Romance, heartache, and a charity visit on Beecher Street
Ethel Drayton confronts Clifford Eldridge and Hartell's secrets amid a rainy April in Beecher Street's paper shipping office. A Sunday school visit to a poverty home reveals Clifford as the child she once judged, prompting forgiveness and a new start.
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Ethel Drayton
Tiely
Jim Eldridge
Herman Hartell
Kithel
Harrell
Ethel
Darrell
Dartell
Clifford
Lewis Wholesale Paper Company
Hartell
Cliff
Flaxen
Beecher Street
Lewis
Raytell
Sthel
Mr. Hartell
Jimmy
Donna
Jie
Cnet
Clifford Eldridge
Professional Dignities on the Canal Boat
Mr. Erastus Pinkley speaks of rising work at the canal boat operation. He warns against being called a mule driver and requests to be addressed as a pilot. The discussion signals changes in employment terms and titles.
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Dishere
Erastus Pinkley
Let Children Pick Clothes Say Parents Should Let Boys Choose
A Woman's Here Companion writer urges parents to involve sons in clothing choices. She advises offering a choice of sensible caps or hats and wearable outfits, allowing some personal taste while guiding with limits. The piece notes outcomes like untidy straps on bloomer trousers as part of child-led dressing.
Snakes in Vision: Retina Vessels Squirm Like Serpents
An explanation from French experiments shows that sixteen alcoholic patients had congested retinal blood vessels. The vessels appear black and project into the visual field, their movements resembling serpents.
When a Man Proposes The Worth of a Marriage Proposal
A Life magazine quote humorously notes that a man’s proposal is either the greatest compliment to a woman or a sign he lacks funds. The remark blends wit with social observation on marriage expectations.
Sicilian Sulphur Mines Number Near Five Hundred
A report notes Sicily hosts nearly 500 sulphur mines across the island, indicating extensive mineral activity and potential economic impact for the region.
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Sicily
Street style and peer pressure in a young boy's look
The passage notes how boys imitate peers in clothing and style, saying a cap worn over the right ear may label a boy as a street tough. It reminds adults that popular fashion among friends has equal influence to familiar symbols like Paris notes.
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Johnny
Increase of Days and Sun Position Shifts
The article explains that due to astronomical causes the sun does not always cross noon exactly on local time. When the sun gains time, small daily adjustments are noticeable at sunset. when it lags, the effects appear at dawn. From June 21 to December 21 days shorten and the adjustments are similar at both ends.
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Daxn
Lily legends and a note on resurrection and steel in Japan
Fragmentary text discusses belief in the resurrection of Christ as the sole credible explanation for the disciples’ faith. It mentions the Virgin Mary and lilies as symbols, a legend of a fragrant Madonna lily, and ends with a brief remark that Japan is short of steel.
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Shakespeare
United States Department of Agriculture
Bermuda
Bnibs
United States
Japan
Easter Isles
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Department of Agriculture
Florida
Mississippi
Washington
Texas
California
Christ
Zacharias
St. Thomas
Submarine Threat Declines As Allied Efforts Increase
Allies report December submarine losses exceed German output for the month and anticipate a steady drop in U boats with spring push. Washington discussions echo optimism as American naval forces expand anti submarine measures. Patriots expect more patrol ships devices and trained personnel to grow the fleet against underwater threat.
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Germany
Washington
Sir Eric Geddes
British Admiralty
Slms
French Fashions Embrace Economy In American Wardrobes
A 1918 McClure Syndicate piece notes French fashion promotes economy in New York by merging afternoon and evening gowns. It highlights the shift from tailored suits to one piece frocks and lighter coats, with emphasis on versatile, thriftier garments suitable for daily social and business life. The article praises France for guiding practical elegance and wool conservation through new gowns and accessible fabrics.
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France
Jeranee
McClure
Dainty eating linked to beauty and skin care advice
A magazine style piece argues that strict eating of vegetables fruits rye and whole grain bread with little meat fuels beauty and glowing skin. It cautions against sweets and nonfoods while praising hot milk washes and firm upward friction to keep complexion clear and prevent wrinkles.
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Bethe
Gil
New Styles Show Simple Street Dresses With Draped Details
Fashion notes highlight tinnier, simpler street dresses with two tone fabrics like SUK crepe and satin and crepe and serge. Drapery and pleats dominate, satin bodices with crepe waists, and loose pleated panels. A tarn over collar and standing collar coats trending, with coats fastening at the waistline side.
Heavy White Gloves Described From Warm Wardrobe Item
Describes heavy white gloves made of dressed kid with very heavy skin and a wide woven woolen ring. Notes an inner thin glove of soft white suede improving wearability for the most sensitive hands.
Frivolous Hats Trend From Paris Fashion
Vogue notes Parisiennes wear dark velvet hats with shirred brims and high crowns. Trim is simple a band or bow in the same fabric while hats sit low, nearly covering the eyebrows. Lewis makes many as fashionable observers eye noses for recognition.
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Vogue
Lewis
Gloves for winter wear praised for fit and warmth
The piece extols gauntlet style gloves with snug wrist straps ideal for skating and winter walking. It notes smart women learning to drive their own waters due to war time shortages and industrial conditions.
Lace and Embroidery Show Paris Fashion Fancy
From Paris comes news that an enormous amount of lace, especially lighter varieties, is used in models from major houses. Chantilly dominates, with black or steel spangles, plus delicate black and white laces in panels, streamers, and scarves. Silk lace and dyed filet are used, and embroidery is forecast on crepe and georgette.
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Paris
Chantilly
Imost
Chantily
Grace
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R. Ray Baker
Pacific Coast
Stiles
Tolland
Department of Agriculve
Holland
Belgium
Pacifie Coast
Ghent
America
Fletland
Department of Agiiteuiture
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Folland
Georgina
Santa Ana
Santa Barbara
Pasadena
San Gabriel
Natal
Thay
England
Snakes
Mit
Rena Wotan
Mlle. Vana
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