Forbidden City and Temples in Peiping Revealed
The article tours Peiping's Forbidden City or Violet Town with its towers gates and moats. It notes the meridian gate grounds the imperial layout and recalls Ming failures and Empress Dowager movements during 1900. It describes color schemes architecture and the Temple of Confucius and Temple of Heaven with their serene settings and ceremonial roles.
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National Geographic Society
Ithin
Peiping
Forbidden City
Coal Hill
Dagoba
Pei Hai
Three Seas
Confucius
Tatar City
China
Sonny's Psychology and a Seven Year Old's Earnest Question
A 1937 glimpse into a seven year old boy living in a hotel apartment who asks his father for ten cents before a walk with his Scotty. He explains his candy supply is low and he wants a reserve for visitors, reflecting early childhood behavior.
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Walter
Hint to Mothers
A fragment from a domestic scene shows tension between a son Nol Jim and his mother over his presence in the evenings. The conversation hints at unresolved disagreements and strains within the family.
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Jim
Right of Way on the Misty Bridge Gaffe
A foggy bridge encounter pits a tramp steamer chief officer against a man leaning over the rail as the ship claims right of way. The stranger replies with a dry quip that this isn t a ship at all but a light house workman on a night shift.
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Guvner
Pensacola Air Station News
Cause to Complain about a Rigid Shaving Brush
A reader notes their shaving brush has become very stiff and asks what is wrong. The mother recalls it was soft the day before when painting a bird cage, leaving the issue unexplained.
Traveler’s tale clueing a river of gladiators
A traveler claims the river looked alive with gladiators from the boat. A listener asks what he means. the traveler corrects, saying alligators were meant. The exchange ends with the quip that gladiators are flowers.
Puzzle shows boy asks about costs after spill
The exchange depicts a child asking about expenses. the father explains not costly and asks why the child asks. The son replies that the mother became very angry because he spilled a drop on the carpet.
Stray Stories Marco Polo Patrol Note
A brief stray line reports a humorous clash between a policeman and motorist over speed and a casual remark about selling a car to a passenger. The fragment hints at everyday street commerce amid a law enforcement moment without details.
In the Right Place Women Now Equal Men
Orator Meekton asserts women are the equals of men applauded by the audience. He proclaims there are no longer better halves, signaling a shift in gender roles in public discourse.
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Meekton
Tramp Requests More from Lady for Pleasure
A street exchange shows a scene where a man offers a dime to a woman and she replies with humor, the man suggesting a larger amount to ensure enjoyment. The dialogue highlights social attitudes and class-tinged banter in a dated urban setting.
Not Guilty Cleared After Two Weeks Custody Question
A quoted exchange questions whether two weeks in custody should permit a small crime without charge. The dialogue frames a judge’s finding of not guilty and discharge while highlighting time served as a potential entitlement for leniency or exemption from prosecution.
Why She Laughed at The Father Over New Cars
A light exchange shows a father puzzled by the influx of new cars on the market as a daughter explains a caller left in a huff. The humor hinges on the pace of consumer change and the family’s casual tone.
Aids to Attractiveness and Philosophy Cited in Mock Exchange
A witty exchange highlights how philosophy and a cosmetic shop can enhance a pleasant, smiling countenance. Miss Cayenne asserts philosophy helps, while a cosmetic shop is also valued as a practical aid.
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Miss Cayenne
Summer velvet wedding gowns set fashion for brides and attendants
A Western Newspaper Union fashion note extols summer velvet as a novel bridal fabric. It describes bridal gowns and attendants outfits using sheer backgrounds with velvet motifs in white and green, with blue delphinium accents, striped sashes, hats, and bouquets. The piece suggests coordinated veils and practical styling tips for a distinctive summer wedding look.
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Freesias
Aris
Grace
Western Newspaper Union
Short Dance Frock By Cherie Nicholas
The new short length dance frock caused a sensation and quickly became a favorite. The pictured gown is a lovely printed silk chiffon that flatters the waist, reviving classic silhouettes. It was worn by a prominent society debutante at The Silk Parade to Waltz Time in New York.
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New York
Lanvin Jackets Feature Silver and Gold Kid Styles
Lanvin presents jackets in silver or gold kid leather used for evening wear with flowing robes trimmed in oriental leather 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 from day wear to evening gowns and house coats. Classic lines feature exquisite workmanship with appliqued seamings and scalloped edges. Short veils keep delicate patterns visible, with gowns often having a very full train and intricate lace details.
Wedding Parties Dressed All in Lace
Lace dominated this year’s fashion with all white Chantilly bridal gown lacking seams and entirely hand appliqued edges. Mantilla head dress matched the gown while bridesmaids wore novelty lace dresses in pastel shades and hood shaped headdresses.
Nasturtium Inspired Tints Capucine Color Accents
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.
Alphabet Crochet Pattern Demonstration Listing
Sewing Circle Needle Dept offers Pattern 1399 with charts and directions for a 12 by 15 inch chair back and 6 by 12 inch arm rests. Includes a complete alphabet unit measuring 3% by 4 inches and a material list, with illus tions of stitches. Send 15 cents in stamps to 82 Highth Ave New York NY with name pattern number and address.
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Sewing Circle Needle Dept
Highth Ave
New York
Architecture's Aim to Endure Through Time
A reflection attributed to Sir Christopher Wren stating architecture seeks eternity and endures beyond modes and fashions through its enduring principles.
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Christopher Wren
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