Chains of Dime Letters Sweep Nation Prompting Postal Crackdown
A wave of endless chain letters offering tiny dimes as returns swamps the U S mail system. Postmasters warn of fraud penalties as promoters, notaries, and printers push operations from Denver to Nashville. Authorities arrest several organizers while many cities report massive mail surges and puzzled citizens seeking prosperity.
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The Lord's Supper Teachings in Scripture and Practice
Lesson summarizes Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper at Passover time, its symbols of bread and cup, and meanings including remembrance, atonement, forgiveness, and unity. It notes qualifications for participation, such as faith in Christ, church membership, and an orderly walk, with warnings against immorality heresy and division.
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Teaching by example over principle in Christian Cynosure
A reflection on giving the best of oneself to others to guide their lives. It argues that living by example builds the truest, best nature in people and proves the old adage that teaching through action is superior to mere precept.
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Doan
Shirtwaist Wedding Gown Debuts In Fashion News
Fashion notes highlight a white satin shirtwaist wedding gown that converts to a sleeveless satin dress for receptions. The gown features satin buttons, a turnover collar, pleated tulle halo, and a tulle cape. A contrasting blue bridal look uses chiffon, blue tulle, and pearl accents with pink ribbons in a color-forward wedding group.
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Wells
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Western Newspaper Union
Style parade highlights for summer fashion trends
A guidance piece urges lighter suit styles and coat options for heat, promoting casual dressmaker dresses, spring jewelry, hats with varied brims, and velvet accents. It notes blue leads, with gray brown yellow and pink tones, and champions feminine touches on tailored looks for smart, attractive ensembles.
Snow Top Fur Dye Creates Icy Cape Effect
A new dye called Snow Top Fox darkens the base fur while a white surface layer resembles snow on the cape. The method promises a striking contrast between the top and underfur.
Novelties in White Pique Describe Hat and Tie Embellishments
The article notes white pique bands used as hats and ties turned into bows at the front, describing playful fabric decorations and styling ideas. The piece emphasizes novelty uses of white pique in menswear accessories and formal wear.
Flapper Look Returns as Paris Designers Debut Short Skirts
Paris fashion houses showcase shorter daytime skirts with fuller shapes and pleats. Evening wear also features fluctuating lengths, with ankles visible in front and longer backs sometimes forming a train, signaling a possible revival of flapper style.
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Paris
Ashes of Jericho Draw Tourists in Holy Land Visit
Tourists in the Holy Land seek the rare privilege of gathering a handful of Jericho ashes. The exact outline of the ancient city walls remains clearly visible, attracting visitors to this historic locale.
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Jericho
Dizey Dean Winners Ad Promises Free Prizes
A local newspaper page promotes a Grape Nuts advertisement inviting boys and girls to join the Dizey Dean Winners for a chance at valuable free prizes. The brief blurb emphasizes participation and prize potential.
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Name Again Interview King of Italy in Press Interest
The remark notes that attention on “the Torgerten mdn” could lead a journalist to interview the king of Italy. The column cites the Washington Evening Star and references Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a liver remedy from sixty years ago.
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Landady It looks like rain New Ledger Yes and smelia
Landady notes雨 likely rain in forecast. Ledger confirms damp weather with overcast skies. Smelia references hint at chicory scent in air as clouds gather.
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Bilious Attacks and Dizziness Helped by Thedford’s Black-Draught
The advertisement promotes Thedford’s Black-Draught as a purely vegetable laxative that relieves bilious attacks dizziness and fullness after meals. It shares a testimonial from M. L. Simmons of Pickens South Carolina claiming it cleanses the system and improves his condition. Thousands reportedly prefer the tonic for dull tired feelings and indigestion.
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