Lace and Georgette Frocks Define 1937 Fashion Trends
Julia Bottomley notes lace trimmed frocks in chiffon and georgette dominate the season with cream lace yokes and beading. Pockets with inlays and contrasting fabrics accent coats and sportswear, while belts and inlays heighten chic in spring dress fashion.
Dimpled Charm Wins Over a Priest’s Suitor
Sallie Beth Withers woos Rev. Peter Thorne a newly ordained minister at St Stephen's through a library romance. A meeting in the parish house balcony reveals the dimple and mole were beauty patches, securing a real bond over the imagined rival.
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West Offers Greater Opportunity for Movers and Makers
Albert W. Atwood argues in the Saturday Evening Post that the West presents larger niches and earlier responsibility for ambitious workers. He contrasts West independence with Eastern organization and notes Harvard and Yale men choosing frontier roles in Arizona and similar states.
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Yale
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Tears From a Tree in the Canary Islands
A laurel tree in the Canary Islands sheds tears each morning. Water exits through stomata along leaf margins, forming a natural pond at the base from which locals drink fresh, pure water. The process differs from typical leaf pores regulating air exchange.
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Baltimore Sun
Area of Palestine in Early Times
The text describes Palestine or the Holy Land, the land of Canaan, extending from the Mediterranean to the Jordan and Dead seas, and from the Egyptian frontier to the Great Lebanon mountains. It states the area west of the Jordan is about 9 000 square miles.
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Ft Worth Couple Saved Years of Suffering
A Fort Worth couple credits Tanlac with ending years of rheumatism pain and restoring health. The ad claims Tanlac is a natural tonic made from roots, barks, and herbs and urges readers to ask their druggist for Tanlac today.
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Revenue Per Capita Growth Across States, 1915–1925
The Dearborn Independent reports that 1925 revenue collected by all states averaged 13.19 dollars per person, versus 4.66 dollars per person in 1915, indicating substantial growth in state revenue over the decade.
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Dark Cake Request Sparks Unusual Baker Swap
A customer asks for a dark cake instead of angel food and the baker replies with a playful offer to include a cake plus a pair of smoked spectacles. The exchange highlights quirky menu requests and humorous banter in a bakery setting.
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