Wedding Gaffe Sparks Wild City Hall Ceremony
In a comic mix up, Flodie Fisher and Hall Bonistelle rush a marriage after a city hall license scene. Alfred Smallish signs as a pretend groom, Jonas Hasgingbury disrupts, and attorney Doremus orders a rushed ceremony. The clock twists, a midnight marriage is declared, and Hall learns of a fortune with Flodie claiming it herself.
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Flodie
Alfred
Hall
Miss Fisher
Alfred J. Smallish
Agai
John
Mary
Alk
Flo
Mr. Bontstelle
Bonistelle
Mr Bonistelle
Doremus
Fledie
Doremus 7
Jonas Hasgingbury
Jonas
Mr. Doremus
Flodie Fisher
Hassingbury
Flolie
Mr. Hassingbury
Mr. .Doremus
Mr. Bonnatello
Most Perfect Plants Compared To Manmade Machines
A passage likens the human body to a flawless industrial plant guided by brain and nerves. It imagines a hypothetical pump of extreme, unrealistic never-ending duty, showing how even the finest engineering pales beside nature’s design as discussed by John H. Vin Deventer in Engineering Magazine.
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John H
Vin Deventer
Engineering
Fend lAir the Paris Hospital Hero Dog
In a Paris hospital a brown and white setter named Fend lAir stays by his sergeant master. He swam to board a ship from Algeria and later rescued the wounded man at Rochincourt, dragging him to safety as seven comrades died. Now guarding the hospital kitchen, he visits the wounded man daily with silent devotion.
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Paris
Lves
Fend
Zouaves
Hfe
Fond l’Air
Algeria
France
Rochincourt
Arras
Fend'Air
Atrenuous Finale in Concert Sparks Soul on Fire
Mrs. Prebson praises Professor Scrapeso's violin performance saying his soul seems on fire during the final piece. Mr. Prebson, baseball fan, quips that his fiddle strings may have smoked as the encore ended.
Inventor Seeks Tool To Beat Cutworm Nuisance
A Bay State boast puffs up a claim that a new device could defeat cutworms. The note imagines a clever inventor winning lasting success by removing the worm’s bite.
Poem Fragment Encourages Cheer Through Sunshine
A short verse urges keeping a bright face and laughter despite gloom. It speaks of wit and grit to laugh a little and brighten mood amid shadows.
Old Fashioned Ham Salad and Duck with Turnips Recipes
Shred cold boiled ham and mix with celery apple and mayonnaise for a leaf lettuce serving. Pare apples, sugar, bread crumbs soaked in milk and eggs with nuts for a brown Betty style pudding. Duck with turnips stews in butter and salt pork with onions parsley and bay leaves and makes a rich gravy from giblets. Chicken Western Style stuffs a chicken with veal pork liver peppers and seasoning then slow roasts and serves with rice.
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Feady
Soup Days and Hearty Erudite Stewardship
A vintage recipe section extols hot soup for cold days and tired nerves. It lists Spanish Chicken Soup, Cream of Celery, Potato soup, Quick Mutton and Potato Soup, and Pea Chowder with practical steps and measures for stock, vegetables, milk, and seasonings.
Warning Signs Fail to Deter Adventure Seekers
A sage notes human nature makes warnings ineffective. He argues labels like Bad Form deter less than clear warnings. The discussion features engineers cooling tunnels in the Alps and the need to manage heat before continuing work.
Skating in Fashion Sets Winter Style for Women
In New York fashions a skating look dominates with full skirts and versatile coats. Peltry and fur cuffs appear with leather boots, while coats fasten high to the chin. Bernard black velvet and silk ensembles echo the incroyable era, with double breasted coats and long sleeves.
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New York
Cortez
Bernard
McClure
Lovely Dance Frock with Four Layer Tulle Skirt
A dance dress features a very tall four layer tulle skirt in gray blue pink and orchid creating a vaporous flounce. The fitted bodice uses striped satin in orchid and light blue with tiny flower garlands echoing the tulle colors.
Cords and Tassels Trim Hats and Bats in Fashion
Satin cords with silk tassels decorate new hats while metallic cords and tassels adorn bats. Cords and tassels appear at the girdle and often about the neck where a ribbon may substitute the cords. The tassel becomes a beaded or jeweled pendant on neckwear.
Reading Glasses Aids Sight But Require Care
A reading glass is a useful possession for anyone whose eyesight sometimes needs help from artificial aid. The article notes it should be kept with proper care to maintain effectiveness and usefulness.
Case for Reading Glasses Demonstrated with Diagrams
The article explains how to make a reading glass case from dark green silk lined with soft leather. It describes two-piece construction, sewing edges, turning right side out, and a top opening for glass insertion. It notes ribbon ties and the potential initials on one side.
Fur Envelops Fashion From Hats To Petticoats
Fashion decrees furs on feminine wear from undergarments to coat bottoms. Deep collars cuffs and barrel muffs dominate jackets with hats trimmed in fur. A Paris Lewis model features a scarf muff and hat in shaggy fur with satin bands and intricate plaits.
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House of Lewis
Paris
Velvet Velvet Velvet: Velvet Bands Trim Suits
Velvet bands on cloth suits mark a new season trend. Bands appear at coat or skirt hems and extend to collars and cuffs. Velvet often matches the cloth, with high contrast options. Blouses trimmed in velvet enable chic three piece ensembles with chiffon, lace or net for richness.
Soutache and Embroidery in Fashion Frocks
Embroidery remains in high favor with embroidered net frocks for summer wear. Soutache braiding features in intricate scroll designs and adds elaborate detail to the outfits, offering a practical yet refined option for women seeking dress elegance.
Taffeta in Colors for Winter Fabrics
Taffeta remains popular through the winter with new night colors and pastel striped and plaid options. Soft satins and firm supple weaves like gros de Londres and peau de soie are favored in dark silks, along with corded weaves. Rich deep colors, home spun duveryns and suede cloth feature in an exceptionally attractive line of fabrics.
Fads and Fanciés Blankets for Home and Camp
The piece describes large warm black blankets sold in a couple of shops. Designed for hunters and campers, they would also suit homes as sofa throws. It suggests decorating the blankets with bold red or yellow flowers and purple arabesques in long stitch on the black ground.
Braids Gain Favor for Winter Trims in Varied Widths
The article notes braid use across widths from fine soutache to wide silk girdle styles. It highlights growing popularity in military inspired trims and in decorative trimmings for crocheted motifs.
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