Heirloom Sarcasm and Christmas Gowns Forge a Betrothal
Alison and Rose in Charlottetown plot to cut a grand waistcoat from an heirloom to fund parties and weddings. Aunt Anne, aided by Mrs. Norris Lane, steps in with dividends and new gowns, sparking a double betrothal and a pledge to honor family treasures.
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Alison
Rose
Grandad
Allison
The
Missionary Society
Melton
Aunt Anne
Aligon
Ante
Anna
Anne
Norris Lane
Charlottetown
Lane Norris
Howard Lane
Mrs. Lane
Sheep to wolves and the paradox in a Paris salon
The dialogue at Anatole France's house discusses The Gods are Thirsty and the idea of sheep becoming wolves. A Russian observer cites Prince Troubetzkoi’s tame wolves, a vegetarian diet, and a carrot feast. Anatole France notes the reverse: wolves may become sheep, but not the other way around.
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Anatole
France
M. Paul Sonday
Evariste Gamdin
Troubetzkoi
Russia
Anatole France
Prince Troubetzkoi
le Cri de
Paris
Dreams reveal Charley’s convention talk echoed at baseball game
In Dreams, Mrs. Torkins recalls Charley as a delegate whose words in a slee and at a baseball game match in tone and language, suggesting his familiar speech patterns span both settings.
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Charley
Simple Yet Stylish Model Pictured In Voile and Messaline
Afternoon calls fashion described as practical and elegant. Black voile over messaline creates a light summer calling costume with a matching coat. Emerald green messaline option shown with black voile over it, skirt and coat finished with shirring. Bolero hat in prim rose hemp with cream lace and black jet earrings complete the look.
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Vollé
Messaline
Julia Bottomley
Dress for School or Vacation in Linen and Zephyr
A Magyar cut dress suited for school or vacation wear in linen or zephyr or navy serge. It features a back and front tuck, a lighter belt at the waist, braiding on the sleeves, and a matching tucked slip with buttoned knickers. A white cambric hat with embroidered brim and a colored ribbon completes the outfit.
Neck and Hair Adornments Return in Pearl Rope Trend
For Neck and Hair pharonel bandeaux for aeape may now be worn in the hair or at the neck. They feature small wreaths and buckles of diamonds threaded on velvet ribbon, but the popular ornament remains the pearl rope, long or short per taste and budget.
Attractive pale green satin sash with lace medallions
A fashion note describes an eight inch pale green satin sash with a flat back bow and three graduated lace medallions. It suggests a DIY method with belting, hooks and eyes, and neat edge finishing to avoid frayed edges. A fringe edged version is offered for summer frocks.
Kilts Return as Subtle Skirt Change In Fashion
The piece notes side plaits in summer skirts hinting at a kilted silhouette returning. It predicts a fitted hip yoke, softer silks, and unobtrusive change, urging readers to accept fashion’s evolving rule.
Ways of Serving Chicken From a Historical Guide
The guide details fried spring chicken steps including cleaning with soda water, soaking avoidance, seasoned flour coating, and frying in butter and sweet lard. It covers braised chicken with pork fat, vegetables, thyme, and stock, then baking in milk for a creamy sauce and notes on chicken pie flavor when onions are added.
A Quotation on Integrity and Censure from Colton
The passage presents a view that self doubt and humility guard virtue when facing praise and blame. It argues true integrity rests beyond opinion and cannot survive on public approval or criticism alone.
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Colton
Washable belts debut with versatile pockets and colors
The New York Times notes washable belts in white pique and brownline matching the latest skirts and a colored linen range. White belts feature a small pocket or sidebag for small change or a handkerchief. Leather and silk belts remain popular in multiple shades and widths, with belts priced at 60 cents.
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New York Times
Fashion Notes on Shoes Lingerie and Laces in Popular Styles
White and tan shoes lead. Serges suit tailored looks while lace handbags and linen dresses dominate the season. Delicate trims include Valen ciennes lace sashes and macrame borders. velvet ribbons and changeable taffeta frocks rise in fashion with Parigis stockings as the latest novelty.
Seasonal Dishes and Desserts From Old Time Recipes
Directions for baked pears with sugar lemon and butter, baked quinces with sugar and water, Duchess apples as spiced winter sides, Pineapple Bavarian Cream with gelatine and whipped cream, Orange and Lemon Sherbet with citrus and cream, and Strawberry Sponge with gelatine lemon juice sugar strawberry juice and egg whites.
London Fashion Critique Sees White Shoes Spark Backlash
A London reader derides white shoes and stockings as a Parisian craze. The writer notes public ridicule, recounting an incident where a young woman wearing white footwear sought refuge in a taxi after unwanted attention.
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Paris
Doctor Refuses Quick Answer on Arsenic for Fly Kill
Orfla the celebrated doctor testifies as an expert in a capital trial. He refuses to state any arsenic quantity without knowing the fly’s age sex temperament marital status and health, insisting such factors must be known before answering.
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Orfla
Kentucky woman credits Grape Nuts with health boost in diet change
A Kentucky reader recounts indigestion and nervous prostration improving after stopping ordinary breakfast and switching to Grape Nuts with cream. She reports renewed strength and mental vigor, occasional pain from rich meals, and says health is now prime. The letter touts The Road to Wellville and claims authenticity.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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