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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
2
A narrator describes hunting for two suitable waists in multiple stores, preferring ready made yet seeking unique cuts and trims. She notes French styles, peau de soie fabrics, and no lining for easy care. A chance encounter with an ex involves a divorce trial reminiscence as she buys two smart blouses and contemplates scented blotting papers and new Parisian perfumery devices.
English paper reports Mrs. Evan James Jones of Glyncerrws chosen as the United Kingdom s first lady lamp lighter by her district committee. It discusses women’s clubs growing in America, aging, and the role of physical culture for girls, noting footbinding fading in China and optimism for empowered American women in fifty years.
The piece argues men lack courage in wooing and women should lead in courtship. It notes Victorian England and a widowed clergyman’s widow who earns by writing sermons. It reflects on U S club life and how women’s clubs evolved from 30 years ago with more scrutiny and wit from newspapers.
Jewel fits a gold enamel ball with perfume to wear as charm or bangle. A society article notes fashionable women chase occult trends, consulting astrologers and seers, and judging future days as pro plitious amid Newport's fashionable circles.
LILLIAN GRAY notes three decades of change in how women are treated in offices. She highlights initial resistance to women in stenography and bookkeeping, then growing respect as business value and professionalism prevail. She cites college enrollment trends and notable philanthropy enabling women’s education.
The piece blames men for starting flirtations and deceiving, while women are said to be drawn in by male advances. It argues young men imagine every girl loves them and flirt on every occasion, claiming women merely entertain and mislead for amusement.
A highborn singer princess Adolphe de Wrede plans a professional debut after successful folk song recitals in Dinar and Blarrite. She specializes in wild Hungarian melodies and may pursue opera later but currently focuses on concerts.
A humorous pastiche on beauty routines from a long-winded, mock instructional piece. It offers exaggerated hair growth, skin whitening baths, facial massage lore, and extreme neck and arm toning regimens, ending with the author’s signature.
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