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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1911

Page

22

Velvet Frocks and Fur Trims Dominate Winter Fashion

Velvet gowns and black velvet suits command attention with ermine and chinchilla trims. The era’s evening wear favors white satin bodices, lace, and dramatic veils, while browns and old blue velvets appear in chic street and formal ensembles.

Yolyns Skunk Ermina White Fox Ermine Sally Paria

Women Leaders and Founders Highlight Early 20th Century Roles

The report notes Mount Holyake College president Mivy Wis 2b Woolle presiding at a public meeting in Spain hosted by the International Institution for Gala at the Vendome Hotel. It mentions gifts from Mrs Charles Eliot J Mitchel of New Britain Conn and welcomes new student leaders at Wellesley College including Miss A Katherine Bingham as president of the Student Government Association. It references royal medical pursuits of Belgium and Bulgaria royalty and profiles educators such as Miss Taura Farnham and Dorothy Brower Chapter of AKR, with a nod to Mrs Gibbs and Ida Louise Gibbs as founder and educator.

Mivy Wis Woolle Mount Holyake College International Institution For Gala Spain Vendome Boston Sills Woolley Alice Gordon Gutick Easy Uo Nis Charles Eliot J . Mitchel New Britain Conn Katherine Bingham Cedar Rapid Wellesley College Wellesley Helen K Goss Melroge Dorothy Brower AKR Weltham Mase Haa National Society Gibbs Nelson A Miles Massachusetts Harvard Ida Louise Gibbs

Use Cosmetics and Dyes With Profit Says Expert

An expert argues cosmetics and dyes aid beauty and skin protection when used properly. Dr Sahbouraud notes modern creams avoid past hazards, while improper dye use can damage hair and skin. Cautions include avoiding hydrogen peroxide misuse and ensuring full scalp coverage during application.

Cleld Sahbouraud Paris Sabouraud Dr Babour Hata Savonaud

Memory of Christmas Toy Counters and Living Mirth

A nostalgic reminiscence of Christmas eve toy counters in a New Jerusalem setting. The writer recalls a giddy joy as children glimpse real animals, toy engines, and crystal tree displays, while a salesgirl guards the cherished wonders. The scene blends childlike wonder with memories of mothers, siblings, and the long-ago magic of shopping for beloved trinkets.

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