Daring NY Society on Horse Show Fashions and a Wild Auto Ride
In New York society notes a flamboyant horse show approaching with lavish outfits described in detail for debutantes, including exotic gowns and headpieces. A humorous auto mishap ends with a gentleman crushed by a door as a cautious old man loses nerve. admirers recount a homely couple on a hand propelled carriage, while fashion and carriages set the city’s social tempo.
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Maisie
New York
Tle
Theater gown and millinery described in vivid colors
The passage details a lace and chiffon theater gown worn with an everyday carriage that won’t fail, noting deep blue and red hues, a silver monogram, and an overdress of strappings. A brown silk slip, a Louis XI style hat with pale blue and brown plaits, and an ostrich plume imitation in brown chiffon are described along with brown furs.
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Maisie Benders
Mayse
Skrivenny
Wilhelmina’s Pots And Pans Show Dutch Domestic Taste
Holz Cid New York describes Queen Wilhelmina as thoroughly Dutch in conduct and notes her thrice weekly kitchen inspections to ensure cupboards plates and copper pans gleam. It highlights thrift in royal household management and recounts a tale of the queen mother’s irritation at buying a gown rather than renovating one. It also shares a domestic ink stain tip using melted tallow.
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Wilhelmina
Holland
The Danger of Platonic Friendships in Society
A compact reflection on platonic bonds between four young adults, noting the risk of friendship turning to love when one party desires more, and arguing that while risk exists the companionship of one’s own sex is preferable to unrequited love. Also includes Goldsmiths views praising domestic virtue over fanciful heroines.
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Goldsmitis
Bareness on Dress Costs Splits Opinion in Society
The Baroness de Bazus argues over the wisdom of living on three hundred dollars a year for attire. She says a woman in society needs multiple outfits including a tailor made gown, a tea dress, a dinner dress, and an evening dress, with hats and gloves, plus weather and climate considerations. She also notes that a businesswoman may need luxury garments to maintain employment, while frugality can work for those with less money.
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Aroness DE Bazus
Frank Leslie
America
England
France
Clints
Eiher
Jess
Dress Advice and Neck Exercise Regimen from 19th Century Column
The column urges readers to dress within their means and social standing, advising against vanity over Alice W. Mortimer. It then prescribes a three month neck development routine starting with dropping the head to the breast, lifting high, and turning side to side, repeated for twenty repetitions.
Sagittarius Horoscope Portrait of the Arrow Sign
The text describes Sagittarius as fortunate yet prone to unhappiness caused by rash temper. It covers dates November 2 to December 21, notes quickness and accuracy, and warns against hasty speech. It highlights physical vigor, neat appearance, and strong nerves, urging self control.
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Sagittarius
Sagittarian Traits and Fashion Notes in Vintage Column
The piece blends fashion remarks on velvet turbans and ready tucked silks with astrologic musings on Sagittarius personality. It praises mechanical talent, dress taste, and environmental style while warning against haste and urging sensitivity to others. It mentions Sagittarius’ compatibility with Aquarius or Libra and links Jupiter as governing planet. Clara Mee.
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Aquarius
Libra
Sagittarius
Jupiter
Clara Mee
Training for marriage a woman’s profession and plan
All women seek marriage and should train themselves to be capable partners independent of any one man. The article argues marriage is a profession, valuing self-improvement and readiness. It notes there is room for personal refinement, such as tasteful floral arrangements, while pursuing desirable matches.
Mrs Robinbeths Model Husband in a Curious Tale
Charlotte Roudon presents a mock feminine vignette about a wife named Melinda and a husband who never leaves her side. The piece lampoons marital devotion by detailing his intrusive, comic meddling in domestic life and Melinda’s longing for space from constant observation.
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Will
Devilleb
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Old Whittingley
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Aisk
Burt
Restiinger
Paris
Holz Cid
Alice W. Mortimer
Photony Stout
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Robinrieth
Melinga
Aea
Bobinrieth
Matilda Winters
Melinda
Mary Knowstall's
Dari
Malinas
Susan
Cotbetty
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