The Engagement on the Italian Terrace
The earl plots a rapid marriage to settle a looming insolvency as Madame de Champigny shares plans with Helene and Horace Granger Simpson. Almeric declares his betrothal a success while Miss Granger Simpson charms spectators. The scene shifts to discuss a possible Italian wedding and dates remain unsettled.
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Hawcastle
Helene
Ivanoff
Siberia
Lemon Grove
Earl
Madame Adva
Miss Granger-Simpson
Newcastle
Miss Granger- Simpson
Chaminade
Ethel
Hawccastle
Almeric
Mme
la Comtesse
Horace Granger Beempson
Horace
Mme. de Champigny
M. Horace
St. Aubynu
Haneastie
Italy
Chapter Versus Easy Prey in Kokomo
A literary profile contrasts Horace Granger-Simpson with Kokomo youth, noting his adoption of urban manners and flamboyant dress. The piece portrays his social ascent through capitals’ gilded circles and its clash with local expectations.
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Stally
Horace Granger-Simpson
Granger
Simpson
Kokomo
Attractive Trifles Highlight Tiny Watches and Fashion Accessories
The article describes very small watches set in mother-of-pearl cases with pearl rims, a quaint traveling clock with a tiny key, and fall color pairings of blue and lavender. It notes an oversized turban with plaited satin brim, gilt soutache, and a fashion blouse with left-front closure and new el bow puffs.
Fashionable Furs and Paris Wardrobe Trends
In Paris women favor fur trimmed mousseline scarfs and mantles with narrow fur bands. Scarfs reach the hem or knee, muffs are large and beaded, and fur trims appear on gowns. One piece frocks feature sable or ermine bands, and turbans may match furs. A May Manton pattern 6443 offers sizes from bust 28 to 42 inches, 10 cents plus 2 cents for postage.
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Paris
He Was the Same Man and the Coal Dealer Mistaken
A Sheffield merchant once misaddressed a stranger as Mr. Johnson in the street asking about coal. Later on a tram car he repeats the tale, realizing the man he spoke to was a perfect stranger who closely resembled the coal dealer. The joke ends with the man asserting he is that same party again.
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Sheffield
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Business and the Housekeeper
The piece argues that business women balance work and home duties well and bring efficiency to housework. It praises skills learned in business, such as using a pivoting typewriter chair at a sewing machine, and notes that modern methods can save time at home.
Dr A W Chase Nerve Food Claims Sleep Relief
The ad asserts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Food relieves sleeplessness headaches and irritability and that nervous prostration and paralysis are prevented with use. It promises restored health and vigor through the tonic.
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A. W. Chase
Men of Action and the Willowby Lecture Tale
A summer resident recalls Professor Newman’s return to speak on action and government, describing how he stumbled during a previous talk until Sam Hobart and Pick Willis steadied him. The professor recovered with a practical, humorous speech, earning praise from the audience and a newspaper nickname for the locals.
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Newman
Willowby
Hiram Gale
Mr. Gale
United States
Alaska
Philippines
Sam Hobart
Pick Willis
Pick
Sam
the Sentinel
Vick
Men of Action
Preference in Trade Ties Empire to True Commercial Basis
The Victoria Daily Times argues a preference among Australian Commonwealth newspapers should rest on imperial economic ties rather than a purely commercial rationale. It notes Canada led by prioritizing Empire trade, while Britain remains a key customer free of artificial barriers.
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Australian Commonwealth
Canada
United States
Britain
Victoria Daily Times
Canada Leads on Empire Trade Preference
Canada urged to lead in securing full benefits of imperial trade preferences. The Sydney meeting of the Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire voted against limiting reference to goods carried in British tows between British ports. Ottawa Free Press notes Canada as pioneer and predicts Australia will favor British routes over German or French steamers as education progresses.
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Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire
Sydney
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By Booth Tarrington
Harry Leon Wilson
American Press Association
Aimeric
Llawcastre
Hawcastile
Countess of
Jove
Lady Creech
Tuck
Enfin
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