Trio of Patterns for Slip and Dress Designs
A promotional piece outlines three Sew-Your-Own fashion patterns for slips and a dress. It highlights a versatile slip set, a “Congenial Slip” with two top options, and a fall dress with tucks. Patterns 1389 1988 and 1392, sizes 34 to 52, 36 to 46, and 14 to 20, priced at 15 cents each with an accompanying pattern book. Orders go to The Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Barbara Bell
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Glass fenders proposed to prevent bending in crashes
A dialogue where an inventor proposes making automobile fenders from glass to resist bending in collisions, challenging the engineer who notes rubber is the usual material. The exchange captures a joke about impractical materials for auto design.
No, a statue with baggy trousers never stood
A rural father questions his son about clothing and appearances as the son defends tight trousers. The Auto Mobilist quips that statues often feature baggy garments and the exchange hints at vanity versus enduring style.
Doctor-Diet Dialogue On Stomach Ailment
A playful exchange with a nurse and doctor discussing stomach care and color cues for symptoms, presenting a whimsical medical parody from a vintage cartoon or strip. The dialogue emphasizes humorous, non clinical tone while hinting at dietary guidance.
River of Life OVE Asserts Love Then Vast Ocean
Henry Ward Beecher speaks in allegory of love as a river moving from a narrow stream to a boundless ocean. The piece urges readers to endure trials, compare stages of life, and recognize love only after passing through hardship and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Cardus Women’s Remedy Promises Relief for Weakened Condition
Cardus is marketed as a women’s medicine to ease monthly discomfort and improve strength from food. It claims long use by women, and advises a fair trial with physician consultation if no benefit.
Of Greater Value Good instruction is better than riches
This item cites William Penn’s maxim that wisdom and instruction exceed wealth as the guiding precept. It presents the quote as a standalone moral reflection on value and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Osborne
Wem
Matter Pop
By S. L. Huntley
BY C. M. Payne
Joland
Sso
Agenth Law
Jolly
Finney
Ted O'Loughlin
Unies
L. Huntley
U. S. Pat
J. Millar Watt
TRAY
Gluyas Williams
Geyg
River of Life
Mika KA
Young
Hila MC
Sharpla Family
Turkiye Goliad
Touibad Antesech
Eis Pealaoeer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!