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September 27, 1934
The Frontier
O'neill, O'neill City, Holt County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
Article recounts the death of Dolores, a once-famous London dancer and model who knew King Edward VII and Sarah Bernhardt, dying in squalid poverty at around 40 after four marriages. It comments on the common tragedy of fame leading to ruin without foresight.
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Through a Woman's Eyes
By JEAN NEWTON
DOLORES
"DOLORES, London dancer who was at one-time famous internationally known as a great artist's model, died today in a London hospital, whence she was taken from her basement home.
"For years no woman was more feted than Dolores,' who was famous for the wonderful symmetry of her figure and the classic beauty of her features. She was the darling of the distinguished and it is said she knew King Edward VII and Sarah Bernhardt. At the time of her death in squalid poverty, she was only about forty years of age and had been married four times."
It is inconceivable, remarked the first woman to comment on that news item, that people in the midst of success and glory, riding "atop o' the world," should not make provision at least for a comfortable existence for the rest of their days. And yet the story of Dolores is by no means an uncommon one.
The transition from the very top to the very bottom is a road oft traveled, and the fact is that usually it is plainly marked for all except those who are taking it.
Accident, reverses, misfortune can, of course, fall to the lot of any human. But in practically every case where the once dazzlingly successful ends in misery and degradation, their lives have been punctuated with indifference, even arrogance, toward the dictates of prudence, foresight, the spirit of building for the future in the coin either of health, spiritual resources, the power to give or to enjoy happiness or economic safety.
The dazzling success comes usually in youth—and youth under those circumstances is very apt to be flippant about tomorrow. That is why the old and the wise are more inclined to fear for the future of the young who seem to be darlings of fortune than those who seem fated to struggle. They know the dangers of the high road so dazzling that it is easy in the glare of brightness to overlook the pitfalls.
Bell Syndicate - WNU Service
By JEAN NEWTON
DOLORES
"DOLORES, London dancer who was at one-time famous internationally known as a great artist's model, died today in a London hospital, whence she was taken from her basement home.
"For years no woman was more feted than Dolores,' who was famous for the wonderful symmetry of her figure and the classic beauty of her features. She was the darling of the distinguished and it is said she knew King Edward VII and Sarah Bernhardt. At the time of her death in squalid poverty, she was only about forty years of age and had been married four times."
It is inconceivable, remarked the first woman to comment on that news item, that people in the midst of success and glory, riding "atop o' the world," should not make provision at least for a comfortable existence for the rest of their days. And yet the story of Dolores is by no means an uncommon one.
The transition from the very top to the very bottom is a road oft traveled, and the fact is that usually it is plainly marked for all except those who are taking it.
Accident, reverses, misfortune can, of course, fall to the lot of any human. But in practically every case where the once dazzlingly successful ends in misery and degradation, their lives have been punctuated with indifference, even arrogance, toward the dictates of prudence, foresight, the spirit of building for the future in the coin either of health, spiritual resources, the power to give or to enjoy happiness or economic safety.
The dazzling success comes usually in youth—and youth under those circumstances is very apt to be flippant about tomorrow. That is why the old and the wise are more inclined to fear for the future of the young who seem to be darlings of fortune than those who seem fated to struggle. They know the dangers of the high road so dazzling that it is easy in the glare of brightness to overlook the pitfalls.
Bell Syndicate - WNU Service
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Misfortune
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Dolores
Dancer
Model
Poverty
Fame
Prudence
What entities or persons were involved?
Dolores
King Edward Vii
Sarah Bernhardt
Where did it happen?
London
Story Details
Key Persons
Dolores
King Edward Vii
Sarah Bernhardt
Location
London
Story Details
Famous London dancer and artist's model Dolores, known for her beauty and associations with notable figures, dies in poverty at about 40 after four marriages. Commentary reflects on how success in youth often leads to downfall due to lack of prudence and foresight.