Flower Bats Rise in Popular Millinery Trends
The article describes evolving hat designs using flowers, with beige and pink tones, quills and ribbons, and decorative blooms arranged around straw brims. It highlights the art of incorporating blossoms, borders, and silk accents into summer headpieces, noting variety in shapes and colors and suggesting styling ideas.
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Ornius
Thomsen
Nomras Cornorate Rovers
Plak Tod Lavesdder Cestasbitsa- Ceada Enfesdig
Silk Stockings Revival Trick Revealed
A clever reader describes a frugal fix for worn hose by reusing intact stockings as replacements for damaged feet. The method uses remaining upper portions cut from old tights and reattached to create a wearable pair, with careful sewing and smoothing for a neat finish.
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Maglerel
Anys Uie
New York
Fertapa
Fashion's Frills and New Dress Details
Fashion notes describe deep collars and elder girdles, left side and front fastening on one piece dresses, oriental color vests, long sleeves with shoulder lines, evening bodices outlined with rhinestones, plaits on skirts, and turn back cuffs with lace frills as upcoming trends.
Scrap Bag Craft Overhang for Sewing Machine
A scrap bag to hang at the side of the sewing machine is a great convergence. Fake a pretty piece of crepe fuse a yard long and 12 inches wide, shape into a bag and make a casing over a woollen embroidery ring for the top. Sew on braid for hanging by, with bows on sides where the braid fastened to the ring.
Cleaning wallpaper with flour and ammonia paste
The note describes a home remedy paste made from a quart of flour and ammonia mixed with water to form a stiff dough. The dough is rubbed onto wallpaper to lift stains and loosen paper, then wiped away to reveal a clean surface.
Keep House Cool and Quiet in Morning Heat
Reading notes advise opening doors and windows widely for two hours before sun heat, then closing doors and lowering blinds to block sun while letting in fresh air to ventilate the home. The practice aims to prevent heat while maintaining airflow.
Winter Fashion Notes on Wraps and Autumn Wear
A New York Sun writer notes autumn wraps can be adapted for winter use with fur or velvet additions. Many wraps in current shows are sheer and unsuitable, but several are on sale, offering affordable options for evening wear next season. A shopper on a limited income comments on small savings and holiday spending at a shore resort.
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Aes
Thea
New York
Ahela
Linen frocks bring soft French vogue to local summer wear
The article praises linen and lingerie frocks for their chic look and simple designs. It notes the restrained color palette of roan, gray, green, and smoky shades, with a focus on comfortable cuts and modest detailing. The dress features a front fastening, kimono blouse styles, and a gathered scant skirt with crystal button trim.
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Colisae
Soft hats for motoring and wear from New York Herald
A description of frown and white corduroy hats ideal for motoring and general wear. Serge hats of the same style are round and plain, trimmed with a narrow band and a small decorative feather at the side.
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New York Herald
Patch Pocket Support for Wool Coats
The New York Press advises sewing two patch pockets on a wool or Lille coat with a narrow featherbone threaded through the top hem and fastened to each side. This method prevents sagging at the pocket when weight is placed inside.
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New York Press
How to store linen to prevent yellowing and cracking
The Philadelphia North American advises against starching linen for long storage. Rinse well to remove starch, dry thoroughly, and fold in blue paper to keep items from turning yellow and to reduce wear.
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Philadelphia
Cupid in Girl's Clothes. Youthful Conspiracy at Wheeling
In Wheeling, George Jarrett, 17, disguised himself as a girl with his sister's help to visit Leila Orne, 17, despite her mother's ban. The ruse fooled the mother for weeks until revealed. she relented and George became the couple's best man. The couples come from prominent families.
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New York Tribune
George Jarrett
Leila Orne
George
Jarrett
Lela
Senators Debate War as Pork-Tied Politics Rise
Chicago Tribune notes Senators discuss war while Representatives vote down defenses, accusing lawmakers of pandering to pork and party interests, calling for unity to protect the nation and curb knavish tricks.
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Chicago Tribune
Mulay Hadd Sums Up First Day in Marseilles
The ex-sultan of Morocco Mulay Hadd distributed $1,000 a tlpa on his first day in Marseilles and may travel disguised as an American.
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New York Sun
Mulay Hadd
Morocco
Marseilles
Mrs James O'Gorman Frequent Visitor to Capital
Mrs James O Gorman wife of the New York senator is a frequent visitor to the capital They have not taken a home there yet
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James O'Gorman
New York
White Velvet Morning Frock Draws Fashion Notice
A white velvet frock for morning wear features narrow silhouette lines and a subtle panel design. The garment showcases flounced elements from 1905 styles, with color striped trims, chevrons on shoulders, and embroidered details that echo the season’s refined feminine look.
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Frenanh Waaian Sgeonia
Elde
Attie Joop
Melon Season at Its Peak with Serving Tips
The article notes melons in peak ripeness and warns purchased fruit may be picked early. It offers serving methods for watermelon and cantaloupe, including making pink eggs, wedges, or layered slices, and suggests chilling cantaloupes with powdered sugar. The tone reflects practical, period kitchen guidance.
Old Oaken Bucket Tale Dramatizes A Theft Legend
A Boston area well famed for Samuel Woodworth’s Old Oaken Bucket is linked to tales of its theft. The story recalls the bucket’s cultural fame, the Woodworth family, and a judge Alvo Yusuf’s cautious remarks about knowledge and judgment.
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Boston
Samuel Woodworth
Berkeley
Cal
Silks Smuggled By San Francisco Mother in Law
A San Francisco mother in law returning from the Orient was caught smuggling silks. She paid duty and a fine, and a criminal action was debated. The son in law protested, saying jail would ruin him, while officials insisted on duty. He called it the first sunshine in 20 years.
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Inlaw
Orient
A Ierpiece
Theyson
Lin
Explorer Talbot Reports Nigeria Witchcraft and Sacred Lake Visit
District commissioner Talbot and his wife return from two years of travel across Southern Nigeria. He details beliefs in witchcraft and rituals from the Ubi, Bayntu, and nearby regions, including ordeals, the Lake of the Dead, and sacred guardianship guiding interaction with water and spirits.
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London Telegraph
Po Anmury ‘Talbot
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Guinea
Central Africa
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Esere
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Yen
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Torchilene
Kaiser's Memoire Reported by The Indianapolis News
The Kaiser Wilhelm II lives in exile and writes a memoir daily for future release ten years after his death. Some pages hint at frank candor about ministers and rulers, with affection for the empress and mild rebukes toward relatives. Chapters promise discussion of his nephew Edward VII and his uncle’s elegance.
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Indianapolis
Kaiser Wilhela IE
Frankneha
Wemoiza
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Edward VIII
Weather bureau refutes rainmaking claim tied to Statile Creek
Prof Wills L Moore of the United Biales weather bureau dismisses Dr W Post's rainmaking claim. He states four hours of dynamiting produced rain at Battle Creek on Tuesday, while noting rainfall began Monday in the Dakotas and spread across Minnesota Wisconsin upper Michigan and lower Michigan. He says the Post system had no proven effect and matched forecaster predictions.
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Chicago Tribune
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United Biales Weather Bureau
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Battle Creek
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Wisconsin
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Michigan
Weather Bureau
Lower Michigan
Old Age and Social Insurance Debated in Nation
The Kansas City Star notes Massachusetts has 41,000 citizens over five dependent on outside aid, costing over 6.6 million dollars annually. If nationwide, 1.123 million elderly dependents would cost 179 million yearly. The piece cites a progressive plank for social insurance and mentions Woodrow Wilson retreating to Seagirt after a poor sleep record.
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Kansas City Star
Massachusetts
Fiersons
United States
Baseball as social tool urges organized youth leagues
Dr. Henry S. Curtis, former Play Ground Association of America secretary, told at Chicago University that regular teams teach cooperation and citizenship more than pickup games. He urged cities to fund playgrounds and organize youth leagues to prevent crime and promote clean living through sport.
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Chicearo
Henry 5.Curtis
Playground Association of America
University of Chicago
Hk Twy
Lee
Tillviduel Alwaya
New York
Gotha
How Life Looks to Optimist and Peaplmist
A jumble of notices and verses offers free samples and welcomes strangers while warning against smoking and dogs. A moral verse, then a political anecdote about Gladstone and Gladstone era voters, ends with a humorous safety line about avoiding risky stunts.
Engineer jailed for blocking street crossing in heat
Andrew Wilburn, an engineer for the Philadelphia and Reading railroad, refused to pay 9.69 and was jailed for five days to rest from the heat. He blocked a street crossing with his engine, saying it was a five day vacation with nothing to do but keep cool.
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Andrew Wilburn
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Wilburn
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