Betty's Dream and the Dressed Night Recalled
In a tale set around a grand ball, Betty awakens to visions of silks and gowns from past ages. A haunted dressing-table spawns voices of treasured dresses debating fashion’s old and new, with a spinet’s music hinting at vanished times.
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Peter
Betty
France
Vic
Flapper
Colleen Moore’s Rise From Port Huron to Screen Icon
The article profiles Colleen Moore, noting her Port Huron birthplace, Tampa education, and restless early life. It highlights her private, plain persona and strong ambition to succeed, credits her with advancing to acclaimed film status, and mentions her latest picture and public reception.
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Convent of the Holy Name
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Fragmented reflections on ethics and privacy from an old column
A garbled excerpt from a McClure Syndicate piece by L. C. Dilman discusses privacy, moral standards, and social norms across traditions. It references public figures and unnamed groups while touching on personal conduct, secrecy in professions, and the tension between wealth and happiness.
The Name Magdalen and Its Lore Across Cultures
Discussion traces Magdalen from origin to common usage in literature and society. It notes the shift from Mary to Magdalen, various language derivatives, and the name’s association with virtue and romantic imagery. The piece cites poets and a famous poem, linking Magdalen to moonstone symbolism, the flower poppy, the mystic number 3, and Saturday as a lucky day.
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Filetery
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Sech Mndon
England
Madeline
The
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Use of X as Signature in Historical Document Practice
The X signature started with kings and nobles as a pledge of truth to Christian faith, regardless of literacy, marking their commitment to the matter at hand. It reflects a historical symbol adopted to signify oath and authenticity in official records.
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McClure
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Seizing the Passion Moment in a World of Foment
A lyricic meditation on chasing the fleeting beat of the present and the urge to capture the new momentum amid joy and sorrow. The piece reflects a modern mood and a call to seize the hour for lasting impact.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Youthful Frocks and Summer Sweaters Highlight Fashion
Fashion notes celebrate youthful frocks and summer sweaters with flapper era flair. Descriptions cover knit overs, jacquettes, bandanna accents, and inter knit designs in bright colors, white crepe panels, and cape-like drape details.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfort in Tight Shoes
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller and walk in comfort with Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It loosens tight or new footwear, relieves coins bunions and callouses, prevents blisters and sore spots, and soothes tired swollen feet. Army and Navy used 1,500,000 pounds during the war. Sold everywhere with free sample and walking doll offer from Le Roy New York.
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Allen
le Roy
N. Y
Near East War Proximity Prompts Casualty Lists
The text notes war proximity affecting the Near East and says 1922 automobile casualty lists should be pasted on every windshield in town. It implies a public awareness effort and uses terse editorial phrasing.
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