Sashes and girdles redefine fall gowns in ribbon fashion
Julia Bottomley surveys sash and girdle trends for the new season. Designs range from the Dresden two loop bow to the Alsatian, Geisha, American Beauty, Wishbone, Sultana, and Roman Girdle. Rich brocades and bordered sashes promise vivid color after a black and white season.
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Dresden
New York
Julia Bottomley
Turban Designed for Wear When Using the Motor
A silk motor turban from India shelters the hair and adds a mock jewel. A mannish rain-proof coat with velvet inlay completes the outfit. A matching silk bag holds veil goggles and toilet accessories for travel.
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Far East
India
New Fall Draperies and Home Decor Trends
A broad display of low priced fall draperies features woven and printed borders and new sun fast fabrics. Materials include madrases cotton rep armore mercerized armore poplins Flanders cloth bengaline and double faced damask. A white lace rug with heavy ropelike cords and Renaissance style knitted floral net mesh offers a striking decorative option.
Cretonne Lining Elevates Travel Luggage Style
Shabby luggage is out as posters are washed from cases and scratches are repaired. Interiors gain novelty with flowered cretonne lining tacked to lids, trays, and bottoms by careful hands of the home seamstress.
Identified His Man at Jesus College
A Cardiff visitor seeks Mr Jones at Jesus College Oxford. The porter lists Dy Cardiff Joneses by hair, eye cast, and limp, finally locating the single David Jones from Cardiff with red hair a slight cast and a lame foot at No 18.
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David Joneses
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Mr. Jones
David Jones
Sudden Guest Reveals The Minister At Dinner
A young man comments on a handsome stranger joining their table and learns the guest is the minister. The maiden confirms familiarity with the newcomer and blushes at the suggestive moment as the revelation lands.
Love Is Blind, Says Fiancé in Witty Exchange
A couple banter revolves around an engagement and a claim that love is blind. The fiancé cites Jack Harkness to weigh an argument, prompting playful back-and-forth about trust and perception.
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Jack
Hard World to Hit He-Fadly Takes Airship Fever
A quirky scene shows He-Fadly abandoning automobiles for airships and joking about how long he will stay aloft until he finally comes down. The lighthearted piece notes the shift from cars to gasbags with humor.
Rainy Day Talk Sparks Odd Almanac Accord
A quirky exchange shows Squire Hennery astonished by a claim about the day’s weather. Jim Jackson counters with the town almanac verdict saying rain is forecast, signaling local skepticism and acceptance of common sources.
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Jim Jackson
Squire Hennery
Puck
His Vacation
A humorous exchange shows Senator Sorghum seeking a vacation to escape political cases and do real work, replying affirmatively when asked if he needs time off.
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Senator Sorghum
Noblemans Daughter Wedding Echoes Summer Fiction
A dialogue shows Mr Comrox noting a nobleman her daughter married resembles summer fiction. The other replies that the title to a curious piece of work fits the scenario, highlighting a refined yet minor literary comparison.
Bust measurement sparks courtroom joke in St Louis assault case
In St Louis a stout colored woman testified as a witness in a police court assault case. She claimed to be eighty four and living near the river. On cross examination she clarified the age remark by saying the number referred to her bust measurement, not age.
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St. Louis
Darky
After the Premiere A Farce Reveals Witty Misreadings
A backstage exchange follows a premiere where Whimpler teases Wigglesworth calling him a gay friend and laughing at the first act. Wigglesworth insists the scene was meant as tragedy while a judge character notes the whole piece reads as a amusing farce.
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Whimpler
Wigglesworth
Judge
An Echo. Susie and Bobbie’s Childhood Promise
A brief past conversation shows six year old Susie asking if they will marry when grown, while Bobby declines citing family illness and duty as reasons, reflecting cautious, duty bound outlooks within a strained family dynamic.
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Susie
Bobbie
Bobby
Distinction at Outertown Debate Over Boarders
Dialogue passes between Mrs Outertown and Hubbel about a Mrs Skinner who keeps boarders. Hubbel clarifies Skinner does take boarders but does not keep them, revealing tensions in village social norms.
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Outertown
Skinner
Hubbel
Puck
Winchester
Pimples on Face and Arms From Dayton Woman Ad
A 1913 Dayton notice tells how Miss Marguerite E. Jacobs suffered pimples and itching on face neck arms and back. After trying creams she found relief using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, reporting a complete cure three months prior. The ad promotes Cuticura products and a free skin book offer.
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Dayton
Ohio
Marguerite E. Jacobs
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
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