Britain as Godmother to Many Nations Reflections
A reflective piece tracing Britain's long tradition of protecting allies. It cites the Vienna 1815 treaty with Prussia, Belgium’s neutrality from 1839, Luxembourg, Greece, Norway and Sweden, Turkey and Belgium, and Portugal as Britain’s enduring godchildren. It argues such sponsorship could wage global war if fully invoked.
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Kirchener
Prussia
Saxony
Germany
Vienna
Britain
Macedonia
Ottoman Empire
Berlin
Turkey
Russia
Asia
Belgium
Holland
France
Luxembourg
Bismarck Pottted
Greece
Great Britain
Great Dritain
Bavaria
Lord Salisbury
Thessaly
Crete
Prince George
Norway
Sweden
Scandinavia
Switzerland
Europe
Portugal
Curse of Oatmeal Mocking Scotland's Staple Diet
A London diet specialist denounces oatmeal as the curse of Scotland and unhealthy for urban workers. He claims oats harm digestion in brain workers, cause false hunger, appendicitis risk, drunkenness, and stomach distress, contrasting meat rich diets as superior.
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Scotland
London
America
Canada
Boston
Parisian Sartorial Small Talk Sees Riviera Fashion Rise
The Riviera season nears with Parisian influence as daytime whites give way to muted tones and rich furs. Designers showcase wide skirts with internal crinoline, jeweled headpieces, and two-kinds of fur hats, while tea gowns and elegant gowns feature lace, embroidery, and bold decorative plumes.
Fashion foibles and popular colors in evening wear
The piece notes shoppers eager for the new cross over fur osterine and the attractive little tutles with new collars and cravats. Pale lavender and royal blue are strong for evening wear, with burgundy also prominent. Velvet spots on taffeta fabrics drive trends for reception outfits.
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Spota
The Selection of Clothes and Color Advice
Advice on dress color by hair and complexion. brunette prefers blue tones while blondes suit bright red. Avoid black mauve or green with dark hair. yellow scarlet pink favored. Pink and lavender limited for blue eyes and brown hair. Hat choice is crucial to overall appearance.
Pretty Lipe and Lip Care Advice From Old Advice Columns
The piece discusses lip appearance and health, warning against habits that thicken lips. It advises stopping lip touching, rubbing with cold cream, and wearing wool gloves while reading. It also notes biting lips signals a bad temper and suggests using a white bone retainer to prevent teeth closing on the lips.
Empress Owns World’s Richest Sable Fur Collection
The dowager empress of Russia owns a vast inert collection of sables, presenting exquisite fur pieces to her sister Queen Alemandra. While traveling and in winter sledge drives the empress wears a tan mantle valued at 15009 dollars, crafted from skins gathered for her by the governor of a polar province where taxes are paid in furs.
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Russia
Alemandra
Polar
The New Coat of the Season Debuts in Style
A fashionable coat described as the season’s must have with a long basque back and a tight single breasted front. It pairs with a contour walking skirt and offers versatile wear worn open or closed.
PerpERIES OF FASHION Features at the Peak
The article highlights two recent fashion novelties including a fichu of white chiffon with a net flounce and Brussels lace accents over kilting. An indented white canvas collar with Persian embroidery and cream lace motifs is also described as attractive.
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Ogbody
Brussels
Parisian hats shape season's millinery trends
A Parisian hat arriving from Paris in champagne felt with olel velvet and blue-tinted wings frames the season. Canotter Eta felt hat draped with embroidered galloon and cocardes highlights current fashion. Rosettes ruches and feather ornamentation, including pompadour styles, remain in demand with various wings and bird motifs noted.
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Paris
Eta
Care of Jeoowets Instructions for Opals
The fragment advises jewel care noting turquoises or opals require light air but not damp heat. It warns opals may crack if exposed to heat and suggests avoiding moisture and heat to protect settings.
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Dr. Leyds
Lothaire
Brlcaine
ARIS
Riviera
Niente
Ric
Rhodes
Princessa
Ream
Ellun
Osea Attalr
Laco Praid
Cc. P. Utter
Troy
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