Loneliness and Fashion in a Woman's Life Reflections
A column on the curse of loneliness and the pull of companionship, contrasting anchorite solitude with marriage driven by need for home. It discusses dress as social signal, two wardrobe philosophies, and advice on prudent spending, plus a parable of a woman who marries after seeking solace in a domestic hearth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld
Norman
Peerael
Herman I
Bala
Bobby Diddies
The Care Of The Feet In Cold Weather
A fragmented health note advises careful foot care during winter. It recommends thorough washing with warm water and good soap daily, drying between the toes, and wearing shoes a half size larger in cold weather. For sweaty feet and mild soreness it suggests tepid baths with sea salt and nightly applications of a cord cream.
Face Powder Risks From Cheap Ingredients Warned By Expert
A celebrated perfumer notes production of face powder has surged from ten to fifty tons in a decade. Powders often use ground rice, potato starch, or French chalk, with three scented and tinted varieties. Some powders darken the skin or cause skin damage due to white lead and oxide of zinc components. The piece comments on broader life science progress and the search for truth beyond daily concerns.
The Countess Waldersee and Her Political Ties
A biographical sketch of Countess Waldersee, noted for philanthropy and influence in Berlin, Paris and with the Kaiser. She married Count Waldersee after two early marriages, supported reform, befriended Empress, and influenced Imperial policy despite Bismarck’s opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess Walderaee
Esther Lee
New York
Paris
Frederick of
Sleswick-Holstein
Prince von Neer
Berlin
Trte
Count Walderses
Kaiserin
William
Countess Waldersee
Frederick
Jowrd
William IL
Count Waltersee
Prince Bismarck
Woman's Lot in Persia Reveals Social Restraints
A historical critique describes a Persian wife as a prisoner of tradition, with limited companionship beyond her children. The piece portrays her as nearly voiceless, restrained by custom, and isolated within her husband’s circle, with little freedom to act or be noticed by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonelineva
Persia
Frost Lalpurt
Mente Neetis
Handkerchief Trimming and Fashion Details
Handkerchief trimming described for cambric petticoats corsages chemises and corset covers with diagonal cuts and plaited tops. Describes applying handkerchief pieces to front and back and adding five strips of insertion for fullness and decoration amid fragmented stray prose from Daily News.
The Last of Nina's Lovers on Dexter's Landing Pier
Sheldon follows a pink cloaked figure to a pier where Nina's sister Sally reveals Nina's romantic entanglements and the men eager for Nina's hand. Sally recalls past proposals including a boy from the Seventy-second regiment and hints Nina loves Creston, with plans shifting as Nina faces choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Dexter's Landing
Nina
Salty
Sally
Aheldon
Harry Barton
Wall
Stevens
Mr. Dean
Wallace
Harry
Luyely
Seventy-second
Nine
Bally
Creston
Newt
Shell
Lighthouse
Ms. 1
Fm Sarry
Shelton
Help Wanted in Kansas City and Nearby Firms
Classified notices advertise cooks waitresses house girls and helpers at several locations including Holliday hotel and various dining rooms. Additional listings seek laborers for tobacco stripping, fur care, farm labor, and general help, with several positions offering travel, permanent employment, or commissions from firms like Abbott & Co and the National Advertising Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceentnae
U. Mudge
Ces Tochiger & Son
Kansas
Monroe Si
Chica
Western Ave
D. X
Care Journal
Capital
St Kansas
Holliday Hotel
4Th and
Holliday Sts
Will Hay Ebber
Airy Farm
W. S. O'Brrien
Wayne Ave
Willmorest
International Detective Agency
Milwaukee
Wis
Roby
H' E
Tromp
Sis Kansas
Chicago
Bright
Cedar Rapids
Kansasa
States
Abbott & Co
BS Wabash
Chitazo
Kansas Ave
East Mide
Topeka
Dawson
Warren
Crawford Big
Jess KK Lecare
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Kate Chyde
Reid
Eng
Lycee
Seth
the Countess Waldersee
Toler
Bern
Daily News
Havis
H. Ja G
Journal
J. Vooster
Quincy St
M.C. A
Burest Ut
Quincy
Royal Co
Monros St
United Supply Co
Stat St
American Novelty Co
South Bend
Ind
Walter
Cremerie Restaurant
FD. Curry
Dept St
H. J.levy
Navasota
Tex
Ernst Mederon
Unsena College
Washington
D. C
Sfell Wu
Moler Aister Cellece
Sc Louts
Thos
M. Delahgy DE
Aciae
Mace Ferrain
Man Camnes
Fae
Votthday & Coy
Monroe’sc
Witean & Co
Aaliy
Siitror Co
Omr
Pioneer
Toledo
Cleveland Tay & Mfg Co
Cleveland
Bae
Nore
Wie
Bam
Uminess
Sanph Comumiseion
Per Cents Company
Tak
Dross LN. Co
Wiipmen
Wiarnaes
Geo. Hottman
Hess Leather Baldwin
Malta
Jos
Walnut Mt. St. Louis
B. A. Care Journal
W. B.D. Care
Tel
Clay St
10Th Ave
Rae
Polk St
Sodere
Harrison
Monroe St
Taylor St
Bath
Jackson
Monroe
Southweat
Medison
Tyler
Thomas
Wood & Dickenson
Keio A
Camriage
Wufomer Kitchem
Desteabin Howe
Westy
I Harrison
Ware
Wits
Glee
Lidcoin St
Call
Pullan
State Journal
Sfree
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