No Chickens for Sale
Miss Mildred Frayne arrives at Aunt Taylor's. she seeks a chicken to save Mrs. Ryder. A city bred but kind Chester delivers and helps dress the bird for soup. Their teamwork sparks an unlikely romance as Mrs. Ryder warms to the gesture and Mildred to Chester.
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Mildred Frayne
Long Point
Winfield Chester
Aunt Taylor
Ryder
Mildred
Bee
Mr. Chester
Taylor
James
Miss Mildred
Love described as a elusive double edged force in vintage prose
A tolerably clever fragment presents love as a devilish torment and heavenly bliss, comparing it to pepper sugar rope prison wine beacon will o the wisp pony bite mad dog and kiss, then to a goose rabbit and a ghost, noting it is often talked about but unseen and misunderstood.
Belle of the Beach
A young girl recounts a rough incident at the seaside where her hand was stung by a sea anemone after four men tried to hold her hand, drawing concern from bystanders.
Bathing Boy Brightens Up A Yesterday Joke
A tiny child after a bath appears radiant in a quaint quip. The speaker recalls the moment as a cheerful, brief vignette of a bright youngster and a silent punchline.
Truly Charming Hat Shapes Dominant This Season
The article highlights distinctive hat styles with a moderately high crown and wide net lace trimmed brim. It notes pink June roses and moss soles, mentions gardens with lilacs and geraniums, and contrasts stiff flowers with graceful ones as modern American millinery trends.
Charming hat with durable lace for lasting wear
A well shaped hat with sturdy lace promises multiple seasons of use. The piece is described as an excellent investment for buyers seeking good looking and economical millinery, endorsed by Julia Bottomley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Bottomley
White Flowers and Summer Fashion Trends in Paris
Paris shows a furore over dead white flowers in hats and gowns. Mousseline de sole decorations and lily shaped petals brighten sashes and hats while orange wagers accent summer dresses. Hydrangeas and white net lingerie hats appear with pinks and lavenders, and refined lawns with black and white or color hair stripes finish summer outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Slip on dresses as summer novelty trends emerge
The slip on frock in white serge sarah silk or marquisette requires no hooks or buttons. A striped navy and green yoke of sarah silk, a net neck, and a drawn waist define the style. Tailored coats in 28 to 30 inch lengths remain popular with varied cuts and proportions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Bazar
Drygoods
Revival of picture frocks adorns young girls wardrobes
The article notes a return to picture frocks for young girls and some older women. Forget-me-not blue returns as a favored color along with floral taffeta featuring scattered bouquets. A gown in forget-me-not blue has a short skirt, high waist, eyelet embroidered batiste, and fringed taffeta ruching with a left waist drape held by a blue velvet forget-me-not.
Silk Serge and Taffeta For Tailored Suits
The article promotes silk serge for tailored suits suitable for dressy occasions, noting its handling is tougher but the results justify the effort. It highlights striped and changeable effects and introduces chiffon taffeta as a softer draping alternative with the same luster as traditional taffeta.
Novel Parasol and Bag in Summer Wear Mix
A novelty parasol and matching bag are described using white cotton marquisette, yellow wool, coarse linen lace, and white porcelain beads. The parasol features lace borders, wool fringe loops each with a bead, yellow wool embroidery of large flowers, and a long yellow cord for carrying.
Adjustable Collars and Blouses Offer Two Collar Styles
Fashion notes suggest two collar styles for versatile wear. A flat neck trimming accompanies both, with options for a high net or silk collar featuring a round peplum or shield that can slip under the waist and be fastened with small decorative pins.
Simple Useful Bag from a Square Cloth
A compact sewing note describes making a versatile bag from a square of fabric. For small bags use silk cretonne or chintz, for larger ones casement cloth. Fold the square in half and sew the ends together about two thirds.
Future Visions and Faith in Florence Day Theme
A reflective verse by Florence M Day contemplates divine plans versus human plans. It contrasts earthly dwellings with eternal mansions and imagines clear foresight into the afterlife and God’s intentions.
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Florence M. Day
Company Dishes: Lemon Fizz and Elegant Salads
A set of old fashioned party recipes describes drinks and desserts for entertaining guests. Lemon Fizz uses lemon rind juice sugar and yeast fermentation. Chicago Normandy and Krimmel Torte salads combine pears cucumbers olives celery nuts and mayonnaise with cheese. A dessert of dried peaches and apricots is suggested with simmering and freezing steps.
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Chicago
Normandy
Life without hope and hope without object
A reflective aphorism states that life cannot endure without hope and that hope needs a clear object. It emphasizes the interdependence of aspiration and purpose.
Choice Dishes for Occasions Integrated with Desserts and Salads
A galley of vintage kitchen notes outlines recipes for puddings and creams including Pudding Glace Rose Bisque Beet Salad and Chicken Salad with nuts and celery. Also includes Spanish Bun and a frosting method for cakes with sugar syrup and egg white.
French Academicians and Family Ties Revealed
A French statistician reviews the forty Immortals of the Academie Francaise and finds most are married while fourteen are childless. Notables with larger families include Henri Poincare with three daughters and a son, Jean Richepin with four sons, and Rene Bazin with several children. Anatole France is among the bachelors.
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Academie Francaise
M. Henri Poincare
M. Jean Richepin
M. Rene Bazin
M. Anatole France
Tape Worm Claim Promises Free Medical Advice
A Munyon advertisement claims a tape worm diagnosis is common and describes a treatment that allegedly eliminates worms and improves health. It urges readers to write to Professor James M. Munyon at 53d and Jefferson Streets in Philadelphia for free advice, noting many have recovered without payment.
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United States
James M. Munyon
Jefferson Sts
Philadelphia
Jefferson Streets
Philadelpha
Morton's Gap Woman Credits Pinkham Remedies for Backache Relief
Ollie WoopAaLn of Morton's Gap Kentucky says two years of female disorders and a severe backache vanished after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She now handles all chores pain free and urges others to republish her testimony.
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Morton’s Gap
Kentucky
Seal
Lydia E.pinkham
Ollie WoopAaLn
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Parla
St Ar Ny
Victor Hugo
Prof
Munyon
Whately
Lydia E. Pinknam
Carter
Carters
Pte Pe
Watson E.coleman
West, Patentington
D.C
Jerencea
Bese Fan High
Amiotea
Thompson
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