Ingenious Arrangements for Small Apartments
A survey of space saving devices in compact quarters shows beds that pull from walls, kitchenetteettes with two burner stoves and tiny sinks, and convertible rooms. California innovations feature multiuse parlor living rooms with hidden beds, doors doubling as dining surfaces, and storage closets disguised as mantels. These inventions aim to reduce steps and waste while maintaining sanitary, comfortable living in two room apartments.
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California
Odd Tongues on Lips and Canals in Historical Scribbles
The piece reflects on lips and tip with a nod to Mr. Russell and a digression through Horace Walpole and George’s canal. It recalls Lord Russell on the lip question while under death sentence and a quip about paying the executioner with new guineas in a London weekly frame.
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Mr. Russell
George
King
Horace Walpole
St. James
Lord Chetwynd
William Lord Russell
Bishop Burner
T. PB
London Weekly
Originality in Modern Writing Says Goethe’s Insight
A concise reflection on originality in literature. It cites Goethe's view that great authors seem fresh because they express ideas as if never said before, highlighting the enduring value of distinctive expression.
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Goethe
Window Garden Care and Maintenance for Home Plants
Watering depends on dryness and weather, with frequent watering in sun and less in clouds. Ensure good air by opening windows, spray foliage weekly, turn pots for symmetry, and keep plants healthy to prevent pests. Daily care and observation tailor to each plant’s needs to brighten rooms.
Soft tones dominate season fashion display
A recent Function showcased softest tones in formal wear. A dark gray crepe de chine costume with Japanese embroidery paired with alice blue roff and blue feathered hat drew eyes. Another nattier blue directoire gown featured pale mauve foundation and blue hat with mauve chiffon.
Piping the Brims Adds Color to Black Hats
The article describes piping along the brim edge of a black hat as a new millinery touch. The tiny color edge sits between the top and bottom brim and frames the face. Matching hue with hitpins completes the coordinated color scheme for the costume.
Novel Bridal Gift Using Russian Silver Buckles
At a wedding the bride presented eight bridesmaids with individual silver belt buckles from a Russian art store. Each buckle was wrapped in a wedding bell made of white chrysanthemums and tied with a hearted ribbon. Boxes hid above the clapper, opened by a careful ribbon pull. Each box held a buckle and a card with the couple’s initials and wedding date.
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Russia
In Vogue Fashion Notes on Accessories and Silhouettes
The piece discusses prominent jewelry like large pearls and semi precious stones, modified waistcoats under coats, high bust corsets with long waists, and fall color palettes. It notes blue cones, heavy fabrics, pastel embroidered taosea nets, crystal beadwork on evening frocks, and Persian bandlugs under slashed waist seams.
Odd Necklaces Highlight 19th Century Jewelry Styles
The article notes girls wearing varied bead necklaces including rose quartz, onyx and crystal, lapis lazuli, cut coral, and amber twisted with turquoise, reflecting period fashion.
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Odd
Handmother Sewing Bag Gift Idea Across Silks
A vintage guide describes making a Handmother sewing bag as a thoughtful gift. It outlines using one yard and a quarter each of plain pik taffeta and dresden silks cut on the bias, assembled in pink, dresden, ink order, with a five inch circumference cardboard base and layered silk cover. A running string uses narrow soft taffeta ribbar.
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Dresden
Phyllis and Teddy Face a Question of Love and Duty
In a college setting Phyllis resists Teddy request for a photo and the moment exposes shifting affections among siblings and would-be couples. Dolly, Phyllis and Teddy navigate desire and propriety during a homeroom dance season, with hints of future family bonds and romance.
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Thefcem
Fetchwood
Teddy Sweet
Teddy
Ted
Dolly
Phyllis
Rye
Dodty
Phyllia
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Phyllis Rose
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