Ular Staircase Drama Spills Into Bathhouse Scene
A chaotic sequence unfolds as Dr. Barnes and Mrs. Minnie deal with a sabotaged bathhouse. Steam, anger, and hidden motives collide when von Inwald confronts poisoning claims and Pierce defends his administration. The eruption ends with a vow to transform the facility into a health resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctorea
von Inwald
Bath
Tillie
Gaspe
Minnie
Mike
Doctor Barnes
eVie
Sam
Biahop
Senator Biggs
Jim
Mr. Pierce
Vthe Howe Aa
Hope Springs Sanatorium Ends in Turnaround Showdown
In Hope Springs, a tense day erupts as guests confront Dr Pierce and the bishop over harsh treatment and overfeeding. A late-night confrontation with a snowbound crowd ends with a revived plan for a drugless sanatorium and a reconciled, festive evening.
French Army Gap Grows in War Office View
French war office seeks a three year service term to boost army size from 567000 to 840000, aiming to outpace Germany's 674000. Even with longer conscription, critics warn France’s small and stationary population cannot match Germany’s expanding numbers without drastic measures. The piece warns of growing burden and potential repeated extensions. It also notes England’s herb farming and lavender oils, plus a brief on Spartan women’s javelin amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French War Office
New York Tribune
Germany
Europe
Hare
Precoe
Ana Tore
Tne
Nembers
France
Paving Stones and Odd Tales From A Tropical Port
An article notes Brazil imports cobblestones from Portugal due to lack of local quarries in the Amazon basin amid hostile tribes guarding sources. Para, near the Amazon delta, uses the most Portuguese paving stones. Interleaved are anecdotes about Palmerston, Doctor Butler, and a Maine jury misunderstanding verdicts, highlighting humorous miscommunications of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazilian Seaboard
Amason River
Portugal
Amaxon
Para
Amazon
Pam
Doctor Butler
Trinity
Har Tow Association
Palmerston
Cambridge House
Butler
Mr. Butler
Mistletoe Bough Entertainment Proposed for Holiday Pageant
MME Merri suggests using the poem Mistletoe Bough to stage a tableaux and charades style Christmas pantomime. The plan includes holly decorations and a banquet hall setting with a bridal motif, a hidden bride, and a concluding rite where the bridegroom mourns with children, matching the Bayly poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Thomas Haynes Bayly
Ban ‘Quet
Nightdress Case From Handkerchiefs and Damask
A simple craft notes how to make a nightdress case using two plain hemstitched handkerchiefs a third for center and about two and a half yards of voile damask. Start by stitching the two handkerchiefs together along the side AB then lay the third over the center to form the case.
Nightdress Case and Attic Fashion Fashions Shared
A guide describes sewing a nightdress case with pockets and lace edging, plus a detachable flap and bow details. It notes Tangerine as a trend color, a theatrical attic scene, and lists favorite hues like yellow, tortoise shell, ruby, green, and Rambler rose red for outfits. Washing hair brushes with ammonia and air drying follows.
Embroidered chiffon waist and fur trimming ideas
A Victorian style guide describes a white chiffon waist richly embroidered with trout and Bulgarian motifs, lace sleeve finishes, and blond hair care tips using camomile shampoo. It also covers fur trimming trends using old waifs, chiffon blouses, and velvet accents, plus a rhinestone jet ornament with platinum band and feather accents.
Doily Case Set with Monogram and Linen Covering
A decorative set of doily cases intended for a bride is described. White linen covers circular cardboard centers with a three initial wordgram in raised satin stitch. A white cord edge, white tying ribbon, and stretched linen create a neat finish on each circular protector.
Fads and Fancies in 1920s Fashion Embroidery and Trim
Rose embroideres chiffon on gowns with bodices and tunics, millinery features black and white accents, and juvenile apparel shows updated empire styling. Evening gowns emphasize headed net bodices, yellow fur trims, black caracul coats with yellow fox cuffs, and waisted gowns with little black bows and diamond buckles. Eggplant purple remains a favored hue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Damon
Aide Whips Circles Into Ribbon Bound Top Display
Two covered circles were whipped together and the completed circles were then held together with ribbon. The craft creates a decorative pair likely for a holiday or celebration display.
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Banaterium
Dicky
Carter
Mr. Bigga
Jett
Doctor Barnas
Araballa
Patty
Tex
von Inwatt
Arabella
Armbelle
Amaeif
Arebelle
Plata
Theresa Will & Mary Roberts
Rinehart Ular
Edgar B. Pena
Pierce
Mr. Sam
Mr. von Inwald
Thoburn
Rim
Hope Springs
Porte Cochere
Amanda King
Jennaingses
Miss Summers
Mrs. Dick
Mr. Dick
Bishop
Miss Cobb
Briggs
Slocum
Mr. Thoburn
Marie Dresster
Shere
Tennessee
Mr. Jennings
Miss Pat
Philippines
New York
Fifth Avenue
Central Park Zoo
New York World
England
Surrey
Suffolk
Hertfordshire
Norfolk
London
Brazil
Tropolis
Equator
Eton
Pall Mail Gazette
Maine
Beuch
Mme
Merri
Muale
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