A Chilean War Escapade and a Hotel Balcony Scene
In a foreign city a narrator recounts escape attempts from Chilean authorities amid a harbor siege. He describes a night in a fashionable hotel with a military band, a crowded dining hall, and a striking young woman whose enigmatic gaze captivates him as bands play and distant artillery echoes.
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Plaza
Wilsie
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Graystone
Eaykiry
Draes
Avery
Mansachusetts
Rovar
Yisen
Leyland
Vulcan
New York
Amshoar
Bolivia
Stricborn
Emory
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Valvaralgo
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United States
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Numergy
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Farsher
Rome
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Europe
Germany
Olga Pease
Costume patterns for girls aged eighteen and fourteen to sixteen
The article details period garments including a serge outfit with a front panel skirt and semi fitting coat trimmed with fur, a blue charmeuse evening cloak with satin linings, and a simple buonleg dress for girls aged fourteen to sixteen. It lists fabrics and notions for each pattern.
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Serge
Banel
Atrapa
Elboth
Hag Allisent
Berthe
Piece Ince
Crude oil used as scalp germicide for hair growth
Historical guidance promotes using crude petroleum as a germicide to treat scalp troubles and stimulate hair growth. It urges professional application to avoid soiling hair and outlines steps for topical use, including nightly application and precautions to prevent oil stains.
Two Part Skirts Set Styles in 19th Century Fashion
The article describes two part skirts in vogue with a printed lower section and a contrasting upper. Variations include hems turned up or attached with braids and buttonholes, and soft fabrics arranged in rolls or extended yokes. Some walking gowns feature a long serge or cheviot yoke with marrow plaid detailing.
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Fabrica
Embroidered Initials and Monograms Describe Decorative Methods
The passage discusses how embroidered initials and monograms are created within shapes like circles squares and ovals. It notes that the technique uses clasmed work and basket weave patterns to make the initials ornate and visually striking.
Round neck gowns challenge yoke styles in fashion
The article asks if a round neck will be accepted for house gowns and ball gowns. It notes many designers resist the look, claiming it harshens the neck and face, while French models display it. Individual taste governs its adoption.
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Zuasa
Irving
Bryllah
The New Coiffure Novelty Fans Described
A historical note describes new fang style fans, compact and decorative. Many are moire or gauze with spangled wings in gold or tortoise shell, featuring flower petal motifs and small bouquets when closed, roses and carnations among popular choices.
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Empire Lang
Jg & Tan
Sorel
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