Novelty Fashions and Store Bargains in a Bustling Boutique
A lively account of a shopping day linked to a Fifth Avenue milliner. The narrator, Margery, pursues gowns marked down at an imported line, describes lace, chiffon, and velvet trims, and notes the head model. The scene includes price cuts, sensory store details, and a comic lament about finding bargains amid crowded racks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Bowie
Seppeis
Imad
Margery
Tamnetinies
Crete
Leon
Thaker
Artinelal
Pon Glover
Uline
Wernan
Why Women Fail to Marry in Modern Times
MARILLA WEAVER argues that despite the age of humanity, many educated, independent women remain single by choice. She notes increasing female pecuniary independence and higher standards for husbands, citing examples of women rejecting suitors for habits, age, or incompatibilities. The piece contends the trend reflects a shift toward choice and self sufficiency among women rather than a decline in marriage desire.
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Lees
Europe
Great Britain
American
New England
West
States
Boston
Cine
Binks
Alweys
Na Wheeler Wilcox
Eight Yards Pale Blue Mirthful Exchange
A speaker recounts buying eight yards of pale blue material for 1.20 dollars claiming it will have a grand effect on a forthcoming event. The scene features amused onlookers and the seller Chad.
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Dean
Chad
Novel education plan trains domestic workers in Brighton
At Brighton a new school will train domestic workers from basement to attic to improve service quality. Spearheaded by a top teacher, the project follows a National Association of Women Workers discussion. The piece includes epigrams about women and enduring relations.
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Brighton
England
National Association of Women Workers
Woman's Odd Little Ways and the Clubbable Women
A spoof society tale opens with Mrs van Hebrides forming the S O C W Sisterhood of Clubbable Women. Members must possess desirable qualities while avoiding unclubbable traits such as envy and gossip. Ten charter members and ten officers form a governing board, but the first election ends in chaos amid accusations of jealousy and blackballing.
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Charles
Showbright
Shubbebie
Mrst
Vick
Bre. Minxey
Minxey
Showbel
Mme. ‘Thumpidown
Ststerhood
Nweare
Mme. Thumbitdown
van Hebrides
Minterhood
Mme. Pertona
Mra. Finkelty
Gemini Traits and Influences in Astrology
Gemini born May 20 to June 21 are described as double minded yet talented, often torn between desires and practicality. They are handsome, witty, and flair for art, with restless souls preferring to plan for others while seeking social esteem. Mercury as ruling planet, marriage predicted to Virgo or Aquarius. admonitions to stay poised and self controlled. Clara Branscomes.
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Gemini
Lea
Margaret Fuller
Mercury
Bleinar Kirk
Clara Branscomes
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