Foreign Phrases From a Language Shelf
A compact list presents common foreign terms with their English equivalents. Entries include A votre sante to your good health Beaux esprits men of wit and humor Carte blanche full powers and others Desipere in loco to bend on occasion For fiasco to make a failure Grande parure full dress Est modus in rebus there is a limit to be observed in all Hincillae lacrumae hence these tears Mal'occhio the evil eye Non constat it has not been shown no evidence before the court Internos between our selves Juste milieu the golden mean.
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Beaux Esprits
Creomulsion Ad Claims Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement promotes Creomulsion promising relief for chest colds and bronchial irritation by aiding natural healing and expelling germ laden phlegm. The pitch notes satisfaction guaranteed with a druggist refund if not satisfied from the first dose. It includes a brief aside about a town man admiring rural life.
I Love You Bryn Debra I Cannot Let You Go
Deborah confesses love to Bryn amid family tensions and an unsettled future. Grandmother withstands Stuart Graham’s accusations while Pilar departs in a car. Bryn questions Deborah as she reveals deep feelings and begs him not to leave, setting up a continuation.
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Graham
Bryn
Mrs. Larned
Stuart Graham
Deborah
Mr. Graham
James Weldon Shipley Brynildson
Grandmother
Tubby
Pilar
Choice of Food Aids Digestion and Healthy Growth
A radio style health feature explains how the mouth starts digestion and its psychological influence on stomach juices. It includes simple recipes for Anchovy Horseradish Canape Stewed Corn Crab Meat Filling and several baked desserts, offering guidance on preparation and serving.
Decorating a Door for Room Style and Ivory Wood Finish
The piece advises converting a poorly placed door into a design element by painting the panel edges or entire panel in a principal room color to echo furnishings. It also describes achieving an old ivory wood finish by tinting light ivory paint with raw sienna and burnt umber, then applying a glaze and light wipe.
Be Prepared to Recondition the Summer Cottage for Winter
A short advice note urges homeowners to spend time re conditioning the summer cottage before winter to guard against weather damage and ensure it is ready for occupancy next year whether for family use or rental.
Choosing Floor Finishes for Winter Home Decoration
Household floors set the tone for winter decorating as homes return from vacation. The article outlines floor styles from wide old boards to narrow modern hardwood, discusses marquetry and border patterns, and notes finishes like wax varnish oil and shellac. It highlights untoned wood, light versus dark contrasts, spatterwork floors as a costly yet revived option, and how color eras reflect changes in style.
Handsome Crochet Square Pattern For Table Decor
Learn a lacy crochet square pattern that forms the basis for a cloth, bedspread, or dresser scarf. The pattern 5193 includes instructions, an illustration, stitches, and materials. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. in New York to obtain.
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Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept
Fourteenth St
New York
N. Y
Regain Lost Weight With S S S Tonic Claims
Ad touts S S S Tonic as restoring stomach digestive juice and red blood cells to aid weight gain. It promises rapid improvement before meals and a return to a healthier appearance, ending with availability at drug stores and a nod to self-made women.
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S.S
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el Bs
Black
Raya
Ptoneymoon
Frances Shelley Wees
Madeline
Sally
Simon
San Francisco
Lafayette
America
Liege
Germany
France
Orison
Edith M. Barber
Bell Syndicate
WNU
WNN
Stuart
Dean
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