Lafayette and Mount Holy Cross in early park visions
A vivid, error-filled piece extols Lafayette National Park near Maine and Mount of the Holy Cross in Colorado. It frames Lafayette as America’s premier sea-adjacent park and describes the Greek Parthenon replica in Nashville, the Cross’s alpine drama, and visionary national pilgrimage sites, naming places, structures, and historic echoes.
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Lafayette National Park
Apayette National Park
Uncle Sani
Mississippi
Plymouth
Maine
Mount
Archpelaga
Penobscot Bay
Atlantic Seaboard
Stock Exchange Term Traces Preference Shares Usage
The term preference shares used in England as the equivalent of American preferred stock. These stocks rank ahead of ordinary shares, often carrying a cumulative dividend.
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Stock Exchange
England
Zebu Family Finds Pride in Sacred Indian Heritage
Mrs Zebu explains how horns and humps shaped by bars and rough handling have left them crooked and smaller than others. Mr Zebu and others discuss jealousy, affection for their babies, and the respect they receive in India versus their home, ending with renewed happiness and pride in their status as sacred noble cattle.
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Mr. Zebu
Mrs. Zebu
India
Zebu
Mrs. Zela
St Fen
Zeby
Ball Circle Pull Circle Game Description
A local note explains a playground game where players form a circle and bounce a ball to the left. Each player must strike the ball to the ground so it bounces toward the third person to the left, passing among all players. Those who fail to catch drop out.
Dishes Probed by Jokes Between Mother and Child
A humorous exchange notes the mother urging more soap and elbow grease while the child laments inability to clean. The snippet hints at domestic friction and everyday chores without broader context or additional details.
Fragments Describe a Dress Incident in Abbyy Jane's Wardrobe
The speaker describes a scene involving Abbyy Jane wearing a dress and Margy Jane interrupting. There is mention of a white dress being janked over and uncertainty about favorites.
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Abbyy Jane
Margy Jane
Tongue Twister Challenge Boosts Literacy Fun
Local schools host a tongue twister event inviting students to test pronunciation with a goofy challenge. Participants attempt to say a tricky line repeatedly, causing laughter and friendly competition among classrooms and families at the school auditorium.
Dame Fashion Smiles on Children and Spring Apparel
Dame Fashion recalls a day with three children and reviews 1929 trends in children's wear. Simplicity rules from two-year-olds onward, with ensemble suits for mothers, washable fabrics, and practical sporty outfits. The piece contrasts older fads with modern light tailoring and hints at social fashion scenes.
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Dame
Grace J. Austin
Lord Fauntleroy
Kate Greenaway
Oxford University
Dame Fashion
Caribbean
Ualan
Paris Porch Frock Is Dainty for Home Wear
Paris Porch Frock is described as a dainty home dress with a white pique epaulet collar and cheerful cotton print. The style features Paris-inspired collar and pocket edges, diagonal detailing, and a front with an upper straight and a slightly circular skirt. The back is arranged in three parts: upper, yoke, and skirt.
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Wapman
Paris
Milady Glove Revival in Paris Sleeveless Frocks Debut
Long gloves return to Paris fashion after years absent as designers push midsummer styles with quarter and half sleeves. Elbow length pull-on gloves with 6 inch cuffs gain favor for informal suits while suede washable gloves suit various fabrics. Glove makers await demand and gauge acceptance of long sleeves in warm weather.
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Milady
Paris
Smock Supplants Old-Fashioned Dress Across Homes and Workplaces
The smock replaces the housedress in homes and serves as a uniform in shops factories and offices. It protects clothing and remains washable though wearers may neglect its appearance. Practical women keep several smocks to launder them promptly when soiled.
Jersey Underskirt Prevents Cling in Jersey Suits
Chanel introduces a soft taffeta underskirt with her new jersey suit to prevent cling. The taffeta stays rustle free and does not cling to loosely woven fabrics, promising wide adoption.
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Chanel
Paris Authority Sets 38 Inch Standard For Women
Paris authority cites 38 inch as a substantial and recognized measure for the adult figure, challenging the myth of 35 as the ideal. The discussion links outdoor fires and athletic norms to shaping American perceptions of female measurements and development.
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Paris
Potluck Recipes from The Kitchen Cabinet 1923 issue
A readable list of dated kitchen tips and varied recipes from the 1923 Kitchen Cabinet. Includes potato salads, cheese and celery ideas, coconut and cheese desserts, Sherry dressing, and practical tips for leftovers. Also covers scalloped corn and celery, rice and fish loaf, chocolate junket ice cream, maple biscuits, and serving suggestions.
Child recalls nurse who cared for ill kin
A family tale centers on a nurse Miss Bilank praised by a mother who instructed children to include her in nightly prayers. During a prayer service a four year old boy picked up new vocabulary and reminded a clergyman to pray for the nurse, highlighting gentle moral lessons.
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Elddie
Hier
Bilank
Gilly
Nis
Landowner Private Keep Out Dominates Rural Campsites
Terre Haute Tribune reports a private landowner branded Keep out controls extensive land across the nation, branding attractive camping spots as his domain. The owner’s holdings span multiple regions, signaling broad influence over access to camping areas.
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Terre Haute Tribune
Conciliation in Local Vein Sparks Stage Dialogue
A terse exchange echoes humor and social tension as characters debate a quarrel. The line Whats the gent beefing about implies dispute. finie in the soup hints culinary insult. The request to Send out a pretty waitress adds a social-comedy layer to the scene.
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Rocky Mountain Range
Eagle County
Colorado
Mintura
Atlantic
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Bob
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Bam
Poultry
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
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K-R-O
K-R-G Co
Springfield
South America
Foreign Service Bureau
Carlton Hotel
Denver
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National Remedy CO
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UTA High Sotool
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