New Year Reflections From Rocky Mountain Winter View
John Dickinson Sherman reflects from Twin Sisters slope in Rocky Mountain National Park on New Year’s Day 1923. He contrasts moonlight and dawn over Longs Peak with thoughts on peace, Christian morality, and America’s future, urging practical Christianity and nationwide reform through business ethics and the Ten Commandments.
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Winter millinery and party frocks for young girls described
A PSNE fashion feature surveys winter millinery trends for children’s wear. Velvet dominates hats with ostrich plumes and embroidery details while duvetine remains popular. It highlights party frocks in taffeta silk with petal motifs, scalloped edges, and silver girdles, contrasting with earlier awkward-age garments.
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The Ute Legend of Creation
Ford C. Frick presents a Ute creation myth in which the Manitou shapes heaven and earth from a hole opened in the sky. He forms mountains rivers lakes and forests then rests there as the land grows rich and beautiful before populating it with living creatures and, eventually, the red men.
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Writer Challenged by New Film Chief on Studio Tour
Jayton Hamilton recounts a Hollywood episode where a film company’s new president, keen on efficiency, accosted a famous author on the lot asking for pencil and paper. The author, surprised, affirmed he is a writer, prompting the president to deride the notion of his craft.
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Odd Contrasts in China and Its Ancient Arts
Isaac F. Marcosson writes that China shows stark contrasts with primitive farming methods in rural areas while cities feature modern mills and storage plants. He notes the paradox of a nation that invented gunpowder and printing now pursuing further advances in arts and crafts.
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Saturday Evening Post
Gay color scarves gain popularity in fashion
Scarves and some woolen wraps return to wear beside sport coats and suits. Fiber scarfs show bright gay colors and similar length to last spring, remaining in demand among young women as woven fabrics and ribbons rise in style. The resurgence may reflect influence from current Russian art trends.
Petunia Color Trend Shapes Trimmings and Hues
Petunia emerges as a fashionable color in trims and multicolor schemes. Designers report the shade brightens fabrics and accessories, pairing with pinks and purples across textiles and home decor.
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Velvet and Ermine Coat Feature Highlighted
A striking coat model features black velvet collated and lined with ermine, fastened with thick white cords and finished with heavy tassels, showcasing luxury and elaborate styling.
Man Proud of Wife's New Gown
A man grumbles but admits pride in his wife who insisted on a new gown, reflecting domestic harmony and personal pride in household style.
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Detroit Free Press
Neighboring Gossip Undergoing Quiet Turbulence
A domestic dispute mockingly unfolds as two women spar over rumors in a neighborhood setting, one perceived as a gossip while the other admonishes not to compete in spreading gossip.
Glass harmonica among Franklin's curious instruments
The item describes Benjamin Franklin's glass harmonica as a set of glass discs of varying sizes mounted on a spindle turned by a treadle and immersed in a water trough, noted as one of his most curious musical inventions.
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Quote on breeding and manners from Swift
A quip highlighting that good breeding lies in making others comfortable in conversation. It argues the best bred are those who reduce unease among people they meet.
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