Crimea as a South Coast Paradise for American Tourists
A magazine essay extols the Crimean coast as a tropical, scenic region ripe for American visitors after the war. It describes the Yaila mountain pasture, precipitous shore, olive groves, vineyards, and a mild island climate with temperatures from Melitopol to Yalta, urging railroad and road access from Sevastopol to Fayodosia.
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New York
Black Sea
Crimea
Sebastopol
Balakla
Russia
Riviera
Russian Riviera
Mediterranean
Yaila Range
Yaila
Assack Sea
Cape Sarytch
Fayodosia
Theodosia
Sevastopol
Krtch
Cape Fiorente
Parthenium
Iphigeneia
Cape Saryth
Baidar
Baidar Gate
Melitopol
Perekop
Simferopol
Yalta
Cat as an Aid to Humanity in Humane Debate
A newspaper letter argues against killing cats as a solution to bird protection. It notes prior fad actions against hats with dead birds and the sparrow scare, defending cats as protectors of humans by controlling vermin and supporting native birds. The piece condemns ex federal plans and calls the cat a useful creature.
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W. O
National Humane Review
Humane Societies
Tommyrot
Pointed Paragraphs on Silence Gossip and Perceived Flaws
A collection of maxims on speaking softly gossip’s harm and social judgment. It notes silence can be powerful, warns against paying for good behavior, and mocks overpraise and meddling spouses. It ends with a jab at those who guess others’ unspoken thoughts. Chicago Daily News style.
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Chicago Daily News
Norway’s Women Sailors Highlight Seas and Commerce
The article notes Norway has many woman sailors involved in maritime work. It also lists topics from railroads using oil fuel and Swedes building peat brick houses to historic notes on rubber in Europe, nose vaccination by Japan, New York expanding crosstown bus lines, Yonkers raising teacher salaries, Britain’s meat production share, and other brief items.
Witty maxims on character and punctuality
A playful collection of sayings about character dignity and respect for reliability. It argues that personal traits matter more than appearances and that precision can be overrated, noting that alarm clocks and punctuality do not win affection.
Anvil Sparks Kind Deeds Across Upper Crust Life
A brief moral note reflects on charitable giving and domestic roles. It contrasts economical wives and industrious husbands with indecisive voices in religious duties. The piece suggests deeds of kindness sustain life and faith, while motive and tide of donations shape perception.
Wise Sayings About Love and Conscience
A collection of wry maxims on love, vanity, and conscience. It notes that women who paddle their own canoe upset it, a poetic soul shuns clothes, jealousy over mates and garments is common, and some people reserve conscience for Sundays.
His Problem
A light exchange about summer plans contrasts staying home to guard potato plants against bugs with going to the country to help a farmer keep them away. The dialogue hints at simple, self reliant summer tasks and rural duty.
Wise and Otherwise—folk sayings about mouths and folly
A collection of short maxims about gossip and behavior. It cautions against speaking too freely, suggests forgiving overpowered foes, notes that fools speak or stay silent for appearances, and ends with a remark on occasional sleep.
Graduation Frocks Highlight Net Dresses and Delicate Details
Net remains the favorite for graduation frocks with its sprightly youthful look and refined net and organdy decorations. The sample gown features a plain full skirt, medallion ruching, a fichu style collar, a taffeta girdle, white or blue ribbons, tiny pink roses, and slips of white or colored organdie enhanced by lace crochet and light embroidery.
Ribbon Gifts Turn Stylish as Department Store Displays
In June and December ribbons shine brightest as gifts and luxury items. The article highlights how ribbon displays entice buyers with corset covers satin gowns and bridal gifts. Two girdles with satin and brocade detailing showcase the season’s opulent ribbons.
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Ose
Pigs debate their role as expensive people in tale
Pinky the pig explains that people mean humans not other animals when they say they cost more as bacon and ham become luxury foods. Grandfather Porky, mother Mrs Pinky, and Pinky discuss being viewed as expensive "people" and whether pigs are being treated as respected, grander beings.
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Pinky Pig
Porky
Pinky
Miss Ham
Pig
Grandfather Porky
Mrs. Pinky
Betraying a Confidence in a Girl's Companion Essay
A cautionary note on gossip and broken promises. The piece argues that sharing secrets harms trust, and a promise not to tell is not safer when the confidante breaks it. It warns against excuses and urges personal integrity in handling confidences.
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Cimea
Black” Sea
Balaklava
Cat
Feline
Norway
Europe
Yonkers, N. Y
Britain
Christian Herald
Fady and
Fancey
Vashion
Vibex
Mary Graham Bonner
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