American Schoolmistresses In the Philippine Islands
Marilla Weaver reflects on American schoolmistresses in the Philippine Islands. She notes three motives for their travel, praises sewing programs funded by the U S government, contrasts Filipino and Spanish teaching legacies, and observes student behavior, discipline challenges, and cultural adaptation from Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Pacific
Far East
New England
United States
Manila
Marilla Weaver
Embroidered Negligee and Lace Petticoat Debut
The article highlights bolero and long pointed openwork embroidery as attractive in the new season’s underwear. It notes extensive hems and lace insertions in illustrated skirts, with ruffled elements described in the fashion feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaal
Dainty Neck Ruffes and Fairness to Women
A fashion sketch showcases a dainty silk neck ruche with heavy ruching and optional feather edged black silk for skin contact wear. An essay argues women have not lacked artistry but faced domestic handicaps, noting England’s queenly figures and women scholars while asserting female influence raises community moral ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
George Eliot
Miss Fawcett
Divorce ease and social penalty in Syria described
The text explains how divorce in Syria is instant and informal, requiring only three words from the husband. A wife is forced from the home with her children to her father’s house, becoming a disowned figure until another man marries and divorces her the next day. A divorced husband cannot reclaim her once she is remarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
America
Splendid Bolero Attracts Noted French Actress
A clever French actress Mile. Loulse Fayette displays a vaunted bolero valued at 250000 dollars. Her elegant evening attire and stage presence are noted as she appears in stalls and maintains a refined image. The item underscores fashion fascination in spring outerwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile
Loulse Fayette
Sur
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Studebaker
U. S
Topeka Woolen Mill Co
THE
Moeser Ice and Cold Storage CO
2Nd
Polk Streets
Topeka
Kansas
Anl
Arthur Masse Horseshoer
West Fifth Street
J. S. Ball
Kansas Ave
Islands
Siesta
Dimity
Mclay
Tront
Kirk
James S. Kirk & Company
Chicago
Frank Blanch
General Contractor
W. 7Th Street
Topeka, Kansas
Conklin & Gustafson
E. 7Th St
Throop
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