The Hand of Father Time in a Far Flung Romance
A faded romance reunion turns into a ruse as Mark Spellbinder seeks his long forgotten fiancée Mahaldy Rails. A hotel room test via a bet reveals misrecognized faces and ploys with a $2600 windfall left behind. The tale ends with both lovers vanished and Corduroy fabric noted.
Tango Slippers Move From Ballroom To Street Fashion
A newspaper notes new tango slippers made from silver tissue, cloth of gold, aluminium, copper and lace. Tango lacings strap over the instep and around the ankle with rhinestone pins. Sandal slippers with straps are popular for dancing, while fur trimmed slippers are seen as novelty and unwise for style.
Pride In Winter Underwear Trends In 19th Century Wardrobe
The article notes a shift from lingerie to new underwear styles as winter fashion evolves. Knitted silk undershirts bloomers and combination garments gain favor, with bloomers replacing muslin garments for day and evening wear. It highlights the role of coats and furs for warmth and describes elastic belts and knee fullness in bloomers.
A Lunch Innovation Shifts Parisian Bath Habits
Americans unfamiliar with Parisian life learn that many well off homes in Paris still lack built in bathrooms. Twenty years ago hotels rarely had baths, relying on movable baths carried to rooms via bath carts. A tub was filled with a hose and the carrier returned for refilling.
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Labor Saving Dish Drying Tip From Home Circulation
A short household tip suggests using multiple layers of newspaper on the sink board to absorb grease and protect the board. Place skillets and pans on the paper to prevent stains and reduce scrubbing afterward.
Lace Novelty Weaves Cupid Head into Venise Lace
A new lace pattern features Cupid's head as the central motif in venise lace collars and cuffs. The design places Cupid’s head at the center with regulation edging extending to the garment edges.
Oranges and Lemons Outdoor Schoolyard Game Description
A narrated children’s game called oranges and lemons is described. Two tall children select roles of oranges and lemons while others pass, then the caught child chooses a role and links with that player. The sequence repeats until all are placed behind leaders, followed by a pulling contest akin to London Bridge.
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London Bridge
Card Game of Cheating Doubt Them with Two Packs
A card game for any number uses two decks. Players in turn place a card face down and name its rank. The next player may lie about the next rank or call out doubt if they think the claim is false. If wrong, the liar takes all cards. if correct, the doubter takes all. The round ends when a player runs out of cards. Cheating by two cards is punished.
Parts of the Body Riddle Reveals Hidden Objects
A man runs with numerous items hidden in his body parts and clothing as a playful riddle lists instruments ribs chest muscles soles and more. The overburdened figure appears to carry a vast load yet seems empty handed in appearance.
Pearl curts absent letters spell sour fruit
A word puzzle clues letters removed from phrases to spell PEARL CURE FAR M HOB O BARN LEMON. The exercise asks curtailments that leave fragments forming a sour yellow fruit, identifying the intended answer as LEMON.
Granite State nickname rooted in New Hampshire's geology
A brief note explains why New Hampshire is known as the Granite State referencing its abundant northern granite deposits and historical quarrying. The feature highlights how the nickname reflects the state's geology and identity.
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Granite State
New Hampshire
Moon Dragons and the Moon's Mysterious Change
A whimsical tale explains the moon's changing shape as the work of dragons in earth's corners. Dragons crave the moon as a morsel and gain strength from its light, while sleep returns them to caverns and the moon reaccumulates its luminous sweetness.
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