The Weight Trial In a Socialite Circle
In a living room scene Letitia teases Sallie about dieting and weight while Curtiss and Sallie’s husband navigate a tense shift. Letitia mocks aging charts and boasts a sharp wit as she and Curtiss spar over what counts as smart appearance. The flirtatious exchange reveals hidden tensions and social expectations surrounding beauty.
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Curtiss
Letitia
Sallie
Ain't We Got Fun Legs Parade Verse
Poem fragment recounts a playful display of legs described with varied terms from straight to silk covered. The verse lists many leg types and conditions while noting the fun of the scene and ends with the refrain ain’t we got fun.
Remove Signs at Railroad Crossings
Industrial News notes that auto groups should push to remove advertising signs near crossings to avoid driver distraction. Signs near crossings should be eliminated except those required to indicate a railroad crossing, with drivers focusing on trains. The piece cites safety statistics from the New York Times and ends with a horse market and a quotation about law and manners.
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