The First Lady of the Land and Other Inquiries
A compilation of Q and A on nicknames for presidents blue laws August name origin and home care of plants. It notes Mary Chilton as first lady, discusses Stephens room versus Mrs Clayton taste, and touches on a 1934 newspaper feature style and home comfort remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Washington
Jay G Taylor
United States Botanic Garden
Mary Chilton
Plymouth
White House
Coast Star Bob Barrett Joins Chicago In 1923 Spring
Coast star Bob Barrett, once with Little Rock in the Dixie league, moved up after strong play. The utility infielder joined the Chicago organization in the spring of 1923 and is performing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Barrett
Little Rock
Chicago
Barrett
Lionize in France and London society’s human menagerie
A historical note on Benjamin Franklin’s reception in France and the Tower of London spectacle. It contrasts French enthusiasm for Franklin with London’s social rulers who govern society like a human menagerie, where the term lionize and its negation show public approbation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
France
Tower of London
Fall Hats Show Velvet Brims with Ostrich Trim
The article previews new fall and winter hats replacing the cloche with velvet brims and ostrich trimming. It highlights two styles: a romantic soft ostrich plume design and a bold shape with Spanish influences, feather duster ornament, and silk cord cabochons.
Silk and Lace Unite in Fall Blouses
Fall's new overblouse style offers cheerful colors with short sleeves and lace or bead embroidery. Most blouses slip over the head and fasten with a snap, simplifying changes of toilette. The pictured blouse features dark red crepe de chine with wide filet lace and ribbon ties.
Courage to Stand Alone Against the Crowd
A 1924 Western Newspaper Union piece argues most people follow the crowd on habits like smoking or grooming. It cites fear of isolation, loss of nerve, and weak principles as causes, with an example of Franklin who stole because others did and he followed the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pers
Stephens
Clayton
Franklin
Western Newspaper Union
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United States
Tedis
Woody
Cal
Hudson River
New York
New York City
Wilson
Senator Stone
Connecticut
Augustus Caesar
Jay G. Taylor
Stephens’ Room
Thomas Arkle Clark
University of Hnois
Richard Linthicum
Democratic National Committee
Linthicum
Democratic
Coast Star
Karl McNeely
Pacificcons
Washington Guiifmen
McNeely
Sacramento
Cub Star
University of Illinois
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard Oil
Baird Comer
E. Main St
W. T. Trueblood
Kannamacher
Shade Brod
Auburn
Ill
Murphy Bros
Clarksville
Marshall, Il
Belle Sherwin
National League of Women Voters
National League
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