Heirloom Handkerchiefs and Others
Cherie Nicholas traces the handkerchief as luxury through history from royal use in Europe to modern wedding keepsakes. She notes royal bans in Persia, Louis XIV’s broad fabrics, and the handmade journey of kohlkerchiefs from Belgium Ireland China to the United States, where craft and art meet in heirloom pieces.
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Persia
Zenophon
Cyrus the Great
Egypt
France
Louis XIV
Kohlkerchief
United States
Belgium
Ireland
China
America
Wool lace hats for winter daytime wear and sports chic
The article showcases black wool lace skull cap hats for windy afternoons and cocktail events. It notes ostrich trim for formal wear and another chic sports hat with a high crown a narrow brim and a large bow in matching wool lace.
Negligees Echo Historic Fashion Trends
The piece notes how centuries of siren silhouettes influence negligees with high waistlines from Josephine era to Directory gowns, and two-fabric ensembles. It highlights gowns and matching coats or jackets as lounge wear, with silk satin nightdresses paired with hip or floor-length outer coats in contrasting fabrics.
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Josephine
Directoire Belles
Military Capes Take New York by Storm
Square shouldered capes appear in New York fashion in tweeds furs velvets and lames worn day and night. Advance resort showings feature cape suits in rough tweeds with matching skirts and cape plus fitted jacket. Capes echo historical military dress and flatter most figures.
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New York
Prints in Resort Dresses Signal Bold Color Trends
Resort wear embraces vivid floral prints on white grounds. Fabrics include silk crepe cotton linen and chiffon, all bright in color and striking in design. These prints forecast next spring and summer styles for all fashion fans.
Lionel Barrymore Stars In Christmas Carol Broadcast
Lionel Barrymore returns for Christmas Eve on CBS with a dramatic reading of Dickens Christmas Carol. His beloved portrayal of Scrooge drew widespread praise last year and helped secure a five year CBS contract, making him a holiday tradition for many listeners.
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Lionel Barrymore
Scrooge
CBS
Leslie Howard
Hamlet
New York
Howard
Hollywood and Gospel Themes Color December 27 Lesson
The column blends Hollywood gossip with a Sunday school lesson. It notes Sid Jordan’s screen exploits alongside stars like Gary Cooper and Anna May Wong, then shifts to a theological study on why Christianity spread, highlighting salvation faith and Olympic imagery for Christian living.
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Jesus Christ
Firm Foundation Amidst Temptations and Allegiance to God
A moral reflection praising a man who stays true to God and inner conscience despite temptations from passions fortune and society.
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God
Monitor
Pride and Ingratitude
A concise note on how pride motivates ingratitude, linking the two traits as cause and effect. The observation frames pride as the root of ungrateful behavior and its social impact.
Truth in Little Things Quote by William Paley
A brief quotation attributed to William Paley reflects on the value of honesty in small matters as a foundation for trust in more significant issues.
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William Paley
Life's Lesson on Taking and Trusting
A reflective note attributes a Browning sentiment about accepting what is and trusting what comes, framing it as life’s enduring lesson. The quote emphasizes patience, resilience, and the wisdom of outlook over certainty.
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R. Browning
Standings Rest on Self-Rupped Erect Bearing Quote
A terse aphorism from Marcus Aurelius stresses personal uprightness. The line asserts a man should stand erect by his own resolve, not rely on others to uphold his posture.
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Marcus Aurelius
New Pattern Styles for All Sizes from The Sewing Circle
Three new Barbara Bell patterns offer sizes from child to adult. Pattern 1997 is a smart smock with long or short sleeves in broadcloth gingham sateen or chintz. Pattern 1204 is a day frock for sizes 36 to 52 with a soft collar and slender skirt with flare. Pattern 1994 for Misses 2 to 8 years features a playful youthful look with grown up tailoring. Send fifteen cents for the full Fall and Winter Pattern Book.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Adams St
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Simple Chicken Casserole Recipe Instructions
A practical home recipe outlines cooking a broiled chicken with onions peas string beans carrots and celery. It instructs arranging vegetables around the chicken add butter, brown flour, and steam in a covered dish until vegetables are tender then serve hot.
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WNN Service
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Sid Jordan
Shark Island
Fort Jefferson
Warner Baxter
Lloyds of London
Nelson
Banjo
Mississippi
Europe
Christ
Fred Allen
Grace Moore
Valentin Pareja
Mr. Parera
Madrid
Anna May Wong
Shanghai
London
England
Gary Cooper
Jesus
Homer Rhodeheaver
Indiana
Slim Summerville
Joan Crawford
Clark Gable
John Boles
Texas
ZaSu Pitts
Harold L. Lundquist
The
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Firm Foundation
South
Alice Faye
the Ball Pyndcate, Inc
Thom
FOLEY
C. M. Coe
Pine Street
St. Louis
Gluyas Williams
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