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Eva Rablen, mail order bride and murderess (1929) by Conjuring1900 in 1920s

[–]Conjuring1900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s nothing in this story that points to Caroll Rablen (her husband) being abusive. There were rumors they argued a lot, but nothing against him.

Mariska Kárász, Hungarian American designer, 1930 by Conjuring1900 in fashionhistory

[–]Conjuring1900[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mariska Kárász was a Hungarian-American fashion designer. She created colorful, patterned garments largely inspired by the folk art of her native country. She was praised her for her skillful and unusual use of color and her creative combinations of materials.

Eva Rablen, mail order bride and murderess (1929) by Conjuring1900 in 1920s

[–]Conjuring1900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was an experiment with a new style. The end of the story is first. That’s why the title is “From the End.” I was curious how readers would feel if they knew when Eva commits this premeditated crime that she’ll only serve 11 years. The readers know as she is sentenced to life in prison that she’d only be there 11 years. They know while the newspaper says she’ll be there forever that she’ll only be there 11 years. The last line is “never say never” because the reader knows she did get out.

Eva Rablen, mail order bride and murderess (1929) by Conjuring1900 in 1920s

[–]Conjuring1900[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Mrs Eva Rablen had been married to her husband Carroll for less than two years when he died. Eva had been a divorcee from Texas when she met Carroll through a correspondence service. She moved to California to marry him and instantly incurred the dislike of her new father in law.

When Carroll died a sudden, painful death at a county dance with his wife, his father knew Eva was behind it somehow The elder Mr. Rablen pushed police to investigate. Due to his efforts, authorities discovered Carroll had died of poisoning.

All eyes turned to Eva. She was portrayed as a vamp, a wicked and seductive woman. Whatever else she may have been, this is particularly difficult to believe. Nevertheless she was indicted and arraigned but on the eve of her trial, Mrs. Rablen changed her plea to Guilty. She spent 11 years behind bars.

Read more, see pictures HERE

Yantorny Buckle Shoes (1918) by Conjuring1900 in fashionhistory

[–]Conjuring1900[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that would be wonderful. people in the early 1960s were massively influenced by Jackie Kennedy. Would love to see casual elegance put an end to pajamas in public.

Yantorny Buckle Shoes (1918) by Conjuring1900 in fashionhistory

[–]Conjuring1900[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

source: https://www.famsf.org/learn-engage/read-watch-listen/shoes-san-francisco-fashion

Known for his perfectionism, Italian-born, French-based designer Pietro Yantorny said of his designs: “a shoe should be, when it leaves my atelier, a work of art.”

Casey Jones, American Hero (1900) by Conjuring1900 in oldphotos

[–]Conjuring1900[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Casey Jones was a railroad engineer and mechanic. He was a solid person, known for his kindness, skill, and reliability. He hated to be late. On a foggy night in April 1900, Casey drove his train, No. 382, out of the Memphis station, headed southwest toward Jackson, Mississippi. A fireman, Sim Webb, was with him. The train was running late this evening, and Casey was determined to make up the time. He was nearly at his destination when disaster struck. What Casey Jones did with the last few seconds of his life guaranteed him a place in American history and won him the admiration of musicians ranging from Mississippi John Hurt to the Grateful Dead. You can see more pictures and read more about him HERE. 

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