American Plan in Mexico and Pianos in World Trade
A compact note discusses the American Plan in Mexico, German pianos facing demand, and the U S lead in player-pianos. It cites bananas imported in 1921 and recalls 1920s pricing trends showing fruit once sold for 10 cents, highlighting storage advances.
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Mexico
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Concrete From Slag Outperforms Gravel Mix in France
Experiments in France show slag concrete often stronger and lighter than gravel concrete, with durability improvements and lower weight for the same mix.
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Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Home Dyeing For Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple directions for dyeing or tinting faded skirts dresses waists coats sweaters stockings draperies and hangings. It claims no streaking fading or running and says tell the druggist the material type wool silk linen cotton or mixed for perfect home dyeing even for beginners.
A Considerate Mendicant in Pearson's Weekly
A brief social vignette contrasts a well dressed beggar with a compassionate passerby. The voice critiques exploitation while stressing kindness, portraying a robust man of wealth as ashamed to demand alms and a grateful yet bold speaker named Alf.
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Alf
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Short Coats in Winsome Colors
A fashion correspondent notes a trend toward bold colorful coats and peasant lines over tailored looks, with bright embroideries and loose jackets paired with plaited or simple skirts. Sweaters in angora match vibrant hats, and outfits blend antique-inspired motifs with modern fabrics for spring.
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