Roman snob book sparks hunt for author Marcus Scott
A caustic Rome society expose titled Philosophy of Snobbism by Marcus Scott, penned under a pen name, roils high society as readers seek the aristocrat behind the satire. Publishers withhold identity, while suspects deny defaming the elite, and notes hint Scott may be a count turning to politics.
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Ifebetcus
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Domo
Frisco Woman Takes Active Role in Sufferage Movement
Miss Scoffy of San Francisco joins French suffragette leader Mile. Denizard to promote woman suffrage in France and America. Denizard defends women leaders and cites historic queens. Scoffy outlines educational voting requirement and argues men belong out of the parade.
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Katherine the Great
Russia
Victoria
England
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Helland
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Luxembourg
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Napoleon III
Elysee Palace Hotel
London Society Prepares Louis XXIV Ball for Soldiers' Help
London society buzzes about the upcoming grand ball at Albert Hall next June. The event, a Louis XXIV ball in aid of Soldiers' Help Society, follows last year's historic one hundred year ago ball with whiskerers and stocks on display.
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International News Service
London
Albert Hall
Countess Daisy Back in Washington After Prolonged Visit
Countess Daisy returns to Washington after a long stay in Paris. She is a leading society figure. Albert Hall will host a Versailles style fete with visits from papal, Venetian, and Genoan courts. American and British society celebs plan allied courts and dances in London and New York.
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William B. Leeds
Sarah Wilson
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Mayfair
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Baltimore
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Paris
Cora
Stafford
Riveria
Almeric Paget
Joan Bing
Two Albums for Sweet Charity in Rome
In Rome on February 1 the king and queen of Italy released two albums of twelve Kodak photographs for charity benefiting crippled children. Princess Anna Chigi presided. the royal couple are noted for frequent motor trips and landscape and shepherd scenes from the Campagna and Sabine hills.
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International News Service
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Campagna
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Racconigi
Humbert
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Mafalda
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Aosta
Americans at German court dazzled by Mrs Bjornstad gowns
Five or six Americans appeared before Emperor William at Schleppencour, led by Mrs. Bjornstad wife of the military attaché. Other embassy wives wore striking gowns including creme satin lace Brussels point and brocade. The event highlighted court etiquette and portraits of royal life and children.
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International News Service
Berlin
William
Schleppencour
Mra. Leishmann
American Jeunesse Coree
Charlemagne Tower
David Jayne Hill
Bjornstad
John 8. Sabin
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Telephone Companies
Albert B. Ruddock
Margaret Kirk
James A. Kirk
Chicago
Chadwick
Admiral Chadwick
Queen Victoria
Wingland
Sloane
Joseph Clark Grew
Europe
William II
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Prove Quick Stomach Relief
An advertising feature extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and related stomach troubles. The copy claims rapid, natural digestion support, removal of gases, and improved brain and nerve function, noting the product costs 50 cents a box and is stocked in drug stores.
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Stuart
Nature
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Promoted
A 1920s druggist advertises Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming it darkens gray faded hair naturally and evenly. It promises to remove dandruff and stop itching while suggesting home brews are troublesome and cost about fifty cents.
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Wyeth
Even Women's Hats Must Be Tailor Made on Riviera
London reports fashion now dictates tailor-made hats to accompany tailor-made gowns. A small round hat for Grand Duke Michael's daughter features Raven's wing blue and purple, blue taffeta crown, plume silk sides, and corded purple blue and black trim.
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International News Service
London
Michael
Riviera
Fred
Brittle Teeth and Indoor Work Loom in Pie Tale
A outdoors worker longs for an indoor job as desk staff plan retirement to a farm, while a brittle tooth mishap ruins a cherry stone in the pie. The scene blends work life and domestic aspiration in a quiet, humorous vignette.
Saque Tunicr Seen In Fashion This Season In London
London fashion note highlights the saque tunicr as the season’s chic evening drapery. Princess Lichnowsky orders a refined toilette with brocaded crepe de chine in mauve tones, ivory lace, and pearl diamond ornaments shaping a dramatic shoulder and back silhouette.
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International News Service
London
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