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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
7
A vivid fashion feature outlines Miss Alice Roosevelt in a brown palette suit with Persian embroidery and silk gown accents. It details a matching wide skirt, puffed sleeves, standing collar, hat, and brown accessories while discussing color trends and styling tips for spring wardrobes.
Lillian Gray argues the National Congress of Mothers elevates influence over children as women gain civic voice. She notes the event, at First Baptist Church in Washington, aims to widen motherhood involvement from home to law, education, and social reform, praising etiquette reforms and international reach.
A messenger boy returns with a marked envelope while Mung opens a box revealing a scarlet lobster. A letter pleads fault for a mix up and a gentleman misreading causes trouble. Hob and other clubmen crowd in with amused shouts as the tale spreads.
A narrative recounts a tense scene on a corner near a club where a man waits through late afternoon. Time drifts from 4 o'clock toward 5 as onlookers and a friend endure cold winds and suspense before the plan falters.
Almeda Anderson reports on a satirical piece describing a scheme by Mrs. Calipa Poster Corsonne for lifelong leadership through rotating honorary and real presidencies. The tale follows clubs from suppression of dogs and cats to pianos in flats, sneezing in church, and electrocution of hot or cold queries, all centered on her continued influence.
Ethel, engaged to Bertie, sneaks into a hat shop while he tests hats for himself. He obsessively studies his reflection, trying on numerous hats and adjusting his curl, unaware of Ethel observing his vanity and planning to respond if he complains about her shopping.
Princess May of Wales uses the presented jewelry from tiaras to diamond brooches in her cortege. Royal relatives, mayors, corporations, and strangers contributed to the ornamentation, recognizing her as the future queen. Her personal property is said to be worth a fortune.
Pisces, the twelfth sign, governs February 18 to March 2 and the feet. Pisces natives are drawn to service and helping others, often placing others before themselves. Pisces women are generous yet careless with money and belongings, while Pisces men tend to spend themselves for others. They are placid, loyal, and conservative, with a tendency to lack confidence and a stubborn streak. Clara Branscombe notes their practicality, religious orthodoxy, and need to avoid overextending themselves.
The grass lawn lace collar remains a charming feature of feminine attire with handmade cream options and varied lace trims. An ambitious American woman, Atme Fargo, starts dressmaking, designs exclusive robes, gains swift orders, and attracts notable clients from Opera Comique and Comedie Francaise.
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