Grandpa Rabbit’s Escape Trick Teaches Jack
Grandpa Rabbit recounts a chase by two dogs and explains a gate trick used to tire pursuers. He details how he ran under and over a gate to mislead the dogs until they tangled, then hid until safe to go home. Jack listens, hoping never to be cornered by dogs.
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Oang
Jack Rabbit
Grandpa Rabbit
Mr. Dog
Mr. Man
Grandpa
Jack
Tam
Polave
Toran
Barnadrd
Uley
Dog
Jack Rabit
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Leila the Moorish Lily Name and Its Romantic Ties
The article explores the name Leila tracing its Moorish roots meaning Moorish and its association with the lily. It discusses possible origins, mentions Lily variants Lilias and Lillian, cites Lillian Russell and Lillie Langtry, notes the ruby as Leila’s talisman, and recalls Byron’s reference comparing Leila’s eyes to a gazelle with a ruby.
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Leila
Liles Gonzaga
Italy
Lilias Ruthven
Scotland
Naples
Roeswal
Lillian
Cecella
Lilias
Elizabeth
Lillian Russell
Lillie Langtry
Jersey
Lord Byron
Right Thing at the Right Time on Manners and Clothes
An essay argues that good manners correlate with attire but that a shabby person can outdo a well dressed one. It stresses clean, pressed clothes and careful detail in outfits as key to making a favorable impression in society and business.
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Giamschid
Wheeler Syndicate
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Influenza Admitted by French Academy Amid Grippe Decline
The commission of the French academy has admitted the word influenza to the language. The syponym grippe seems unlikely to lose popularity or usage.
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French Academy
The Path of Life and the Goose Step Change
The text argues for flexibility in life paths and leadership when progress demands change. It contrasts stubborn folly with wise adaptability and cites Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm II, noting the goose step is gone as armies disband, expected to bring broader peace and a new order for Germany and civilized nations.
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Lfe
Germany
Belgium
Globe
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Fabrics For Fall Highlight Tropic Colors In Pinny Lines
A fall line showcases tropical tones with brocades across many fabrics. Kleka opens with fire wool base and puffed silk pattern, often single toned. Kameo crepe appears in brocaded patterns for fur coat lining, skyway and satin textures feature brocaded grounds, Molly O adds stripes, crepe amour shows in shadow checks and plaids. Plush striped novelties and canton crepe finish the assortment.
Spring fabric trends with browns prints and bold patterns
The feature describes ground fabrics in white flannel and plush textures with small square patterns, crepe stellar and cote de cheval plain fabrics, and a color range from light to deep browns and morocco red. Prints range from tropical and oriental motifs to bold large designs for fur coat linings, plus green highlights and mixed pattern scales.
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Morocco
Tropics
Late Dresses Show Longer Styles In Warm Weather
The article notes a vogue for longer dresses with ankle-length hems and slim, draped silhouettes. Linen gowns stay straight with minimal hip fullness while crepe and satin surfaces gain favor and bold color combinations appear in street wear.
Beads Hold Favor in Dresses and Blouses This Season
Bead embellishment remains popular across dresses and blouses for the coming season. Designers and returning buyers report beads gaining a new lease on life with new colors and novelty designs driving continued use.
Pale Cocoa A Novel Shade For Summer Wear
The article spotlights pale cocoa as a fresh summer shade paired with bronze or blue, plus new browns onion and caramel. It notes white jade and green jade accents, carnelian and rose quartz jewelry, and fashion details like varied hem styles shifting focus from limbs to hems.
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Cornelian
Crepe De Chine Sets Describe Hat Neckpiece and Bag
Crepe de chine sets include a hat, a neckpiece, and a handbag. The material’s delicate weave highlights light colorways and refined detailing for formal wear.
Kitchen Cabinet Quote by Henry Ward Beecher
A brief quote reflects on love and endurance, noting that the measure of love lies in what one is willing to suffer for others. Attributed to Henry Ward Beecher and presented in a 19th century tone.
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Claire Windsor
Miss Windsor
Henry Ward Beccher
Outdoor Meal Ideas For Hot Weather
Practical picnic suggestions for a family outing emphasize simple cooked dishes and portable accompaniments. Suggestions include baked or fried potatoes with green onions, hearty sandwiches, salads carried in jars, deviled eggs, sponge cake desserts, and a closing quote from Orison S. Marden about progressive thinking.
Peach Based Desserts and Veal Loaf from Early Recipes
A collection of fruit desserts centered on peaches including peaches and cream with biscuits, peach ice cream, peach whip, peach canape, and peach pie with meringue. Also includes a veal loaf recipe with spiced seasoning and onion juice, baked in a loaf and sliced for sandwiches.
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OLD Rabbit
Little Jack Rabbi
Mildred Marshall
Marshall
John Kendrick Bangs
MecClare
Waz
Wolors
Pinny
Milady
Western Newspaper Union
Orison S. Marden
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