Irregular Brims and Lace Define Spring Millinery Trends
Lace takes center stage in a parade of spring and summer hats with irregular brim shapes and decorative trims. Milliners reshape brims into decorative silhouettes while lace collars and cuffs add prominence to frocks. Crochet hats return as a fashion note as gowns and ensembles mingle lace and chiffon in anticipation of warmer seasons. Julia Bottomley notes Hollywood influence and debutante style shifts.
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Hollywood
Marion Nixon
Sunbeam Kid Finds a Home with Miss Sawyer
A letters prompts Madeline Archer’s widower Elbert Cross to seek a caregiver for his daughter Helen. Miss Sawyer, a shy 45 year old with no child experience, forms an instant bond with the Sunbeam Kid during a snowy afternoon visit. Mrs Carpenter returns Helen to Miss Sawyer, revealing Elbert’s request and offering a new family tie.
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Elbert Cross
Miss Sawyer
Madeline Archer
Madeline
Newton
Mercy
Sunbeam Kid
Mrs
Sunbeam
Tory
Mrs. Carpenter
Helen
Elbert
Old Burial Grounds in American Cities
In the United States about 225000 acres host 6000 cemeteries, many in large cities. City condemnations occur only for public works, with remains moved. Historic cities like New York still harbor old cemeteries in busy districts where interments continue despite development. Court rulings hinder stopping these burials.
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United States
Joseph Wolf Kaye
Liberty
New York
Baila Tribe Hair, Teeth Customs Stir Colonial Curiosity
The Baila, an African tribe noted for front tooth removal and distinctive hair styling, attracted British attention after a troubled encounter with Selous in 1888. Men’s hair is formed into a high cone at the back and studded with brass nails, sometimes extended by a wooden staff.
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Selous
Liberty and Religion Endure as Core Human Forces
The quote contrasts personal liberty with religion, noting both are enduring, indestructible forces in human society. It reflects on their strong, lasting influence shaping beliefs and values across communities.
California Fig Syrup Promoted as Harmless Laxative for Children
A mothers guidance touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle, effective laxative for infants to adults. It claims quick relief for coated tongues, foul wastes, sour bile, and indigestion, urging care to buy only genuine bottles from the California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.
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California
Tle
California Fig Syrup
California Fig Syrup Company
Philosopher Fisher Faces Tight Finances and Frugal Waters
A reflective man enjoys meditation and philosophy yet tolerates poor fishing where returns are slim. He recalls that some people struggle to balance budgets as they push ends in opposite directions.
Cascara Your Doctor's Choice Promotes Cascaret Candy
A vintage advertisement touts cascara as a natural laxative. It promotes cascaret candy packs as an easy gentle stimulant, claiming long term habit prevention and habitual regularity. The copy emphasizes a trusted, non harsh solution and urges asking for cascarets at the drugstore.
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Southland
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
THE
D. J. Walsh
Iss Sawyer
BAYER
Cascara
Spohn
Spohn’s
Spohn Medical Co
Goshen, Ind
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