Cost of Presentation for Debut in England and America
Analyzes the expense of debuting a girl in courtly society, detailing costly items from London season fringe to corsets, hats, riding gear, and a satin gown. Describes instructors teaching court bow and train handling, concluding the debut lasts seconds in royal presence yet tires the debutante. Also reflects on girlhood virtue and self-improvement for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Berkshire
London
Kanraa
Misses Wrapper for Schoolgirl Fashion Illustration
A vintage instruction notes a misses wrapper to replace a school dress. It describes a pretty wrapper with two collars gathered at the waist by a ribbon belt, offering a comfortable, practical nighttime look for a schoolgirl.
First Russian woman admitted to U.S. district bar
Miss Alice Serber of New York becomes the first Russian born woman admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Born in Bar, Russia, she arrived in 1891 unable to speak English, studied at New York University Law School, and was admitted to the state bar in 1896. She later worked as manager with Rosalie Loew and Salomon and now practices in the federal district court.
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Alice, Serber
New York
United States
Miss Serber
New York University Law School
Bar
Russia
Veira
Rosalie Loew
Salomon
Ladies Basque Fashion Illustration Promotes Close Fitting Style
The article describes a plain close fitting basque with a French dart and curved front and suggests tailoring details for a tight lining. It notes a trend toward fitted basques with single or double rows of tailor buttons and praises cloth gowns resembling the illustration, especially for figures with good shape. May Manton.
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Ake
May Manton
Language of Sealing Wax Explained in Epistolary Style
A vintage note discusses how sealing wax colors convey messages in letters. Red signals vented business, gray for friendly notes, blue for lovers indicating constancy, yellow for jealousy, white for wedding replies, black or violet for condolence, coffee for dinner invitations, and green wax hints at hopeful affection from a girl.
Breakfast Dish For Easy Morning Meals
A simple appetizing breakfast dish suitable for light leasekeeping. Dried beef with eggs is simmered in a chafing dish with butter milk or cream and torn beef pieces. Three eggs are added and stirred until set, offering options to pre toast the beef with butter or crisp the mixture first.
Nantucket Fish Chowder Recipe from Historic Guide
A traditional Nantucket chowder recipe uses one pound haddock six potatoes three onions three slices pork one pint water boil then fry onions. Layer potatoes over fish and pork, add water, cook until fish separates from bones. Stir in milk two teaspoons flour with milk, boil and serve hot.
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Nantucket
A Nice Curry
A simple East Indian curry method uses fat pork and boiling water to form a base. Stir in flour curry powder and salt, simmer with cooked meat cut small, serve over white dry rice and keep hot. A separate note mentions a deodorant tip using boiled water to treat underarm sweating.
Remaking Gowns and Hair Trends This Season
Instructions on remodeling old gowns into the latest style with box pleats and habit skirts, plus accessories for children and hair fashion notes. Describes how to repurpose skirts, add ribbons to create new waistlines, and the growing popularity of box pleats, satin sashes, and high ribbon stocks.
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New York
Alexander Pope
Yas
Paris
Local City Officials and Ward Representatives List
Mayor W. Ravyson presides over city government with Aldermen from First to Third Wards. Officials include Wm Norbury F Mendensii, Wm Hamps, Wm Kimberiing, Hoga C. Gerten, City Clerk F 0 Gates Troneuver E F Annarter, City Attorney C B Ritchie, Superintendent of Streets Hmts Droit, Marshal Police Magistrate F J Hayter.
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W. Ravyson
Aldarnnon
Norbury
F. Mendensii
Wm. Hamps
Wm l Kimberiing
Hoga
C. Gerten
Gates
E. F Annarter
C. KB. Ritchie
Hmts
Droit
F.J., Hayter
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Rose
Kidd Beere
Red Cross
Denver
California
Beave
Hank
Ladies
City OF Biocisals
Township Officials
Avis
John Delmling, Jr
Collestor
Frank Collins Anschner
C. Kerasyand
Henry Schuler
Pound
Fredschuler
Troy Lodge
Nosas
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
W. Rawson
W. M
Kerra
Neilson Lodge
Meute
John’s
Perevtiax
N. G. Ron‘t Wincanson
Pisgah
Rebekah Lodge
I d
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Miles Coma Granxaur
N. G
Migs Mace Risson
Mentor Lodgeh
K. of P
Castle Ham
Schott
Drott’s Mall
Thoraday
Es Drow
V. Auvocast
Germania Lodge
U. G
Fred Elffert
Lt. Hernan Samiti
V. Me
Mayflower
van. M. Bosomworth
T. A. Riggin
Thos. H. Bell
F. B
Troy Dist
S.C
Proll’s Hall
G. L. Erniest
Mus Cuana Evisuti
Kaskaskia Tribe
P. Hall
W.d. Gebauer
J. W. Taylor
United Mine Workers of America
Troy
Central Hall
DL G Jones
Pres Chas. Wandling
R.S. Jenry Dettmar
F.S
Citizens’ Building and Loan Association Mesta
Wa. J. Warren
M. FE. Auwauren
Churcher
Baptist Church
Ray
Jas, Osborne
Methodist Church
Sevices
GC. S. McGullum
Presbyterian Church
J. G. Reynalds
G. Plassman
Lutheran ST
ST. Jerome's Catholic
A. Ray
J. A. Wieneke
Epworth
Methodiat Church
Neota
Little Folks
Julia A Bell
Mira
Wm. Wild
J.C Hallis
McCqray-Dewey Academy
W. W. Edwards
Tanaa W. Cook
Board of Education
Harding
Pras
Smith
Membora
Willawaon
Cook
Tus
Colling
Renfro
Silas Shadwick
Joseph Howard
Rieder’s
Public Square
Highland Marble Works
Rey
L. L. Eckert
John Diehle
Gonranked
Cail
Citizens’ Shaving Parlor
Julius Peter
Bee
F. W. Zanders
Troy City
John Deimling
Par
Corner Market
Hickory Streets
Theo. Guennewig
TEE Seliar Hall
Main & Market Sts
Troy, U
Phil. Eckert
L. E. Rawson
Jefferson Ave
Offici
F. W. Zaudera
WM. Meiners
WM. H. Peter
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