Shadow Children Become Real Family for William Dexter
A lonely man with a perfect home longs for children and imagines a bustling brood. He meets four orphan waifs from a circus, adopts them, and their love transforms his life and marriage Milly’s joy as the quartet settles in. A bank loss tests them, yet the children return with money to support the family, and Dexter realizes his imagined brood has become real.
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William Dexter
William
Milly
Mother’s
Rodney
Willie
Providence
Leila
Mary
Sister
W. G. Chapman
Sights Along St Pauls Route From Messina To Pozzuoli
The essay by Rev Dr Francis B Clark surveys St Pauls coastal voyage from the Straits of Messina to Pozzuoli. It highlights Etna and the Lipari islands, the wrecked Messina and Rhegium after 1908, Pompeii like remains at Puteoli, the Naples shoreline, Posilipo tunnel, and the modern Pozzuoli harbor while noting poverty and lingering ancient ruins.
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Paul
Sicily
Straits of Messina
Italian
Francis B. Clark
St. Paul
Christian Herald
Etna
Reggio
Messina
America
Syracuse
Rhegium
Luke
St. Paul’s
Puteoli
Scylla
Charybbdis
Charybdis
Stromboli
Lipari
Bay of Naples
Sorrento
Bay of
Salerno
Capri
Vesuvius
Pozzuoli
Naples
Solfatara
Italy
Liverpool
Baine
Rome
Largo Vittoria
Posilipo
Seneca
Apostle
St.Paul’s Chapel
Yakima Valley
Pacific Coast
First Consideration for a Guest Is Comfort
Deliberations on making a guest room welcoming with thoughtful touches. Suggestions include a vase of flowers, a negligee in the closet, simple slippers, and handmade linen accoutrements. It covers inexpensive materials and quick sewing ideas to craft curtains, bedspreads, and cushions.
Afternoon gown described in black taffeta with beaded gors
The model features a black taffeta afternoon gown with a medium width gathered skirt. Side gors are plain while front and back gors are more gathered. Deep beads run two inches along the back and front gore. A one piece waist and sleeves and a V neck with a high standing collar completes the chic ensemble, paired with a black velvet toque.
Beethoven Seeks Sound for Angels in a Soup Relic
The spoof tale has Beethoven trying odd inspirations including birds chattering children and buttercup soup to craft angelic music. He finally realizes the heavenly sound by the moment a sudden Spoon flies and two gents appear eating spaghetti behind him.
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Beethoven
Aubrey Yoniger
Alec Woortossel
Germany
Enoch Amesworth
Tony
New York Herald
Dream Joke Third Pun From A Dream
A Dream Joke notes a correspondent recounting a third pun from a dream. The narrator meets a friend who cries, and the pun hinges on the Scots rhyme greeting meaning weeping. The piece preserves light humor from Youth's Companion.
How to Clean Matting
When matting is soiled rub with a soft flannel cloth dipped in lukewarm salt water. Rub spots with moistened cornmeal. Then go over the entire surface again with cold salt water.
Holding the Bride’s Linen with Ribbon Straps
The article describes decorative linen bands for brides homes. Pink lavender blue green or yellow satin ribbons 1.5 to 2 inches wide secure linen stacks with bone clasps and bone slides. A satin rose cap covers the clasp and two straps bind each linen bundle for easy access without disturbing the rest.
New Parasol Fashion Patented For Vanity Fair
A new parasol called the New Parasol debuts in Vanity Fair. It features an eight petaled flower design with eight sections drawn to the center by gathers. Each section requires two pieces of material, totaling 16 pieces. The design is patent protected and variants of Japanese origin are noted among parasols.
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Vanity Fair
Make That French Twist A Simple Styling Guide
The piece explains a simple French twist by gathering crown hair into an old fashioned roach, pinning it neatly, and forming a thick topknot roll across the head. Anchor with a hair net and note fashion may look odd yet stylish, with emphasis on comfort vs. appearance.
Cushion covers use flat dress fasteners for easy washing
Instructions suggest sewing four flat dress fasteners across the open end of cushion covers. Place one near each end and two centered. The fasteners stay flat and do not interfere with ironing, saving time by avoiding repeated ripping and resewing during washing.
Cords and Tassels Describe Hat and Girdle Trim Details
Satin cords with silk tassels appear on some new hats and metallic cords on others. Cords and tassels also trim the girdle and are often worn at the neck where cords are replaced by ribbons and tassels become beaded or jeweled pendants.
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Elsa Wilson Beebe
Mother
Pneath
Chic Millinery
Creaton
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