Inheritance of a War Bride Entangles Townsfolk
Jane Barnes discovers her brother Hairtwin wed Edith Towne in a farcical triangle set near Washington. Evans loves Jane but Edith’s wedding collapses as she confesses lingering feelings for another, while Edith’s uncle and Mars Pollette maneuver to guide and entangle the family.
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Jane Barnes
Hairtwin
Sherwood Park
Washington
Edith Towne
Bull
Evans
Tl Evans
Jans
Barnes
Edith
Alseety Hegan
Jed Frederick Towne
Jane
Mars
Pollette
Mamsany
Judy
Mr. Towne
Baldy
Muriel
Delafield Simms
Yoarmeone
Dante
Abelard
Hite
Andy Muriel
Evens
Dinner, inheritance, and Edith Towne’s secret
Evans and Jane navigate hope and doubt while Edith Towne plans to run away. Baldy urges Jane to press Towne to release Edith and return wedding gifts, while Jane vows to help Edith avoid facing Towne and family scrutiny.
Towne and Jane Plot Trust Amid Market Runaround
In Frederick Towne’s office Jane pressures him about Edith’s request to send money and a bag of items via Baldy. They debate trust and diplomacy, then plan a shopping run to Chevy Chase, with Briggs driving Jane to the market and back. The scene shifts to a vivid, bustling market as part of ongoing intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janey
Edith Towne
Alexandria
Mr. Towne
Jane
Edith
Delafield
Sophy
Baldy
Frederick Towne
Briggs
Briggs Cane
Walton
Sherwood
Chevy Chase
More Gay Plaids and Stripes This Season Than Ever Seen
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas notes a season dominated by plaid and stripe designs across all occasions. Daytime wear features clan wool plaids in bold colors while evening attire showcases metal threaded stripes in jackets blouses and gowns. Designers emphasize ornamental buttons and color pairings with dramatic fabrics and contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Dog Show Judges and the Challenge of Fair Rulings
The article notes judges face harsh public scrutiny and varying opinions from novices and veterans. It argues many lack proper experience and breed standards knowledge, urging formal training and apprenticeships as in other countries to curb bias and improve judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HR. R. Taynton
The
Washington Star
Kennel Club
Breed Clubs
The Monotone Note Used in Song
A curious and famous song known as The Monotone uses a single note, Gis, throughout its 42 bars as noted by Collier's Weekly. Composer Peter Cornelius is cited in the piece with dates 1624 1874, though the dates seem questionable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cornelius
Collier’s Weekly
Metal Cloth Couture Becomes Front Page Fashion News
The article highlights gowns made entirely of metal cloth with a gold lame dress shown. It notes a naïve smocking detail on sleeves offset by topaz and diamond clips at the midriff, and mentions jacket blouses paired with velvet skirts as equally in vogue.
Porcelain Chains Scoring Success In Jewelry
Porcelain is used to craft lightweight chains for necklaces and bracelets. Thin plastic links replace metal, offering opacity or transparency, and resisting tarnish while adding a delicate finishing touch to the jewelry.
Three in One New Design in Coats
A startling new fashion feature for next season presents a three in one design. The ensemble combines a jacket and skirt to form a full length coat with a sash as a belt. The jacket or skirt can be worn separately and the set with sash forms a cape for evening wear.
Navy blue to be worn with winter black this season
The piece notes a fashion shift with navy blue replacing traditional tones during snow falls and introducing a new winter blue as an accessory color paired with black. It frames a seasonal style change emphasizing durable, versatile hues.
Three Golden Feathers Jewelry at Paris Openings
One of the most beautiful pieces seen at the Paris openings was designed by Maggy Rouff. Three golden feathers veined with tiny diamonds are held together by a diamond-studded bowknot.
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Paris
Maggy Rouff
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Temple Bailey
Penn Puble
IW Company
WNU Service
Chapter
Janet
New York
Keats
Muriel Follette
Jame
By Cherie Nicholas
Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Coats
A. Anastasi
River ST
Central
J. Frank Facey
Prospect Street
Cambridge
Consult
Joseph F. Higgins Co., Inc
Mass. Ave
Camb. Ma Electricians
Seria Teowbridgs 2
Ola
Carver St
Boston
Boylston
DEV
Chas. H. Fisher & CO
Brookline Street
Edward J. Donahue
Massachusetts Ave
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