Being Lonesome Being Lonesome in Los Angeles
A lone traveler from Chicago recounts homesickness and failed social attempts in Los Angeles. She seeks connection amid crowds, befriends a couple with a camera and magenta tie, then retreats in embarrassment after an intimate advance. Aunt Miranda letters and hotel calls reveal lingering unease.
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Chicago
Mirinda
Los Angeles
Charlotte
Miranda
Laurel Canyon
Wilds
Bevour
Seersaate
BAGS IN FLOWERED DESIGNS AND HANDSOME BELTS
A new line of leather bags with large imetal rings and jade handles appears, echoing old flower motifs in white or brick. Evening bags feature beaded, pathettes, and jet crystal embroidery with steel bead accents, while wide suede and ooze calf belts offer plain buckles in gilded or silvered carvings.
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Copenhagen
Cretonne Trimmings Highlight New Morning Frocks
Cretonne trims in genuine patterns and colors brighten the latest cotton and linen frocks for morning and informal wear. Borders on linen fabrics create elaborate, bold looks, while lingerie dresses gain from narrow embroidery and stitched waists. Jumper styles rise in popularity for summer wear.
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Harper's Bazar
Hugerie
White dresses gain color accents in embroidery and lace
The latest shop styles mix color with white in embroidery and lace on dresses. All white embroidery coats trimmed with lace remain popular. Linen summer suits feature colored cuffs and collars in pale blue lavender and pink to complement white fabrics.
For Home Wear Frocks of Soft India Cashmere
A Home Wear feature notes frocks made from soft India cashmere ideal for lounging. A pretty frock in forget-me-not blue features a full flowing skirt trimmed with two bands of Wilk braid dyed to match the cashmere.
A Sewing Machine Scheme and Mrs Potter Charms Buyers
A sewing machine agent recounts an unusual consignment sale to Mrs. Jonson Potter who requests a trial machine to finish spring sewing. Her honesty about not buying impresses the staff, leading to a trial machine that spurs seven neighbors to purchase from rivals after she and her group visit headquarters. The episode ends with the manager criticizing the plan as misguided.
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ABC
Mrs. Potter
Mutton and Chowder Recipes From A Historic Kitchen
A long column of kitchen instructions describes preparing mutton with a nutmeg herb crust, eggs, and rich gravy, followed by Rhode Island clam chowder using pork, onions, potatoes, clams, tomato, and milk. Additional items cover egg sauce for fish, a hand remedy, Brown Betty with peaches, and household tips on electric heat sheets and silver polishers.
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Rhode Island
Keep Of Corked Lamp Advice In Lamps
A lamp exposed to air will not burn brightly and will form a crust on the lampwick after it is lit. It is always advisable to keep the oil can tightly corked.
Buttered Carrots Flavor Guide from Vintage Recipe Note
A fragmentary culinary note describes buttered carrots with sliced carrots boiled in water then drained. It mentions flavoring with malt, lemon juice and burlite, and advises pouring the mixture over the carrots before serving.
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Betty
Aleo
The Nature and Law of Marriage in Modern Society
The article surveys how marriage is viewed across Christian and civil law traditions. It traces origins in canon and Roman law, notes Mosaic prohibitions, and explains the shift toward civil ceremonies in many countries. It contrasts Catholic sacral views with Protestant and civil approaches and underscores state protection as the primary purpose of marriage law.
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England
Reminded Him of Home Anecdote From Atlantic Crossing
William G. King of Kansas City recounted a Kansan’s Atlantic voyage in rough seas. On deck amid a gale, a lone passenger argued with the captain about going below. A giant wave struck the ship, injuring the man, who after recovery quipped that the sea reminded him of home, only wetter.
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William G. King
Kansas City
Atlantic
Mr. King
Hlas
Kansas
Cap
Tea and coffee warned by doctor in old dialogue
A doctor warns Sara that tea and coffee harm her health and may shorten her life. She refuses to give up her morning coffee and midday tea, insisting they are essential to her routine. The doctor concedes but notes both beverages could affect her complexion.
The People’s Drug Store Offers Quality Stationery
A public notice from The People’s Drug Store pledges high class stationery for home school and office use. It emphasizes customer satisfaction, best values, and fixed prices, committing to pleasing all customers with careful study and service.
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Enoch Kitchens
Witton
the Courant
Ganon
the People’s Drug Store
Livingstone & Stewart
Emil Johnsgaard
M. W. Mathews
F.N.C.M
London
College of Music
Johnsgaard
Bottineau
Renin
Court House
Fitzhugh Bee
Geo. Lescault
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