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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1899
Page
6
The article surveys the shift to cloth and velvet hats for autumn, praising the toque now favored with soft crowns and bold trims. It describes dish-shaped crowns, high coiffures, and ornate feather arrangements, noting the Langtry style and Princess Cantacuzene inspired hats, plus advice on trimming felt and velvet hats.
A veteran narrator outlines risky paths to theater life. Wealth, influence, or sheer luck may grant a chance, but most actresses face rejections, poverty, and moral peril. The piece stresses discipline, character, and the high cost of pursuing stardom.
A discussion of glove etiquette contrasts with a nineteenth century romance tale. Mary Stevens, daughter of Mrs. Puran Stevens, marries Hon. Arthur Paget, a Scots Guards officer and heir to aristocratic lineage, but money lurks as a barrier to stability. The piece notes social expectations, courtship, marriage, and the conspicuous status of wealth in Victorian society.
A compact look at perfumes and their influence across cultures. It notes how scent affects mood and behavior, cites Empress Josephine and fragrant traditions from Grasse France, Tartary and biblical references, and mentions ingredients like orange water cinnamon and wintergreen.
Lillian Russell urges constant care to maintain beauty with soft warm water, lemon for skin, and gentle face massage. She debunks harsh cleansing, offers homemade creams from fat and almond oil, and stresses daily grooming for a refined appearance.
The piece discusses trimming hat feathers with silk thread to secure tips, displays new English velvet walking hats, and notes the popularity and cost of jet headpieces. It mentions Gainsborough fashion influence, high prices yet lasting value, and that jets please men with their stylish appeal.
The Honorable Mrs Arthur Paget tops London society notes as a prominent charity figure nicknamed that good American. An American girl abroad, long resident in London, is associated with English society rather than American life.
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