Fashion notes and society chatter from the era
The column blends fashion trends with social commentary. It highlights white and black outfits, fringe trims, ribbon details, and checks for blouses and dresses, then shifts to theater talk praising beauty and a London royal welcome. It also covers health fads and an amusing tale of a Texas aero plane wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Harrod’s
London
Texas
U.S
Meade
Mise Doman
Moo Ft
Kalgoorlie Fruit Market Report Week Ended August 28
The Associated Fruitgrowers Ltd Kalgoorlie notes fair citrus supplies with a cool wet spell, prices satisfactory. Vegetable stocks short, poultry rates high for quality, eggs plentiful. Prime chaff sold £10 15. Details include apples from Yates dumps 22 shillings, Oranges at Novels dumps 14/6, Mandarins best 12/-, Lemons 8-10/ etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Fruitgrowers, Ltd
Kalgoorlie
Yates
Granoy Smith
Dunna
Romes
Bokewoods
Prince of Wales admitted to Freemasonry in Household Brigade Lodge
The Prince of Wales was admitted to Freemasonry at Household Brigade Lodge No 2014 under the United Grand Lodge of England with the Duke of Connaught presiding. The ceremony highlights two centuries of royal ties to Freemasonry and the Prince’s pledge to promote its principles of duty, loyalty and benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wiles
Henry VI
William I
Frederick
Prince of Wales
George II
Edward VII
Duke of Connaught
Duke of Clarence
Althomeh Hing V
Royal Masonic Institution
Household Brigade Lodge
Royal Alpha Lodge
Holdls
Royal Household
Lodgy
Order
Origins of the Phrase He's a Brick from Plutarch
A short note on how the expression he's a brick originated with Plutarch. It traces the Spartan wartime scene where he praised his soldiers as "the real walls of Sparta," each man a brick, explaining the later use to commend a true Spartan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plutarch
Lycurgus
Sparta
Mount Harker Poem Fragment by Watson
Fragmentary lines describe a dawn over a hill and imagery of smiting and mornings. The text names Mount Harker and poet Watson, with unclear surrounding context and speculation about the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peery Watson
Mount Harker
W. A
Horses and War Show Global Remounts Assessments
The article surveys horse supply during war, noting Russia, the United States, Argentina, Australia, France, Britain and others contributed thousands of horses. It argues Australian horses, especially lightweight “Walers,” proved higher quality, with tougher bones and greater endurance, while British stock showed substance but less lasting quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Thor
Egypt
Palestine
America
Etme
How Old is Chess A Whimsical Historical Note
The article traces chess origins from ancient myth and 1040 B.C. claims to Hindustan six millennia ago, then Persia and Arabia to Spain, then Europe. It praises chess as a premier intellectual game, notes Johnson’s interest, and parodies advertising wit through brief anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palamedes
Palimedes
Hindustan
Persia
Arabia
Spain
Europe
Dr. Johnson
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Tome
le Matin
France
Paris
Jass
Kalgoorlie Market
Baga
Buiter
Mntton
Chail
Kanmoppin
Belka
Onkaparinga
The
Quality House
H.K. Corry & Co
Fredariak and
Spencer Streets
Albany
Albany Butchering Company
Frederick Street
Plana
Perth
Fric
Kote
York Street
Mouchemore & Co
Associated Fruitgrowers, Limited
Western Australia
Aupdated
Frokiorensts, Ltd
Produce Markets, Ltd
Growers
Balgoorlie
HM. Pember
Selesman
J. Scanlan
F. Honisett & Co
Wood Yard
Town Hall
Geo. S. Powell
Coat Jengitha
Albany Bakery
Mrs. Nickerson
T. B . Carter
iBoldiar
Cartngr
Department of Public Health
W. Gent
Aberdeen Street
Albany Hotel
Dick Scott
the Old Sport
Scott
Castlemaine Ale
Tassell'’S
Orocer
Top OF
Bae
Aus
Jas. R. Anderson
L. Powell
Commonwealth
Military Forces
E. G. McKenzie
Stirling Terrace
Ti Frac of
Wales
Mrs. Worried
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