Bad Boy in Paris Ends Up in Eiffel Tower Scene
In Paris, Dad Posen's drunken antics spark a fake Mormon bishop ruse, a crowd of women at a barge, and a jail rescue. A reporter fronts the tale as they ascend the Eiffel Tower, where absinthe and champagne blur lines between danger and comedy before a Salvation Army moment promises a conversion on the ascent.
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Bad Boy
Paris
Dad Posen
Eiffel Tower
George W. Feck
Wisconsin
Peck's Sun
Joseph B. Bowles
France
Dad
Keeley
Salt Lake City
Utah
Warry
Harry Em
Mix
Newport
Bullyvard
Bishop
Chicago
Porter
Oshkosh
Salvation Army
Parla
Export records show record total despite breadstuffs drop
The 12 months ending October 1904 posted the highest total exports in U S history despite breadstuffs values plunging. Manufactures and raw cotton drove gains with iron and steel up 20 million and copper up 23 million, while many other manufactured lines were steady.
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United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Statistics
Washington Btar
Fiewres
Electric-Wave Clocks Demonstrate Wireless Time Signals
Paris maker Bigourdan shows a wireless clock system using a central clock and an elevated mast transmitter to drive receivers. The plan promises simpler cheaper operation than underground wires, with signals readable within two hundredths of a second over a mile and a fifth test distance.
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Paris
Bigourdan
The Oregon Pony Engine of Oregon’s Early Rail History
The tiny Oregon Pony locomotive built in 1861 served as Portland’s first corral for river portage, linking steamboats on the Columbia during Oregon’s early transport boom. It ran from May 10, 1862, for two years on an oak rail track, carried passengers and freight, and was later sold to David Hewes before retirement in 1872. Hewes arranged transfer to the Lewis and Clark Exposition with a pledged gift to Oregon after the fair.
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Portland
Oregon Pony
Oregon
San Francisco
Columbia River
Canyon City
Oregon Navigation Company
Upper Columbia
Cascades
Dalles
Otill
David Hewes
Hewes
Luncheon in May Inspired by Japanese Cherry Blossom Fest
A Harper's Bazar idea for a May luncheon uses Japanese motifs. Decor ideas include paper fans and umbrellas, kimono attire, wistaria drapings, and Japanese embroidery as a centerpiece. Use Japanese china and place plates to achieve harmony.
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Japan
Land of Arts
Harper's Bazar
The Lemon Juice Remedy List From The American Queen
A trimmed rundown notes lemon juice uses for health beauty and cleaning. Morning lemon water aids weight control and fever care. lemon juice in drinks and coffee purportedly eases headaches and bilious issues. Glycerine and lemon juice moisten fever parched lips. lemon juice as toothwash and stain remover. lemon peel and orange peel dried as fire starter and room fragrance.
How to Acquire Poise From Imaginary Star and Eggs
A humorous guide on mental science for poise focuses on visualizing an imaginary star on the chest and a basket of eggs on the head to improve carriage and balance. It claims West Point cadets display gold buttons as a key factor and notes women’s beauty routines of the era.
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West Point
Hat Materials and Hair Braid Fashion Notes
The item discusses hat materials featuring hair braids woven in varied patterns and colors. It notes the grace of fashion and describes braids with multiple tints, including mother of pearl effects, green to silver lighting shifts, and two-tone variations. It also mentions a facial cleansing routine using camel hair brushes and olive oil soap to clear pores and gradually tighten skin.
Tucker and Half Sleeves Reign in Fashion Chemisette Trends
The season favors draped bodices with three quarter and elbow sleeves. The chemisette variant called Tucker and Half Sleeves features detailed ruching at the collar, flat handwork, or delicate lace jabots. Economical options use linen lawn or batiste with Valenciennes trimming, while high fashion versions showcase fine broderie Anglaise and carefully tailored cuffs.
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Valenciennes
Broderie Anglaise
Mulle
Motaseline
A Beautiful Neck Through Simple Neck Exercises
A beauty feature, the neck, can be enhanced by simple gymnastics. Exercises include bending forward, backward, and side to side, plus gentle rolling, warm water baths, and light rubbing. Six to eight weeks of consistent practice promises a noticeably whiter, more attractive neck.
Meaningful Colors and Their Symbolic Roles
The passage lists color meanings as white purity and joy red fire love blue Heaven truth and fidelity yellow sun marriage and faithfulness green victory violet passion purple and scarlet holy things black despair mourning and death.
Linen Hats and Embroidery Trend in Linen Gowns
Linen sailor hats gain popularity with linen gowns and embroidered gowns. The coordinated look emphasizes a matching embroidery on the hat, signaling a coordinated fashion trend.
Be Placid The First Patient Tip From A Beauty Doctor
A beauty doctor advises staying placid as a first tip to patients. The idea is that anxiety affects nerves and can lead to unpleasant reactions or outcomes during procedures and treatments.
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