Trimmings Rise in Popularity on Chiffon and Voile Frocks
Describes current fashion trends with chiffon voile and cloth gowns, white neck emphasis, fur collars and cuffs, and velvet ribbons. Notes morning gowns under warm coats, mole skin chiffon with gathered skirts, long sleeves, and Paquin designs offering multiple styling ideas.
Irishman on the New York Streetcar Question
A comic scene on a streetcar features two young kindergarten teachers discussing their children. An Irish passenger, hearing they have twenty five and nineteen children, wakes and asks in a loud voice which part of Ireland they are from.
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Sire
Ireland
New York
When all others fail to please Try Denison's Coffee
A short ad and stray sayings fill the page with humor and advice. The text features a dialogue about marriage and salary, an old fashioned cartoonish remark on sitting and mirrors, plus an advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
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Denison
Grateful testimony on kidney pills from F C Case
Mr F C Case of Welcome Labed Pa reports relief from back pain kidney trouble and nervous fatigue after using Dodds Kidney Pills. He urges publication to help others and notes Dodds medicines as available from Buffalo NY dealers with 50 cent boxes.
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Mr. F. C. Case
Labed
Mae
Dodds
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Courageous Policeman Embarrassed by Cow Chase
A humorous sketch recalls a policeman failing to recapture a prisoner as a cow blocked pursuit. The officer admits the cow caused the stumble allowing the prisoner to escape.
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Fliegende -Blaetter
Laxa tive Bromo Quinine Ad advert promises relief
An old advertisement touts the tonic and laxative effects of Laxative Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine. It claims no nervousness or head ringing and highlights a single product, EB signature W Grove, for 25 cents.
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EB. W
Grove
Out for the Cash
Edith teases a marriage to the wealthy Mr Boxleigh while Marie notes she can endure his manners by focusing on his money. The exchange hints at social pressures and transactional marriage expectations.
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Edith
Boxleigh
Marie
Cushion for the Hatpins in Pink Silk and Brocade
A decorative pincushion is described as ideal for hatpins, its small size avoiding weight issues. It features pale pink silk, gold cord, and is topped with colored brocade for an attractive finish.
Practical cushigan from jam jar design to resist tipping
A sketch describes a cushigan using a jam jar weighted with sand or shot for stability. Silk is attached inside and under the jar, with a plaited silk cord finishing the edge and base. The jar, filled with weight, is topped with cotton wool and a brocade remnant for decoration.
Intricate Georgette Blouse Highlights Delicate Finishing
A refined Georgette blouse showcases subtle detailing such as a shaded faille collar, gathered fronts, and fine piping along shoulder bands. New flowered and double faced ribbons in metallic edges trend through evening wear, with ribbon trims defining collars cuffs and sleeves.
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Jack May
Finger Tip Coat Length Guide Described
An old fashion note explains finger tip coat length measured by lowering arms straight at the sides. The fingertip reach determines the coat’s length and the style guideline for proper fit.
Styles for the stout figure in White crepe de chine dress
An outfit suggestion for stout figures features a White crepe de chine afternoon gown with two sections. The upper coat-like section ends near the bottom of the dress and uses plaits and tucked panels with a green velvet belt. Long pointed sleeves with minimal trim are advised and Grenadier blue with green and gray tones appears in fabrics and millinery.
Lavailieres and Velvet Bands Dominate Modish Jewelry
Lavailieres remain fashionable but a narrow velvet band with a jewel pendant front is seen as smarter. Pearl braided chains create a modified dog collar appealing to women with graceful necks. Necklaces that trace the throat base across the front and hang at the back suit high necked or decollete gowns.
Braided Collars Describe Elegant White Silk Edges
Gold braided collars add smart contrast to simple frocks. White silk collars feature a dull gilt edge about half an inch wide. Pointed collars display tiny tassels at the tips for a refined finish.
Prince Henry of Prussia Defies Cold to Drill Sailors
The North Sea episode shows Prince Henry ordering a bath on an icy day. He jumped overboard fully clothed and swam a distance, then returned to the deck dripping. The act won obedience and respect from bluejackets who fear his strict discipline.
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Prince Henry
Prussia
Pearsdén
North Sea
Medical Examination Day During tuberculosis week observed nationwide
During tuberculosis week from December 6 to 12 a national medical examination day will be observed. Groups and individuals are urged to arrange physical examinations on that day. A circular detailing advantages and certain impairments will be mailed on request from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis in New York.
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United States
Office of the National Assolation For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
East Twentysecond Street
New York City
Real Skin Comfort Ad And Fight Tale
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura skin emollients offering free samples by mail from Boston. A Louisiana levee camp story follows a troubled son who fled after a Willard Johnson fight, describing a rough postfight mishap in local slang.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Ham
Louisiana
New Orleans
Zack
Bowling Night Turns Into Legal Tune In
A lighthearted barroom exchange ends with a lawyerly quip about lawsuits. The remark contrasts bowling fun with the sour note of losing a case. No names, places, or dates are provided.
Wealth and Religion Seem To Share Few Common Ties
A brief note discusses how wealth and religious life interact, suggesting limited overlap in values and social influence across communities and institutions. It highlights differing motives, charitable activity, and ethical considerations shaping both realms.
Manicure Truths and Dr Pierce’s Liver Pills Adverts
The text contrasts a manicure worker with biases in treatment and promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets as a laxative and cathartic solution for liver bowels and stomach. An accompanying line mentions a silent man and timber cutting with a saw.
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Pierce
Anuric marketed as insurance against sudden deaths
Anuric promoted by Dr. Pierce as a life risk defense for insurance applicants. The ad claims urine tests reveal kidney health, promises uric acid dissolution, and suggests Anuric supports blood vessels and blood pressure. It targets meat eaters and those depositing lime salts in joints.
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Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo,n. Y
Anuric
Dr. Pierce
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