Family pressures test Gay and John in Maine romance
Gay and John confront family expectations on marriage and relocation as Aunt Flora and relatives push to move John’s medical career to New York. Gay asserts independence while her father, David Graham, warms to John and recalls past ties, hinting at a supportive, evolving bond.
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John
Gay
Connie Belmont
Robert
Burton
Fiora
Adies
Flora
Ernest
Lucy
James
Else Lancaster
Kate
Millicent
Grace
Aunt Flora
Janet
Graham
Margaret
Dr. Houghton
New York
Exinipe
Maine
Gabriella
Victoria
England
Aunt Lacy
Houghton
Elsa Lancaster
Muriel
Flore
Andrew
Dirk von Steedham
Reginald Lancaster
David Graham
Portland
Oxford
London
Kitty Schuyler
John Lawrence
Stabilization of Roads Cuts Costs and Boosts Safety
University of Michigan engineer Roy S. Swinton reports stabilization of gravel roads saves about two thirds of material losses. Across five Michigan counties, 100000 wear readings show stabilized roads reduce wear by over 60 percent, with dustless surfaces and smoother, faster travel enhancing safety and lowering maintenance for motorists.
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Roy S. Swinton
University of Michigan Department of Engineering Research
Michigan
Swinton
Professor Swinton
Sie
Velveteen and Plaid Dominate College Fashion Show
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas notes velveteen plaids and spotted furs crown the season for college girls. She highlights velveteen coats with matching crepe dresses and plaid jackets worn as wraps, plus leopard accents and long plaid coats as key looks for fall.
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Chicago
Union
Knitted sleeves and pockets adorn fall tweed fashions
Knit accents on tweed outfits appear in clever forms this fall. Wool frocks feature knitted pockets, collars, and cuffs with inset motifs. A green tweed suit showcases knitted sleeves, a gored skirt, and a matching bag. A one piece knitted dress with a cardigan bodice is also popular.
Fullness of Skirts Variously Positioned in Fashion
Designers balance slim lines with clever fullness for ease of action. Techniques include side front fullness from under pockets, side gatherings, and deliberate front fullness. A new one sided coat and dress fastening trend showcases inventive tailoring.
New Prints Adopt Patriotism Themes in Fashion
The season shows patriotic prints in washgoods with stars and stripes across cottons linens broadcloths and spun rayons. Motifs include flags eagles military emblems and the Statue of Liberty on washable weaves as staffs blouses and accessories feature shiny rayon crepe fabrics.
Preventing Rust and Repairs for Idle Home Heaters
Practical guidance on protecting heaters during idle months. Clean and oil interior components after fire goes out, store smokepipes dry, leave doors open, and oil hinges. Use crankcase drainings for lubrication and check water in boilers seasonally.
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Macrae Smith CO
By Cherie Nicholas
Roger B. Whitman
WNU Services
Hitchen
Washington
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