Parliamentarian Quip Sparks Debate Rules
In a remark about his wife, Mr. Meekton notes she is a fine parliamentarian when crowds gather, but jokes that between Henriett and himself there appear to be no rules of debate. The exchange highlights his comic view on argumentative conduct.
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Paris Dressmakers Highlight Sweeping Sleeves For Summer
A fashion correspondent reports Paris gowns feature extremely long sleeves nearly touching the ground with square necks and petal cuffs. Lame fabrics in steel, gold, or silver pair with lace in vivid tones like orange tango, while waxed lace and tinted furs trend. Some evening dresses show extremely low armholes, drawing scrutiny on taste. A Persian style walking frock with a long fringe sash completes the summer offerings.
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Little Jane Hesitates Over Lent Candy Gift
A mother shares candy from an Episcopal friend with her children just before Lent. While her brothers eat theirs, Little Jane refuses, asking how she could give it back if she already ate it, pondering the timing and manners of giving.
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Little Jane
Tub Silks Popular In Summer Frocks
Tub silks in red and white checks and florals lead chic warm weather frocks with wrap lines, lace collars, and plain ribbons. crepes and cottons rival in ease of laundering, while capes and tailored dresses use white base with pastel waist blouses.
Fashion lesson on bateau necklines and personal fit
The article advises women to choose necklines that suit their figure and personality rather than following trends. It contrasts the bateau with rounded necklines, urging readers to study their body type, experiment with colors, and let the wearer’s style guide fashion choices while fashion can inform but should not control. It also briefly describes a daisy craft tip with petals formed from round disks and a buckram center.
Summer Wardrobe Highlights Tailored Linen Dresses
A fashion feature outlines summer wardrobe suggestions with tailored linen dresses. The coat dress stands out with long revers to the waist, a single large pearl button, a pocket with a shaped flap, and a wrap design fastened by an invisible snap. A bright red organdie option adds color to the lineup.
Dainty Party Dress for a Young Girl
A dainty party dress for a small girl uses white and pale blue fabric. The straight two-part cut forms a yoke with pin tucks, a narrow blue band, and gathered joining seams from skirt hem to the shoulders. It is held with bows at the shoulders creating a wide neckline.
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Jim
Elusions and portraits from a curious era
A collage of quips and vignettes from vintage magazines, noting odd sightings and social observations. It recalls a hero seen selling collars, a villain carting dishes, a dream girl at a theater, and a witty child logic moment, concluding with a wartime profiteer joke about happiness and money.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
A Little Shy on History
A Birmingham Age-Herald item describes a humorous court scene where a man claiming to be Paul Revere gave a false alias while charged with reckless driving and speeding. The officer suspects the name is a joke and notes no such entry in the city directory.
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Paul Revere
Birmingham Age-Herald
Social Deprivation Delays Weddings Across Household
A banishment from leaving the house for a week traps the characters in a domestic crisis. The judge laments that Emily’s marriage plans are suspended, noting Tye has missed two weddings already and may be months away from another ceremony.
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Tye
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