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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1931
Page
8
A columnist muses on a revival of old-fashioned fashion items such as bustles, muffs, and ruffled skirts. She contrasts a college-educated young woman of today who wears bold costumes with a modern independent lifestyle against traditional gender roles and vintage style nostalgia.
Louise Duntley surveys handbag trends and winter fabrics. New black satin evening dresses emphasize simplicity and decorative luster with minimal trimming, while dark bags in various materials gain fresh silhouettes and metallic inlays to pair with smart frocks. A black reindeer bag with gilt frame and pearl marcasite inlay stands out.
Fragment describes a wounded Chinese messenger recalling prior dangers linked to Hugh Grantland and his servant Lee Chow. The narrator faces threats tied to Marion's lock box and a past rescue, amid fear that Hugh may be dead and Lee Chow's influence persists in danger from enemies.
The diary describes Pam's midweek arrival and a joyful family reunion in a tidy apartment. A party hosted by Madame features dinner, a revue, and supper, with praise for her kindness. The writer plans upcoming design classes, references Billy's spring competition, and notes new fur coats and stylish accessories arriving at the store.
Astrology notes a lively but hampered period with lunar effects bringing small anxieties and setbacks in personal and business matters. For those born today a clever, active child may face trifling obstacles and deceptions. Notable nativity John Hay, American statesman.
Dot laments ash circles on her rug as Dick and other smokers argue over inadequate ashtray size and quantity. The piece suggests robust, roomy trays and multiple small trays at corners to keep ashes off furniture and floors.
The piece notes Odd Facts about film genre popularity from comic to detective. It lists boys and girls preferences by genre and mentions historical notes on rice in China, early references in the Talmud, and spread through Europe. It ends with cooking tips and stain advice.
Royal S. Copeland notes electrical accidents kill thousands yearly in North America with many bath related deaths. He cites a Safety Engineers study showing 31 of 100 bath incidents occur in bathrooms when wet skin touches switches or fixtures. He urges caution with heaters curling irons and other moist environment devices and promotes stricter household care.
Reader questions cover hair brushing and tonics, buttermilk and kidney disease, cottage cheese fattening, and the benefits of oranges. Experts note buttermilk is fine in moderation, cottage cheese lacks butter fat, and oranges supply vitamins while some fruits can be acid forming. send SASE for full particulars.
A reader asks if she should tell a friend about another girl's harmful actions. Advice suggests if consequences are not vital, end the incident to avoid resentment. A second question about a jealous competitor writing love notes. guidance says ignore the letters unless the boyfriend would listen, then consider giving him up if he would be swayed.
A portrait of Victor Herbert as a pioneering musician who left Stuttgart for America to pursue fame. Born in 1859 in Dublin, he trained in Leipzig and Berlin, became first cellist in Stuttgart, then rose in America with the Metropolitan Orchestra and wrote operettas like The Fortune Teller Babes in Toyland and The Red Mill. His later works Natoma Nero and Madaleine earned critical acclaim before his 1924 death. His music remains popular on radio.
In a dark forest, the Tin Soldier and shadow children pursue a nameless roaring beast. Yam remains alone as a multi-nosed creature closes in, threatening to consume her shoes while the frightened shadows plead for aid.
A collage of quotes on wisdom ignorance health and guidance from thinkers like Kipling Voltaire Arnold Shakespeare Colton Aristotle Thackeray and Carlyle. The passages warn against overbearing instruction suggest self awareness and the value of good health and conscience.
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