Duff-Gordon Paris Veils Stir Fashion Amid Turkish War
ADY DUFF-GORDON Lucile of London and famed fashion creator shows how the Turkish War influences Paris and New York styles. She outlines the Seraglio veil family, the Yasmik and Mystery Veil, brocade veils edged in fur, and how war sparks new silhouettes such as the Flare Coat with military tassels.
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London
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Paris
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New York
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Paria
Occidentals
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Newport
A Baptism of Fire and the Road to a War Medal
A narrator recalls a chaotic engagement where Chinese forces clash with French troops on a river valley field. After fleeing a deadly volley he sails a sampan down river, fights hand to hand, and returns to friendly lines with a war medal despite his fear and self doubt.
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Service
Same Reason: Betts Engaged to Charmer Despite Poverty
A young man tells his mother of his engagement to a poor but hopeful woman. She recalls her own early poverty and suggests marriage for future success, noting her husband was poor too. He insists the match will work, mirroring his mother's past reasoning.
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Betts
Little Brother Speaks About Vocal Solo
Loren ce, an ardent admirer of her voice, was chosen to sing a church solo. The next morning at breakfast she told her younger brother she never expected her voice to fill the hall. He replied he doubted it would be filled at all.
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Asia
Lorence
Train smash raises hope for badly hurt KIE
In a tense exchange a doctor confirms KIE suffered severe injuries in a train accident and required amputations. The doctor expresses confidence the patient will be on his feet again within three months.
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Portrait Joke Turns On Speaking Likeness
A careful artist tells a prospective buyer he can paint a speaking likeness of her wife. The client retorts with a quip asking if he cannot instead do a still life. The exchange captures a humorous, mistaken impression about portraiture.
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