Clean Cut Man Wins Job as Grace Loomis Secretaries
Collins misreads a job ad while en route to a Dowtown interview. He foils a harasser on a subway car after defending a woman. The harasser turns out to be Robert B. Allison, president of Western Manufacturing, who realizes Collins and Grace Loomis are his new secretary and fiancé.
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James Hall
Collins
Iewer
Colling
Collings
Allison
Brooklyn Bridge
Robert B. Allison
Western Manufacturing Company
Wr. Allison
Frank Collins
Mr. Allison
Grace Loomis
Miss Loomis
W G Chapman
Young Men's Christian Association Emerges as Major American Enterprise
The Young Men’s Christian Association founded by sea captain T. V. Sullivan in Boston grew from a tiny venture with no capital to a nationwide organization. It now employs thousands, operates 2,196 offices in many cities, oversees 725 buildings, and holds real estate worth 70 million dollars with 14 million in maintenance funds, totaling about 84 million in capital. The group builds new offices regularly and focuses on conserving America’s manhood.
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T. V. Sullivan
Boston
England
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Young Men's Christian Association
America
Lace in Profusion Marks Distinguishing Boutiques Fashion
The article notes lace dominates negligee fashion across fabrics from crepe de chine to dotted batiste. It highlights draped full length styles with ribbons, sashes, and weighted girdles, including French allover lace over white chiffon foundations creating semi nude shoulder effects.
Bleach for Wrinkles and Odors in Garments
Practical home tips describe whitening methods using peroxide and ammonia to remove perspiration stains from waists and wool fabrics. Ammonia cleans without damaging fabric and eliminates odors. A fumes-bleach method for fine materials uses sulfur and a funnel to bleach spots, with windows open for ventilation.
How to Curl Ostrich Feathers at Home
The article advises owners of ostrich feather trims to curl their own feathers after exposure to moisture. Heat near a fire can restore curl, or dry then recurl with a blunt blade. Work incrementally on fronds, drawing blade along the stem to edge for best results.
Cretonne Hat Box Cover from Scraps
A clever woman uses cretonne scraps to fashion a stylish hat box cover. She covers a hat box with a rose-sprigged fabric, joining ends with paste, and mitering edges for a neat finish. The lined box holds a best hat and remains attractive for display.
Afternoon gown described with lace over chiffon and maline trim
A museum blurb notes an afternoon gown with white clung lace over chiffon and a draped skirt. Black maline trimming and a matching sash complete the design.
Home Decorating Reflections for Discontented Women
A Chicago Inter Ocean piece advises women unhappy with their interior to study their home room by room. It recommends decluttering, trading oversized furniture for better layouts, proper picture placement at eye level, using simple pillow covers, choosing plain or two toned wallpaper, and keeping table covers and lamp shades simple to create restful, practical decor.
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Joseph
Cretonne
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Silk Stocking Care Hint for Longer Wear
A fashion tip advises prolonging silk stocking life by sewing soft silk pieces inside the toe and heel areas. Attach silk at the top where the garter fastens and darn around the edge to reinforce wear. The method uses Japaness wash silk as the chosen material.
Sugar Potatoes Recipe Card
Six sweet potatoes, one cup white sugar, one-half cup water, one teaspoon butter. Parboil peel and cut potatoes into quarter inch slices. Cook sugar water and butter to a syrup. Add slices and simmer an hour. Boil away syrup until almost dry. Serve with meats.
Lemonade Sugar First Steps For Better Mix
The guide suggests dissolving sugar in a little hot water before adding it to lemonade to prevent sinking and to sweeten faster. It also notes heating water with the lemon before squeezing yields more juice.
Old Fashioned Prune Pie Recipe
Wash and soak one pound of prunes overnight in water. Cook until tender and reduce the liquid. Line a pie plate with rich crust, fill with prunes and liquid, add half cup sugar and a tablespoon lemon juice. Top with crust, bake quickly, cool slightly, sprinkle powdered sugar, and serve fresh.
How to Peel Potatoes With Soda Water
A simple kitchen method suggests soaking potatoes briefly in water with a small piece of common soda to make peeling easier and reduce finger irritation. The tip promises smoother scraping and less mess.
When Washing Mirrors and Windows
Cleaning tips note turpentine in warm water as the best cleaner for mirrors and windows. A small amount of alcohol is also said to brighten glass and improve clarity.
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