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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1901
Page
2
A lively New York fashion chatter piece describes skirts, hats, and gowns with velvet trim and striking brights. Peggy, Penny, and others debate straplines, silhouettes, and the Parisian influence while a bridge party sports extravagant white costumes with velvet appliques.
A humorous piece contrasts bachelors with infrequent marriage and ends with a Victorian era time calculation. It notes one rare man avoids matrimony, a piesplit anecdote, and mocks those who deem marriage madness. Victoria’s reign is tallied as 29 223 days and related time units.
A broadprofile essay contrasts Japanese women with Chinese women and other peoples, noting varied roles from shopkeepers and reporters to waitresses in Manila, with scenes of Western admiration and tragedy. The piece highlights Japanese women in business, education, and the arts while acknowledging challenges faced by those who marry foreign men. It also touches on fashion, motherhood, and cultural observations across Honolulu and Paris.
The Grand Duchess Serge of Russia, nee Princess Elizabeth of Hesse, is Queen Victoria’s attached granddaughter. Residing in Moscow, her husband is governor general, while her brother and uncle hold royal positions. The elder sister of the czarina, married in 1834, joined the Greek church in 1801.
Fragmentary text argues marriage thrives on conversation growth and service. It notes Milton's view that the end of marriage is conversation and emphasizes mutual interest, love of service, and lasting commitment for a strong lifelong partnership.
A humorous sketch reveals the formation of a women's club named Ant Personality to avoid personal friction. Members debate bylaws restricting discussion of personalities, leading to a dramatic moment as feuding members reconcile with a kiss amid tears and laughter.
Tabitha Sourgrapes notes the first social meeting of the newly formed Women’s Association where a music discussion provoked sharp exchanges. Mrs Charlies and Mme Pertona clash over women’s social standing and professional singers, prompting a heated debate on propriety and women’s roles.
A garbled dialogue depicts a “Mean man joker” and a stuttering suitor discussing humor and love. The fragment references a failed proposal and a destaration of a plan, with mentions of a Bianche and a George, leaving the scene unclear and incomplete.
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