Frocks for College-Going Girls
Cherie Nicholas describes versatile college girl frocks including rayon crepe two-pieces with plaid brown egg-shell rust schemes, sports-tulle garments by Alix, and satin velvet dresses. She notes washable rayon crepes, slim tailored lines, and simple yet chic necklines for year-round wear suitable for teas and daytime gatherings.
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Alix
Veils and Lace Slippers Highlight Fashion Trend
Cherie Nicholas notes veils remain in fashion with coquettish glamour. The pointed veil accent suits young women seeking sophistication, paired with lace slippers by Padova that combine black lace and satin with white satin underlay, signaling a luxury footwear vogue for fall and winter.
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Padova
Fall bridal gown trains dominate the season
The article notes long nine to ten foot trains in fall wedding gowns designed byGermaine Monteil with stiff jabots and fish tail trains. It highlights bridal attendants’ work dressing the bride and mentions a preference for bows frills and deep skirt slashes.
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Germaine Monteil
Two-Piece Frock Set for Fall Fashion Rise
The article notes a falling trend toward two-piece daytime frocks for autumn. It highlights two piece tunic frocks, often in silk, with beige silk models showing a severe line softened by a large ruffled rabot worn through a neck ring.
Fall fashion features long sashes and wide belts
Wide belts appear on new fall sports clothes and long flowing sashes are shown on up street and afternoon dresses. The description emphasizes decorative accessories and distinctive silhouettes for the season.
Tortoise Shell Clips for Winter Frocks
Fashion note describes clips with tortoise shell or crystal hemi spheres edged in gold for winter outfits. The accessory emphasizes a refined, smart look and pairs with formal attire.
Straight shotgun stocks improve upland shooting accuracy
The article argues that older shotguns often have excessive heel drop and crooked stocks, hindering fast upland shooting. It recommends reducing heel drop to about two inches, adjusting comb drop to about one and a half bundles, and tweaking pitch for proper sight picture. It also endorses a half pistol grip for steadier handling and notes stock adjustments can be tested with simple materials.
Grebe, Best Known Bird of Colymbidae Family
Grebe is widely known in the western hemisphere under several names and is described by T. Gilbert Pearson. It breeds from British Columbia and Nova Scotia to Florida and Mexico, remains in winter along much of its range, and may move if lakes freeze. The bird’s sudden vanishing when alarmed is commonly noted, with country boys claiming no one can shoot a didapper while it watches.
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Western Hemisphere
Dabchick
Didapper
Water Witch
Hell
T. Gilbert Pearson
American
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Florida
Mexico
Cuba
Rosamond Brady Moves From Quiet Sister to Brimming Wedding Scene
Clark Larrimer, a varnish-maker, meets Rosamond Brady while visiting the poor but genteel Brady family. He helps in the kitchen, is drawn to her calm beauty, and learns of the sisters’ roles and the wedding of Regimond Brady. The story traces Rosamond’s transformation from reticent elder sister to focal point of affection.
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Bigetess Larrimer
Celia Brady
Wthel
Rosamond
Celia
Clark
Fair Rosamond
Brady
East Avenue
Country Club
Bradys
Westville
Ethel
Heppy
Rosamond Brady
Mrs. Brady
Regimond
Miss Brady
Chark Dimeeth
Lark
Two Electricians Explain Lurid Language Incident
A elderly woman complained to the company after two electricians used lurid language in her home. One man recounted an on site mishap with hot lead down Bill's neck, while Bill urged more care.
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Bill
Jack
Farmer Supplies Extra Horsepower Joke
A broke down car owner thanks a farmer offering his horse but replies that fourteen more horses are needed since her car has fifteen horsepower. The light humor contrasts mechanical and animal power in a rural setting.
Is That an Eight Day Clock Question
A young man asks if the timepiece is an eight day clock while a girl urges him to stay longer and find out. The dialogue captures their casual, restless mood as evening wears on.
Cupid’s War Ends in Satirical Match of Hearts
A fragment suggests a joke about romance and mischief as Cupid ignores rules of war. The line contrasts a man’s shift from one romance to another with zany, blunt humor about love and misfortune.
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Fred
Edith
Cupid
Two Men Caught in Poolside Mishap Joke
Two men prep for a dip by a pool. One notes red shins and asks if the other is a hockey player. The reply clarifies it was a misfit remark about his wife’s weak suit turned joke.
Burglars Cited as Reason for Move to Bungalow
A wife asks what house to move to and the husband suggests a bungalow so noises from burglars upstairs would not be heard. The exchange appears in London Answers.
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London
Too Early to Show Elation Affable Friend
Dialog fragment shows a tense exchange where one speaker notes the doctor has ordered his wife away and warns that visible happiness could provoke concern. The other resists displaying emotion amid the conflict.
Local Comic Quip Sparks Public Banter in Brooklyn
A terse street exchange in Brooklyn involves a sarcastic jab about a grandmother's death and a playful rebuttal. The remarks capture neighborhood humor and a quick-witted back-and-forth.
Missing Johnny Rumor in Quiet Suburban Home
Evidence hints Johnny not yet home from school as mother asks about his return. Jane replies uncertain, noting the cat hiding under the stove, suggesting household unease or secrecy.
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Jane
Johnny
Tears Not in Order My husband runs off with another woman
A fragment from a conversation shows a distressed wife confessing separation while an observer advises laughter as relief. The exchange hints at personal turmoil and coping through humor.
Hat puzzle in old bottle reveals glue gag
In a playful exchange, Fred pretends a bottle holds hatr oi. Mother clarifies it is glue, explaining why Fred cannot remove his hat.
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Fred
Mother
Sonny's Error Doctor Fixes Old Kitchen Tub
A repairman arrives at a home to fix a stubborn old tub in the kitchen. The scene features a plumber and a bemused homeowner with a humorous miscommunication.
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Sonny
Mamma
Restless confession hints at guilty conscience in kitchen scene
A playful line from the maid suggests self justification amid a domestic mystery. The speaker mentions fingerprints on many plates and dismisses guilt, implying a humorous mood rather than a solved crime.
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Nora
Jewelry Bracelet Gift Rejected in Domestic Scene
A brief domestic sketch shows a wife admiring a bracelet in a jeweler window while the husband laments he cannot afford it. She urges, he questions, and she playfully accepts, underscoring a lighthearted exchange about value and affection.
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George
Senator Sorghum Eyes Sports Page Move
An admiring constituent cites a quote about lifelong study as Senator Sorghum smiles and says he plans to organize a movement to include a sports page in the Congressional Record. The Washington Star reports the quip reflecting his playful approach to congressional news.
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Sorghum
Congressional Record
Washington Star
Modern doubts and a shocking remark in a domestic exchange
A visitor remarks to a mother about her daughter. The mother replies she is now so hardened she doubts she could be shocked by a live wire regardless of the voltage. The exchange highlights a chilling, offhand reaction to danger.
Barbers Quip Over Hair Restorer Mishap
A customer accuses a hair restorer of causing more hair loss than before. The barber retorts that excess product may have pulled hair out completely rather than leaving some strand.
David’s Wish to Be Doorkeeper A Joke from Pathfinder
Pathfinder Magazine presents a quippy exchange where a Sunday school teacher asks why David preferred to serve as a doorkeeper in the Lord’s house. A Bright Boy reply suggests the door would let him slip out if the sermon bored him.
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David
House of the Lord
Bright Boy
Pathfinder Magazine
Even Up Dorothy
Dorothy remarks on three years passing as Doreen notes she would not recognize her except for the dress. The brief exchange hints at aging and aChanged appearance in a social reunion.
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Dorothy
Doreen
Proposer Rehearses Proposals Amid Courtship
A maid notes the suitor has recently addressed three other ladies while the man claims these are mere rehearsals to propose to the maiden. The exchange hints at evolving romantic intentions and social courting norms.
Alarm clock emits bacon scent and coffee aroma in idea
In a Boston Transcript note the inventor Tye proposes a novel alarm clock that releases enticing aromas of bacon and coffee. The quirky concept aims to awaken users with familiar breakfast scents, blending practicality and novelty.
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Boston Transcript
That fellow is highly educated He must be smart
A street dialogue cites a man noting a person’s education while expressing skepticism about his worries, reflecting a Louisville Courier Journal brief on public perceptions.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Charity On the Road as Newsboy Pleads for Help
A distressed newsboy pleads for support saying his sister is starving. A passerby declines but offers to take the sister out to dinner, highlighting a brief moment of charity and social tension.
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Charity
Pageant Prompt Sparks Civil War Impersonation Idea
Mrs Smith questions the club’s request to join a themed pageant titled the GUs and wonders aloud if they are being asked to impersonate Civil War figures. Mr Smith responds by asking for clarification on the event's goals and costumes.
Dialogue Sparks Frivolous Labor Plea in Sydney Bulletin
A trimmed exchange shows Missus remarking on keeping someone occupied as a jest in a Sydney Bulletin snippet. The reply suggests minimal work suffices to fill time, reflecting social humor of the period.
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Sydney Bulletin
Why Not Talk Costs? Old Operation Deferred
Dialogue shows a couple bargaining over medical care with the wife pleading for needed surgery and the husband insisting on postponing and keeping the current plan for another year. The exchange highlights financial strain and health care choices in a domestic setting.
Playful quip about cigars and the Three Little Pigs
A witty remark comparing cigars to the straw house from the Three Little Pigs. The speaker hints at being swayed by a single puff and questions a product, Wyzz0, with humorous self deprecation.
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