Forbidden City and Temple Complex of Peiping Explored
A vivid tour of Peiping's Forbidden City and adjacent temples describes the Imperial complex with its walls, gates, and pavilions. The article contrasts the colorful, decorative style with fragile construction, notes the Empress Dowager and 1900 events, and highlights the Temple of Confucius and Temple of Heaven as enduring symbols of Chinese architecture and spirit.
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National Geographic Society
Eetay D.C
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Eiping
Forbidden City
Coal Hill
Pei Hai
Peiping
Three Seas
Confucius
Tatar City
Lama Temple
China
Sonny’s Psychology and a Seven Year Old’s Candy Plan
A seven year old boy in a hotel apartment asks his father for 10 cents to buy candy for friends. The exchange reflects the child’s early social and behavioral mindset influenced by parental talk from years prior. The scene centers on a father and child dialogue during a walk around the block with a Scotty dog.
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Walter
Hint to Mothers and Jim’s Quiet Departure
Fragmentary dialogue reveals a son Jim leaving and a mother's hope clashing with a quiet estrangement. The exchange hints at family tension over time spent at home and the lack of communication between mother and son.
Right of Way on the Bridge a Light’ousel
The Chief Officer of a tramp steamer confronts a man leaning over a bridge rail claiming right of way. In a wry reply the man clarifies this is a light’ousel not a ship, altering the safety premise of the encounter.
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Guvner
Pensacola Air Station News
Cause to Complain About Shaving Brush Quality
A speaker complains about a shaving brush being rough or defective and recalls it was soft when used yesterday. The mother offers no clear explanation. The exchange centers on a household grooming tool and its condition.
Correction A Traveler’s Glider Gladiators and Alligators
A traveler claims the river seemed alive with gladiators from a boat. The listener asks for clarification and learns the speaker meant alligators, noting gladiators as a misheard term. The exchange ends with the joke that gladiators are flowers.
Puzzled Boy Asks If Ink Cost Much to Spill
A father reassures his child that ink costs little, explaining the carpet got a drop and the mother became very angry. The exchange captures a humorous domestic moment.
Stray Stories Sells Car Amid Traffic Stop Exchange
An exchange during a traffic stop features a motorist aiming to raise the price of a car sale while a police officer relays speed limits. The dialogue underscores tension over vehicle sales and law enforcement.
In the Right Place Orator Praises Equal Partners
The speaker proclaims that women are the equals of men, declaring there are no longer better halves. Applause follows as Mr. Meekton agrees and thanks the crowd for the turn in gender roles.
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Meekton
Tramp and Lady Bargain Over Dime in Street Exchange
A brief street exchange shows a lady offering a dime to a tramp who responds with gratitude and a humorous demand for a quarter to ensure genuine enjoyment. The dialogue captures streetwise wit and social tension in a concise moment.
Prisoner Declared Not Guilty and Released After Custody
A prisoner is found not guilty and discharged, but questions arise about time served. The man notes two weeks in custody and ponders whether that entitles him to commit a minor offense without penalty.
Why She Laughed Car Market Sparks Father’s Riff
A humorous exchange shows a father lamenting his niece’s suitor leaving in a huff after a casual chat about the influx of new cars. The joke highlights everyday family wit in a scene of modern consumer abundance.
Aids to Attractiveness Quote Sparks Cosmetic Shop Debate
A witty exchange contrasts philosophy as a guide to the pleasant look with Miss Cayenne replying that a cosmetic shop offers similar help. The brief line reflects consumer attitudes toward beauty aids in a lighthearted tone.
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Miss Cayenne
Summer velvet in bridal fashion makes radiant statement
The piece showcases summer velvet used with sheer fabrics for bride and attendants. It describes white mousseline de soie with white velvet motifs, emerald jewelry, pale lavender orchids, and coordinated sashes. Also features delphinium blue details, hat styles, bouquet ideas, and wedding-pageantry suggestions.
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Freesias
Aris
Grace
Western Newspaper Union
Short Dance Frock by Cherie Nicholas
A new short-length dance frock sparked buzz before becoming a general favorite. The satin gown showcased printed silk chiffon and a slender waist, recalling silhouettes of the past. It was worn by a leading debutante at The Silk Parade to Waltz Time in New York.
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New York
Lanvin Jackets Display Silver and Gold Kid Textures
Lanvin presents jackets in silver or gold kid with evening robes trimmed in leather and oriental accents. The house also offers stitched kid jackets so soft and fine they resemble lacquered satin.
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Lanvin
Lanvin's
Lace for Summer Bride New Style
The June bride will wear lace on daytime outfits as well as evening gowns and house coats. Classic lines feature intricate appliqued seams and scalloped lace edges on trains and necklines, with shorter veils to showcase delicate patterns.
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Chrse Nicholas
Wedding Party in Lace Dresses Steal the Show
Wedding guests and bridesmaids wear all lace gowns in Chantilly and novelty patterns. The bride’s gown features a seamless all white lace with hand appliqued edges and a mantilla headpiece. Bridesmaids sport pastel lace dresses with hooded headdresses forming a contrasting look.
New Capucine Tints Draw From Nasturtium Shades
Hints on Tints Capucine colors will be among the new color accents during the coming season. They have their origin in the various shades of the popular nasturtium.
Sewing Pattern Order Form Fragment from 82 Highth Ave
Fragmentary OCR shows a sewing pattern order form asking 15 cents in stamps or coins, with instructions to send name, pattern number and address. Details include chair back 12 by 15 inches, four arm rests 6 by 12 inches, complete alphabet, initials as insets, and internal stitch requirements. A note mentions The Sewing Circle Needlecn Cents and New York address.
Architecture's Aim and Eternal Principles
A terse quotation attributes to Sir Christopher Wren, asserting architecture seeks eternity and embodies its enduring principles beyond modes and fashions.
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Sir Christopher Wren
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