Washington society and the unwelcome guests in reception halls
The cabinet lady’s drawing room hosts many unknown visitors as uninvited women pass through card baskets and social lines. A surge of ambition pushes newcomers to demand invitations, while officials dile scent the line between duty and vanity in Washington society.
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Cam
Dir
Net
Senate
Supreme Court
Kot
Sean
Washington
Treasury
Capital Society
Millonaire
Bondeir
Wallin
Borane
Race
Suchely
Ia Grippe
State Department
Millonaires
Fuller
Diplomatic Corps
Legation
Mme. Romero
Mtea
Roger
Graves
Theatre waists gain favor among ladies in society
A Globe Democrat reader notes the rising popularity of theatre waists for women. Elaborate costumes hinder movement in aisles and small seats, while a plain black raille francaise or silk wrap cashmere bodice with a simple waist offers practicality. Many society ladies prefer this common New York style for convenience and thrift.
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New York City
Faille Francaise
Globe-Democrat
Genuine Frankness in Helena Herald Style
In a mock romance tone a wealthy suitor asks for frankness about his suit while Miss Gladcus replies she cannot marry as a brother but would consider him as a husband, expressing measured affection and restraint.
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Gladcus
Hlena Herald
The Mysterious Silhouettes In a New York Court Yard
A NY novelist in December faced nightly silhouettes on a curtain opposite his window. Two giantesses, one with a bonnet and one with a lace cap, appeared for half an hour at 9 pm. The observer learned they were relatives watching a neighbor artist’s portrait progress across the court.
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New York
Giantesves
The Question of Dowry in World Markets
Special Correspondent from Vuinwa reports on how dowry demands shape marriage prospects across Europe and Asia. The piece contrasts German, Russian, Turkic, and Balkan practices, noting fixed prices for military men, cash and income demands, betweens men, and the Turkish approach of dowry ownership remaining with the wife for her support.
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Vuinwa
Russia
Mamuna
Europe
Turkey
Marnm DaLrousm
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Hunter
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Jas. Clark, Jr
B. Nesmith
L. R. Freeman
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
D. L. Gerould
Caghie
H. A. Jamieson
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M. Beecher
Warren County
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England
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Voise
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Agency & Co
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Maine
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the Diamond Furniture CO
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