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The High and Mighty $0.15
August 23rd, 1919
Carnegie: A Legend By: JORDAN DELGADO
Andrew Carnegie, the
founder and owner of the
Carnegie Steel company,
was a great philanthropist
and had many
groundbreaking ideas. He
also strongly believed in
world peace. Carnegie, a
national figure now
recently deceased, has left
a lasting effect on our
country that will be
present for years to come.
Andrew Carnegie in his prime years.
One of the lasting effects
Carnegie left was his home.
In his life, Carnegie built
a house in Millionaire’s
Row on Fifth Avenue. This
area, which has gone from a
run-down lesser populated
area to a
“playground for the rich,”
has become one of the
wealthiest up-and-coming
neighborhoods in New York.
Many old families of New
York originally
disapproved of the new rich
coming in and building in
the area. But, over time,
they too began to build
their great mansions on
Millionaire’s Row, just as
Carnegie had. These great
palaces are beautifully
constructed with great
architecture techniques
from all around Europe to
give these houses an
ornate, elegant look.
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Fashion Blast From the Past.
(Cont. 3)
Items from the 1880s that are making a comeback. By: NORA OLAGBAJU
Wearing the clothes that
your parents wore seems
unheard of, but to much
surprise, the practical and
simple style of the late
1800s is what is to be
expected for the coming
fall. The fashion shows a
theme of the new woman,
someone who is independent
and intelligent. The new
woman idea, which is now
popular, is evident in the
simplistic and sporty
clothing from back then.
Here are the items that are
expected to be seen very
soon: (Cont.)
WOMEN WORK TOWARDS THE RIGHT
TO VOTE! (Cont. 2)
By: MARLEY MAJETTE
Ratification is all we
need, it is all women need
to succeed.
This will be a triumph
after the 70 years of womens
suffrage movements and
reform appeals, we have
broken a barrier that
people deemed unbreakable.
The right to vote will be a
true victory for women all
across the country.
The women’s
suffrage
movement
started in
(Cont. 2)
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Remember the First Car?
By: CHARLES GRYDER Karl Benz, a German inventor, was granted a patent in 1885 for his invention, the Benz Patent Motorwagen. It was a carriage capable of carrying two people, powered by a small gas motor. This proved to be the future of transportation for the wealthy. The new motorized carriage showed how to eliminate all of the issues with horsedrawn carriages, but the model at the time was still quite inconvenient. The motor was near deafening, along with the strong odor of gasoline, something that a high class lady or man should not have to endure.
The many issues that arose with the Motorwagen made it so that the invention was not yet ready for the streets of New York. The carriage had to be fed fuel constantly by hand, because it did not contain a large tank, which made it a problem when trying to enter the city from the mansions out on the edge of New York. Maybe the greatest tick against the motor carriage was its lack
Democratic and Republican parties openly endorsed female enfranchisement.
In January 1918, the woman suffrage amendment
of durability. Especially on the cobble streets of New York, the Wagon was liable to break down, and spare parts were not exactly abundant. But, future models improved. The Motorwagen would become much faster, as well as more comfortable.
No matter the counts against it, the Benz Patent Motorwagen was by far the most innovative invention in transportation for the high class in the late 1800s. It would even be fair to say that this vehicle was the first step towards changing the way the wealthy traveled. Today, many of New York’s elite own a car, specifically the Americanmade Ford Model T. Every automobile made today and in the future owes its foundations to the Benz Patent Motorwagen.
WOMEN WORK TOWARDS THE RIGHT
TO VOTE! (Cont.)
in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and 200 other women who seeked a better
worn correctly, accentuate the slim waist which has always been in fashion.
future for generations to come. In 1869, the National Woman Suffrage Association was founded by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to push the U.S. Constitution for a woman suffrage amendment. Another organization, the American Woman Suffrage Association, led by Lucy Stone, was formed in the same year to work through the state legislatures. In 1890, these two groups were united as the National American Woman Suffrage Association. That year, Wyoming became the first state to grant women the right to vote.
In 1916 the National Woman's Party, formed in 1913 at the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, decided to adopt a more abstract approach to woman suffrage. Instead of lobbying, the members picketed the White House, marched, and staged acts of civil disobedience.
In 1917, during World War I, women assisted the fight via their recent heavy participation in the industrial workforce. By 1918, women had acquired equal suffrage with men in 15 states, and both the
A LOOK BACK AT THE TREATY OF
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passed the House of
Representatives with the
necessary two-thirds
majority vote. We are
nearing the finish line.
Nationwide womens suffrage
is right around the corner
for us. As long as the women
keep persevering and never
give up, we will reach the
goal; a milestone of much
needed appreciation.
Fashion Blast From the Past
(Cont.)
The simple tailored
dress- This look can be
worn anywhere, it is
comfortable yet classy.
This is a transition from
the previously impractical
and extravagant clothing
that women were expected to
wear.
-The cuirasse bodice
flatters the shape, and full
sleeves usually accompany
this look.
-If you are headed out to a
gala or an evening party,
please remember that large
exaggerated sleeves are
only appropriate in the
daytime. These sleeves, if
euros,an exorbitant amount
of money, and many are
doubtful of Germany’s
ability to pay it.
The last major component of
the treaty was the creation
of something called the
Believe it or not accessories from the past are also making a return! Parasols were all the rage back in the late 1880s but many women have decided to bring back the dainty umbrellas. Short heels make it easier for women to go around to run errands and attend clubs. A rarity of the past! Hats the bigger the better especially if it matches your sleeves. These are just some of the few items to put on your shopping list for this fall! Remember to always dress your best, it reflects success!
Check This Out!
wife isn’t cheating on you. The most important thing to do is talk to your wife. If that doesn’t clear things up, you can ask around at the alleged dance studio, and see if she has been going to a
By: CHARLES GRYDER
With the recent signing of
the Treaty of Versailles, on
June 28 of this year, it
feels right to take a look
back at what this treaty
means. The treaty itself,
ending the Great War, was
signed by the Germans and
the Allied Powers. It
contains many terms, most
of them against the German
people. A lot of land was
taken from Germany, most of
it being given to
surrounding countries,
such as Belgium and France. Germany has an impending
recession on their hands.
The treaty also prohibited
Germany from uniting with
Austria, further
eliminating its economic
options. In terms of
Germany’s mental state, the
treaty required the nation
to admit full
responsibility for the war.
This also means that
Germany must claim
liability for all of the
other involved nation’s war
debts, further crippling
the nation’s economy. The
final number assigned for
Germany to pay has been set
at 6,600
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League of Nations, an
organization designed to
protect and enforce world
peace in an attempt to
prevent another Great War.
This seems like the most
promising component of the
treaty. It is a good step
towards disassembling any
possibility of a nation or
group causing as much harm
to the world as has been
done in the past 5 years. As
we look towards the future,
keep in mind that we must
all work together to keep
ourselves safe, and may we
pray that no other conflict
of this nature will ever
arise.
Ask Elizabeth: Advice Column
Dear Elizabeth, while my wife says that she has been taking a dance class for the past month, I suspect that she might be having an affair. What should I do? Sincerely, Worried Husband Dear Worried Husband,
there's no need to jump to
conclusions! I’m sure your
it also gives it a more
European look.
Another popular trend has
been building fountains
and ponds, and some even go
as far as digging lakes.
class. If she hasn’t I’m sure there’s a perfectly logical reason why she may be lying to you. Ask around in her social circle as well. Maybe she’s planning you a surprise ball, or even helping out some of the local unions. I’m sure she’s just embarrassed to tell you what she’s really doing if she isn’t really at dance class. Best of luck, Elizabeth.
Take a peek inside the enemy that ruins us...
Americans who has followed the trend set by the Englishmen, and decided to hire domestic help. Most of the hired help has some experience, but not much. For the first few days, you should show them around your home, and let them know what jobs are required of them. Be sure to establish a clear set of
NEW LOOK FOR NEWPORT
MANSIONS? By: OLIVIA GONZALEZ
BOSTON - For many years,
Newport residents have
been designing their
houses to have the biggest
ballrooms and the most
elegant decor. But could
there be a new way for the
wealthy to design their
estates?
Frederick Law Olmsted,
beloved landscape
architect, has designed
masterpieces, ranging from
Central Park to the gardens
at the Biltmore mansion.
The main focus of these
manors has veered off the
path of chandeliers and
grand staircases, and
turned to landscape.
According to Olmsted’s
Yosemite Valley and
Mariposa Big Tree Grove
report, "the enjoyment of
scenery employs the mind
without fatigue and yet
exercises it; tranquilizes
it and yet enlivens it[.]"
Not only does adding a
garden to an already
luxurious home
tranquilize the body, but
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George Vanderbilt, owner of
the Biltmore mansion, has
hired Olmsted to add an
80,000 acre forest, as well
as a lake with two small
islands. Stanford White,
one of the most successful
architects, has built
houses such as Newport’s
own Rosecliff mansion.
Stanford brings new ideas
to the table such as wider
porches.
So, if you’re looking to
renovate your home,
remember to add vast
gardens, bubbling
fountains, and wider
porches. Socialites: expect
more garden parties this
season!
Ask Elizabeth: Advice Column
Dear Elizabeth, what are some tips on how to treat my servants? I have recently come into wealth, and can now afford live-in help. Sincerely, Confused Dear Confused, you are of
the many wealthy
Ladies, this is for you…
rules, as well as consequences if they don’t follow the rules. It is essential that you have a good relationship with your house staff. Call them by their proper titles, and treat them well.
Best of luck, Elizabeth
Pear Soap?
Invasion of the Immigrants
By:JORDAN DELGADO feminine charm without wickedness. Charles Dana Gibson, born September 14, 1867 was an American graphic artist, and the creator of the famous Gibson Girl. Gibson has said that the source of inspiration was his four beautiful sisters and lovely wife. Gibson was surrounded by beautiful women. He was around them all the time, and he once said, “By George I’ve
From all around the world,
people from foreign lands
are coming to the United
States to become “modern
Americans.” These new
immigrants, from mostly
southern and eastern
Europe, are going to become
the new lower class of the
United States.
Most immigrants are
coming in search of work or
to escape dire situations
in their home country. This
new flow of workers is
turning out well for many
business owners because
the new workforce is
willing to work long hours
for less pay. This on its
own creates some natural
competition between the
immigrants and the lower
white class for jobs.
But, this new immigrant
population cannot be like
the upper class because
they are simply unfit to do
so. They will never be
economically, politically,
or religiously the same as
the upper class. In the wise
words of Andrew Carnegie,
“The contrast between the
place of the millionaire
and the cottage of the
laborer with us to-day
measures the change which
has come with
civilization.”
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A Recollection of The Gibson Girl: America’s New
Woman By: MARLEY MAJETTE
Stylishly dressed
assertive, the Gibson Girl
was a man's fantasy and a
young girls’ role model.
Charles Dana Gibson
captured the “New Woman” as
simply dressed and
independent. A woman with
magazine. A spot in Life
Magazine helped Charles
Dana Gibson promote his
idea of the “New Woman” and,
never seen so many pretty girls in my life. I should have come to California to create the Gibson Girl!” Gibson already had an idea for his Gibson Girl collection based on his surroundings. His idea of the “New Woman” was simple and independent. Gibson was able to depict this new idea of a woman via his collection which in turn influenced society.
It is believed that the original Gibson Girl may have
been a telephone operator or radio woman. were the aftershocks of this
event, and how it reshaped the landscape of New York’s upper class. The Vanderbilts, a relatively newly wealthy family in terms of New York, had never truly been accepted into the “400 Club,” the top 400 people in New York’s hierarchy, which was, at the time, controlled by the Astor family. In a ploy to gain entrance to the prestigious club, Alva Vanderbilt did not invite the Astors’ daughter, causing great distress. Alva claimed that since the Astors had not formally acknowledged
However there was chatter
that the original Gibson
Girl was Gibson’s wife. She
sure does fit the profile,
simply dressed,
independent, and
beautiful. These were the
ideas of Gibson’s
interpretation of the “New
Woman”.
The Gibson Girl
collection marked the
creation of a new fashion
in the modern world. An art
that was interesting,
unique, and widely
accepted. The Gibson Girl
collection was realistic,
and when one looked at it,
he or she felt as though the
girls had a soul, a mind,
and a heart. Authors like
Henry James practiced
realistic writing and
Charles Dana Gibson
practiced realistic
fashion in his Gibson Girl
collection. Realism in art
is unembellished and
portrayed as much as it can
the full representation and
utter meaning of life. The
Collection portrayed the
view and meaning of the new
woman. The Gibson Girl
collection was
straightforward and to the
point.
Gibson was paid $50,000 by
Life Magazine. This was the
highest amount an
illustrator had been paid
for a spot in their weekly
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with promotion in popular
magazines, society paid
attention and followed.
“The New Woman” was what
society needed, so let us
all thank Charles Dana
Gibson for his idea of the
Gibson Girl.
VANDERBILT BALL SET NEW SOCIAL
STANDARD By: CHARLES GRYDER
New York, the height of
social class and hierarchy,
sees some of the most
spectacular and lavish
balls in the world.
Hundreds, sometimes
thousands of the city’s
wealthy show up in
horse-drawn carriages,
wearing jewel spangled
gowns and suits. Nothing
however compared to the
Great Costume Ball held by
Mrs. Vanderbilt, in March
of 1883. Nearly 1200 of the
world’s elite made an
appearance at the ball, each
of them with spectacular
outfits, dressed as
characters and celebrities
from all over the world.
has changed many times
since that one night, but
all these years later,
socialites everywhere
still try to top the Great
Costume Ball.
the Vanderbilts, she could not invite their daughter.
This cunning social strategy ended in success, with Mrs. Astor personally delivering her calling card to the Vanderbilts’ house, and, in the eyes of the New York socialites, bringing the Vanderbilts to the forefront of the city’s wealthy community. This move showed that the social hierarchy of the rich was by no means static, and that no one was safe in terms of social status and power. Alva Vanderbilt had successfully forced her way into the New York Elite, breaking the Astors’ Though Andrew Carnegie is well known for his wealth and his home, his greatest accomplishment was his charitable giving. Throughout his life, Carnegie consistently donated his wealth out of the kindness of his heart to people in need. Carnegie believed that wealth was not something that should be kept to one’s self, but rather it should be shared with the community. It is estimated that his donations reached a total of $350,000,000. A large portion of this money went to create free public libraries throughout the country. These gracious donations helped communities change and grow for the better. As life goes on for other Americans, Andrew Carnegie’s strong legend of wealth, technology, and
stranglehold on the top
spot, but it was not only
this victory that makes
this ball significant.
The ball held by the
Vanderbilts set the new
standard for wealthy
parties and social events.
It also raised the bar on
how the media covered the
wealthy. The ball was
announced almost a month
before the actual event,
allowing buzz and rumors
to circulate throughout
the community. Journalists
were allowed inside the
venue before the actual
event, so they could see the
decorations and setup of
the ballroom. This all
contributed to the sheer
impact that this ball had
on the New York wealthy.
The Great Costume
Ball of 1883 sent
shockwaves through the New
York socialite scene, and
proved that the hierarchy
of the rich was susceptible
to massive change, and that
everyone was a target. It
placed a more competitive
feel among the “400 Club,”
with everyone trying to
one-up each other, each
party more lavish and
extravagant than the last.
The New York social scene
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Carnegie: A Legend
(Cont.)
Alongside its neighbors,
including the homes of
Henry Clay Frick and
Cornelius Vanderbilt,
Carnegie’s mansion looks
like any other mansion in
the neighborhood. But
there is one difference.
Just like Carnegie ran his
factory with
technologically advanced
ideas, he ran his household
in the same way. In this
sense, Carnegie left a
legacy of technology and
high levels of intelligence
for the rest of the country
to discover and admire.
Carnegie implemented a
system of cooling and
heating for his mansion by
having outside air brought
in to be heated or cooled to
the desired temperature for
the house. Carnegie was
also very fuel efficient. In
his mansion, he had miner's
carts that carried coal
along a railroad track from
a massive bin to three large
boilers. On a typical
winter day, it took two tons
of coal to heat the house.
philanthropy will live on throughout the years to shape America.
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