President Wilson Addresses Vast San Diego Crowd
In San Diego California on September 20 President Wilson spoke to about 90 000 in the great amphitheater and via glass and electric devices his voice reached the entire stadium. He cited League of Nations arguments and quoted Senator Lodge while praising reform and aligning with Republican views. The crowd cheered as the event paused for rest and the president prepared for a quiet night in a hotel after a brief tour of the exposition grounds.
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Fashioning Dolman Styles and Luxurious Outerwear Trends
A fashion column surveys dolman shaped coats and fur trimmed wraps. It notes continued popularity of dolman silhouettes, investments in velvet wraps, camel hair coats with fur collars, and monkey fur usage with cautious dislike, plus motor friendly English tweed capes and practical lined coats for winter.
Real Homes and the Quiet Value in Front Door Gardens
Observations contrast wealthier houses with their academic beauty to average homes that feel temporary. The piece urges choosing distinct exteriors and a cared for front lawn with trees and vines to transform a house into a real home.
Model Villages Rise in England Led by Brighton
The push for model suburbs grows in England with Brighton taking the lead by planning a 900 house super suburb in an orchard setting. It will have ten houses per acre, each with a 640 foot garden, hedged boundaries, and no walls. Recreation grounds allotments and playgrounds will be provided, with modern inner layouts for comfort. The only concern is how the area's boys will respect communal rights.
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Fruit trees along highways could boost local orchards
The article argues that lessons from other countries apply to highway fruit tree plantings. Japanese cherries symbolize beauty and potential yields. Community spraying could improve fruit raising and cut decayed orchards, turning townships famous for roadside produce and encouraging farmers to market perfect fruit.
New England Clean-Up Committee Awards Cup to Malden
The Clean-Up Campaign Committee honors towns for neatness and beautification across six states. This year Malden Massachusetts receives the loving cup for the third time, followed by Manchester New Hampshire with two wins and Hartford Connecticut among previous recipients.
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Gardens in Cities
City dwellers need gardens most and a back yard speaks of ugliness or hope. The piece argues urban yards reveal character, offering beauty, freshness, and new beginnings to urban life.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advert
Back pain due to kidney issues is warned against and a remedy offered. The Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules are promoted as a pure original formula imported from Haarlem Holland. Consumers are urged to buy at druggists with a money back guarantee if no relief.
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War Changes a Soldier’s Keepsake Bag Story
Harvey D. Gibson relays a hospital hut tale from Dijon about a Red Cross cretonne bag carried by wounded troops. A French hospital boy laughs about his war loot, a wristwatch on one wrist a bracelet on the other and a cretonne bag in hand, with mementos inside.
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Fame Often Arrives Unnoticed Says Holmes
A Holmes quote notes fame rarely follows deliberate pursuit and usually comes to those not seeking it. It contrasts vanity with quiet, meaningful work and suggests recognition emerges from other concerns.
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Brilliant falsehoods dazzle more eyes than gems of truth
A compact aphorism notes that deceptive spectacle attracts attention beyond honest fact, implying public allure of flashy lies over quiet veracity. The line contrasts perception and integrity without naming individuals or events. It reads like a reflective commentary on truth and illusion.
Public Telephone Misadventure Ends In Saloon
A caller seeking a public telephone enters a large office building and finds a public phone sign but exits after entering a saloon by mistake. A bartender and an elevator starter comment on the situation as the person retreats, deciding to postpone calling.
The Demonstrated Areas Transfer Threat
A sermon by a volunteer sergeant major mocks reluctant workers and warns that they will all be transferred to the demonstrated areas as punishment for not applying effort. He contrasts their comfortable home country life with battles abroad to urge more hard work.
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Remarks Left Unsaid Spark Thoughtful Reflection
A concise commentary notes that certain remarks can carry more weight by remaining unspoken, inviting readers to consider silence as a deliberate choice. The piece emphasizes restraint and the power of omission in communication.
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