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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes a motion related to ves or vesicle events, referencing old tents and evyers. The readable text hints at a historical, possibly ceremonial proceeding, with no clear names, dates, or outcomes available in the fragment.
A Chicago Times-Herald note profiles Miss Jean Wright of Louisville, praising her poetry and translations and linking her to General Wright. It also reports on Mrs. Jean Brooks Greenleaf, discussing women’s duties in a republic, equality in franchise, and the need for female participation in governance. A New York Advertiser piece offers fashion care tips for the neck and throat, advising natural care over heavy collars.
An article discusses social focus on a swanlike throat as a standard of feminine beauty noting that many extremely beautiful women may exhibit this trait. It examines cultural emphasis on neck and voice as markers of allure and the potential pressures on women to maintain such appearances.
A Washington Post report quotes Miss May Gerson advising against women entering professional drumming citing home life and travel strains. The piece notes the scarcity of women drummers, her seven years on tour, and favorable pay, yet her stance remains cautious.
A Paris influenced trend shifts American undergarments toward black embroidered edges, replacing pure white linen with wide edges and ribbons. Fashion editors note a half mourning look as embroidery grows bolder with deep, overlapping flounces in new lingerie.
A New York fashion writer notes white satin dominates rich gowns for afternoon calls and receptions. Gold braid, fur trims, and lace appliques soften stark satin while mink edging and velvet accents provide contrasting richness for elegance.
Miss Anita Hetherington Haggerty, one of three young receivers named by Justice McLean of the New York supreme court, is a Vassar graduate with an LL B from University Law School in 1695 ranking in the top ten. She earned a Master of Laws at the university commencement last spring and serves as assistant lecturer in the women’s law class. Her two years at De Lancey Nicoll's law office reflect growing professional experience. She is skilled in music and art and is a proficient linguist.
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