Pronunciation Debate: Word Turkwoys Turkwos Turns Glass
In Stray Stories Magazine a woman argues with a jeweler over pronouncing a gem name. The jeweler corrects them both, declaring the correct pronunciation is glass. The exchange humorously ends with a surprising punchline.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Gentlemanly Exit Sparks Quiet Domestic Barbs
In a terse exchange a husband tells a footman to slam the door after him following a tiff with his wife. The doctor remarks he disfavors the husband’s appearance, while the wife defends him as good to their children, illustrating restrained, dignified conduct in a tense household moment.
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Burglar Bill-And Burglars Hide in City Hall
Royal Arcanum Bulletin records a burglar duo slipping into the city hall after eluding police. Jake-O claims he hid there and dozed in a chair with feet on a desk while Bill-And vanished.
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Jake
Royal Arcanum Bulletin
How to Sew 4y- Ruth Wyeth Spears rug pattern
An old home craft feature explains rug hooking with burlap frames and wool rag strips. It gives a 26 by 34 inch pattern with an eight by two inch square grid and diagonal lines, plus directions for finishing edges and hems. A short note promotes Mrs Spears Sewing for the Home Decorator book and offers purchase by mail from Chicago.
Colorful Apron Pattern for Gift or Bazaar
Colorful apron with tulip pocket and floral design described as flattery gaiety and practicality. Outline stitch highlights the applique pieces and transfer pattern 1635 includes motif sizes instructions material needs and color ideas. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept New York for pattern 1635.
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Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
How the Well-Dressed Furniture Should Appear
A historical note urges homeowners to keep furniture gleaming through regular polishing. It advocates a light-oil oil-based polish to avoid greasiness while preserving the wood’s grain and preventing drying and cracking. Dealers offer a polish service to maintain a rich finish.
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