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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1905
Page
28
A studio discussion at afternoon tea asks why wealthy American families send children abroad for education. Participants debate atmosphere, culture, and the allure of European schooling over U S options, noting better pronunciation and spelling in English schools and the appeal of repose and arts.
The London Express cites Clement K Shorter predicting a poetic revival as society shifts from fiction to verse. An Express reporter interviews Shorter about symptoms of this pendulum swing, noting shifts in taste, manners in Europe, and examples of English elocution challenges, civility in shops, and cultural exchanges.
Ytchenputos and other name brands prove unprofitable as apartment hotel kitchens, with managers admitting kitchens were never used as intended. Several operators abandoned the idea after poor returns, noting guests continued to cook in rooms despite rules restricting cooking.
The article condemns negligee gowns of chiffon and silk as distinctly improper worn by stage heroines, noting milk of Morusseline robes and lace guimpes. It laments the perishable tea gowns, velvet robes, and the public’s wary view while predicting a return of luxurious tastes akin to Tennyson era fashion.
A reminiscence on Col Dunbar Bristol Conn who pioneered steel hoopskirt frames and sold springs in the Civil War era. He reportedly earned $75,000 first year and later braiding and skeleton frames followed, with fashion fading as Carnegie’s steel hoopskirts entered production. The piece also surveys fall negligee fashions featuring crepe silks, lace robes, Empire styles, and satin gowns, noting material varieties and the rise of lighter fabrics.
An advertisement style feature highlights glass topped carpet sweepers with mahogany bodies and beveled glass tops. It notes their visibility when emptying, aesthetic appeal, and growing variety from simple to ornate. Also commented is progress in modern hotel kitchenette suites and sociocultural musings on motherhood discourse.
The fragment discusses duel of sex and separation of matter and spirit, critiquing medieval Christianity and Puritanism for destroying reverence for the body. It argues lovers can rise above old divides, finding a future through love, with Rossetti's line about the angel within the woman reflecting inner vision and passion.
A critical essay on how young women are labeled as fast or forward by elders while facing freedom and curiosity. It traces historical uses of the phrase girl of the period and notes elders once faced similar judgments, urging balanced understanding of youth and innocence.
A feature on butterflies dominating season fashion shows with gowns trimmed in butterfly motifs and enameled brooches. Shoppers admire butterfly jewelry, including a red enameled piece with brilliant brilliants priced around 9.7 dollars, and lighter brown wing designs for hair and accessories.
From Leslie's Weekly a French physician advocates kissing as wholesome not harmful, arguing exchanged microbes aid digestion and should be encouraged by practitioners. A Chicago Journal note adds alphabet lore and a biblical royal decree, illustrating playful miscellany in periodical writing.
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