Couture of the Comtesse Castellane in Paris Fashions
A detailed description recounts the Comtesse Castellane’s attire for an event, noting a navy silk gown with a white satin bodice, a frosted plaited skirt, and a green velvet picture hat with ostrich plume. The ensemble includes white gloves, mink trim, Wedgwood buttons, and twelve trunks accompanying the Comtesse at a wealthy social gathering in Landhurst.
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Swat
Bat
Landhurst
Comtesse Castellane
Gould Engagement Ends Over Paris Trousseau Planning
The Gould engagement to Oliver Harrigan ends amid talk of a Paris trousseau. Reports note misgivings about wealth and disposition, while wedding plans now center on a refined display of gowns and gifts. The proposed trousseau features white satin gowns and velvet gowns with pearls, lace, and decorative embroidery.
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Dvatnr
Dilmoet Enillese
Truman
Mise Gquuli
Paris
Oliver Harrigian
Foundations Great Fortunes and the Rise of Rockefeller
A reflective profile traces how self made millionaires like John D. Rockefeller built wealth from humble starts. It notes Rockefeller’s Cleveland origins, early ventures in canals and railroads, and the long struggle from poverty to power, including his disciplined work ethic and minimal personal boasting.
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Maryland Medieal Journal
Yranagh
Wilower
Diplonatic Corps
SCD
Washington
Raelty
From humble beginnings to vast fortunes in commerce
The piece traces early starts of major figures like John H. Inman, Richard T. Wilson, Eugene Kelly, Henry M. Flagler, and Charles Pratt, noting how a $100 or a few dollars and steadfast work led to immense wealth in cotton, railroads, banking, and industry, including ties to Rockefeller. It reflects on self-made success, partnerships, and the rise of powerful enterprises, with brief asides on statistical musings and miscellaneous anecdotes.
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John H. Inman
New York
Tennessee
Metropolis
Richard T. Wilson
Henry M. Flagler
Bovers
Ards Oy
Yao
Tem
St. Louis
Vollapeed
St. Louie
Kelly
California
Great Banking House
Hrasius Winnin
Siiten Tetand
Losi Ft
State Pol
Ile A & Mewsboy
Charles Pratt
Philanthopist
Standard OF Tan
Boston
Pratt Institute of Brooklyn
Mitnhood
Oho
John D. Rockefeller
Smlt
Lagjor
Young Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Plagler
Activ
Stone
Ward Ol Company
Society Snm ers and Yenaga Divorces Stir New York
The Yenaga separation widens a social trend with high society facing multiple separations and ensuing gossip. Descriptions cover Mr and Mrs Fernando Yenaga, Mrs Willie K Vanderbilt, and linked aristocratic marriages, with references to the Astor and Vanderbilt families, reception awkwardness, and the broader divorce phenomenon among the rich and famous in New York society.
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Fernando Yenaga
Yanaga
Orus
Yanagasean
Yenaga
Mabel Wright
Iterra
Williaw
Whitney
Manesion
Fifth Avenue
Yanaea
Yeraga
Bosband
Titney
Vena
Ann
Vanderbilt
Willie K
Confield
New York
Luss Consuela
Duke of Manchester
Duchess of Manchester
Fernando Yanaga
Willie Vanderbilt
Jane Smith
Countess de Fontillent
Leries ” Smith
Alabama
Witie
Vanderbilts
Willie K. Vanderbilt
Hobseman
Game
Smith
Mimi
Astor
Coleman Draytons
James Coffman Prayton
Misa Auguste Astor
John Jacob Astor
Jersey
Young Alsop Borrowe
Young Borrowe
Drayton
William Astor
Pate
Robert Ray Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Ira Mann
Robert Rot Hamilton
Troulles
Neames
Douglas Neames
W. H. Henriques
Stock Exchange
Frank Ellison
Ellison
Faye Templeton
Noames
Morne
Elliot Zborowski
Baron de Steir
Miss Cary
South Dakota
Docres
Aborowski
England
Ostrich Feathers and Velvet Fashions Rule The Spring Style
The article describes ostrich plumes from Africa used in hats and trims, noting their high price compared with os trich feathers from England. It highlights Miss Janette Stevr at Haymarket wearing black ostrich feathers with velvet, plus white and cream silk velvets styled into draped berets accented by buckles and mink tails signaling spring fashion.
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England
Tegarda
Dirk
John-A
Haymarket
Janette Stevr
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