Call of the stage fuels return to acting legends
A feature examines why famed actresses return to theatre after retirement, citing Minnie Seligman Rose Stahl May Irwin and others. It discusses the lure of applause, public adulation and financial need, contrasting private life with the stage world and noting several notable comebacks and opinions on vanity and fulfillment.
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New York
James H. Delaney
Chicago
Hope Booth
Rennold Wolf
Maude Adams
Adirondack
Ethel Barrymore
Metropolitan Opera House
London
Cupid
Sunday World
Minnie Seligman
Rose Stahl
Patricia O’brien
Dan Mallory
Channing Pollock
May Irwin
America
All Fond of Shopping Delights and Delays
A London Spectator essay argues shopping satisfies primitive instincts such as acquisitiveness and the love of barter while offering pleasure in viewing unattainable objects. It compares shops to flowers in a garden, tempting yet not envied, and notes the broader joy of looking rather than buying.
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London Spectator
All the World Interested in Burbank Discoveries
A recent account of Luther Burbank’s plant breeding achievements draws worldwide discussion. Professor Von Schulze-Gardnerwitz of the University of Freiburg says the work will influence and alter many established theories in political economy.
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Luther Burbank
Mr. Burbank
von Schulze-Gardanerwitz
University of Freiburg
Mr. Burwank
A Good Resolution and What Came of It
A short, reflective piece titled A Good Resolution and What Came of It by W.4. Eason. It references Scripture Authority focusing on Daniel Chapter 1 and a brief verse emphasis. The fragment suggests a moral or devotional theme tied to self-discipline and biblical interpretation.
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Daniel
Sermonette on Self Control and Influence for Young Manhood
The piece urges loyalty to God, self control, and decisive action as core lessons for today’s young men. It ties Daniel and companions’ stand to the power of one life to influence others, noting no person lives to himself alone and urging firm, right choices.
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Daniel
God
Rome
King’s Palace
Hananiah
Mishael
Azariah
Daniel Faces Royal Feast Dilemma in Babylon
Daniel, among Hebrew captives chosen for royal training in Babylon, faces a crisis over eating the king’s abundant food. He weighs obedience to the king against personal faith and safety as Ashpenaz places him in a palace wing with other youths.
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Daniel
Babylon
Ashpenaz
Jerusalem
Daniel and companions resist king's meat in Babylon
In Babylon Daniel and three companions refuse standard royal fare offered to idols, requesting a ten day test of a plain diet. Their disciplined faith yields better appearance, and at a three year milestone they surpass peers in wisdom and beauty.
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Belteshazzar
Bel
Ashpenaz
Daniel
Jerusalem
Babylon
Mishael
God of the
Melzar
Hananiah
Melvar
Azariah
Kissing in Vozue in Dutch New Year’s
The passage notes Dutch influence on New Year customs in New Amsterdam led by Old Peter Stuyvesant. It describes the custom of kissing women for a happy new year and the lively gatherings at the governor’s home, contrasting with Puritan restraint and their early work routine.
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Peter Stuyvesant
New Amsterdam
Péter Stuyvesant
Christendom
Janus
New World
Charms to Ward Evil Spirits in Indian Granaries
The report notes charms such as skalla and animal horns placed on a tree nearby in India to deter evil spirits from granaries. This traditional defense reflects local beliefs in protective symbols and amulets.
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India
New Winter Wraps Blend Luxury and Thrift
The piece describes fashionable winter wraps using Liberty satins panne velvets and fur trims. It notes the imperial bodice silhouette with raglan sleeves, kimono like shapes, and decorative tassels while urging coordination with the wearer’s gown and budget.
Fancy Parisian Blouses Captivate In Luxurious Styles
Parisian fashion centers on luxuriant lingerie waists and bold new blouses. Rose scarlet pinky red fabrics, mink trim, ivory lace, and velvet varieties lead a trend toward refined, belt and sash finished ensembles worn with white skirts.
Do It Yourself Handkerchief KiniCNO Garment Guide
A cramped tutorial describes assembling a dainty handkerchief garment. Four hemfolds are all that are required with blue fabric cited as prettiest. The pattern shows one back seam and a seam on each shoulder with no cutting. A half finger is left at each seam to form a turned neck edge, then stitching from the lower front points up about halfway creates sleeves.
Ideas for the Hostess Party Arrangements and Fashions
A described social gathering hosted by Molly features guests in quirky, imaginative outfits including a stamp fiend, a quilt-maker from gowns, a naturalist with live toys, and a jewelry wearing fitness devotee. The scene captures playful costumes, playful accessories, and a camera crew while refreshments reflect the hostesses’ catering.
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Molly
Joseph
Ways of Dressing the Hair From a Bygone Era
The article describes how women in chic styles past used pinning curls to frame the forehead and back hair. It notes avoidant hot irons, prefers rompadours reshaped into a part with curls, a basket puff figure eight, and small side curls. It highlights marcelled pad hairdos and the high cardinal braid for small women.
Border Cross Stitch for Various Home Fabrics
Simple border design described for ornamenting towels, cloths, and sideboards using grain cotton as the foundation material. Provides an effective decorative edge adaptable to different textile items.
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Case of
William Harcourt
Brooklyn
Henry Miller
Joe Weber
MT Ti Potty
W.4
Eason
Couturiers
Paris
Handkerchief Kinicno
Cleves
Ats
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