Floating slums of Canton reveal crowded river life
The Canton riverfront hosts vast fleets of Tankia boat dwellers living in cramped, sunlit homes on water. Dwellers range 15 to 60 feet, with ships doubling as kitchens, pigsties, and gardens. Many never set foot on land while births and deaths occur on board. Flower boats lure visitors with music and gambling.
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Greenland
India
China
Hongkong
Canton
Chukiang River
Hong
Lewis
Mad Captain Perched in Tree Near Huntington Bay
Albert Darm, captain of the Eclipse of Bridgeport, was found in a tree at the Chateau des Beaux Arts in East Neck holding a beer bottle and claiming he bought it from Murphy. Officers lured him to a lockup after a night of wandering. Darm insists he is the ship’s owner and crew of two, with Bridgeport as his home.
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Northport
Eclipse
Bridgeport
Conn
Huntington Bay
Albert Darm
Here
Murphy
Eaton
Huntington
Charles
Haton
Chateau Des Beaux Arts
East Neck
Beaux Arts
Eaton's Neck
The
Chimpanzee Guest At Paris Luncheon Delights Society
Mrs. Abreu, Cuban social figure in Paris, entertains a highly educated chimpanzee at a luncheon with Marquis del Muni and other guests. The chimp, dressed in scarlet, bows, uses a napkin and utensils gracefully, and remains at the table, charming attendees with its refined manners. The ambassador notes the animal’s gentlemanly interest, while Mme Abreu jokes about the guest.
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Paris
Marquis del Muni
Abven
Mrs. Abveu
Smart Bodices No 1 2 3 and 5 Evening Bodice Patterns
A textile listing describes five bodice patterns in varied fabrics including spotted silk voile cream filet net royal blue chiffon velvet and soft pink silk muslin. Each design notes collar or sleeve details lace edging embroidery tassels silk bows and required materials.
Vision of Husband Drowning in Gloucester Boat Wreck
Mrs Lotie Johnson of Beachmont reported a midnight vision of her husband George Johnson clinging to an overturned boat at sea and crying out before sinking. The next morning the power boat was found wrecked twenty five miles north of Beachmont. the medical examiner estimated death around midnight.
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Boston
Lottie Johnson
Beachmont
George Johnson
Gloucester
The Summer Girl Laughing At Absence Hits Funny Bone
The Pittsburg Leader notes a coy remark about a summer girl unable to laugh in her sleeve due to absence, yet suggests she may still make a hit with her funny bone amid lighthearted commentary.
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Pittsburg
Parrot Foils Burglary At Spillman Home
A yellow headed South American parrot at C H Spillman’s home alarmed a burglar by calling hello as he watched visitors from the hall. After midnight Spillman found a broken window, knocked plants, and a stepladder set near the dining room window. The parrot bid the intruder farewell with its sleepy refrain.
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St. Louis
C. H. Spillman
Spillman
Ellen Spillman
Faints as Bear Dies on Him in Scranton
Roy Kin gle, 18, and George Labarre were returning from a hunt near camp when a huge black bear charged. Kin gle fired, fainted from fright as the bear charged, and Labarre shot the bear to prevent harm as it fell onto Kin gle.
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Scranton
Roy Kingle
Kingle
George Labarre
Brain
Labarre
One Color From Neck to Toe in Fashion
A fashion piece notes women increasingly favor a single color from head to foot. Gowns should be one piece or matched waist and skirt, with matching lace above the collar. Indoor and street frocks favor the one color effect, while hats may differ but overall tone remains unified.
Diloxygen Mouth Wash Advocated For Daily Use
The article extols the benefits of diloxygen as an inexpensive antiseptic mouthwash. It recommends rinsing after meals when brushing is not possible, dipping the toothbrush in it for daily brushing, and notes its protective effects on teeth gums and mouth odor.
Blouse of Aluminum Silk Featured in Fashion Trend
Silk aluminum, once used mainly for girdles and sashes, appears as a blouse in tailored shirt lines with broad flat plaits. A purple velvet throat fold sits beneath malina lace, while a more elaborate version pairs with gray Ottoman silk or a gray fur coat.
The Luncheon Apron Description
Describes a luncheon apron in white lawn with a 12 inch trounce and hemstitched border. The wide bib over the shoulder uses a Gibson plait and a white collar like a waitress apron. A Darrow fold centers the vib edged with a narrow ruffle and a narrow hem trimmed with fine lace.
Evening coat of soft cloth description and materials
Describes a white linen cloth coat with pale green brocade, green galloon, velvet neck strap, cord ornaments, and trimming. Details required materials: five yards 48inch cloth, six yards galloon, eight yards brocade, one-eighth yard velvet, six cord ornaments, one yard cord.
Making the Hair Wave Big Ripples
A simple method to create waves in hair fashion: dampen hair and tie down with baby ribbon bands placed about an inch apart. Straight hair may not take to this, but slight curls respond well. Use hot water, pinch, then press to the head with tight ribbons for an hour. Remove and comb to reveal even waves.
Punctured Cloth a Trimming in Broadcloth Design
A broadcloth trimming now in use features a hole covered design called punctured cloth. It is made with a stil etto and used for revers waistcoats and panels on skirts and coats.
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