Etiquette guidance from Miss de Peyster on entertaining and manners
A collection of questions and advice on hosting elderly guests and playing cards, dress and decorum for a bridge luncheon, note writing etiquette, and tips on polite behavior. Includes letters from readers about hats at the table, returning calls, and how to respond to social courtesies with guidance from Miss de Peyster and contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss de Peyateri
Adin
Rome
Bridge
Miss de Perster
Tam
Hostera
Iunelison
England
Mies de Peaster
Alynan
Miss de Peyster
Ond
Otder Indy
Alwayas
Emall Raven
Mildsbound
Fashion notes on cruises and warm wool coats
This article reviews travel fashion for cruises, praising light wool and ostrich feather fabrics for warmth and comfort. It describes a nautical wooden-soldier silhouette coat, buttoned details, apex collars, and military-inspired trims. It promotes casual and formal wear, including coats under $29.50, with purchasing info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcons
Mt Part
Dreve
Demila
Alf Collarh
Cart Chen
The Rhyming Optimist by ne Michaelis
A fragmentary public diary sketches a celebrity author and her works. It portrays her public triumphs and private striving, mixing vivid depictions of her creative life with hints of personal resolve and the demand for recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaelis
Strurele
Ant
Neil
Eniicage
Constaucs
Fife
Unbelievable Palatable Drink From Castor Oil Secret
A bizarre household hint claims you can make a drink using castor oil as a key ingredient. It instructs squeezing lemon, adding anator oil, Browid Singer, and Jena test, then bicarbonate of soda to create fizz. The readout ends with odd notes about a strong brown panders and pantry shelves.
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Anator Ail
M Pingh
Browid
Singer
Jena
Elf
Fragmented Aid to Beauty Nonsense Text on Hair Care
The excerpt presents garbled, partial phrases about hair care and styling. It mentions nape, neck washing, and a desire for a permanent wave, but the overall meaning is unclear and lacks coherent narrative or identifiable figures. This appears to be OCR garble rather than a readable news item.
Pattern 9259 Skirt Treatment in Spring Collection
An old style sewing note describes Pattern 9259 for an interesting skirt treatment with slim front panel and flare. It lists fabric options orange red crepe and other colorways, sizes, yardage, and ordering details from a fashion catalog by Palitra Department, with patterns, accessories, and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notas
Palitra
Engaged Life and Bridge Debate Highlight Social Tales
A mother's hopes rise as a marriageable daughter may soon wed, while a brisk bridge match features Culbertson and Lens amid discussion of card distributions and strategic bids. The evolving engagements and high stakes bridge play reflect pastime, social expectation, and competitive spirit among prominent figures.
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Fay King
Huction
Bridge Meadquarpornter
Lenz
Liggett
Culbertson
Lenz Hind
Tyro Kings
Jeonz
Vigeett
Algo Culbertson
Tiggert
Lear
Sire Jacoby
Job A. Warner
Smith
Walter Malawan
Telingay
Lens
Jnewhy
Goodnight Stories By Max Trell
A fragment from a tale about Tin Soldier generals and shadow children in a war between robins and worms. The soldiers and a china dog defend little friends as robins swoop in, forcing a retreat to safety behind a bush.
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Hememos
Flor
Alanid
Yam
Koark
Big Arms
Tabby
China Dog
Warters Wall
Acme
Yan
Anid
Che Robins Coe
Innit
Wardly
Robins
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Kathryn DePeyster
Misa de Peyste
Alta
Agato
Elise Bacon Edmonds
Henry Knowlen
Knowles
Fleury Knowles
Mire de Peyster
Margaret
Fay
CevprRse Ot — Rust Soc
Tone
Howe
Ube
Bob
Jane
Joan Crawford
Alles and
Evelyn Cy Tive
Alice and
Evelyn
Bre
San Antonio
Marran Martin
le _Calbeetson Cubhortion
Byron
Syrah
Angie
Png
Gadbertson
Ted Ure
Cobbertsons
Beatrice Fairfax
Sue
Silalitier
Radio Ng Pac
Abe Law
Orange
Beannir
A. L. Matlock
Aber
Cameron
Plve & Personal Inspecte Marke Hte
Mt. Wentaing
Craingiones
Nahaiakinghan
Candi Alamo Plaza
Lis
Max Trell
Tin Soldier
Sellans
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Clow Gasteam Heating CO
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