Thanksgiving echoes on Plymouth lore and Coolidge ancestry
A Roosevelt era column surveys Thanksgiving history from Plymouth Rock to President Coolidge, tracing Pilgrims versus Puritans, the Mayflower Compact, and Roger Sherman’s role in early proclamations. It notes Watertown sermons, Lincoln’s national observance, and Plymouth attractions with a call to gratitude and national duty.
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Alvin Coolidge
United States of America
Plymouth
Pilgrims
Willy
Nilly
Plymouth Rock
James
Great Britain
Ireland
Virginia
Cape Cod
King James
England
France
Scotland
President Coolidge
New Kingland
Watertown
John Coolidge
Mary
Simon
Coolidge
Church of England
Plymouth Colony
New World
John Winthrop
Massachusetts Bay
Massachusetts
Mayflower Company
William Bradford
Cotton Mather
New-England
John Sherman
Trinity
Cambridge
Israel
Water-town
Sherman
Philips
Washington
Continental Congress
John Witherspoon
New Jersey
United States
Mr. Witherspoon
Joseph Montgomery
James Mitchell Varnum
Lincoln
Howland
Jabez Howland
John Howland
America
Lustle Younge
Plimoth Plantation
No Wages for Mother Work Examined by Investigator
An Syracuse Post-Standard report details an investigator’s estimate of a mother’s annual labor including cooking, cleaning, sewing, and child care. He questions if mothers should or can be paid a salary and how much they would be worth. The piece notes extensive household tasks and contemplates efficiency versus value of maternal work.
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Syracuse Post-Standard
Norwegian Whaling Peak and Postwar Recovery
Norwegian whaling reached a peak between 1912 and 1923 with 60 companies operating 161 steamers, 34 land stations, and 39 floating factories. Production in 1913 reached 600000 casks of oil worth about 36000000 kroner. War slowed the industry but whaling is resuming in South Georgia South Orkneys Shetlands West Africa and the Ross Sea.
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South Georgia
South Orkneys
Shetlands
West African
Antarctic
Ross Sea
Colored Fur Trimming Gains Note in Paris Fashions
A Paris fashion correspondent notes trimmed fur fashions seen at the Paris Exposition de Arts Decoratifs. A flat fur band down one side of the front, wrapping from collar to hem, appears on many garments, with geometric diamond and oval appliques. Furs are costly and often used by couturiers cautiously, while less exclusive shops embrace the trend. A notable exception is a full length corinthian red velveteen coat with a narrow belt and hip plaits.
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Elizabeth Tillie
John Howland
England
Immington Creek
Hull
A. P. Fairchild
Earth
Paris Couturiers
Paris
New York Herald-Tribune
Patou Fashion Offers Practical Traveling Coat Styles
Describes Patou season coats featuring magenta and petunia colored girdles, sable cuffs, high collars, natural beige tweed coats lined in ratgourdin with beaver shawl collars. Emphasizes versatility for travel and between seasons, lighter in appearance yet warm enough to replace fur wraps.
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Patou
Evening Wear Trends Include Silver Gold and White
Fashion notes for the season highlight silver and gold as premier hues with white joining the bright palette. Green creme de menthe sakts blue pink and orange are favored. Velvet coats become the season’s correct choice for afternoon and evening wear with printed crepe and kasha linings and princess shaped velvet coats paired with matching frocks.
Fashion Notes Highlight Lilies and Beaded Gowns in Paris Trend
Chrysanthemums move from football season decor to miniature wear on evening outfits. Beaded gowns and jeweled accessories dominate Paris fashion with stones used from headdresses to gem-studded heels. A new long sports coat in rough tweed features fur trim and bold brown embroidery. Silver lace marks bridal gowns with long sleeves and feather trims fade from hats.
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Paris
Milady
Nightgowns in Pink Crepe de Chine With Cream Net
Practical as well as pretty, the night gowns feature pink crepe de chine fabric with cream color net inserts at the footing. The design blends functional comfort with decorative detailing for stylish sleepwear.
Bracelets in Demand with Old Designs Reappearing
A newsroom survey notes that decorative bracelets remain in high demand with millions selling in shops. Rhinestones and wide or hinged link styles thrive while new Vene tian and Russian filigree designs reappear, reviving antique patterns. Many original pieces sit in family trunks or safes, awaiting rediscovery.
Fashionable greens sweep through wardrobes
The article lists numerous green shades from lettuce to reptile, noting many women will wear green in fashion. It highlights that the trend encompasses a wide range of hues rather than a single shade.
Flat furs gain popularity this winter fashion forecast
The article notes flat furs such as mole, caracul, broadtail, dyed ermine and antelope will be popular this winter. Fur garments will feature plaits and tiers, with heavier pelts less suited to the styling.
Corduroy and Fur Outfit For Tiny Child
White corduroy coat with collar cuffs and a white fur trim. matching small close fitting cap also edged in fur.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Commonwealthe
Plytsouth
LEW
Budernatvora
Tanlac
Joseph DeLarne
United States Rubber Company
U. S
UJ. S
Dean
Nebraska
Guy McGregor
15Th Ave
19Th St
Central City
Neb
Ee Foster-Milburn Co
Mig. Chem
Buffalo
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