Siames twins Violet and Daisy Tomlinson gain fame in Texas
The 16 year olds Violet and Daisy Tomlinson, joined at the base like Rosa and Josefa Blazek, become the nation's well known Siamese twins. They share hobbies and activities though each has distinct handwriting and tastes. Their parents keep them from public school. private tutors educate them in San Antonio.
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NEA Service
Antonio
Tex
Maying
Rosa
Josefa
Blazek
Chicago
Violet
Daisy Hiltom
Bug
Chang
Barnum
Daisy
San Antonio
Wat
Josefa Blazek
Bag
Tory
Papers Offer Free Insurance Sparks Newspaper Rivalry
London papers debate free insurance schemes used to boost circulation. Editors acknowledge costs from $15,000 in claims this year and hundreds of verified payouts while competing with promos that pay for lost laundry or garden mishaps to attract readers.
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London
Associated Press
French Conceit Lingerie Offered in Baby Blue Embroidery
A French conceit features lingerie in baby blue with solid embroidery in pink or lavender. The refined garments present a delicate color palette and contrasting embroidery for a feminine, elegant look.
Side Panels Trim Skirt Hems Trend in Fashion
Side panels with beaded or embroidered work extend beyond regulation hems, becoming a popular trim for skirts this season. The feature emphasizes decorative length and intricate detailing as a key style element.
Loom Chasers Cite Tobacco Trade Save Cigarettes This Year
C A Whelan of United Cigar Stores claims tobacco market control shifts to manufacturers will save cigarette users 60 million dollars this year. The report notes postwar coal strikes, rising coal production slowly, copper import and stock changes, and growing rail equipment purchases.
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C. A. Whelan
United Cigar Stores
Union District
Suis
Strikkers
Tennessee
Kentucky
Connellsville
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Germany
Holland
Creston Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Creston residents enjoyed visits and social events from Thursday to Sunday. Notables include Mrs. Meliravy and Mrs. Roy Lile with son in Creston, George Goddard aiding Harry Coffman, and Dr. Rambo called to the Goddard home for an injury. An operetta at the Christian church drew attendees, with families and friends gathering.
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Homer Ray
Bertha
Respectful Conversation Etiquette for Polite Company
Guidance on good conversation shows self restraint and genuine interest in others. It emphasizes not monopolizing talk and inviting others to share. The best people draw out contributions from peers and avoid overpromising or showing off.
Children's Frocks Embrace Bright Yellows Lavenders
Children’s frocks brighten in yellow lavender or yandie colors as the old pinks and blues fall from fashion. The piece notes a shift to more varied dress for children, with lively color choices evident in the era.
Chinese origin ice cream and women in service since 1882
Readable fragments describe ice cream origins and note women employed in railway postal and telegraph services since 1882. The text implies cross cultural dessert influence and early female labor in public service.
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Belgium
Unusual Folk Boy Dreams of Electric Engineer Career
Oklahoma City May 13 Billy Broman shows early curiosity about electrical work. He talks with electricians, explains transformers batteries rheostats and fuses, even rigs a night call button. He learns by asking questions and aims to read more to become an engineer.
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NEA Service
Oklahoma City
Okla
Billy
Broman
Likerih
Soci
Advertiser Man Tours Sand Creek Farm of GW Perkins
The Advertiser Man visits a 240 acre Sand Creek Township farm owned by GW Perkins. He notes nearly 100 acres planted with over 50 acres emerging. Perkins runs a premier garden and raises Hereford cattle with 30 Beau Blanchard heifers retained after a recent sale.
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GW. Perkins
Sand Creek Township
Perkins
John McConnell
Holbrook
Nebraska
Stanway Domino
Beau Domino
Today’s Word USUFRUCT Defined and Noted
The entry explains USUFRUCT meaning the use of another’s estate profits with impairment. It notes pronunciation and urges avoiding needless debate. It mentions 82 women from 19 states listed among National Women’s Party founders.
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Ncluded
National Women’s Party
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