The Dog on Dog Again on the Trans American
On the Trans American train Mallory and Marjorie clash over Snoozbums the dog. The dog is hidden and feared to be lost or harmed as Marjorie hurls threats and the conductor halts the train to recover the pet. In a tense denouement the conductor agrees to back up and bring Snoozbums, restoring calm.
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Harry Mallory
Philippines
Marjorie Newton
Porter
Reno
Sammy Whitasmb
Jimmie
Mallory
Temple
Marjorie
Ira Lathrop
Annie Gattle
Wellington
Lattle
Dr. Temple
Ellsworth
Ballory
Snoozbums
Amy Darling
Jimmie Wellington
Ashton
Wedgewood
Marjoria
Snoozicams
Comedic Dinner Tale Highlights The Working Man
Miss Fay Templeton at the Ritz-C Carlton in New York salutes the American businessman while joking that overwork dulls him. A famed anecdote about a wife in Egypt asserts she cures her husband’s habit with a half mourning dress and a quip about coming home half dead.
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Fay Templeton
Ritz-Carlton
New York
Egypt
Winter wrap designs emphasize large collars and reversible coats
Prominent idea is large rolled collars for extreme cold. New wraps are long roomy garments designed for utility or dressy wear. Fabrics include two faced materials with reversible options, velvet and satin evening wraps, brocaded linings, and rich color contrasts, targeted at matrons rather than young girls.
Albino Muskrat Trapped In New Jersey First Of Kind
A rare albino muskrat with pink eyes was trapped in the Pierce swamp near Fairfield New Jersey marking the first such capture in the state. The creature described as white as snow drew interest from locals and naturalists as investigators confirm the find and its significance.
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Big Pierce Swamp
Fairfield
N. J
Babies Dress In Style And Costly Detail This Year
Baby clothes mirror adult fashion with velvet coats hats bonnets mufflers scarves and chinchilla coats for the little ones. Wee dresses feature pannier-esque effects and hats rival the millinery department with ostrich feathers lace and other decorations.
Adjustable Bandeau Eases Hat Fitting in Summer
A new adjustable bandeau lets girls forego sewing hats over hair in summer. It features three rust proof clips pressed into shape in a minute by slipping under the lining. One bandeau suits various hats and can be set at any angle to reduce crown size and prevent hat crowding the head.
Furs Offer Little New This Season With Chin chilla Squirrel Highlight
The article notes early display of fur garments as summer ends and predicts minimal novelty for the coming season. The notable addition is chinchilla squirrel, a gray treated squirrel with soft silvery fur, expected to grow in popularity. French designers show small furs in this material paired with gray silk or velvet and used on coats and frocks, though costly for mass use.
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Chinchilla
Echoes of Fashion in Black Taffeta and Satin Coats
Fashion notes describe new coat models in black taffeta and satin with sharp bust cuts and long pointed tails. Many sheer fabrics feature a bouffant over-skirt suggesting pannier, while tunics fall near the knee with rounded edges, lace insertions, and silk fringe to preserve fullness away from the hips.
Bag for Shoes From Stocking Tops
A woman uses the tops of silk stockings to sew small bags for shoes and slippers. When stockings wear thin the mid leg is cut and finished with a French seam to hold a shoe in each bag. The bags save space and dust, with hems sometimes labeled to identify the shoe type.
The New Sleeves Influence on Fashion
The trimmed sleeve trend is gaining ground and will be visible as lawn frill nears the elbow or rises to the shoulder. This fashion could revive puffed and banded sleeves reminiscent of the Elizabethan era.
Handsome Ornament Pannier Fashions Delicate Contrast
The chiffon pannier trend persists with a frock pairing pale primrose chiffon against pale blue charmeuse. A draped back pannier features a tunic upper with lace insert and blue silk bows. The full tunic is gathered underneath rather than hemmed for a chic finish.
Why the Fifth Man Left
In a westbound ocean liner two days from an English port, five men play poker in the Smoking Room. After the game, one man leaves, and the remaining bald crew speculate that Mr Blank wore a wig, prompting his sudden departure from the voyage.
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Mr. Blank
Ringworm on Cheek Case Report from New Jersey
Mrs A E Neville reports her daughter’s ringworm starting as red spots on the cheek and behind the ear, spreading to the scalp. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, saw improvement after four to five days, and complete cure in about two weeks. her son also recovered in two weeks.
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Somerville
N. J
A. E. Neville
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
Dialogue on a son becoming a college writer for pay
A terse exchange where a parent asks if the son will soon write for money and the reply notes he currently does nothing else. The fragment hints at expectations about his future as a author while portraying a skeptical or resigned tone.
Sailing ships in demand push up historic values
The article notes higher market interest in sailing ships with prices rising over the past year. A four masted ship of 2 750 tons register, sold for 32 500 in January last year, is now on the market with an owner asking 50 000 after refusing a 45 000 offer.
Food Key to Ending Nervous Troubles Ad Claims
A testimonial claims improper diet causes nervous troubles and indiges tion. The user recounts breakfast heaviness and dyspepsia fading after adopting Grape Nuts and Postum tea. The letter, attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, urges readers to read The Road to Wellville and hints at genuine customer stories.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Eiver
Adv
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