Red whiskered constable haunts Wapping street tale
In a London neighbors tale Mr Charles Pinner, a fireman, heckles a red whiskered constable who scouts the crowd after a patrol assault. A weeks long captivity at home ends with news of the officer's death and Pinner is blamed, then haunted by a ghostly figure. The piece follows domestic schemes to survive the suspense.
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Wapping High Street
Tralc
Wie
Mtone
Mosarec
Charles Pinner
Pinner
Johnson
Adam
Mr. Pinner
Mr. Pin
Mr. Pinzerz
Vilalion
Cable Street
Ramain
Pioner
Charlie
Mr. Pinser
Mr. Pinher
Chariie
Charles Augustus Pinner
Mrs. Pinner
Qd Despond
Lace table decorations from Italy and Mexico influence home dining trends
Readers learn how imported lace and durable linen crafts shape breakfast and luncheon settings. The piece highlights lace centerpieces, medallion patterns, and home workshop creativity using Cluny and Florentine lace, sold ready-made or assembled from odds and ends.
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Italy
Work Apron Of White Linen With Embroidered Edges
Describes a 4 novel white linen work apron with bretelles and a scalloped embroidered edge. Details include waist narrowing, belt joins, four narrow linen strips on the underside, a center bottom pocket option via buttonholes and a bow, and ribbon bretelles with shoulder bows forming another front bow.
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Bretelles
Plain Dresses For Schoolgirls In New Wealth Homes
The article contrasts dress expectations for children in different social households. It notes that children from modest backgrounds will wear simple gowns to school this year, while those from wealthy families may wear fancier frocks without jewelry or heavy trimming. The aim is to emphasize simplicity, with minor adornments allowed at home.
Wearing Green Tulle for Winter Fashion Trends
The article notes heavy weave tulle becoming a practical accessory for winter wear. It predicts bright blue preferred over light blue, with parrot and apple greens leading. Bows will appear at the neck on evening bodices, enhancing the front of the bodice and tying Hawers.
Fashion Notes on Paris Garb and Accessories
Wool cheviot waists with soft check and stripes appear in color. Net guimpé styles gain popularity with fine hand tucking. Coral turquoise and jet brooches supplement rhumeStone designs while opera hoods in Paris use ribbon. Empire waists and directoire goats fashion for refined tastes, Grevel embroidery trims gowns, ribbon hair ornaments rise in demand.
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Paria
Paris
Linen Napkin Rings for Daily Use
Linen napkin rings are preferred to silver for everyday use as they stay neat and dainty. A folded double linen strip forms a three inch width tied around the napkin, with a monogram, a point Dalton-hole, and a pearl button. Edges can be bound or turned, feather-stitched, white fabric with a padded monogram looks best.
Uses for Sand Bags at Sewing Tables
A handy addition to a sewing table are stall sand cushions about three or four inches square. Cover them with bright silk ribbon or velvet scraps. While cutting garments these sand bags save time and effort by weighing the pattern, preventing pinholes, and stopping cloth from slipping or blowing around.
Seven Years of Ill Health Restored by Pinkham Compound
A testimonial from Mrs Sallie French of Pancannla Indian Territory credits Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after seven years of feral troubles and widespread doctors visits. The ad praises the remedy as a standard treatment for female ailments and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham for free confidential advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydis E. Pinkham
Sallie French
Pancannla
Ind
Ter
Pinkham
Lydia
A Question of Ownership and Odd Dialogue
A fragmentary newspaper item presents a playful exchange about ownership and family, featuring a rural setting with two daughters and a cheeky reply about who holds one. The snippet shifts to a Doctor patient dialogue on animal food and a failing meal, ending with a grimly humorous gag.
Canadian Power Expansion From Niagara to All Canada
Niagara power is being distributed nationwide with 10 000 tons of structural steel bid for Canadian government towers supporting cables for transmission. Current output already reaches over 126 miles with plans to extend further, supplying towns in every direction around Niagara.
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Niagara
Canada
Scientific American
Truth About Grape-Nuts Food Inspires Digestion Relief
A New York reader shares a personal trial with indigestion that improved after starting a diet of Grape-Nuts and cream with eggs toast Postum and fruit. Within two weeks acidity disappeared appetite returned and health improved. The letter from Batthe Creek Michigan attributes results to the cereal and promotes the Road to Westville.
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N.Y
Postum Co
Batthe Creek
Mich
Westville
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