Ruffles Finds Love at Crag House Farm
A city girl and barn girl bridge class divides at a mountain resort. Ruffles, a factory girl turned hotel helper, gains friendship with Mary Granger and Frank Granger. Invitations to a barn dance lead to a romance culminating in marriage with Mrs. Witherspoon in attendance.
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Crag House
Fife
Kutles
Bes
Mrs. Witherspoon
Raffles
Mary Granger
Ruffies
Mary
Frank Granger
Granger
Ruffles
Frank
Raffles Stood There With the Whole World Changed. “Oh, Mrs. Witherspoon
Bob
The Size of New Zealand Forest Resources Estimated
The Size of New Zealand notes that 66.5 million acres exist with about 17.9 million acres forested. It is estimated timber reserves could sustain sawmill activity for roughly thirty five years.
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New Zealand
What Is Seen Nowadays in Fashion Patterns
Quantities for hat plaiting guide shows single to fourfold plaiting needing three to eight times the length. The era favors one piece gowns and popular jabots, especially the one sided style. Oxidized embroideries in gold silver pewter are popular. The overblouse with guimpe trend features silk fabric and appliques as a standout example. pattern 6655 offered by mail from May Manton.
Are You Superstitious A Rifle Of Odd Beliefs
A London Tit-Bits excerpt catalogs quaint superstitions and bad omens from ladders to Sunday nails and dust under beds. The tone mocks ritual creep and urges rational thinking, presenting a string of household taboos as examples of irrational creed.
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Brenda
London
The Plot Thickens at Play Says Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader quotes exchange amid a play as the plot thickens and character tensions rise. Observers note the drama has become more intense as scenes unfold and stakes grow for the cast.
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Cleveland Leader
Origin and symbolism of the mince pie
The article recalls the mince pie origin linked to a biblical manger scene. It notes that some theories tie the spices to gifts of the wise men from the east and describes the old oblong shape representing the manger where the infant Jesus was found.
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Jesus
Tea Arrives in England in Mid Seventeenth Century
The beverage tea became known in England around the middle of the seventeenth century and was sold publicly in taverns similar to how beer is tapped today.
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England
Poor Little Earth Compared With Monster Suns
The essay argues Earth is a third rate planet in a vast universe. It notes Canopus, Aldebaran, Rigel, Sirius and Betelgeuse dwarf our sun and that light from distant stars has traveled millennia to reach us. A Twain story is cited to illustrate humanity's small place among the heavens.
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Artiues
Jupiter
Canopus
Sirius
Mark Twain
Captain Stormfield
Heaven
Earth
Notable Women and Heiresses Across Nations
Hetty Howland Robinson Green at seventy four manages her fortune from a late husband. France’s Mile Alice Ladoux shines in long distance swims. Mrs C P Taft trades art with top holdings second only to J P Morgan. Ex Queen Liliuokalani wills estate to Hawaiian orphan endowments. Baroness Uchida, Japanese ambassador’s wife, VC educated and fashion conscious in Tokyo society.
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Hetty Howland Robinson Green
France
Mile
Alice Ladoux
Seine
C. P. Taft
J. P. Morgan
Jack Gardiner
Boston
Liliuokalani
Hawaiian Islands
Baroness Uchida
Japan
Vassar
Berlin
Paris
Tokyo
Caste in London and the power of address in society
A London letter notes how social standing hinges on address as much as clothes. The districts of London are outlined with W C and Hamp stead, Chelsea, and Stoke areas highlighted for their cosmopolitan mix and how a viewer’s address affects invitations and perception.
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W. C
London
Sweden
N. W
Chelsea
South Kensington
Hampstead
St. John's Wood
Heisize Park
Russeil Square
Hkusseil Square
West Central
London Letter
New York Sun
The Second Meeting and a Countess of Stanhope Tale
The Earl of Stanhope encounters a highwayman who demands his purse but spares the watch. He offers to fetch a thousand note from Chevening and return it, and later a note proves his generosity funded the alderman’s rise. The tale illustrates the odd fortunes of the Stanhope family.
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Earl of Stanhope
Eard of Stanhope
Ian
Lord Stanhope
Chevening
London
Earl
Stanhopes
London Spectator
Fribbles of Fashion May Manton Patterns and Veils
A fashion note highlights the vogue for long net veils tied at the back with ends to the waist, pastel chiffon veiling, and Paris coat models with bold trims. It notes linen collars back in favor, bows of gold and silver, and blouse styles with narrow square openings. pattern sizes run 22 to 42 inches.
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Paris
Ngee
Roger Aig
Wegen
How to rest and be Rest ed rhythm and health
Grace Dawson argues for living to a rhythm to rest while working and to relax to conserve nervous and muscular energy. The piece warns that nightly worry and rushed commuting show unrhythmic living and hinder health and enjoyment.
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Grace Dawson
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Associated Literary Press
Wary Granger
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