Suburban Days Gold Prize Offer by CALS Merchants
A group of seven CALS area stores launches a three day “Suburban Days and Vacation Prize” promotion offering 300 in gold across nine prizes. Daily prizes include 50, 30, and 20 in gold with purchases as low as 28 cents. The event showcases summer stock and targets brides, graduates, and housewives amid June shopping. The effort is tied to seventeen affiliated stores and aims to attract local shoppers in advance of vacation season.
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CALS
Vachon Prive
Jheee Peives Euel
Auuay
Mlerethian
Daytime Mode Interpreted in Women's Procks
Three chic daytime outfits for women feature the doulard frock in Gedrechte crepe, a two piece frock gaining daily prominence, and a crepe satin frock with dyed lace. All have long sleeves and Paris inspired necklines, suited for luncheon tea and between events in a busy day.
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Paris
Newest Models in Frocks for the Graduate
The article highlights hand made foiles and chiffons for graduates, praising white silk frocks with ruffles, bows, and satin ribbons. It emphasizes a smart, youthful, and useful design for the big day, noting delicate textures like crepes and organdies and attention to fit and finish.
Wedding Anniversary Observations
Observances of wedding anniversaries follow social conventions and include tasteful stationery. An engraved monogram of the married woman with her Christian name, maiden name, and husband’s home initials in dignified script is typical.
High Prices Shrink New England Marriage Rate
Boston reports marriage rates in New England have fallen sharply since 1922 while divorces rise. Edward Megtonus, New England registrar of births and marriages, cites high costs for housing food and clothing, unemployment, and economic strain as key factors deterring marriage and fostering separate finances. Immigrant couples and working wives are noted in context but money remains the dominant cause.
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Boston
United States
England
Megtonus
New England
Edward
Various Wedding Anniversary Symbols Given
The text lists anniversary symbols such as cotton leather wood woolen tin linen crystal china silver pearl ruby gold and other items, suggesting a categorical guide to traditional symbols without clear context or dates.
Ancient Egypt origin of wedding ring tradition
The modern wedding ring traces back to ancient Egypt and symbolizes endless love. Platinum bands vary from plain to jeweled, with some featuring multiple stones. A new double ring ceremony is gaining popularity, matching the bride’s ring decorations.
Procedure at House Wedding
At the home wedding the guests are received by the mother and sisters of the bride. White ribbons form an aisle leading to a canopy in the drawing-room. The clergyman enters, followed by the bridegroom and best man and maid. The bride with her father comes after the bridesmaids. High noon is favored. Summer weddings may be on the lawn with an orchestra and dancing after.
Vicar Prevails in Slander Suit Against Village Schoolmaster
In Gayton Norfolk Rev Bertram Vere Vareghan Hadwards wins a verdict of 50 against Frederick Jago village schoolmaster after claims of dishonesty and immorality, with further testimony from the Bishop of Thetford and others about parish conditions and harvest festival events.
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Thetford
Gayton
Blind Children Regain Vision After Rare Operations
Viola Empre and Peter Morris shared expressions of joy after leaving Colorado General Hospital with restored sight from congenital cataract surgeries. Eleven children from the Colorado Home for the Blind at Colorado Springs were treated. doctors faced cases where skin had grown over the eyeballs, leaving no hope for vision prior to these procedures.
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Penger
Viola Empre
Peter Morris
Colorado, General Hospital
Colorado
Springs
Butterflies Travel Far: Painted Lady Migration Described
London notes that the Painted Lady butterfly migrates from Egypt and North Africa toward Europe. CG Williams of the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture reports in Nature that these butterflies travel 2000 to 3000 miles, leaving deserts in spring and reaching the Mediterranean shores by April. Stragglers fall from swarms during the journeys.
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London
Turkey
England
CG. G. Williams
Ministry of Agrculture
Nature
North
Africa
Asia Minor
Mediterranean
Palestine
Syria
Balkan States
Egypt
Tripoli
Algeria
Europe
Grandfather's clocks prized by collectors across America
The piece notes American clockmakers from 1696 to 1843 including William Claggett Simon Willard and family, Gawen Brown of Boston who built the Old South Church clock, and David Rittenhouse as a Philadelphia clockmaker and War of Revolution official. It mentions Florida mahogany cases and three hand grandfather clocks showing hours minutes and day or month.
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William Claggett
Newport
R. 1
Clagget
Simon Willard
Benjamin
David
Simon
Crafton
Mass
Roxbury
Gawen Brown
Boston
Old South Church
David Rittenhouse
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Parents With Gifts Viewed With Alarm in Belgrade
In Belgrade on June 11 Marya Tkonitz, a Bulgarian who wed a Serbian, faced distrust from her parents. They visited from Sofia to persuade her to return home and offered brandy as a parting gift. After drinking, Marya collapsed and was placed in a cart by Gypsies to the railroad. The husband arrived, rescued her from her parents, and freed her from the basket and suffocation.
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Belgrade
Marya Tkonitza
Marya
Bulgaria
Sofia
Mayra
Vacation needs from local merchants entice summer shoppers
Local merchants showcase seasonal vacation supplies urging shoppers to inspect stores for essentials before travel. The piece highlights a broad range of small but vital items for seashore mountains country or lakes, advising a careful stroll through shops to avoid forgotten gear.
Procedure At Church Wedding
A wedding procession unfolds as the choir sings the wedding march. The clergyman leads, followed by the bride groom and best man, with ushers two by two and bridesmaids behind. The couple separates at the chancel, forms a semi circle, then the bride follows her father to the altar where the groom guides her arm.
Newest Interpretations in Tailored Blouses Fashion
Fashion notes new tailored blouse interpretations featuring mannish pleated bosoms unusual tucked collar and cuff treatments hand drawn embroidery and all hand made blouses. Fine English broadcloth in white beige and powder blue promises lasting quality and sheen through wear and care.
Doctor proposes crime survey on cross eyes evidence
Dr Henry J Schireson surgeon at West End Hospital Chicago asks Governor Small and Senator Dailey for permission to conduct a personal survey of Illinois penal institutions to study links between cross eye conditions and crime. He plans to publish findings for the profession and offers free eye-straightening treatment via a German operation at charity clinics for the poor.
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Chicago
Henry J. Schireson
West End Hospital
Len Small
John Dailey
Schiresan
Schireson
United States
Changes in social forms for 70 correspondence
Customs regarding social forms and correspondence have shifted yearly and generation to generation. The trend favors simpler, more expressive messaging over ornate formality, lending dignity and clarity. Wedding anniversary invitations may bear engraved dates for marriage and anniversary, and replies are only requested if noted on the invitation.
Thee baw s Queen Arouses Burmese Uproar Against Britain
Rangoon reports show ex Queen Supayalat’s grievances gain attention across Burma. An inquiry found support for the ex-Queen but documented neglect in housing and dignity. Her pension, conveyances, landed properties, and historic jewels remain disputed issues after Mandalay’s capture.
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Rangoon
Supayalat
Burma
Supaylat
General Council of Burmese Associations
Board of Inquiry
Ratnagii
Jin
Colonel Sladen
Mandalay
Che Ngeamauk
Gream of Country's Best Furniture Creations Unveiled This Summer
A four city market series in June and July will showcase the cream of U S furniture makers. Maple woods rise in popularity with Colonial styles while wrought iron accents abound. Prices expected to stay stable with minor decreases. Spanish period set to bloom at Mid-Summer markets.
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Grand Rapids
Chicago
High Point
Rockford
Charles
Taupe
Rules for Blissful Marriage Warn Against Cynicism
London magistrate Cairne of the Thames Police Court outlines nine commandments to sustain married life. He warns against unnecessary familiarity and cynicism, urging couples to respect each other, discuss anger separately, and build shared future plans while prioritizing home life and affection. The guidance reflects on common marital tensions and practical fixes from a veteran observer.
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London
Cairne
Thames
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