Stripes In Spring Mode Dominates Young Girl Ensembles
Fashion notes from Julia Bottomley describe stripes reshaping spring outfits for young girls and juniors. It highlights striped jackets, two tone rayon crepe dresses, and printed silks paired with coats in bold color schemes, plus sleeveless frocks and ensemble coordination with plaid fabrics.
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Canadian rancher becomes Earl of Egmont despite riches
Fred erick Joseph Trevelyn Perceval, a Alberta rancher known as Fred, inherits the title of tenth Earl of Egmont after his cousin’s death. He plans to remain on his Priddis ranch with his son, only visiting England for family obligations and estate matters. He values his western life over vast English wealth and estate.
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Frederick Joseph ‘Trevelyn Perceval
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House of Lords
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Alberta
Earl of Egmont
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Ringwood
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Canadians Move Whole Town Five Miles to R R
The town of Waterhole Alberta was relocated five miles to reach a new railroad line. In a quick effort the town council relocated residents, two hotels and several stores to a site on the railway, and renamed the town Fairview.
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They Eat Animal Crackers Barcelona Spain
The Ark of Noah is a new social club with a unique requirement for membership. Applicants must be named after an animal.
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No Sugar Daddy
A rough voice on the phone questions an employment agency and rejects a prior candidate as a mere ornament for the office. Jones identifies himself and demands a capable stenographer who can take dictation and write letters, not a glamour figure.
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Jones
They Improve in Taste Says Aged Lovers
A columnist quips about changing standards as women age and men’s marriage histories are laughed at, noting several marriages do not inspire confidence in domestic service.
Passing the Fruit Echoes Through Fashion Trends
A playful verse recalls Eve passing the fruit and fashion following suit as clothing styles shift. The stanza hints at cyclical trends and social mores, noting the fruit motif reappears in a future moment.
Three meals and a restful night guide daily life
A Washington Star quote frames life as a trip with three meals and a night’s rest as essential waypoints. It features discussions by a ready-made philosopher and Mr. Chug gins about continuing cheerfully with dependable meals and a garage.
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Washington Star
Demand and Supply Echoed in Senator Standoff
A constituent calls for old fashioned eloquence and art while Senator Sorghum emphasizes wanting Rubens like pictures and Shakespeare plays, then questions who will produce them as quoted by the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
When Henrietta Talks There Is No Argument
A Washington Star quote captures Mr Meekton declaring that his wife Henrietta always has the last word in any argument. His cheerful assurance suggests a household dynamic where Henrietta governs discussions.
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Henrietta
Washington Star
Dyspepsia Jokes Stumble Doctor and Patient
A light quip from the Royal Arcanum Bulletin notes a doctor patient exchange about dyspepsia. The joke hinges on spelling difficulty and the punch line humorously underscores communication challenges in medical talk.
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Royal Arcanum Bulletin
Leopard Skins Fetch Spot Cash Says Hunter
A hunter boasts that selling leopard skins brings spot cash, remarking that triumph comes from bringing down the leopards. The exchange highlights a trader’s glee at profitable big game hunting.
Dreams and thorns mingle as we tread life’s paths
A reflective verse on how dreams shape our journey despite the aches of progress. The speaker notes that thorns accompany blooming ideas, and every path brings its blend of challenge and chance.
Eloise Expected Wedding With Motor Car Shower
A lighthearted note on Eloise and her wealth, as relatives plan a unique wedding gift described as a motor car shower. The exchange hints at charity or gifts from affluent relatives and the social spectacle surrounding nuptials.
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Eloise
Doubleday thread ties anger reminder to wife
Hanken explains the device as a reminder for his wife to prompt him about things she asked him to remember. The exchange centers on a small domestic quirk rather than a major issue.
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Hanken
A Note of Nobility Lady Constance Dialog
A brief exchange reveals a noble mood as Lady Constance scolds a decorator for blue hangings instead of blood color, then quips about being a blue blood. The dialogue highlights social status and wit in a refined household setting.
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Milady
Dining Nook Comment Spurs Kitchen Tension
A domestic quarrel centers on a remark about dining space. John and a partner discuss a misread cue about the dining nook and kitchen layout, highlighting strain over household boundaries and chores. A tense exchange follows as they navigate space and expectations.
Birthday gift debate in playful clipped voices
A columnist exchange suggests a practical stickpin or cigarette case as a gift idea for a fiancée. The Cynic counters with a sardonic note about an eventual breakup. The fragment recalls past thrills of dressing up and attending the theater, evoking a bygone era.
Three life stages for women aided by Lydia E Pinkham
From youth to old age the article highlights three trying periods in a woman's life. It asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restores health and vigor during maturation motherhood and midlife with many testimonials.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Weighing and Wanting Wife and Housemaid Clash
In a humorous Everybody's Weekly panel a wife distrusts a new house maid while the husband notes appearances mislead. Benham quips on wives and doctors with a punch line about a married physician. Lydia E Pinkham's advertisement precedes the gag.
No Credit for Sis Passing Show Quip
A brief theatre item notes a line from the Passing Show where a character wonders if George knows about the sister’s money and engagement. The exchange reveals that a proposal has occurred, implying George’s awareness of the fortune.
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George
Family Rivalry Across Fame on the Grid and in the Kitchen
The lines blur between sports heroics and culinary renown as two relatives mirror public success. A nephew recalls a gridiron star uncle while another relative claims culinary fame, illustrating how achievement travels through family stories and reputations.
Voice with smile wins UST operator praise of her upkeep
A telephone operator credits daily Nujol use for maintaining health and temper at a busy switchboard. She says indoor sedentary work caused discomfort until Nujol helped prevent headaches colds and fatigue. Her doctor notes Nujol is not a medicine but a pure natural substance aiding normal body function and toxin removal. Manufactured by Najal Laboratories and sold in sealed packages at drugstores.
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Najal Laboratories
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