Margery's Sendoff and a Surprise at Boarding School
Margery leaves home for Japanese exchange to Japan with her parents to travel. Nancy and friends arrange a farewell party and send a surprise parcel system with numbered boxes including a kimono and a letter. Margery faces homesickness yet finds comfort in the thoughtful gifts and a hopeful friendship.
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Nancy
Margery
Goosie
Marge
Ello
Dick Reed
Marven
Japan
Rebecca
Tokio
Priscilla
Nancy Blait
Carton
Rolph
Perfectly Satisfied Carl Heralds Party Dress
Carl, a boy from California, is invited to a children’s party. His mother buys him a white sailor suit, and he glances at his image in the pier glass thinking others will mistake him for God returning.
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Malxz
Carl
Californna
Littl
Target Practice for Boys and Girls: Safe Air Pistol Games
The piece promotes shooting games using an air pistol and harmless target like pins and wax balls. It extols eye hand training and safe play, noting the rubber tipped projectile sticks to the target rather than penetrating, reducing danger. It also describes a second game with feathers and wax balls to teach aim and direction.
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Marksonae
Hurry word echoes in many tongues across nations
The passage discusses the use of the word hurry in American speech and its variants in German French and Spanish. It notes German huri armi arri and the Spanish musketeer cry arri arri while mentioning ancient calls of genny and herrer as phrases for urging animals or speed.
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France
Germany
New Things of Interest to the Feminine Shopper
A fashion note highlights LLOVER lace trimmed with medallions of batist embroidery on batiste ground. The text contrasts this with year old lace trimmed embroideries still in favor and hints at teenage fashion trends and open embroidery styles.
Aprons for Childhoods Playtime
Av aprons for small girls feature sleeves reaching the wrist and a throated fit with hems that cover the hem of gingham or chambray outfits. Styles vary from plain with piping to embroidered trims, often with a back gathered sash for easy wear and morning dress potential.
Newsy Notes for Women Fashion Update
New elbow gloves feature two toned stitching blending colors with no odd effect. Teneriffe wheel motifs appear in batiste combining Teneriffe stitch with lace wheel designs. Wide embroidery with a double edge decorates panels on dresses, running from top to girdle height.
Novel Raideries Display Mixed Conventional and Striking Designs
A collection of round figure designs showcases mostly conventional forms with occasional striking pieces that stand out by abrupt deviations. The designs emphasize inventive tangents while preserving traditional type.
Scarlet Velvet Touches On Moleskin Suit
A vivid description notes a red scarf pairing with a grey moleskin walking suit and matching hat. The ensemble features a scarlet velvet at the throat, adding a striking focal point to the graceful outfit.
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Tn Ge Ieee
Asancy Blair
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Tom
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