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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
8
Louis E Bisch discusses how mystery plots grip readers more than character driven fiction. He notes Roosevelt and Wilson enjoyed detective tales and that many readers indulge in suspenseful fiction discreetly, arguing action drives detective stories more than character study.
Costume jewelry gains importance as the season ages with ropes of pearls and bold gold and silver pieces. Velvet gowns with minimal trimming shine, while fur accents remain lavish. Coats feature exotic fabrics and unique collars. hats vary from plain to narrow brims. Also: a compact essay on why detective stories appeal to both children and adults, citing action and mystery as enduring attractions.
In a rural pause from Broadway life, Lillian laments ennui while plotting to influence Miss Lincoln’s lessons in drama. Phil navigates a tense dynamic with Mr Veritzen as Lillian hides a schemed plan to bring activity to the country assignment. Her city instincts clash with country quiet.
Annette Bradshaw highlights window draperies as key room elements with varied options. Silk marquisette curtains feature a rose and leaf border, sheer net with orange dots, orange embroidered ruffles, and dark cretenne curtains on four sided wrought iron rods with grape leaf motifs. Turquoise taffeta curtains with peach trim and pleated silk valances complete the collection.
A reader asks how to cope when a beau loses interest and stops writing. The columnist advises forgetting him, making new friends, and broadening interests to replace the lost companionship. A teen asks about dating against parental rules. guidance emphasizes waiting until mature, obeying parents, and avoiding secrecy. A 24 year old woman asks about dating a 32 year old. further details needed.
A reader asks if she should keep friendship with a boy who shares letters with another girl who also writes him. Advice suggests ending any tolerance for reading letters, discourage sharing, and consider setting boundaries since they are not engaged. A second reader seeks gift ideas for a yearlong boyfriend with caution against expensive gifts, recommending modest, impersonal items if giving a present.
Temple Manning profiles Oberammergau where every tenth year the Passion Play draws global interest. The village rehearses spring folk and miracle plays with all residents participating, while master wood carvers gain world renown for their intricate exports.
A 1927 piece by Dr Roy S Copeland warns fatigue harms happiness and home life. It urges rest, simple diets, outdoor exercise, and humane work schedules for workers, parents, and teachers. It includes Q A on weight, health, and post influenza fumigation.
The day offers an unpropitious trend with a possible offer from a large firm or secret society and a chance of sudden change or travel. Caution with finances and job security is advised, with a change in employment possible. A close organization link may help, requiring finesse. notable nativity Giovanni Battista Donati.
A stylish costume suitable for many events features a satin over-blouse with double scalloping to create a bolero effect and matching scalloped cuffs and hip trim. A jeweled side belt accents the waist while a velvet pleated skirt provides contrast.
Food specialists debate wholesome meals for home tables favoring healthful light options over hearty dishes. Emphasis on fresh fruits vegetables and salads. whole grains and minimal sugar. water and milk drinks. careful cooking methods. and restraint with rich or greasy foods.
Blanche Silver tells of a wood ducks family nearly tricked by Sly Fox who hides a beauty secret. Mrs Wood Duck opens her eyes to danger, sparks fly, and she battles Fox, saving her brood but leaving her eyes red from smoke. Copyright 1927 Newspaper Venture Service.
Mid sixteenth century tapestries in Westminster Abbey's Jerusalem Chamber are noted among the finest. Pigeons nest in Greenwich using scrap metal, weighing about 22 pounds. A library survey shows Shakespeare favored by 64 of ten to fourteen year olds versus 24 for Dickens. A model Golden Hind commemorating Sir Francis Drake is hung in Chatham Dockyard Church. the ship was the first English vessel to circumnavigate the globe.
A compact set of quotes on patience anger prudence and virtue from Syrus Phaedrus Franklin Pope Horace Smith and Quintilian. It contrasts fortune ambition and the cost of laughter with character and lasting fame.
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