Fashion notes and social trends from a distant era
A collage of style pieces outlines fashion trends and social observations. It notes a Doston millionaire’s offer to fund his son’s prospective bride for education as a cook, reports on Monte Carlo visitors concealing money, and describes evolving evening wear designs, Spanish hair trends, and new shoe styles. It also mentions Gloria Swanson’s Park Avenue apartment deal and Queen Elizabeth's grooming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweed
Gloria Swanson
Park Avenue
New York City
Fashion Controversy Over Hair and Modern Beauty Standards
A lively protest by prominent artists opposes the latest hair styles and the influence of reform movements led by Mrs. John F B Henderson. The article notes factions in Washington society and major organizations pushing changing beauty norms, with mentions of the Daughters of the American Revolution and other groups. Also includes a recipe for chocolate cookies with steps and ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maris
Auwever
Geremain
Quality Dress Fabrics Offers Massive Selection in Town
A local supplier touts direct imports from England with a vast range of exclusive fabrics. The catalog highlights Drew Robinson style influenced textiles, temperate pricing, and new lines including crepe, silk blends, velvets, wools, and novelty prints suitable for house frocks, robes, kimonos, and children's wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englaved
Drew
Robinson
New Semeon
ATL
Ivy Charabanc Service Summer Timetable Ad
Summer timetable lists multiple departures from Church Corner to Middleton Beach and other destinations with varied times. Public notices mention private parties and weekly trips including Porongorups and West End trips. Proprietor G MH Johnson advertises service from Adeh Deen Street with holiday arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. MH. Johnson
Privaly Addeese
Adeh Deen-Street
TRESSO Hair Tonin Promises Restored Thick Hair
An old fashion complaint about curling damaging hair is followed by a pitch for TRESSO Hair Tonin. The ad claims the lotion awakens roots, strengthens, and adds natural wave and thickness, promising a new life and youthful appearance after use.
The Man of the Desert Novel Sizzles With Intrigue
In this lively summary the ambitious ruler of a desert realm meets resistance from powerful rivals. A glamorous heroine dances at court while political plots unfold around a cattle kingdom and a scheming predator pursuing control. The tale blends romance and daring maneuvers with vivid, fevered action.
What is wrong with state education
Buried in a garbled 19th century editorial voice lies a call for reform in rural public schooling. The writer argues for federal grants to improve rural education, urges review of ministerial appointments, and cites rural voters and teachers urging better schooling aligned with national standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Honda
Aderioe
Sealit
Suto
America
Bunbury
A G A military camp and gun practice schedule issued
Notices announce a weak camp at the forts on Saturday and Sunday April 14 and 15 with a Lewis gun practice on Sunday April 16. Vacancies exist for special posts paying £2 per annum. Eleven NCCs are listed with government statistics, plus a note on the Statistical Register and a view of ninety six years progress in Western Australia from 1620 to 1892 highlighting population and land metrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women’s Realm
Gatubiere
Monte Carlo
Kery
Parisenung
Sydney
Warmark
Lewis
Buckinghall Palace
Harksing
Orfort
Brixton
Barnet
Putney
Palmera Green
Mount Barker
H. Young
Squire All Young
the Park Hotel
MES. C. Reddln
Well's Motor Garage
Mark Hately
PW. Wells
Ueopridue
Ford
Jenessiris
Ira
True
Oldsmobile
Dan. Davies
Brame
Montwour
Epaire
A. H. Ahern
Mtor Springs
A. Jones
REO Motor Service
Chas, Drage
W.A. Education Department
Bennett W. Gabey
Mount Barker Hotel
D. Mullally
Tailor and Gentlemen's Outfitter
Worall
Albany
Bradford
Astrachan
Fox
Secial
Coomm Radianta
Vivelns
Chyfells
Feenluro
Albany Motor Service
Bert Gibson
Porongoruops
MT. Barker
Kevery
King River
Emu Point
Middleton Beach
Ivy Charabanc Service
Church Corner
Marine Drive
Mears Drew, Robinson and Co
Edward Barratt & Co., Ltd
Everstiand Co
THE
Southern Union
General Insurance CO. OF Aust. Limited
AMSP
ST. Oborch's Terrace
Prath
0. L. Bowman
Messrs. Dew
Rollinson Art Re
W. R. Nott
Motor Spirits
York
Wotakers and Jewellers
Ossop AL
Amy Suall
Albany Butcharing
York Street
Telephone
Glenn Oa Vista
Gaunders & GO
Fiindas Lane
Maltourns
Ber
Phone
Willard
York-8t
Weilinh Lemipa
W. Johns
Denmark Traders’ Directory
Denmark
Nornalup
J. H. Wuillemin
Phong Ku
H. J. Kingston
General Garrier
HEC Motor Service
Norgieh Union Fire Insurance Gu, Ltd
Sunbeam Motor Cam
Hilhe
Bayley Bros
Muthon
Lark
al Anders
Robert Nockolds
Priven
Apacy States Savings Bank
Abso
Tolmecos
Nockolds Bros
Hich and Purser
Aming
United Insurancs Co
J. CD. Smith and Sons
Canactors
Thorses
Nornalyy Anther Dentty Syria
Dan Clark
Lukkem
Vitus
Sienfield
Sen
Dule-street
Eure
All
Siren
Perth
Hie
Olen Af the
Ing-Al Rea
New Publications
Ulother
Shongtiton
Uabbishory
Plch
Hosayia
SRW
Nawab
Colin
Ellie
Steort
Athens
Reriour
Uae
the Man OF the
Aperion
Hoetan
Moja Marian
Pyeeniin
Eirl
Anton
AGA
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