Mourning Customs Across Cultures and Times
An essay on how mourning colors and practices vary by culture and era. It notes the shift from strict black attire to lighter or nontraditional garments, citing China Japan Turkey Egypt Persia and Western fashion shifts. It discusses Madeline Astor choosing white and the tension between etiquette and personal expression in mourning wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Turkey
Egypt
Persia
Madeline Force Astor
John Jacob Astor
Elas
White Mourning Gains Favor as Symbol or Sorrow
The article notes a trend toward white mourning attire replacing black on social occasions. It describes how Mrs. Astor and others may wear white while keeping black for ceremonies, details fabrics like white crépe and satin, and outlines mourning periods, accessories, and jewelery choices reflecting evolving social rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Astor
Stars and Their Influence Readings for July Birthdates
Readings describe personality traits for those born July 1 to July 6 under Cancer influence. Text cites monetary thrift, home attachment, reserved temperaments, leadership tendencies, and humanitarian impulses, noting fortune, ambition, and resilience in various July birthdates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Lfe
Aristocracy of Porcelain and the Sevres Factory History
The text outlines Sevres porcelain history from Louis XIV era to Napoleon times. It notes the 1760 decree renaming Vincennes works to Manufacture du Porcelaine de France, later known as Sevres. It references Boileau as director, Regnier imprisoned by republicans, and Brongniart joining under three commissioners. It mentions enduring styles and a famed service associated with Catherine II of Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevres
France
Louis M
Vincennes
Dhanuary
Manufacture du Porcelaine de France
Boileau
Sue
Regnier
Brongniart
Hbelmen
Regnault
Robert
Bomyudenrge
Maine
Catherine LH
Russia
The New York City Path for a Girl Seeking Work
A guide explains how a young woman moving to New York to seek employment should prepare. It notes risks of the unknown, the value of agencies for guidance, boarding houses like Trowmart Inn, and options such as Junior League House and Vanderbilt homes, with advice on budgeting, finding rooms, and pursuing training and connections.
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New York
Afl
Ameen
Ionot
Pennsylvania Do Stelion
Grand Central Station
Soation
Lem
Temi Punity
Shel
Young Gli Geang
Fant
Foruime
Nework
Davenport
Iowa
Lansing
Mick
Bothes
Trowmart Inn
Wilkin
Llangit
Virginia
Potter
Sne
Washington
Wemubrernda
Fifteenth Street
Margaret Louise Howe
Young Waimen’s Christian Association
Uo Fown
East River
Deroy Whitney
Wilhued
Trowmart Tho
Vanderbilt
Ral’ Beau
W. E. Vanderbilt
Regan
Variory Iimgations
Beamt of Education
Columbia University
Espely
Neas
Abe
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Virginia Sloane Erminn
Eilgios
Usmaiass
Jena
Eehgie
Wenen
Oshing
Aeciiy Piersena
Joel Peder
Brussels
Alaska
Joel Feder
Tom Hienetey
Amd
Neag
Piel
Ana Theonuth
Atlas
Lours
Wey
Red Ian
Bae
Dion Ipara
MN Sevres
Rst
Konsuiee Doge Oe
Iivtige Vae
Ven Ofchas
Esx, Azria
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