Crafting Crpe Twist Flowers and Sleeveless Frocks
An instructional note by Julia Bottomley from 1928 describes making crepe twist daisy and chrysanthemum flowers with cardboard and wire, plus fashion details for sleeveless children’s dresses. It covers centering petals, wiring centers, and using green tissue for stems, alongside recommended fabrics like crepe de chine and organdie for summer frocks with small ruffles and ribbon trims.
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Julia. Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
RCA U-250 tube promises huge undistorted home audio power
The Radio Corporation of America announces the U-250 power amplifier tube, larger than the MX-200 and UX-210, delivering over three times the undistorted energy. Its coated ribbon filament ensures strength and long life, with a blackened plate and standard base. Used at fraction of capacity, it provides deep timbre and reserve power for auditorium and multi-speaker setups.
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Radio Corporation of America
Secret Radio Speech Is Purpose of New Device
A Madison demonstration at the University of Wisconsin showcased a device that translates distorted radio sounds into clear English. Sergius P. Grace presented the machine aimed at secret radio conversations, plus an artificial larynx to restore speech and a tactile method for teaching deaf persons to perceive conversations.
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University of Wisconsin Engineering
Madison
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Grace
How to Improve Radio Receivers in Home Repair
A defective resistor causes scratchy noises and mica condensers should be used in resistance coupling. Keep batteries cool for longer life and avoid electric lamps nearby. Leakage degrades grid condenser and a small fixed 0.005 mfd condenser across the speaker can improve harsh tones.
Cap and Bells Financial Troubles On Street Crossing
A hospital visitor questions a patient about financial woes while the patient explains he was crossing to avoid a creditor and was hit by a car while escaping another creditor. Georgia Motor ist.
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Georgia
Sorry Exchange Sparks Ten Year Regret Warning
He warns that turning him down will cause regret ten years ahead. She counters that instant sorrow is worse. The brief dialogue captures a melodramatic flirtation and defiant stance in a social exchange.
Self Exposition of a Seller Fails to Earn Trust
The vendor advertised his wares openly yet reports show unstable results and poor public reception. Despite effort and display, customers rate the merchandise low, reflecting waning interest and questionable value.
Warning in Matrimony Ends With Lesson in Law
A father tests a suitor with questions about business assets and liabilities before granting consent to marry his daughter. The exchange highlights prudent caution in family and financial matters.
Vaudeville Romance Rejected by Magazine Writer
Cozette proposed to a magazine writer exploiting leap year lore and was turned down. He sent a rejection slip, confirming the decline and ending the short courtship rumor in the column.
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Dot
Cozette
Dash
Had His Measure Shop Assistant A Collar for Your Husband
Mrs. H Veck says she forgot the neck size but can reach round his neck with both hands, describing a humorous or informal moment about measuring a collar. The remark hints at a domestic scene or etiquette topic without formal context.
Valet Signals Burglar Below. De Vere Smith Responds Fast
In a tense exchange the valet warns of a burglar downstairs while De Vere Smith orders Judson to fetch his gun and a sports suit described as the heather mixture, preparing for confrontation. The brief scene captures a moment of urgent readiness and decisive action.
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de Vere Smith
Judson
Outside Gumshoes Requested by Angry Host
A brief cartoon style exchange shows a guest reluctant to remove gum shoes as the lady of the house insists on outside footwear removal. The scene captures a social faux pas and domestic courtesy in a humorous tone.
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Goot
Stacks It Up Money Teller Charts Wealth
A bank teller amasses wealth by stacking money yet fails to rank among the wealthy. The piece contrasts his earnings with social status, noting his accumulation of cash does not elevate his position in society.
Then She Woke Up to Stop Her Wife’s Extravagance
A reforming husband warns his wife to curb her spending or risk losing alimony, sparking a sharp moral note on budgets and marriage dynamics. The exchange highlights financial tensions and a threatening tone about future support.
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Jim
On His Way Salesman and Prospect Banter
A humorous exchange finds a salesman urging an oil burning furnace sale while the prospect replies with witty defiance that burning oil should fuel travel rather than purchases. The brief dialogue captures a playful street conversation moment.
Big Business Floorwalker Confronts Impatient Customer
A floorwalker tells an impatient customer she cannot be helped as salesladies are in conference. The scene captures a busy shop moment with formal انتظار replies and a terse exchange.
Next Thing to Dishabille Uncle Si in Town
A playful exchange arrives with Uncle Si visiting town and a caller asking to see his niece. The niece is reportedly in her boudoir as Uncle Si plans to wait, highlighting a cheeky domestic moment.
Efficiency in one phrase and a humane ethic
The quote defines efficiency as keeping out of your pockets everything except what you need and living to inspire another person to be glad that there are more people beyond himself. It frames usefulness and generosity as core to practical efficiency.
Do You Know You Are First to Kiss Me Joke
She tittered that he was the first man to kiss her and he quipped that she must have taken a correspondence course in romance.
Stop That Itching With Blue Star Soap Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Blue Star Soap as a cleanser followed by Blue Star Remedy for eczema itch tetter ringworm poison oak dandruff and other skin conditions. It claims germ killing and itching relief with soap 25c and remedy 1.00. Wrinkles noted as character indicator while resignation comes after many blows.
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Sergius P. Grace
Telephone Laboratory
Schooooooh
Seo EO
Home Guard
Lydia E. Pinkham
Evansville
Ind
Victor N Scurensker
Hazel Avenue
Indiana
Parker
Tne
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Carter
Cher
Hardway & Cathey Bankers Mortgage Bldg
Houston, Tex
Washington Ave
Houston
Tex
Galveston
A. L. Bradley
Savannah
D. Garrett
Denham Bldg
Denver
Cole
Progress Co
Salina
Kansas
Jere A. Costello
Insur Bldg
Wash
D. C
Malden
Mass
Uthura
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