The Birth Rate Decline Across English Speaking Lands
A historical discussion notes a long decline in birth rates in England, Australia, and other English speaking regions, contrasting earlier population growth with a return to lower fertility. It examines France, Germany, Japan, and Russia, and considers causes from urbanization, economic factors, and shifting family norms to the impact on imperial populations and colonial settlement.
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Roosevelt
Coghlan
Australia
England
South Africa
Far East
Japan
Lafcadia Mearn
Far West
Colonies
France
United Kingdom
Sey
Australian
Austalia
Canada
United States
Europe
Atlantic
Italy
Germany
Bavaria
Wurttemberg
Baden
Cochran
Mrs
Booths
London
IL W. Witson
Underwater viewing lens claims astonishing underwater sight
A described lens for seeing under water promises distinct vision to objects twenty to thirty feet below the surface. It uses spectacles made by placing two watch crystals back to back with concavities outward to adjust focus. The device supposedly expands the eye’s viewing range while submerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visien
Fashion's Fall Decrees In Paris Reveals Chiffon Velvet
Catherine Talbot surveys autumn styles from Lyons to Paris featuring chiffon velvet in ivory and pate shades with reverse side painting, crepe a chine, velvet and taffeta blends, lace trims, and elaborate hats. She notes traveling wraps, boleros, dove feather millinery, and lavish gowns with empire details, mousseline, and added accessories shaping a Parisian wardrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Talbot
Paris
Aris
Lyons
Chantilly
Tver
The Sandglass Returns as Vintage Table Accessory
The sandglass reappears as a picturesque dining table item alongside antique furnishings. Three minute sand glasses accompany the bronze egg hat era now popular for breakfast tables. Housewives use them to time delicate cooking. they also decorate desks and cabinets.
Washable Gloves Come In Diverse Styles This Season
The season offers washable gloves in many varieties. Prices include two dollars per pair for standard washable gloves while white and yellow chamois skin options cost under half that. Other types include castor skin easy to clean with gasoline, fabric gloves favored for travel and shopping, and washable silk and fish varieties resembling kid gloves and washing like cotton.
Fashion notes on evening wear for Fat Girls
The article advises that today a girl does not have to wear white for evening events. It suggests pale color shades for dresses and mentions pink blue maize mauve or black gowns. Wreaths of small matching flowers or flat leaf wreaths pair well with a black costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jace Opera
Alix
Aix
Eventog
Engagement bracelets replace rings in fashion rings
Designers push new charms like a bracelet with a heart clasp as an alternative to engagement rings. The era favors novelty pieces and symbols of love compete with traditional rings for popularity.
A Crystalline Fete Frock Description
A pastel blue crystalline frock with fingrosa point trim and passementette features a folded waistband. Shown in double chiffon finé voile or muslin, it may be trimmed with deep lace for the bodice and neckline.
Chints Draperiens and Upholstery Trends in Country Homes
The piece notes that English chints and room upholstery are highly popular for country homes this season. Pink leads the color trend with designs featuring carnations on cream, roses with bells and long stems, and bouquets scattered in stripes.
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Ad & Room
Fashionable Handkerchiefs with Colored Hems Highlighted
A brief on handkerchief designs featuring vivid colored hems in matching shades. The piece notes bold fashion statements through coordinated patterns and fabrics.
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Phe Ia
Abe Altaya
Jace
Societe Des Courses de Compeigne
Coquet Champ Dé
Compdene
Comtesse de
Berthier
Duchesse de Morny
Ecru Linon
di Sole
Baronne de la Motte
Vicomtesse Des Roys
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