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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1913

Page

8

Divorce rumors swirl around Countess Szechenyi in Paris report

Paris sources deny a divorce or separation for Countess Szechenyi and deny she lost millions of her fortune in speculation. Close friends say the couple, at the Ritz in London, are on good terms and await a son. The countess rests in Surrey as Vincent Astor renovates Beechwood for his mother Mrs Astor. The piece also notes the forthcoming, private marriage of Lord Rocksavage and Miss Sybil Sassoon amid religious objections, and mentions Mrs Blanche Heyes asserting her vindication in a Brooklyn divorce case with a large alimony and child custody provisions.

Paris Laszlo Szechenyi Hersband Atlantic Szechenyis Szechenyi Ritz Hotel London Surrey England Newport John Astor Muriel Norma Vincent Astor Mrs. Astor Lewis Cass Lord Rocksavage Chodrondeley Sybil Sassoon Sir Edwart Sassoon Park Lane Bombay Sassoon Miss Sassoon Earl of Rocksavage Rocksavage Mias Sassoon Baron Gustave de Rothschild Bagdad Blanche Heys Long Beach Long Island John J. Graham George G. Heye Justice Aspinall Brooklyn

Charming summer frocks with dainty trims and fabrics

The article praises simple summer frock designs using charming fabrics and lace. It highlights affordable materials like voiles, crepes, lawns, and batiste, noting dresses can be made for about $2 with patterns available in five sizes. It describes draped silhouettes, soft drape, and new yoke style, offering patterns for blouses and skirts from Home Journal.

Dimity Paris

Capital social leaders host at many resorts today

The article lists numerous Washington society figures traveling to summer resorts. President, Dr Cary Grayson, and Mia Wallach are among those at Virginia Country Club and Narragansett Pier. Others sail to Europe or stay at Bretton Woods and Bar Harbor, with multiple weddings, retirements, and hospitality events noted.

Virginia Country Club Caryl Grayson Pols Theater

Georgia beauty brings charm to congressional set

Mrs Charles R Crisp wife of Georgia’s new representative stands out as one of the handsomest young women in the congressional set. A Southern native she has spent much time in Washington where her husband served as parliamentarian of the House before his election to Congress.

Henry 8. Boutell United States Switzerland Bernerhof Berne Boutell W. Walker Smith Col. Stovall New York Charles Russell Train Newport George B. de Gersdorf Charles R. Crisp Georgia Washington House of Representatives Congress

Minerva and Pan Debate Marriage In Ancient Rye Tone

Minerva and Pan discuss marriage under a tree as Plato Pilate Hymen and others join. They mock romance as changeable and platonic affection as better than love, urging caution for women while condemning wedding folly and revealing the era’s ironic wit.

Minerva Plato Pan Pilate Hymen

How to Tell Fresh Meat from Rotten and Keep It Safe

Health inspectors in Philadelphia issue instructions for buying meat by examining freshness at purchase. Look for rosy beef color with firm creamy fat, dry surface. lamb red with white fat. poultry pink or yellow with firm skin. avoid dull eyes and sour odor. After purchase, refrigerate immediately, use paper bags to protect from insects and odors, and be cautious with tanned meat.

Philadelphia America Dee McClure

Queen Emma of the Netherlands and royal birthright

August biographical sketch recalls Emma of Waldeck and her ascent as wife to William II of the Netherlands. It notes the king’s courtship, Emma’s early life, marriage, and her regency guiding Wilhelmina, with emphasis on her close care for education and dutiful service as queen and regent.

William II Netherlands Len Potsdam Europe Helen of Weldeck Emma Wilhelmina Juliana William McClure

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