A Civil War Era Duel Ends in a Bloodless Outcome
In an American tavern near Providence Colin defends Washington’s cause against Colonel Botts and Captain Conway. A staged duel using powder holes turns bloodless when a boy’s prank sand proves the fuse harmless, though Colin knocks Conway with a unexpected right. The crowd cheers a Samsonlike rescue and vows support for Washington.
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Colin
Red Dock
New Providence Plantations
Providence
Sim Botts
Lotts
Army
Congress
Colonel Botts
Washington
Botts
Gates
Conway
America
John Jackson
Wil
Boston
Howe
Thomas Allen
Pittsfield
Reverend Allen
Mr. Allen
Samson
George Washington
Colin Cabot
Patience
Pat” Fayerweather
Cambridge
Amos Farnsworth
Farnsworth
Harry Gage
Gage
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Sim” Botts
West
Dorchester
Fayerweather
Canada
New York
Fringe Fashion Parade Opens Season Says Cherie Nicholas
The article surveys fringe as a dominant trim in 1932 fashion, noting unlimited fringe use on gowns and daring variations. It highlights a black crepe dress with diagonal fringe, a detachable cape-scarf, two-tone fringe rows, and dramatic red and white costumes with long hand tied fringe.
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Western Newsnaner Union
Crochet In Vogue Shapes Paris Frocks And Accessories
Crochet trims define many Paris dresses with yokes and motifs in mercerized cotton. Lingerie collar sets edged in crochet appear across neckwear. A red mercerized pocketbook and a lacy scarf show the craft’s chic in shops and fashion pages.
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Paris
Velvet dominates Paris fashion with velvet outfits and accoutrements
Paris styles feature velvet in dresses wraps suits and accessories for day and night. Designers tout a range of velvet weaves from dull to ribbed and corded while velvet jewelry, bracelets, and even bags appear as bold accents in the season.
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Paris
Comtesse Tolstoi
Augustabernard
Deseat
Molyneux
Plump Figures Spark Two-Piece Dress Trend
The piece notes a shift among smart women toward two-piece dresses after seasons of sculpted silhouettes. It observes a relaxed waistline trend and remarks that those who avoid the two-piece style are adopting lower waistlines as a compromise.
Fashion Advice Highlights Burgundy For Season Wear
The article advocates warm color choices for the season, urging against cold tones. Burgundy is endorsed as fashionable and flattering for blondes and brunettes, with emphasis on choosing color schemes suitable for various hair shades.
Pekingese On Deposit In Chicago Night Bank
A Pekingese ends up in a Chicago bank safe deposit by accident when a night guard uses a customer key and the dog slips into the depository slot. The dog’s harmless misadventure is blamed on a scheme by a mischievous intruder.
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Chicago
Cliff
Will You Love Me When I Am Fat Theme Suggestion
A writer considers a line suggesting a theme song titled Will You Love Me When I Am Fat as a possible motif. The idea plays on affection and acceptance within personal narratives.
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