Heads and Their Best Bumps in Phrenology Trends
The piece surveys famous Americans and public figures through the lens of phrenology, listing bumps on the head and their supposed meanings. It cites Sewall, Morton, Hanna, and Whitney, noting traits like benevolence, ambition, vanity, and combativeness, with humorous anecdotes and a long interview vignette about wartime head bumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spindicata
Ein
Tamas
Levi P. Morton
Menta
Abaya
Sewall
Maine
Dake Hamp
Waitner
Wats Sewall
Morton Tower
Tim
Hanna
Hobart
New Jersey
Watson
Gwentin
Tins & Liege
Bismarce
Hioiser Wolheim
Beauty and hair care tips from 19th century period piece
A sensational era column extols sun care and cosmetic routines. It praises Calve and Lilian Russell as models of complexion maintenance and outlines scrubbing, buttermilk masks, cold water douches, and hair brightening methods. An antiquated ad cites Chamberlain's Pain Balm for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calve
Mrs. Carter
Mrs. Potter
Russell
Lilian Russell
Lillian
Lince
Carmen
Culve
Lealis Carter
Carter
Lily
Langtry
Debutantes Shine in Newport Summer Society Parade
Newport social season opens with debutante introductions Vivian Sartoris and Gnut amid British Embassy activity. Mrs. Potter Palmer hosts Miss Sartoris with high society attendance including Consuelo Yzanga, Duchess of Manchester, as Newport prepares for gala gatherings and extended diplomatic presence.
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Newport
van Alen
Eike
Ling
Grandmuma
Wilitam Astor
Heechwood
Miss van Alen
Get
Alen
Indy
Viscount Gough
Julia Pauncefote
Rogland
Legacion
Norny
Paris
Clube
Hte
Astate
Mes
Vivian Sartoris
Misa Julia Dent Grant
Consuelo Yzanga
Duchees
Manchester
Hermann Ostrichs
Mies
Seven Wives and a Warped Sense of Matrimony
A humor piece recounts a man boasting of multiple failed marriages. He jokes about fights with past wives, claims seven wives by this point, and describes plans to arrest the seventh for assault and battery as he jokes about court proceedings and threats to the judge. The wit mirrors New York World style.
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York Central
Corker
Wilder
Wal
New York World
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Olin
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Wade
W. C. Whitney
Napoleon
Stele
Harvey Lincouwn
Married
Amd
Samy Pems
Chen
Ae Hos
Dirk Ag
Gk Wedesneys
Elie
Bhuiv
Mr. Erry
Lillian Russell
Margaret T. Reed
Jamies Perdue
Monroe, Mich
Navy
Alyor
Imayen
New
Hugh Biel
Duke of Musi
Decomete Towers
Sir Imers
Wari Ji
Mansgelar
Dar
Suan Foun
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