Fashion's Fads and Fancies in Old Slidell Mansion Scene
The article surveys a Slidell mansion with its vine grafted by Daniel Jet and untouched by modern remodeling. It notes aristocratic fashion currents, jewels, and court life, detailing Archduke succession, Archduchess Isabella, Princess Zita, and fashion trends like pannier skirts, new rhinestone ornaments, and the Prince of Wales's strict daily routine in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slidell
Hare
Wittam W Corcoran
Daniel Jet
John Widell
Japan
Webster
Zita
Hartes Francia Joseph
Nisos
Marie Annonciats
Vienne
Deerees of
Hohenberg
Francis Ferdinand
Francis Joseph
Isabella
Prinesborge
Bavaria
Ine
Schoenbrunn
Werther
Education for homemakers and practical living debate
A column argues that college education often neglects daily life basics for women. It urges teaching practical skills in clothing selection, cooking, home furnishing, and earning a living, to build a solid foundation before higher arts. It warns against overemphasis on theory and highlights the need for practical, enduring education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Thoas
Wash Suits and Dress Gear for Boys Highlight Wardrobe
A catalog style listing details boys wash suit variants in duck rep linen and cotton, with Russian and Sailor blouse styles and collars, sizes 2 to 10, priced 3.75 to 31.00. Also features washable coats, knickerbockers, shirts, ties, pants, and bath robes, plus straw hats and undergarments on third floor. Contemporary social notes mention guests and gatherings at various homes and a Belasco Theater fundraiser for the Working Boys' Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Society Notes on Capt Wallace Craigie and Mrs Goodles
Capt Wallace Craigie of the pay department A B A returned to Boston after a family illness. Gen and Mrs Goodles have gone to Lexington Kentucky for a visit and will return to their Sixteenth Street home by mid May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee Shetton
Richmond, Va
William Graeme Harvey
Myre
Robert H. Travers
Atlantic City
Mra
Theodore Bingham
Wraeington
Mra Travers
Wallace Craigie
Boston
Mrs. Goodles
Lexington
Social Notes From New York Visit And Connecticut Stay
Mrs Clarence R Edwards just returned from New York and hosted a luncheon yesterday before the horse show. Mrs John Leggett Pulis of New York is visiting her father Mr Justice and mother Mrs McKenna at the Connecticut. Mr Justice and Mrs McKenna plan to sail for Europe later this month to spend the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence R. Edwards
New York
John Leggett Pulis
Mr Justice
Mr. McKenna
Connecticut
Justice
Mrg. McKenna
Europe
Wiborg
Wibhers
Cincinnati
Washington
Shoreham
Henry T. Allen
Miss Allen
Wadsworth Party Tours Luray Caverns Mile Cover Plan
A horseback party of 1000 miles, led by Mrs Taft’s daughter Miss Velen Taft and others including Capt Frank McCoy and C M Ranedell, arrived in Luray from Fairfax Courthouse. They visited the Luray caverns as part of their long-distance trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Velen Taft
Taft
Herbert Wadsworth
Frank McCoy
United States Army
C M Ranedell
Noriman van Voret
Fairfax Courthouse
Luray
Luray Caverns
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Pt A
Woodward & Lothropark
Feghorn
Milan
Clip
Panama
Tenth St
Garmenta
Post
Mra Wiliam Sprague
Buffalo
Germany
Berlin
Paris
Albert Billings Ruddock
Mra. Ruddock
Wiesbaden
Martenbad
Bohemia
England
oMolals Messrs
Fair
London
Bristol
King Béwerd
Luginsiami
George
Bia
Lydia, Loring
Francis Loring
Prince of Wales
Merquis de Breteuil
Miss Gerner
Marquise de Breteuu
Opera
Theater Francais
Bunday
Heart and Home
Falks
Mies
Frances Lippitt
Miss Orr
Jobo F. Wilkins
W. W. Andrews
Robert Belliatss. Chapman
E. R. Thomas
Richard Townsend
Belasco Theater
Georgs A Chass
Victor Custman
Robert Hollister Chapman
Charles J. Bell
Richard Harlow
Col
Mre. Thompson
Mies Beldmore
National Society of Colonial Dames of America
Alvington Hotel
Worand
Mra Wiliam Rufin Cox
Richmond
Club of
Colonial Dames
Playhouse
Council of the National Bocksty
Edward E. Gheen
William Ruffin Cox
Colonial Dames of America
Mia
Mary Morris Ambler
F. J. Ricks
North Carolina
Misa Wood
Randall Hoer
Shale Ge
Joseph FR. Lamar
Arthur Lee
Wiliam H. Goddard
Armistead Peters
Frappe
Moe. Thomas Chatard
Mr. Henry May
Secretary of the Navy
Perry Belmont
A. G. McClintock
Hichardson Clover
Wadsworth
Dulin & Martin Co the
Geneva
Kann
Toade Af Tiene Matting
Eke Jong
Steed Fram
Frase Lock and Hes
Loti Holdara Nan Babin
Salem
Cormers
Noyes
Walter Tuckerman
Theas
Henry Cleveland Perkina
Grasville Fortescus
Gilbert Groavenor
Crosby
Cary Langhorne
Thomas T. Gaff
Walter Wilcox
Marie Dolores
Granville R. Fortescue
Warren Dean
Fortescue
Frank F. Hietaht
Mrs. Cooper
William ©. Andrews
Rmeont Treat
Admiral
Mrs. Stevens
Btoneleigh Court
Mr. T. B. Jewel and
BW. B. Townsend
Columba Road
Lucy Holcombe
D. A. RB
Tomer
Mata
Beneral Taxi
Allen
Olmsted
la Roy
Gude Bros. CO
F Street
Meyer
Penns. Ave
Union Trust Company
Union Pete
de Sales
Bud's
Budd’s
Tech Mt
N.C
Hama
Natty
Bushed
J.H.S
Small 8 Sons
Waltinet-astoria
Bromtway
Harris & Ewing
St. N.W
Ind
Dundee
Seventh Street
Ubwokiecg
G St. N. W
Steinway and Other
Victor Victrolas
Music—Music Books
F. Droop & Sons CO
1300
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