President Seeks Rural Credit Reform and Primary Elections
President Wilson urges Congress to pass banking and currency reform to aid farmers access to capital and to establish nationwide primary elections while preserving party conventions for platform work. He highlights rural credit studies, anti monopoly measures, and evolving relations with territories including Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska Philippines. He calls for constitutional government in Mexico and for self government in the Philippines, Alaska railways, and stronger mine safety and employer liability laws.
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Senate
Congress
Europe
House
Department of Agriculture
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Islands
Commission
FURS AND VELVETS Evening fur coats showcased in ermine and brocade
The article surveys luxurious fur and velvet evening coats. It highlights ermine garments with white silver brocade, deep fur yokes, peasant sleeves, and broad revers. It notes trims in black and white ermine, sable and seal options, and the slim silhouette despite ample length.
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Chinchilla
Costly fashion gowns and the lure of copying designs
Mary Dean discusses coats in all grades of elegance priced from 40 dollars to expensive three figure sums. She notes designer prestige, imported materials, and the idea that many costly models could be copied by skilled tailors to halve the cost.
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Mary Dean
Sabbath Reading Prompted by Novel Plot
A dialogue about reading on Sunday shows Louise arguing with grandmamma. Louise defends a novel about a girl engaged to three Episcopal clergymen, while grandmamma restricts Sunday reading. The brief cites Life.
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Louise
Grandmamma
Quote Reflections on Classics and Diction
A brief exchange notes frequent quotation of the classics and relies on the back parts of the dictionary for expression. The speakers discuss how essential archival language and reference works are to their writing process.
On Courtship and a Doctor's Bill
A humorous exchange reveals a young doctor courting a daughter and worry over possible charges for medical visits tied to a heart condition. The banter hints at social expectations and financial concerns in a light domestic scene.
The Difference. Political Gathering or Hunt Club Meet
A quip contrasts a political gathering with a hunt club event. One is described as a mass meeting while the other as a meet massing. The joke plays on the similarity of words in a playful word swap.
Farmer Corrects Milk Pasteurization Claim
A city lady asks if the milk is pasteurized. The old farmer replies that it has always been pasteurized. He notes they graze cows in a pasture rather than a meadow.
Sensible Girl Dialog Reveals Bungalow Price Hint
A playful exchange shows a girl and an older man discussing romance and a bungalow purchase. The man proposes, the girl notes she has found a younger suitor who can pay the price. The dialogue reflects social dynamics and courting humor of the era.
Ingenuous Answer in Church Dialogue Noted
Humorous exchange between a clergyman and a little girl from Life magazine sketches a child asking to recall the speaker who keeps her awake during sermons. The girl admits she does not remember the name, highlighting church listening habits in a light moment.
Botts Takes Long Morning Ride on Street Car
A quote reveals Botts said he took a long trip this morning riding two blocks on a street car with Biffels. Details are sparse and the dialogue focuses on this brief excursion.
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Botts
Biffels
Embroidered Net Adorns Persian Rose Gown Design
A sketch presents an evening gown crafted from Persian rose crepe de chine enhanced by embroidered and jeweled net. The simple blouse bodice sits over a self-tone satin girdle with a velvet band, while a net vest and matching sleeve trim echo the vest. A full pannier style tunic opens over an underskirt with a net yoke effect.
Pocket Needle Case For School Kit
The article recommends teaching a child to carry a small needle case in her school kit to enable quick repairs. It highlights a cartridge shaped steel case with a silver thimble and thread reel, and mentions a leather covered book version with flannel needles and pockets for needles and toothpicks.
Kewpie Embroideries for Home Decoration
Mothers delight in embroidered Kewpie figures stamped for linen projects. Pillow tops and nursery pieces feature colored outline designs in rope silk-work, with Drayton children and the September Morn child also depicted. Verses describe the actions, adding playful charm to the display.
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Drayton
Choice of Cloth or Satin Model for a Vest
A fashion description presents a versatile vest option made of cloth or satin with embroidered front sides. It features long shoulder lines, attached sleeves, a white satin collar and cuffs, and a laced front with a black liberty cravat. A tucked chemisette in white tulle or muslin completes the style, edged with lace.
Neckwear Variation In Frock Styles With High Collars
The piece notes continued low cut necklines on most new frocks for winter. It mentions a minority preferring high collars of tulle and chiffon, boned to a great height at the back, with the top hem meeting the coiffure and slanting to ease the look.
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Alaska
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