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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1901
Page
2
A fragmentary description depicts adults and youths at resort life around a hotel pier, noting social dances and conversations. It mentions a young woman claimed to be 18, perceived flirtation by male groups, and a vivid but crude portrayal of seaside entertainment.
A fragmentary 19th century travelogue notes first class modistes and actress Langtry inspiration. It describes a seaside outing to Point Judith Country Club with observations on hats, fashion, and a striking woman whose complexion draws attention.
A fragment describes a lace appliqued outfit in black crepe de chine with pale ruffles and blue rose wreaths worn by a girl named Annebet, comparing the look to Ethel Barrymore’s style. The piece comments on vanity and mentions a charming, unknown belle seen with Mrs Van Spuyten.
A lurid portrait of Miss Van Spuyten’s career as a chaperon amid New York social scenes. The piece alleges she recruits wealthy families, guides girls to dressmakers and tailors, and brokers arrangements with trade vendors, charging fees up to a thousand dollars per month with extra commissions, all wrapped in confidential claims and a sharp eye for social climbing.
The article reports that English women average taller than Indians and Americans, with height varying by birth season. Autumn-born girls are tallest, while November-born girls are shortest and July-born tallest. Boys born in autumn or winter are taller than those born spring or summer. It notes fair hair is declining, with blood and heart data included but cutoff.
Fashion notes describe how to craft stylish neck ruffles from tulle and silk muslin using double box plaiting. Techniques include rows of plaits gathered down center, black and white fabric contrasts, crimped edges, and optional corkscrew gathers or horizontal ruching.
The piece argues women can excel as designers and illustrators beyond decoration. It cites advertising art as a growing field, notes men and women struggle for publishing illustration, and highlights two California women, Miss Irwin and Mrs. McNamara, who gained New York success through originality and bold moves.
The piece describes Mrs McNamara and Miss Irwin leading a thriving advertising design firm in New York. Their studio expands as they hire more artists, moving to a fashionable, sunlit space. Both women, young and ambitious, foresee a prosperous future built on creativity and enterprise.
Miss Meg Namnara and Miss Irwin tour great department stores and advertising firms, exhibiting drawings and charming shoppers with wit. They expand their enterprise to sell works by motivetrind writers, with Irwin handling the branch and taking commissions as they gain recognition.
Queen Margherita of Haly often retires to the Valdeigs for mountain excursions. She dresses in a bright red shirt and a matching bodice over a white chemisette for mountaineering trips. She enjoys camping out in the snow.
Fragment from a humorous social essay contrasts how men and women answer questions about rooms in a cottage and dates of events. It notes women give extended, domestic memories and exact, personal year recalls, while men offer brief counts or vague replies. The piece highlights memory anchors tied to family, storms, and neighbors.
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