Dame Fashion Sees Whirling Mice and Spring Blue Styles
Dame Fashion observes whimsical white and black mice spinning in cages as a parable of modern women’s lives. She notes fall colors with black and white effects fading to sailor blue and light browns, praising varied, nonuniform dress and new blue outfits inspiring confidence.
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Grace J. Austin. Ly
Dame Fashion
St Jarkspur
New Hampshire
Gene Stratter Porter
Western Newspaper Union
Skirt Lengths Rise Across Day and Evening Fashions
The period shows longer skirts across new styles daytime frocks fall below the knee while evening gowns sweep the floor or nearly so along the sides or back, signaling a shift in attire.
Princess Line Fall Coat With Velvet and Ermine Trim
A black velvet fall coat features the princess line silhouette and a new length. The design highlights a trimmed collar and the inside of bell sleeves with ermine for a luxe finish.
Autumn Fashion Hints for Careful Dressers
Feather hats should use flat feathers. Velvet evening dresses gain from fur trimmings and fur bordered jackets for day and night wear. Long gloves return in nude or black with bright red as an option. Evening coats stay short and fur trimmed. Tweed dominates sports and informal day wear. Velvets and panne rise in use while black cashmere outfits gain favor. Feather turbans and stitched hats accompany velvet and felt novelties. Fur trimming and felt blends win Parisian approval, with short-haired and broadtail furs popular alongside mole and shaved varieties.
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Anne
Shapely Oxfords and Evening Shoes Feature Sleek Heels
The article showcases shapely oxfords with high slender heels and novel faces, some with no tongues or edges meeting and openwork designs. Suede general wear shoes with trims, evening pumps and sandals emphasize color, discreet trims, and modern color and metallic effects on dyeable fabrics.
Browns and Beiges Are Favored Autumn Colors
The article notes brown and beige dominate autumn fashion with maroon chestnut tones flattering in soft light. It cites brown and yellow combos carrying over from summer, black with white trim remaining prominent, and plum, bright reds, blues, greens in the palette. Evening shades are less brilliant than daytime, with melon as a newer shade under discussion.
Scarfs and Gardenias as Suit Accessories
Three color scarfs in white gray and black dominate with extra hues for tailored suits. White smoke gray and lemon yellow pair with black suits while lemon nasturtium and gray are favored. Leather gardenias in matching shades complete the classic accessory set.
Memories worth keeping outlast time and loss
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union reflection notes that people collect china prints and books, but true treasure lies in memories. Happy memories are indestructible possessions, lasting beyond material wealth though threatened by disease or death.
Seasonal Can from Cauliflower to Pickles and Preserves
A pantry guide lists cauliflower pickle basics with flowerets washed and brined, then vinegar and spices warmed for jars. It covers Apple Butter Wild Grape Jelly Spiced Jam veg sauces, ripe cucumber pickles, horseradish relish, Chocolate Malted Milk, and a note on keeping blood alkaline with daily oranges.
Aristocrat Refuses Consent in Quip by Inquiring Suitor
In a Boston Transcript moment, a boastful young man asks consent to marry one of the aristocrat's daughters. The reply is curt and witty, offering a dry choice between the maid or the cook, highlighting social snobbery and humor.
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Tsay
Boston Transcript
Backseat Drivers Spark Puzzled Murders Comment
Mrs Grouch laments crime levels while her husband notes the abundance of backseat drivers. The exchange frames a grim view of public danger and moral outrage without detailing any specific event.
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Mrs. Grouch
The Reptile Reveals Lounge Lizard Label
Gladys calls him a lounge lizard. Maggie wonders why he is labeled that way. The exchange centers on reputations and sharp banter.
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Gladys
Maggie
Man Passes Away After Hay Load Swerves Bus
A brief local note confirms an individual died after a hay load was passed and a bus swerved. No further details are provided about injuries or the exact location.
Label on Both Sides Helps Package Stay Visible
A shopper explains to a post office clerk that writing the address on both sides of a package label increases visibility if the label peels off. The clerk notes the reasoning and confirms the precaution.
Hereafter Anticipation Sparks Domestic Exchange
A terse exchange between a husband and wife features Mr. Knagg-Lut asserting devotion amid a charged moment. The wife counters with a grim view of sacrifice and blame aimed at a vulnerable widow.
Stepped on the gas joke sparks arrest remark
A remark about stepping on the gas led to a debate and a stated arrest for alleged domestic incident. The quote suggests a provocative exchange but lacks corroborating details such as names, dates, or jurisdiction.
Advertise or Bust Says Lord Dewar at Poster Exhibition
Lord Dewar spoke at the London and North Eastern posters show in New Burlington Galleries. He praised advertising with quips about Samson and urged action to avoid fossilizing trade. He called for moving toward better times with hats off to the past and coats off to the future.
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Lord Dewar
London
North-Eastern Railway
Burlington Galleries
Samson
High Praise in Three Short Words at Funeral Sermon
Dr William A Muhlenberg founder of the Church of the Holy Communion in New York is credited by a Churchman correspondent with delivering the world s shortest sermon at a trustees burial. His text Micah 6 8 yielded the brief line I did this. A Catholic priest in Toronto was said to have written a 100 word sermon this summer.
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William A. Muhlenberg
Church of the Holy Communion
New York
Toronto
Great Geyser Exhibit at Yellowstone Park Museum
The world’s most comprehensive geyser exhibit is housed in Yellowstone Park’s new museum at Old Faithful under park naturalist Yeager. It features geyser and hot spring deposits, diagrammatic paintings, and the evolution of a geyser through geological ages.
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Yellowstone Park Museum
Old Faithful
Dorr GC. Yeager
Old Paithful
Army of Hunters Aims at Rabbits and Game
An army three times the size of the A E in the World war is said to move on rabbits deer ducks and other game. Hunting licenses for the 1928 season were issued to 6 450 000 people who paid over 9 000 000 dollars for the privileges. New York state led with 677 750 licenses and Pennsylvania was second with 517 729.
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New York State
Pennsylvania
Surgical Triumph At Great Falls Dog Receives Silver Dollar
A surgeon at a dog and cat hospital in Great Falls Montana performed a successful operation to remove a silver dollar from a dog's stomach. The dollar was recovered and the dog regained its health.
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Great Falls
Mont
Better to Keep Mum
A newly married man laments his wife never listening. The seasoned husband reassures him that such woes pass, recalling his own past slip when he spoke in his sleep and caused trouble. The short banter preserves a humorous, old time sensibility.
Have Confidence in America Says Foreign Investments Top Billions
Dr Julius Klein assistant secretary of commerce states that foreign citizens hold more than seven billion dollars in investments within the United States. The figure underscores the strong international capital presence and suggests a favorable climate for foreign investment.
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Julius Klein
Countries
United States
Playing Along in Politics’s Havoc
A man uses a cunning smile to stage audacious tricks as he navigates political schemes. His antics aim to gain power while sowing disruption and confusion across the scene.
Old Sentinel Passes in French Town Forest
An oak named Madame de Sevigne was cut down at Forges les-Eauux France. The tree had inspired letters written 240 years ago by the French writer and was memorialized in those historical notes.
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Madame de Sevigne
Forges les-Eauux
France
No Need for More Shyman
Willie insists he has no other sisters while a woman vows to marry him, claiming she has made up her mind.
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Shyman
Willie
Sauce for the Goose Porter Miss Trade Route Banter S
A humorous dialogue unfolds on a passenger train about possession and propriety. The Porter questions ownership phrasing while the Pedantic Passenger frames the banter around belonging to a wife and a company. The exchange highlights social roles and linguistic quirks aboard the train.
Famous Fountain Denmark's Giant Porcelain Fountain
Denmark unveils the world's largest porcelain fountain in a Copenhagen park. The monumental figures took a year and a half to bake, shaping a landmark praised for scale and craft.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Stage Business Farewell Tour Sparks Return Talk
A performer hints at a farewell tour with comments about potential future seasons. If reception is strong, they contemplate a return and a possible welcome back later.
Spare tire view on future provision in Kansas City Journal Post
A Kansas City Journal Post opinion notes that some people equate planning for the future with carrying a spare tire. The metaphor critiques view of preparedness as a burden rather than necessity.
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Kansas City Journal Post
Silly Question Sparks A marital retort from caller
The caller asks a provocative question about knowing a spouse before marriage. Mrs. responds sharply denying any prior knowledge would have prevented marriage. The exchange highlights tense domestic dialogue with sharp humor.
Brisk Trade Conversation With Druggist Reveals Postage Sales
A brisk exchange shows a druggist reporting 70 cents in postage stamps and three postals sold, indicating steady customer traffic. The brief dialogue captures a snapshot of daily retail activity and small-time commerce.
Smoking tip to reset taste after a hard day
An advertisement suggests covering the toothbrush with 20 Mule Team Borax and brushing thoroughly to restore the kick of smoking. It claims the next cigarette will taste like the first, inviting readers to try the method.
Man Turns to Prayer After Lending Fails in Ohio
A man abandonshope of repayment and seeks inner strength to resist further loans as he shifts focus to prayer, per the Ohio State Journal.
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Ohio State Journal
Cigar Ashes Stir Rug Debate at Home
A man questions the value of cigar ashes for rugs while another insists his wife won’t believe it. The exchange highlights household debates over cleaning methods and practicality.
Umpire’s Burden Mentioned In Quirky Ad Patter
A fragmented column notes an umpire’s friendless fate in a humorous quip about Trandy using Red Cross Liquid Blue. An ad promotes a large bottle at 10c and jokes about manly complaints, flirtation, and luck in a satirical tone.
Diamond Dyes Blue Package Promises Bright Silk Colors
Textile makers claim the Diamond Dyes Blue Package provides clearer, more brilliant colors for silk or wool than all purpose dyes. Like the white package, the blue version uses high quality anilines and is easy to use. Available in drugstores for 15 cents.
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Suburb
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Transylvania
Madeira
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Egypt
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Cunard Line
Algiers
Riviera
Sweden
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Edinburgh
Holland
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Paris
Rhine
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Frank
Clark
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Mark Guy Perse
W.N.U
Kansas City
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