Sentryl in the French Foreign Legion Saves the Day
Private Scovell of Brookline Massachusetts awakens during a patrol and is ordered to face a court martial for sleep. A shell blast kills several officers and exposes a German spy plan. Scovell delivers crucial intelligence and is praised, despite a near-fatal misunderstanding, reaffirming his loyalty to France and his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scovell
Thay
Rigaud
Algeria
Sercely
Cane
Scovel
Boston
Trenties
Aasharan Ha
France
Ninth
Tife
Qcovell
Danish Travel Notes From Copenhagen to Helsingborg
Mary Ethel McAuley reports by the Pittsburgh Dispatch on Scandinavian travel from Christiania to Copenhagen. She describes Gothenburg as progressive yet bleak, Kronborg castle and Hamlet lore, Danish food and fishing culture, Bohemian Copenhagen nightlife, costly imports from Germany, crowded trains and ferries, pervasive telephones, dirty streets, and a Denmark preparing for war with soldiers, barracks meals, and a busy war-influenced commerce backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Copenhagen
Mary Ethel McAuley
Denmark
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Sweden
North Sea
Helsingborg
Gothenburg
Europe
Kronberg
Hamlet
Fredriksborg Castle
Queen Alexandra of
England
Rosenborg
Amalienborg
Scandinavia
America
Ife
Aaledom
Germany
Berlin
Bureau
Attractive Economical Schoolgirl Frocks and Patterns
A retro guide describes affordable schoolgirl dresses using striped and plain gingham, with tunics, long or short sleeves, scalloped hems, and smocking. It notes repurposing old clothes, emphasizes practicality for mothers and small wearers, and suggests simple embellishments like a white lingerie collar and contrasting bias trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Milly
Self-Defense Question Sparks Discussion on Refusal to Drink
In a clipped self defense exchange, Mrs Jaggs questions why some men cannot say no to a drink. The dialogue suggests difficulty in rejecting advances or marriage offers, with stammers and interruptions noted as a social pose.
Differant. School Reflections On Spelling And Wit
A fragmentary note reflects on spelling prowess at an unnamed school and recalls jokes about typists and humorist Artemus Ward. The text hints at a scholarly or literary leaning and mentions Noah Webster and a typewriter as symbols of language and craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah, Webster
Artemus Ward
Nightgown Embroidery Details From a Young Girl's Trousseau
A nightgown fashioned from fine nainsook in empire style features embroidery beading at the round neck, blue mercerized cotton smocking at the front sides for fullness, and regular-interval embroidery medallions along the waist. Ribbon accents appear beneath medallions and along the right side, with lace and medal l ee substitutions described.
The Yellow Touch
The passage notes extensive use of a yellow dye this season with references to blue hues as well. It describes color trends in fabrics and mentions dye sources and potential applications in clothing and design.
Cleaning hints for mildew and paint removal from clothes
Two practical house tips describe mildew removal by boiling the mildewed item with chlor ide lime and washing soda, then soaking overnight and rinsing. A second tip covers paint removal using benzine and ammonia, applied to the nap and dried in open air, with cautions about fire.
Pocket Work-Case for Needles and Cotton Card
A compact pocket work-case holds six needles and a card of cotton. Made from remnant fabric with thin sill lining and ribbon edging. Centers are stiffened by card inserts, one side features a cotton pocket, and a small slit secures the thread end. A single flannel leaf finishes the center.
Needles and Edges Form Case Closable With Tab Button
A sewing case uses sewn edges and a tab plus push button to close. The Needles selected should be appropriately sized, and the owner’s initials may be placed at the indicated area.
Feathers and Furhelows Inspire Ornate Millinery
Feathers and furhelows including ostrich and pheasant plumes are described as cog and numerous, forming embroidered designs. Phrases indicate decorative arrangements around brims and crowns, with references to velvet hats and decorative collars.
Fragmentary Fashion Note on Draperies and Ornaments
Fragmented OCR text describes draperies tied at the back with bracelets of small gold rose accents. Mentions satin or gauze materials and decorative touches around a figure, with unclear remaining lines.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Court of Spies
H. M. Egbert
Soeay Bio
W. G. Chapman
New York City
Hvery
Ges & Fie
Bank
Im “Copentiagen
Washington Star
Evening Cap
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