Whitby Whispers Of A Storied North Yorkshore
National Geographic describes Whitby a coastal town with centuries of history from St Mary's church to Whitby abbey. It traces the old jet trade once thriving on the coast, the ancient streets Baxtergate Flowergate and Church street, and the harbor's shift from herring to crab and lobster, ending with the rugged cable fishing boats and seaworn fishermen shaping Whitby's enduring spirit.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNY Service
Whitby
Old England
St. Mary’s
Whitby Abbey
England
Seven Seas
Greenland
Cook
Scoresby
Tees
Tyne
Victoria
Prince Albert
Old Town
Baxtergate
Flowergate
Church Street
St. Mary's
Jet
Skinner Street
Sandgate
Haggersgate
St. Ann’s Staith
Etiquette In Meeting Friends And Guests
A series of Mrs. Post etiquette answers covers introductions to a ten year old, meeting a neighbor girl via note rather than formal introduction, when a dress company secretary should shake hands, and whether to name the guest or the host first at a party.
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Mrs. Post
Emily Post
Proper First Names Etiquette and Tea Hosting Guidance
A familiar etiquette column discusses how far using first names goes among different ages, notes that many young people drop Mr and Mrs, advises a measured approach. It also covers inviting to a tea hosted by a professional caterer, including how to indicate the tea room address on invitations and proper welcomes at a reception.
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Miss
Mister
Park Place
Miss Jones
Broccoli Origins and Botanical Roots
Broccoli derives from the Italian plural broccolo meaning sprout, a diminutive of brocco meaning splinter. It is a hardy variety of cauliflower, a type of cabbage, with a head formed by condensed thickened flower clusters rather than leaves.
Morning Dress Pattern Promises Flexible Frock Styles
Pattern 1782 offers a versatile design for morning and afternoon dresses in printed wash silk or pale blue green or rose cotton. It features a wing sleeve effect and can be made in multiple fabrics, with step by step instructions. Size 16 uses 3 1 4 yards of 36 inch fabric. send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York City.
Bobby’s Dilemma at Summer School or Fishing
A brief note from Mrs. W. H. recalls Bobby who, while at St. Monica for summer school, wanders toward fishing as a friend asks which activity is today. He jokes that he is battling with his conscience in a light, reflective moment from the Boston Transcript.
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W. H
Bobby
St. Monica
Boston Transcript
Real Trouble In Atlantic City Vaudeville Sketch
Mo encounters a vaudeville duo in Atlantic City who explain they are not working due to sinus trouble. The male act member says no one will sign them, leaving Mo bemused by the odd excuse.
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Atlantic City
Pittsburgh Post
Uncertain Plans for Josh’s College Return
In a rural exchange, Farmer Corntessel questions Josh about returning to college. Josh believes a professor would share valuable knowledge freely, prompting a hurried, radio broadcast style reaction.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
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Old Whitby
Spain
Whitby Jet
Abbey Cliff
St. Hilda
Coble
OUR Comic
Little
Peter
MR. Williams
Davis
Finney
odOi
Jula
Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Essors
Wrigley 'S
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