Lily Swan the Shears Sculptor Paper Cutouts
In 1915 Osborn Marshall profiles Lily Swan, the self taught “shears sculptor” who turned paper cutouts into a thriving business. From a childhood impulse to create a fox paper doll to valentines and dance cards, Swan builds a market with Mrs. Elmer Black at Grand Central Palace and a booth income of ten to fifteen cents per cutout as she supports her husband the lawyer in New York.
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Osborn Marshall
the McClure Newepayndicate
Lily Swan
Lily
Sho
Swan
Washington
Mrs. Swan
Elmer Black
Mrs. Black
America
Grand Central Palace
New York
Mra. Swan
Mr. Swan
Conqueror Silhouette Wins Fame and Fortunes
A fourteen year old author and an exhibit by Mrs. Swan captivate crowds at a fair. Silhouette art portrays vivid figures from love to spring elation, earning Mrs. Swan a prize and a path to a shared shop, later solo venture.
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the Conqueror
Page Williams
Mohammed and the Mountain
Story notes a character planning to move a summer hotel along a meadow to a lower road after new tourist routes map changes. The plan aims to ride out the shift in auto tourist traffic, hoping locals reverse the decision later.
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Mohammed
Cesson
Cleveland
Day of Salvation Calls for Mature Vows to God
The piece urges thousands who have reflected on time and eternity to renounce old ways and vow to turn to God. It emphasizes that churches, through varied ministries, offer pathways to grace and immediate opportunity for commitment, with today as the decisive moment.
Steps In the Spiritual Life by H L Bidney Lear
Step in the spiritual life urges viewing daily life as offering to God and a school for perfection. It emphasizes doing all tasks to the best ability for God's sake, and promptly facing faults while seeking divine aid to move forward with faith.
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H. L. Bidney Lear
Evangelistic Work Among Chusan Island Fishermen
American Baptist mission in China conducts services for fishermen of the Chuasa Chusan islands with about five thousand fishing boats. Meetings occur morning noon and night in a large hall and on the seashore. Gospel sales reach 2,500 and 14,000 tracts were distributed.
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Chuasa Islands
American Baptist Mission
China
Chusan Islands
Coat and Skirt Set Complements Any Frock Trend
A versatile tult coat designed to pair with its matched skirt or with various frocks returns as a fashion favorite. Shown in tan gray black and white, the coat features straight lines, braid trim, and a military touch with a double turnover collar. The accompanying skirt sits slim at the hips with a conservative flare and reaches just below ankle length.
New Towels Feature Large Initials in Turkish Styles
New Turkish towels show initials four to five inches long in French knots placed left of the border rather than center. Men's towels with large initials are noted as handsome. Small guest towels use fine damask patterns with a narrow hem, and initials may be white on the hem or colored to match the hem.
Separate Coats Draw Attention In Varied Length Styles
Separate coats garner attention as motor coats remain full length or seven eighths. Some newer coats appear with uneven lengths, reflecting diverse fashion trends across outerwear.
Headwear for All Weather Motoring Promotes Motor Bonnets
Spring motoring brings new headwear Iike silk bonnets and veils as essential accessories. The two pictured models offer brimmed cape-style and changeable ta ffea options with decorative braids, buckram foundations, and soft ribbed ties. Trimmings include silk cords fringed braids and buckram backing. fabrics emphasize damp resistance and light shedding of dust.
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Jimmy
Johnny
Father
Naaman
Julia Bottomley
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