A Brave Man and a Blunt Stab at Fears
A humorous exchange shows a father dismissing fears from a child and an observer noting comical remarks about hair and a stenographer. A brief quip about not calling people out to be shot at sunrise contrasts with a Senate joke on grade crossings.
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Europe
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
A New Name Now Mrs Cassidy garden spade tale
A brief verse from Path finder Magazine quotes a humorous exchange about a garden spade breaking in two during use. The exchange toys with naming and domestic chatter, reflecting light domestic wit.
The Low Down and Other Short Tales
A compact brisk reading in Stray Stories Magazine features a joke about an editor poet and a poet thinking of an address. A comic exchange about a century plant promises a bloom or a return. A child gum incident shows a rule clash in class and a patient correction.
Take No Chances in Pearson's Weekly Cartoon Exchange
A fragment from Pearson's Weekly and Answers Magazine presents dialogues on laconic speech and safety. A mother asks about end times while a boy jokes about candy and obedience, with a father rebuking a boy for entering a gate and a toddler’s long walk noted.
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Tommy
Quick Meal for Cool Evenings
Simple menu for a cool evening features bacon baked with corn, stuffed tomatoes, and a melon dessert. Recipes include deviled corn, corn tartlets, corn fritters, and whole wheat puffs with steps for oven and stove cooking.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Portable chairs on wheels with awning tops for lawns
The piece describes wicker lounges and chairs on wheels as lawn luxury for the hale and hearty. It highlights the awning top, the twist in terminology between lounge and chaise, and the mobility advantages for sun and shade, plus storage and care tips for silverware during summer residence.
Oriental Drapes And Greek Pleats Steal Fall Spotlight
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas notes a new fall trend of draped silhouettes inspired by Hindu and Greek styles. Front fullness through shirring and draping dominates dresses and coats, with chiffon gowns, pleated capes, and Grecian sandals shaping the season’s look.
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Paris
Schiaparelli
Alix
Western Newspaper Union
Midseason Coat By Cherie Nicholas
A Swagger coat of uncompromising simplicity in a pastel shade is the must have piece this season. The model shown uses a novelty wool that imitates chinchilla, yet feels like polo cloth for a light, luxurious look.
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Cherie Nicholas
Modern vogue in scent application for summer wear
A French perfume house promotes skin based scent use for sleeveless and backless outfits. Scent is applied directly to the skin, not on clothing, to create a personal, evolving fragrance. A lilac skin perfume is highlighted, with a new trend pairing perfume with dusting powder for a single, distinctive scent.
Beauty Hint Astringent Lotion as Summer Foundation
An astringent lotion with a powder base serves as an effective base for makeup in warm weather. It can also be used to cleanse the face several times daily before applying powder.
Uncommon sense by John Blake urges facing life honestly
John Blake argues that success comes from hard work and education amid rising competition. He warns against fear and complacency, urging continuous self-improvement, healthy living, and active reading of newspapers to stay informed and become better citizens.
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