Elizabeth Austin the Child Prodigy in Early Life and Letters
A fragmented retrospective recalls Elizabeth Austin, a gifted North American girl whose youth mingled school and writing. The piece traces her early home life, family, education, and social circle, noting writing as a central pursuit and the impact of illness, study, and parental expectations on her growth.
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Dzabeth
Ep Gardner
Miss Maslani
Uwe
Cont
Bre Restion
Treae
Ehildpen
Uhra
Forgotten Swanetia and the Inland Train Tale
A hazy account describes an American banker observing a fictional land called Swanetia. Narration follows a voyage through unfamiliar territories with odd names and surreal episodes. The piece blends dreamlike imagery with a sense of investigative travel and cognitive dissonance.
Arrival of Chilean visitor marked by rough mountain crossing
An obscure report states a Chilean visitor named Duatittie reached the area after crossing the Andes with aid due to a leg injury. He arrived amid enthusiasm in Antofagasta and later walked with crutches upon alighting, indicating a disrupted journey and health setback.
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Duatittie
Viatar
Eaiata
Santiago
Chile
Antofagasta
August Sale of Furs at Howland's
Howland's advertises an August sale of furs offering fine pelts and authentic styles at lower prices. The note promises careful workmanship and favorable terms with a credit department arranging payments and a small deposit to hold a coat until November with storage available as needed.
Fall Frocks and Mens Suits At Unusually Low Prices
The store showcases Last Whispers fall frocks in satin and silk with navy black and earthy tones plus trimmed furs and long coats. Mens Palm Beach and Glenkirk suiting in lighter colors and large discount pricing featured alongside silk dresses and faux fur ensembles. Prices range from 7.50 to 26.50 for frocks and 10 to 15 for suits with coats and caracal furs offered in bold styles.
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Glenkirk
Kuppenheimer
Toilet Wares Sale Ends Saturday at 6 PM
A sale note lists various toilet goods and tooth preparations with prices and discounts. The ad mentions toothpaste, powders, creams, hair preparations and assorted cosmetic items with bargain offers emphasized before the Saturday 6 PM deadline.
Satin Crepes Popular for Fall Frocks at $3 Yard
A silk crepe fabric with satin-like lustre on the face and crepe back is 40 inches wide. Offered in a wide range of colors including black at $3 per yard. Third floor front display.
Yorke Shirts for Fall Reach Men with Style
Yorke shirts for fall arrive with broadcloth Oxford and percale options priced from 2 to 2.50. Collar attached or neckband styles showcase blue white and black patterns and madras woven colors. Discriminating men are urged to see them and choose early.
Arch Preserver Shoes Debut New Comfort Styles
New Arch Preserver models arrive daily offering comfort and style. Patent leather gore pumps with grey reptile, tan calf Russia pumps, black kid leather Joyce pumps, and cut out side two strap pumps priced around 10 to 11 dollars. Main floor rear display.
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Russia
Jack Tar flappers for boys debut at four and five dollars
Mothers praise the new Jack Tar flappers for boys age nine and under noting sturdy materials and refined appearance. The flappers and middie styles are now ready and priced at four and five dollars.
Duro Permanent Wave Promotes Marcelled Hair Look
Beauty parlor in Mars offers Duro permanent wave creating large flat waves. Services include manicuring henna dyeing scalp treatment shampooing and Catherine Day facial promises skin transformation after one treatment. Quality hair goods at superior grade. notes on foot swelling and jelly to relieve tired feet.
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Mars
Red Seal Zephyrs on Sale for 29 C yd in Fall Fabrics
Charming patterns in this fine fabric suit women's afternoon frocks and school dresses. Model shows dresses from Butterick patterns using these fabrics. Wide range offered at a special price of 29 cents per yard. Main.
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Elizabeth
ToSwel
Neeth Ameri Alliance
Artis
Alrabeth Bensen
Binet Lucenee
Miss Austin
Caen Steey
Farman Fife Hee
Figprous Philosteoy Fs Saeki Tex
Achiccomert
Pheredion
Heetie Roman
Owas
Romantfran
Easais
Hank Wesiewe
Opias
Elgabeth
Amd
Florida
Californie
Tara
Ieee
Reese
Poe
Dino
Tern
Hecken
Peyer Beg
Gavan
New England
Eadr
Swanetia
Tony
Seog
Andes
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Howland
Palm Beach
Lyons Fosth
Vdey Ge
Armands
Ares
Yvette
Zephyrs
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