lilies of the valley, and pink streamers. Another shows empire coats in pale tan with brown panne hats, floral sticks bound with holly berries and red ribbon.
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New York
Directaire
Leaders of Mrs Astor's New 600
The late Ward McAllister once named New York Citys most exclusive set the 4. Mrs John Jacob Astor as presiding genius has added two hundred to the number and the social aristocracy will be known as the 600. The women chosen by the arbiter as leaders are shown above.
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Ward McAllister
New York City
John Jacob Astor
New York
Correct Dress For Men In Fashion Letter From Atchison Globe
The Atchison Globe notes readers debate uniform menswear details across occasions. It outlines evening dress with coats, waistcoats, shirts, gloves, hats, and shoes for cards, theater, dances, and formal events, and contrasts evening and day attire including tuxedo and frock coat options. It also mentions a local Atchison girl who defied her parents and may return home.
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Indianapolis Journal
Apear
Atchison Globe
Atchison
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MMNER
Eton
Philadelphia Press
Dean Gill
Barnard
University Club
Woman's League
New York Times
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Herman Oelrichs
New York Evening Sun
Women’s University Club
Vassar Day
Smith Day
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Hoto
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Mas
Henry Clew
Miss Annie Leary
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