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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
2
A detailed feature on a five room bungalow 27 by 40 feet with cobblestone porch, wide cornice, and varied window treatments. It notes design principles for narrow and wide lots, spacious front rooms, and practical elements like a large pantry ice box and warm air furnace.
A Quincy era piece describes a Black woman guiding a boy to the local Y M C A at 1834 Paseo, praising the new facility and its men while noting misconceptions on Vine Street. It highlights the youth’s swimming, Bible classes, and the gym staff, and reflects on literacy, civil service, and broader Black progress in the era.
A dialogue snippet shows plans for a stock promotion by Skinson. The ground floor is described as being flooded with water, causing confusion about access and outcomes.
A clipped exchange hints at a lighthearted moment as a telephone operator in the hospite teases about social worries and tastes. The dialogue suggests casual banter among staff and guests, with playful remarks about people and appearances.
The United States biological survey finds northeastern moles superior for fur, with finer pelts. Domestic production could meet demand previously filled by European imports, and a report recommends cultivating moles as a profitable industry.
A fragmentary item notes a man who admits preferring to spend 25 cents on beer rather than waste money on a halrent. The piece hints at attitudes toward artistic temperament and frugality in daily choices.
A detailed critique of an elegant midsummer costume uses white yolk voile filet lace and soutache braid. The underskirt is full with tucks, braiding, and an ornamental scroll pattern, while the overdress is shorter and tied at the waist. Bodice draping recalls moven age, with valle over Metnet, and a voile collar with a black velvet tie. Accessories include a feghorn hat with velvet sash and black and white kid shoes.
Julia Bottomley notes Panama hats evolved from a single shape to many forms while preserving the original mannish silhouette. She highlights wide and narrow brim variants, simple trims, and durable care tips including reblocking caution and safe fastening methods for midsummer wear.
A frock of georgette crepe features three ruffies on the skirt, each bound with a narrow edge of black leather. The same black leather is used for a belt and to bind the bodice.
Text notes organdie fabric quality and usage shifts as unsuitable for full garments. It describes organdie blouses as less satisfactory, now reserved for trimming like collars and cuffs in fashion.
The description notes spring blouses and dainty vestees with cross barred backs and titch runs in black or color, often embroidered with flowers. Organdie trims various fabrics such as crepe de chine and batiste, with buttonholes matching the thread color.
Readable fragment shows a dog chasing its tail and a nearby speaker noting that both chase efforts mirror human striving to balance ends. The line hints at humorous or philosophical undertone about effort and consequence.
A devotional lesson discusses David's life highlighting his good deeds and his great sin with Uriah. It examines Nathan's rebuke, the parable, and David's repentance, stressing heart regeneration over mere rule keeping and noting the lasting impact on his family.
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