Debated Mayor Race Ends In Comic Collapse
Ruraldene's mayoral race devolves into farce as Uncle William Gray fails to appear, a busted Bubble blower delays the debate, and Uncle Peter Grant winds up elected. The fiasco inspires a wedding note from Bunch Jefferson and a family toast to the unlikely political spectacle.
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Gill Gray
Peter Grant
Ruraldene
Peter
New York
William
Bunch
Bunch Jefferson
Bill Gray
Uncle William
Squire
Uncle Peter
Jefferson
William Gray
Scott
John
Gray
Alice
Peaches
G. W. Dillingham Co
Did you ever stand at the door after sermon
A preacher recalls listening to remarks from the crowd after a sermon. He admits doing it once and vows not to repeat the practice. The brief exchange highlights candid reflections on public reception of sermons and eloquence.
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Bunch
Gray
Peter
Gabe Malone
Martha
Clara J
Hank
Barney Doolin
Barney
Uncle Peter
John
Jefferson
Ribbon designs in fashion for weddings and decor
Julia Bottomley surveys ribbon garnitures by Ora Sue of New York, noting inventive flower forms and lasting foliage for table and parlor decoration. Four designs suit a white and green June wedding, with rosettes of white mesaline and sprigs of smilax and asparagus fern. Ribbons supplement living flowers, enabling bolder styling and longer lasting background greenery for social events.
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America
Ora Sue
New York
Julia Bottomley
Good ideas in Eton suit for a young girl
A charming blue serge Eton outfit draws attention with a plain high waist skirt and a novel jacket. The jacket features a deep sailor collar in back with pongee and coral silk trim, edged in black braid, and large side buttons with long sleeves finished by turn-back cuffs.
Tiny Pearl Jewelry Sparks Lasting Fashion Trend
Ropes of tiny threaded pearls with tasseled ends gained popularity a few seasons ago and remain in vogue. The style, echoing children’s bead threading, yields light graceful ornaments. Annie Douglas Graham, fiancée of Jay Gould, includes pearl trinkets for hair, throat, wrist, and corsage in her wedding ensemble.
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Annie Douglas Graham
Jay Gould
Immense Wrist Bags Captivate Nice Fashion Scene
Vogue notes new wrist bags of black velvet worn by smart women in Nice. The bags are enormous, larger than any seen before, presenting a heavy burden when walking but are highly ornamental. They feature velvet fittings, a chain of fine cut steel, and Gothic steel-woven borders revealing intricate trimming on both sides.
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Nice
Starching Linen Care Tips and Ironing Advice
For linen articles, table linens, dress scarfs or sheer linen waists, add a tablespoonful of starch to two gallons of water to stiffen. Iron linen on the wrong side first. Wash starch vessels in hot suds, never cold water, and use old underwear with a few buttons to save fingernails from bruises.
Blouse with Lace Yoke and Silk Edging
A dressy blouse described with a lace yoke edged by silk, soft material gathered at the yoke, two shoulder tucks, and small puff sleeves with lace cuffs and silk bands. Materials list includes 13 yards of 42 inch fabric half yard silk 22 inch wide half yard lace and one and a half dozen buttons.
Practical Novelties in Cretonne Bags and Lantern Bag
A cretonne covered octagonal collar box with a groove holds toggle tails slid in and out. Tapestry bags for slippers and opera glasses include a litter bag made from a tapestry strip and stiffening with gathered top. A cretonne darning bag features external pockets and a needle case, plus a unique lantern shaped bag in Chinese style.
Old Novelty Revived in Gloves Trade
Old novelty goods spark renewed interest as shops showcase black overseam kid gloves with white stitching and Paris paints. Silk gloves gain prominence with demand opening earlier than usual, black and white silk forms dominate sales alongside leather items.
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Paris
Dentist Dr W C Heers in Atlantic Iowa Ad
Dr W C Heers dentist operates office above Simsley’s Music Store at 415 Green Street Atlantic Iowa. Contact telephone is listed.
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R. A. Gamble Opera House
Musson
Bell
Atlantic
W. C. Heers
Simsley
Music
Green
G. R. Miller
Museson
Gillespie
Iowa
Paul Gillespie
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Pre Henry
Willam
Publc
Equire Thompson
Eton
Chas. A. Grubb
4Th and
Chestnut Streets
T. B. Swan
J.B. Rockafellow
Wood & Savery
John H. Wood
BEN U
Wood c. W. Savery
Sixth and Chestnut Sts
D. O. Herbert
East Fifth Street
Max Emmert
C. G. Clark
Chas. D. Finley
Oxeteopath
Chestnut Street
C. L. Campbell
Gillespie Building
A. S. Mullins
Hing
J. A. Giffen
CG. Thurman Furniture Company
W. M. Bailey
Chestnut St. Atlantic
Butler
M. H. Butler
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