Finger Puffs and Hair Powdered Styles Rise in Fashion
A vintage fashion note explains finger puffs made from hair or purchased puffs as a stylish solution for filling gaps in elaborate coiffures. It praises the chignon puff and describes fitting, securing, and matching puffs to natural hair, noting comfort and a graceful effect.
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Antoinette Leonard
Annetts
Tiefhaun Wortttan
West Heeds
Businger
Fragmentary Note on Puffing Aid and Discreet Use
A garbled passage describes a object or aid enabling puffing and discreet use. It mentions a person named 1B SAlistaes and references wearing a sachet and perfume. The text is unclear and jagged with many missing details.
Polly the Parrot Handles Phone Prank at Home
Marjory, with Polly perched on her shoulder, lets the parrot answer the telephone. The caller asks for Mr Green as Polly squawks Polly Brown causing confusion until the line is hung up. Father forgives Marjory after she reveals the mischief and apologizes.
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Armory
Polly
Marjory
Polly ‘Brown
Polly Brown
Mr. Brown
Mr. Green
Fido
Mr Green
Father
Fixing Outdated Sleeves and Gloves with Simple Hacks
Reader tips suggest turning short sleeves upside down to add a modern cuff, piecing seams, and using inserts or gathers to conceal wear. Gloves with missing catches can be repaired by reattaching or resewing the area, avoiding discard. The piece also notes a lighthearted arithmetic aside about a puzzle.
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Cid
Do You Know This Catch
A curious anecdote describes a traveler in Africa stopping at a shop for a cooling drink. A waiter brings sherbet lime juice water and hot coffee. The piece hints at a familiar memory and asks which finish the traveler chose, ending with a nod to recurring witty exchanges.
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Wrotheiu
Africa
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