Romance in St Isaac's Mission tale of uplift and disguise
In 1924 a Belcher influenced tale follows Agnes Armstrong later Agnes Forte as she deciphers social gaps at the St Isaac's Mission. A romance with Charles Rodriguez, a disguised Rodrigueze, unfolds from charitable work to marriage, revealing tensions between wealth and genuine support.
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John Quincy Adams Belcher
St. Isaac’s
St. Isaac's
St Isaac’s
Ileamer
Lan Vouage
Beln
Agnes
Armstrong
Shemtal
Orton
Horst
Robert
Charles Rogers
Miss. Armstrong
Charles
Rodreguez
St. Isaac's Mission
Miss Armstrong
Mr. Rogers
Agnes Fortebras
Upper West Side
Podger
Rogers
Touching Wood from Tree Worshipers
The article explains how touching wood stems from ancient tree worship. It traces beliefs that spirits dwelt in trees, leading to sacred groves and rites shared across Europe. It notes the practice aimed to honor tree spirits to preserve luck and prevent misfortune.
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Europe
Doughboy's tale of fright shocks the trench
In a grim World War I vignette a wounded doughboy brags of fleeing under fire. A stern sergeant and a furious voice challenge his claim as the recruit admits fear and awe at the relentless front. A general's distant rebuke adds to the brutal irony of war.
McTavish Sends Personal Good Night at Christening
At a christening reception McTavish remarked the host’s hospitality impressed guests. He then individually wished each attendee good night, prompting protests and playful chatter as others urged him to stay longer. The scene reflected warm, informal celebrations among guests.
Smoke Refusal Sparks Eyebrow Drama at Bridge Club
Lady Clara Vere de Vere laments inability to learn smoking while at the bridge club. Fellow duchess suggests blaming a doctor’s ban to preserve fashion, noting eyebrow tuts from other ladies would imply a history of audacity in attire.
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Clara Vere de Vere
Bridge Club
Memory Failing Everybodys Village Ras Tus Johnson
In a Louisiana Times anecdote Ras tus Johnson, a familiar villager, recalls seeing President Washington in office. He explains he used to farm before prohibition changed life, reflecting memory and culture in a short humor vignette.
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Rastus Johnson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Rastus
Washington
Lous Angeles Times
Twill Frocks and Weave Patterns Explained
The article explains twill weaving as heavier stronger fabrics with diagonal textures. It details over and under thread sequences, variations by thread size color and direction, and patterns like herringbone. It lists cotton twills such as jean ticking drilling and mole skin and linen ticking as examples.
Twill cloths and fabrics described in 19th century textile overview
The passage catalogues fabrics including black crepe trimmed with squirrel, wool twills such as serge and cashmere, and silk twill varieties. It extols twill as a firm, shape retaining weave that wears well and looks good, noting dirt is less noticeable but harder to clean. It concludes twill remains a practical time defying choice.
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Lone
Orchid Taffeta
Suits Again Popular The Tailored Sult Returns
The tailored suit returns in a variety of materials with a heavy white cotton option featuring a large white figure. It emphasizes a tall, strictly tailored silhouette reminiscent of old-fashioned Marseilles spreads.
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Marseilles
Remodeling Secrets For Home Dressmakers And Fashions
Remodeling secrets show how to save time by sewing close to seams and avoiding ripping. Techniques include marking worn spots, burning marks, using simple patterns, dyeing faded fabrics, and clever piecing to conceal seams. Exquisite period gowns and models illustrate vintage style with lace, embroidery, and decorative trims.
Old-Time Fashions in Gowns for Young Women
Evening gowns for young women feature Parisian styles with two distinct dresses. The projection highlights the elegant, daring creations shaping youthful fashion in the Paris design scene.
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Paris
North Sacramento Pioneer Praises Tanlac After Flu Recovery
Frank Rikert, longtime North Sacramento resident, recalls coming west in 1864 and touts Tanlac based on his recovery from a severe flu that left him weak and underweight. He credits Tanlac with restoring vitality, regaining lost weight, and returning him to full work. He warns against substitutes and notes extensive sales of Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills.
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Frank Rikert
Illinois
California
Sacramento
Cal
Taniac
Mr. Rikert
Tanlac
Gale
First Gentile Mah Jongg Story in Honolulu Star-Bulletin
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin publishes what it calls the first gentile mahjong story. A maid warns her employer she fears her husband minds. She says he searches on his hands and knees for the East Wind in the living room.
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Honolulu
Star-Bulletin
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Physiciians
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