I Shall Go Back to Fight and Win
In a mountain drive the lovers face looming danger as Dr Lancaster departs for Avonmouth to operate on a patient within twelve hours forgoes morphine fears Myers at the hospital and a trap at the station while Joan stays behind, hopeful yet anxious about his safety and their engagement.
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BaDeel
Joan
Lancaster
Institute
Myers
Ake
Avonmouth
MacPherson
Whig
John
Mrs. Fraser
Sleepless Night and Hidden Fears in Avonmouth
Joan Wentworth endures a rain soaked wait as Doctor Lancaster vanishes toward Avonmouth amid suspicions of morphine use. Doctor Jenkins and Mrs Fraser offer comfort while Joan battles dread, hoping for Lancaster’s safe return and facing rumored troubles behind the doctor’s illness.
Origin of Newport News Name Traced to Early Colonists
The origin of the city name Newport News is uncertain. Historians tie it to two names Newport and Newce, with Captain Newport guiding the first vessel to Virginia and Newce serving as an early colony treasurer. John Smith wrote the form Nuse.
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Newport News
Newport
Newce
Virginia
William
John Smith
After One Year Landlady at Bow
A terse note describes a year of marriage to a landlady at Bow, noting a quarrel with a violent woman and a bald husband, highlighting domestic discord in a brief society item.
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Bow
Paris Skirts to Be Short Flare and New Silhouette
Paris salons preview the spring fashion with shorter skirts knee length on the sale and a flare inspired by Russian lines. A high choker collar bodice, long sleeves, and flat coiffure define the chic as flounces tunics and slashed skirts reshape the silhouette. The spring coat opens in front with a fuller back and camel’s hair sports coats lead the line.
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Paris
New York Herald-Tribune
Ribbon Cushion Adds to Coziness of Room
An oblong cushion serves as the foundation and is covered with wide ribbon or silk that harmonizes with the room’s decorations. For the loops a narrow ribbon of one to one and a half inches in width is used in the same or a contrasting color, the cushion top is cut, edges bound, loops sewn to the underside.
Shoe Buckles Add Style To Shoes In Fashion
Fashion commentary notes shoe buckles rise as key accessories with elaborate designs from major shops. Buckles studded with jewels and semi precious stones enhance evening footwear while ribbons remain a simple alternative for oxfords and colonial pumps.
Buttons Rise as Fashion Frock Decoration
The article notes buttons now serve as major decoration in fashion. Designers use large and tiny buttons, often antique or jeweled, to embellish frocks. Tiny silver or steel buttons form patterns and mimic styles like a bolero jacket, creating stylish, unusual effects.
Ribbon flower making with tassels instructions
Use ribbons cut to two inches for narrow width or two and a half inches for wider width. Gather narrow ribbon along edges to form petals and pin. Stitch in place. Use three colors or shades of one color for flowers, green ribbon for leaves and green embroidery silk for stems. Create tassels from silk or ribbon to match the flowers.
Velvet Makes a Timeless Comeback in Milady Wardrobe
Black velvet proves versatile across ages and styles from a two year old coat trimmed with ermine to dowager gowns with old time elegance. Slim straight frocks for day wear feature Peter Pan collars and subtle trims while evening gowns showcase intricate drapery reflecting a modiste's skill.
Pierrette Costume with White Taffeta and Velvet Disks
A costume described as a Pierrette outfit features white taffeta with large circular motifs of black velvet on each side of the overskirt. The design emphasizes bold black velvet disks forming a decorative motif.
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Pierrette
New Evening Shoe Buckle Designs Attract Attention
Slipper styles in brown and bronze satin feature gilt buckles with topaz and ivory look. Black satin evening shoes showcase ivy leaf silver buckles studded with garnets and emerald imitation accents. Rhinestone buckles adorn black and white shoes. new styles offered at affordable prices.
Study Personality and Colors Guides Fashion Sense
The text argues a well dressed woman studies fashion before adopting trends. She aligns outfits with her personality and sticks to a consistent scheme of line and color. A Parisian fashion leader exemplifies planning to avoid costly wardrobe mistakes.
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Paris
Orange flavored winter treats from old kitchen cabinet
A 1900s kitchen note extols oranges in winter, offering recipes and tips. It covers orange cups with fruit fillings, orange mint cup, orange meringues, orange ice cream, and glaze and candy ideas. It notes health benefits, color appeal, and uses for zest and juice in sherbets, glazes, and desserts.
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