Mad Dan Maitland Seeks Family Jewels After Mystery Visit
Dan Maitland arrives at a New York bachelor club where a pretty woman appears. A janitor confirms no one has been inside. Dust on Maitland’s desk bears a woman’s fingerprints and a letter from his attorney. He dines with attorney Bannerman then heads for Greenfields to fetch his family jewels.
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Dan Maitland
New York
Q. Hagan
Dan
Maitland
Bannerman
Greenfields
Maitland Escapes City Night in a Handful of Blocks
An errant cabby ferries Maitland through Manhattan and onto the East River ferry while Maitland weighs his two engagements at Sherry’s and the 10:20 train. A passing automobile draws his notice as moonlight bathes the riverfront, ending with a hint of a swift foreign car controlled by a solitary woman.
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Maitlland
Maitland
Sherry’s
Long Island City
Cabby
Bannerman
Madison Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
Will
Brooklyn
New Bridge
Long Island
Finis
Greenfields
Otler
Dan Anisty
Anisty
Mystery in Gray The Mayannis River encounter
Maitland follows a gray dressed woman from a ferry to Greenfields and then on foot as he edges toward her. He discovers her beside a motor car stalled in the Mayannis river bed, veiled in a motorist’s cap and shaded by the night, she prepares to act as the scene of a tense, unresolved encounter unfolds.
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Greenfields
Maitland
Maitland Manor
Mayannis River
Ashas
Elbows Demand Care Before Winter Ball Dress
A historic health column advises nightly elbow care after a long season of sleeves. Rub with olive or almond oil, scrub with stiff brush and soap, then dry while skin is warm. Use oil-soaked pad at night for rough elbows and brush the arms to remove dead skin and boost circulation.
Fashion Detail: Biscuit Color Taffeta Blouse Trimmed in Velvet
A biscuit colored taffeta blouse features a narrow brown velvet ribbon trim with gold buttons at the ribbon ends. The outfit includes a chiffon tucked chemisette with a guipure yoke and matching cuff details.
Suits for the Autumn on panier fashion gains note
The article previews autumn fashion with a cheviot suit featuring a very long coat and a gown under it. The gown is trimmed around the hips with a short tunic of the same cloth, designed on panier lines and visible only when the coat is removed.
Automobile Dressing Pouches Replace Traditional Luggage
The article notes that dressing pouches rapidly replace other receptacles for car travel. They come in tans and grays, waterproof maitre, leather lining, and strap handles, with options in rubber proof material, pigskin, patent leather, russet, black, alligator, and walrus skin. Some bags include compartments for cosmetics and tools, while lighter leather lined wicker bags offer weight savings and high capacity for motoring luggage.
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Club
Kit
Oxford
Gladstone
Fixes the Dancing Slipper for Better Heel Stability
The article offers quick fixes for slippery low-cut shoes and pumps. A thin waxed tape threaded through vesting bindings and tied under bows prevents pumping at the heel. It notes suede pumps benefit from wooden heels and advises against leather covered heels on white footwear to avoid staining.
Fashions in Trimmings Through Late Summer Gowns
Fashions in trimmings show Dame Fashion endorsing accents on late summer gowns. Large and sun sized buttons embroidery and braids appear with Princess Irish and duchess lace. Tic nets move from collars and vests to a lesser role.
Slips for Frocks Sold At Small Prices
Shops offer muslin slips under transparent frocks in white or color. They feature a lace-edged ruffle, low neck, and shoulder straps edged with lace.
Cleaning silk and crepe de chine fibers guidance
Instructions for cleaning small pieces of silk and crepe de chine fabrics. Recommend washing in castile soap and hot water then dipping in bdensine to restore color and brilliance.
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Castile
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Tommy JO
Eph Vance
Wright
the Bobe
Paris
Milan
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