Chinese Butler Tells of Quarrels
A Chinese butler Chung Wong Duk testifies in a New York case, describing tensions in Lola Carewe’s household. He notes rivalries with Lola and Miss Christine Quires, mentions threats from Coy Everett, and identifies quarrels involving Vincent Rowland. Detectives from the homicide squad arrive as the scene tightens around motive and loyalty.
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Chung
Christine Quires
Colt
Christine
R “Chung Wong Duk
oPelping
Oxford
Galt
Ie Bullet
Tae Butler
United States
Lola Carewe
Chunvg
Commissioner
Mies
Lola
Dougherty
Everett
Thatcher Colt
Lolauarrel
Mr. Rowland
Vincent Rowland
Solt
Fallon
Tal
New York
Flynn
New York Police Department
Edward P. Mulrooney
John J. Sullivan
E Department
Fat Stern
Thomas Byrnes
George Wl. McGlaskey
Polles
Fulton Street
Davic Friede
Potatoes and Cream Sauce Recipes From Kitchen Notes
Potatoes are praised as economical and versatile with tips to boost flavor using peppers, watercress, parsley, and cheese. Baking, frying, and cream sauce methods are explained, with serving ideas for beef, fish, and vegetables. The piece also touches on romantic notions tied to workplace dreamers and Cinderella analogies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Hovusekeeper
Ens
Jewelry trends for sportswear this spring season
The article outlines daytime dress necklines and formalwear pairing with short necklaces, matching bracelets, and simple earrings. It highlights gallith jewelry in metal edged tubes with colorful accents, monogrammed clips, and sport inspired designs in silver tones priced around one to two dollars.
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Lal
Schiayar
Arelli
Schiapareli
Mt. TL
Lelong
Etiquette guidance on goblets butter spreaders and bread plates
A reader asks about informal goblets and tableware placement. The reply explains formal versus informal goblet styles, correct butter spreader positions, and why bread and butter plates are sometimes omitted on formal tables.
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Miss de Peyster
Remember When By Saul Wolf and the Nash Company
In 1903 or 1904 Commerce Street was San Antonio’s main business hub. Louis Well ran a color shop at 327 West Commerce across from Charles Hommel’s gun shop, a gathering spot for political bosses. The men kept a charged electric plate atop meat to shoot at rats with air rifles, testing the shooters’ skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Wolf Jack Neal Nash
Commerce Street
San Antonio
Louis Well
Charles Hommel
Bryan Callaghan
Chartie Hommel
Rrs
Pattern and pattern catalog sale notice from Mary Martin era
A vintage pattern feature advertises house dresses and a spring catalog by Marian Martin. It lists pattern model 9208 with size details and yardage, ordering instructions, price, and a request to send 45 cents for pattern, name address style number and size. Catalog offers 32 pages of spring models including dresses, pajamas and children’s wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
Bubey
Mere
Alurian Martin
Society Leaders Name Greatest Social Asset
Society leaders tout health and beauty as the vital social asset for women, praising Haseti style and the benefits of proper care. An Italian skin product by Carupana is promoted as a premium balm approved by Good Housekeeping Institute, advertised to protect against aging and weather effects.
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Nany
Office Stark
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TROUT
King OF
Beacon Haddock
Fae Antonio
Cinderella
Fay King
Maat Kitchen
Indies
Poe
Glain
Yong Man
Alice
Evelyn
Etiquette
Kathryn DE Peyster
Wlast
Gan Antonia
Tan
Vertien
Alamo Plaza
Commerce
Xtra
Coats
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