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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1904
Page
9
A column humorously analyzes a woman's sense of humor and how it differs from men's. It explores how women laugh at gendered expectations, the social pressure of sharing jokes, and the consequences of humor in conversations. The piece threads toward fashion advice, home sewing tips, and frugality for modest wardrobes.
An evening gown described with a filmy lace bodice and opaque skirt in chiffon layers. The full lace bodice carries a floral wreath at the decolletage and a deep chiffon bow with a jeweled buckle. White chiffon hat trimmed with roses and foliage completes the ensemble.
A fashion note advises women on coordinating brown outfits with matching accessories for spring. It emphasizes belted or bloused waists, tucked skirts that flare below the knee, and square crown trenet suitors. Complement with ecru, gloves, and hats in brown or burnt straw, plus cape collars in lace and chiffon for protection and style.
A street overheard exchange in a small town notes two poorly dressed girls talking of work and marriage. One says she is married, the other asks where she works, highlighting the idea that the marriage ends labor or purpose. The piece suggests a warning about expectations and fulfillment in wedded life.
Mme. Curie, born four poles from Poland, earned global fame for radium discovery. Since marrying M. Pierre Curie she has received honors in France, was prof at Bevres, won the Grogier prize of 3300 francs, and now shares the Sir Humphry Davy gold medal with her husband. She is simple in manner, devoted to her daughter and home, and is thirty six.
Ballooning has become popular among Freee society women who own balloons and excel in aerial feats. Mile. Sacutin won a cup valued at SESS for the greatest balloon distance. Mile. Savtille, with two pilots, rose at 1 o clock in the afternoon and stayed aloft until 7 o'clock the next morning.
Advice section underscores seven factors for beauty including fresh air sun warmth rent sleep food and exercise urging proper rest and recreation. It warns against overwork advocates light bathing softening hard water with borax and oatmeal promotes sunshine laughter and calm to sustain beauty and health.
A clipped critique describes a self centered young woman who never helps others, values amusement over duties, spurns others beauty while finding fault in peers, neglects family duties, hoards money for herself, and shows no concern for anyone else’s comfort or feelings. The piece mocks her as vain and inconsiderate across social roles.
A family debates the value of a distinguished dog. The father balks at the price while the mother defends it, noting a reported sale of a prized animal for a thousand dollars and insisting such figures reflect market reality. The dialogue underscores social attitudes toward expensive pedigreed pets.
The St Louis Fair shifts toward the social side as women gain prominence in organizing receptions and hospitality. Mrs Rolla Wells and daughter Mrs Clark Street lead arrangements, while Mrs David Rowland Francis helps host guests. Ladies from various states join a new board, and foreign commissioners receive formal welcomes at planned events.
The article discusses marriage symbolism in ancient Babylon where priests tie a knot as a figure of speech and ritual. A thread from the bride’s garment is linked to the groom’s thread, symbolizing union and shared fate within the ceremony.
Katherine Blades profiles Martha Washington by quoting a 19th century Philadelphia column citing her influence on soldiers at Valley Forge. The piece notes her role nursing, sewing, funding relief, and accompanying General Washington, plus anecdotes about her early life and a famous bequest to her grandson.
A historical account describes early beauty practices for infants by a pioneering woman in London’s west end. It details repeated visits, cosmetic techniques with vaseline, shaping ears, massaging cheeks, and delicate coloring by a baby beautifier, with prices ranging from five to ten shillings monthly for notable transformations.
A humorous exchange debates whether there can be a joint role in a family with a bachelor insisting there is a head and a wife eventually taking over. The discussion shifts to how power subtly passes from husband to wife as married life begins and the baby arrives.
A groundskeeper named Sandy is questioned by a woman about marriage as a path to happiness. She argues a wife completes one’s happiness, suggesting Adam was the first man created. Sandy responds with a puzzling reply, leaving the exchange unresolved.
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