Various Curiosities and Snippets From The Silver Messenger
A列 compilation of eclectic notes and witticisms from the Silver Messenger column. Mentions Charles M. Schwab, Marconi, King Leopold, U.S. figures, and quirky observations on finance, theater, poetry, and society. Includes futures and misadventures in gambling, industry, and fashion, with satirical remarks on public life.
The Fountain of Salt and Fashion Notes in a Pocket Book
A how to on making a decorative fountain from salt and water in glass dishes growing into a column. Plus fashion prose on corsets, ruches, hats, coiffures, velvet wear, and prudent buying tips for winter wardrobes.
The Latest Ideal From Paris Hat Styles
The latest Paris ideal features hats with a muff and bow to match. Chiffonette offers more durability than chiffon. Silk ruffling is common in light hats. A coral red wool golf jacket with red taffeta sleeves is noted. Jasper silk appears in large gray and black evening patterns. Brushed brussels choux and fluffy white maline remain fashionable.
Ancient Slate Palettes and other curious finds
A report notes ancient slate palettes found by Prof. Petrie at Hierakonopolis used by Egypt’s royal women for makeup. They date 5,000 to 6,000 years before Christ and depict battles and extinct animals. Other items include a 7,000 year old painted palette and bearded hunting warriors. The piece also mentions Bellamy style newspapers via telephone and a Guatemalan sun-stone relic, plus bird behavior and a campaign idea to display more Old Glory.
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Petrie
Hierakonopolis
Egypt
Christ
Neyet
Menes
Baltimore
Three Beautiful Evening Wraps From Unique Velvet Creations
A fashion note describes three luxurious evening wraps praised for their regal appeal. One champagne velvet coat features a cream lace band, chiffon cascades, and a high collar. another rose panne velvet coat is heavily adorned with Chantilly lace and accordion chiffon. a fawn broadcloth coat showcases embroidered leaves and a two tab collar. All are described as new and fetching.
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Wonih
Chantilly
van Dyke
A Queer Carrot and Giants in California Parks
A London Nunhead garden yields a singular carrot with two and a half inch girth and just over four inches long resembling a miniature human trunk. In California John Muir reports a tree in General Grant National Park rivaling Sequoias in size, surpassing all others in circumference and grandeur.
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London
Nunhead
John Muir
General Grant National Park
California
Irene
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