This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
7
A chic overview of evolving styles from New York fashion pages, noting shifts in skirt lines and necklines, the rise of the three piece suit with cloth skirts, and the continued appeal of gray evening coats. Describes gowns by Drecollie and Callot, velvet and matelasse fabrics, and extensive ribbon trims with fur accents.
The passage chronicles a long battle between strapped slippers and buckle shoes, with fashion oscillating between them. By 1821 the mood shifts toward ornate footwear while overall shoe shapes stay similar. vamps lengthen slightly and pointed teelines emerge, but trims dominate style with contrasting stitching becoming common.
A pale pink chiffon velvet evening mantle called Xerxes features gold passementerie bands and heavy tassels. The design highlights include a low blousing waist, voluminous sleeves, and a large fox fur collar, reflecting the designer's ongoing practice of naming each creation.
Lingerie frills and collars and cuffs in pale lemon yellow adorn tailored street frocks, highlighting refined style. A restrained color accent elevates the outfits with subtle brightness and vintage elegance.
Medium sized felt hats with ribbon trimming showcased as versatile accessories for suits and tailored street frocks. The description emphasizes versatile style and timeless appeal for multiple outfits.
A retired contractor from Ave St. Louis Missouri describes severe bladder trouble two years ago with a rundown condition. He suffered from poor appetite stomach pains and back discomfort. After starting Tanlac his appetite returned he sleeps well and the wore-out feeling vanished. He recommends Tanlac, sold by all good druggists.
A noted New Jersey doctor and minister debated a wager on the golf course. The doctor offered a pill while the minister suggested a prayer, turning a casual game into a humorous moral challenge cited by the Boston Evening Transcript.
An elderly woman, Mrs Goodbody, chats with a tramp in the streets. He answers that he was a prisoner for seven years, prompting her remark that the war lasted longer than seven years. The tramp interjects that the war was not being discussed.
For true blue, new Red Cross Ball Blue. Snowy white clothes will be sure to result. Try it and you will always use it. All good grocers have It. Advertisement.
The Boston Evening Transcript reports a witty exchange about declining a wedding invitation. Mrs Newbride notes regrets while a Cynical Friend teases about having enough of her own. The brief dialogue captures social humor of domestic life.
In a humorous exchange, Hardy Upton tries on a new suit while Isaacs admires the look. Teance the tailor jokes that the shop accepts no credit beyond ready money, highlighting the thrift humor of the scene.
In a New York Times anecdote a man in a sack suit sits in a subway and mistakes a large pipe for his glasses when he reaches into his coat pocket. A fellow passenger reveals the pipe was taken from his pocket, and the man realizes the mix up.
Dr. A. K. Fisher of the United States biological survey warns that damage from smaller rodents on stock ranges rivals that of wolves and coyotes. He calls for closer federal state cooperation to maximize combined appropriations, arguing prairie dog extermination could boost cattle and sheep forage by millions.
Harold and a girl pretend to command a navy in a sunny garden. The girl declares she must be the highest admiral and issue orders, then proposes a twist by praying to be the admiral’s wife, suggesting equality in their pretend game.
A dry agent recalls asking a soft drink dealer for ginger ale and winking, only to be struck with an empty pop bottle. The exchange ends with the quip that the evidence won’t hold up in court, as reported by the Birmingham Age Herald.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.