Lawrences in California a Cautionary Family Tale
The Boston Lawrences migrate to California during the gold rush era. The clan shrinks to a small farm and a declining home in Clippersville. Gail in the public library and Edith in retail books, Phil in iron works, with Ariel becoming a troubling figure as a car crash tragedy unfolds. Dick Stebbins, now a lawyer, intervenes as Ariel elopes with him.
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California
Clippersville
Phil
Gail
Edith
Sam
Ariel
Lily Cass
van Murchison
Yale
Lawrence Luck
Dick Stebbins
Van
Chipps
Stebbins
Arie
A House Birthday Ends In Edith's Collapse
In Clippersville Gail and Edith grapple with mounting tensions after Phil's marriage to Lily. A sobering crisis erupts when Edith sustains a severe accident from a toppled statue, sending the household into vigil as doctors rush to save her and Gail clings to sisterly resolve amid fear and uncertainty.
Gail's Journey Through a Grief Stricken Country
Gail travels into a grief filled realm where the sun grows sickly and the town feels unreal. Kind strangers aid her as she reads poems and letters, finding comfort in verses by Whitman and figures from Edith's life. Miss Tevis takes Gail to Santa Barbara for Christmas, but the season feels hollow, and they sense the year slipping away as a cliffhanger ends the segment.
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Edith Lawrence
Abigail
Gail
Phil
Edith
Lily
Muller's Book
Lawrence
Miss Lawrence
Ariel
Lawrences
Cass
Lawrence Boys
Danny
Doctor Peters
Sam
Remsinger
San Francisco
Grandma Polk
Mary Tevis
Santa Barbara
Pasadena
Clippersville
Americans Use Less Manufactured Jams Than English
Studies show Americans use only one and one half pounds of manufactured jams and jellies per person while Englishmen consume twelve pounds each.
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America
Flower Adorned Real Silk Gowns In Chic Evening Styles
The piece praises feminine dress with flowers and real silk, highlighting an New York silk showing. It describes three elegant gowns in lilac silk crepe, gray pure silk taffeta, and white silk chiffon, noting flower trims, elaborate draping, and chic evening silhouettes.
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Soci
New York
Paris
Milady
Western Newspaper Union
Silk Net Jacket by Cherie Nicholas
The silk print evening gown in white with green florals is paired with a silk net butcher boy capelike jacket in matching green. Pleated front back and sleeves, worn by Gladys Swarthout, famed opera and film star recently named among America’s ten best dressed women.
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Gladys Swarthout
America
Pastel Colored Kids Lead Latest Footwear Trend
Pastel colored kids announce the newest footwear note with pale blue pink green and yellow high cut sandals for afternoon wear paired with light frocks. The beach sandals in white and eggshell linen feature bright orange blue or red kidskin trim to match beach outfits.
Regency treatment for spring coats and wraps in 1930s ensembles
The second spring collections emphasize Regency styling with draped bows and butterfly revers, front fullness in the bodice, and a prominent pouf at the front. Designers showcase varied interpretations for coats and frocks in taffeta or flat fur, including high butterfly collars across the shoulders and multiple jabot options.
Knit Suit Styles Inspire You to Do One Yourself
A feature highlights knit suit fashion with a three piece set including a British looking short jacket, a skirt and a sweater blouse. The jacket echoes English tailored style with high notched lapels and a casual single button closing. Diagonal ribbing on the skirt and jacket enhances the effect.
Taffeta Highlights in Spring Fashion Parade
Crisp taffeta remains a key feature in the spring fashion parade. Rustling bags gloves sleeves revers and dresses draw attention while navy and white taffeta gloves stand out. Palms are soft woven silk for comfort and a gauntlet style with a flared cuff completes the stylish look.
Conventional crocheted rug design and kit offer
A new solid color crocheted rug named Conventional uses black borders on green and lavender backgrounds. It measures about 21 by 36 inches and uses three pounds of rug strips. The rug book No. 25 includes full instructions for this and 25 other rugs, braided and crocheted. Send 15 cents to Rug Department, Home Craft Company, St Louis MO, with a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Home Craft Company
Department C
Nineteenth and
St. Louis Avenue
St Louis
Informaction
Swedish Wonder Clock Does Not Need Winding
Tourists visiting Orebo and central Sween will see the Swedish wonder clock in the public square this summer. Since November 1916 the clock has kept time without rewinding, driven by atmospheric pressure changes that lift a weight as seven metal boxes respond to air pressure.
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Orebo
Sween
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Lucky Lawrences
Kathleen Norris
WNU
By Kathleen Norris
Muller’s
Joe Cass
Carmel Amd
Mary Rumbold
Mary
Ede
Doctor Reynolds
Peters
Chapter
Whitman
Stevenson
By Cherie Nicholas
Silk Net
Cherie Nicholas
Clabber
Joe G. Roberts
Portersville
Ala
Milnesia
Magnesia
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