Women's Spring Styles Highlight Natural Lines For 1914
The National Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers Association reports 1914 spring fashion will emphasize natural lines with flexible corsets and pliable stays. Imported gowns shown at Hollenden reflect new belt boosts and longer jackets with slim waists, kimono sleeves, fur trims, and draped hips while plain and printed chiffons, crepe satin, and charmeuse return in skirts, dresses, and suits.
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Cleveland
Ohio
National
Milady
Ngure
Hollenden
United Statos
New York
Women’s Work in Japan and Global Wage Trends
Japan has the highest share of wage earning women worldwide. In the U S men outnumber women 18 to 11 in wages, Britain shows 76 to 25, and Germany appears skewed. Japan nearly doubles women on government payrolls and large employers cite female labor as the country’s industrial backbone.
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Japan
United States
Great Brritain
Governsport
Toys worth millions aid American children abroad
Experts from the Federal Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce say American parents will provide over 26 million dollars in toys this year a new record. Imports are estimated at about 9 million dollars comprising a quarter of all toys with Germany leading the abroad supply followed by England Japan France and Austria Hungary. The United States has seen a steady decline in exports in recent years.
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Federal Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Germany
Artatest
England
Japan
France
Austria-Hungary
Belgium
United
Bates
Overcoat Styles for Schoolboys in Plain Back Hem
Describes comfortable coats with inverted plait at center back for extra fullness. Mentions chinchilia cloth as a top material with velvet and meltons noted as good options.
Liberty Cap cent and early coinage questions and values
Reader questions discuss early US coins from 1793 1794 including the Liberty Cap cent and half dollar dates. Explanations cover origins of the cubit measurement and the value of Liberty Cap cents with Washington involved, noting one specimen may fetch $5 to $10.
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Washington
Clothing Note on Collars and Velvet Options
A brief line indicating garment details with phrases about clothe suitable for these parments and an optional velvet collar, reflecting a style note from the period.
A London Foundry Tie Breaks Romance and Duty
In 1690 London at Mrs Rhead's home John Rheed and Sam Sibley clash over iron shipbuilding as Rose and Gertrude navigate engagements with Sam and John. Two engagements dissolve as Ned Pym rises to lordship and John nears baronetcy while Emily schemes for a theater outing with Ned and Gertrude joins Rose and Emily in royal gossip and family tension.
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Rhoads
John
Rose
Drother
Sam
Sibley
Anead & Sibley
MacLean Shipbuilding
Tate
Mr. Sibley
Gertre@e
Eadh
Gertrude
Ned Pym
Monkhurst
Rheads
Preece
Ned
Emily
Aoman
Arthur Preece
Imiliya
Preeon
Geretrude
Mr Preece
Rene
Royal Academy
Smiter
Ned seeks wife for Rose circle tests Ned and Emily bond
In a dialogue heavy scene Ned reveals his wish to marry into Rose and Johns family. He confesses interest in Emily, while Gertrude and Emily react with playful tension. Rose weighs family ties and Ned's age while John maintains tactful support.
Useful and attractive handmade gift ideas from a busy Christmas season
The article describes craft items such as tailored hats trimmed with ribbon and feather ornaments, handmade phone holders with moire and braid edges, and small tapestry framed pictures. It advises neat stitching, avoiding knots, and suggests buying neatly chosen gift volumes from a bookstore for recipients.
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Rectory
Milking Machines Compete in English Trials
A trial in England compares hand milking with early mechanical systems. Cows were milked by hand first, then by machines. Two machines survived initial rounds and won first and second prizes based on vacuum and suction principles.
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England
Baltimore
Newara News Describes Enamel Egg Holders And Air Circulation
The note explains enamel egg holders with open tops for air flow and compact size. It mentions small tracks for storage and a wooden pack option with four feet and a wire holder for each eye.
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Newara News
The Primrose and Winter Flowers for Windows
The primrose will be a popular winter flower for window gardens. Many varieties are offered this year and will be found blooming in kitchens and parlors as decorative plants.
Pancake Flour Mixture and Cooking Steps
A recipe fragment describes mixing sifted pastry flour with whole wheat flour and leavening, adding coffee, butter, sugar, milk, and nutmeg. It covers combining dry ingredients, then wet with milk and sugar, folding in lard, and cooking in a kettle with one turning. Yields about two dozen.
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Weand
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