A Marvelous Case Of Wilfred Nesbit And Tulip
Mrs Nesbit blames her son Wilfred for laziness until a tale of magical pills leads him to seek purpose. He meets Tulip Danvers, learns labor builds worth, and earns a place as a devoted husband and respected worker. The pills prove no more than a catalyst. Wilfred discovers ambition through hard work and love.
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Mrs. Nesbit
Wilfred
John Nesbit
Archibald Pettigrew
Royal Association of Scottish Physicians
Tulip
Tulip Danvers
Busy Bee
Wilfred Nesbit
Tye
Danvers
Early fall party frocks favor nets and chiffons for girls
The piece notes designers favor nets and chiffons for young girls fall outfits with filet and round mesh nets, satin and taffeta for slips, and coordinated organdie collars. It describes navy palettes of white with pink blue rose and tan, embroidered lace effects, picot edges, hemstitching, and decorative ribbon details. It highlights three quarter length sleeves, peplum bodices, and ribbon rose accents as key decorative elements.
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Jabor
Lace Blouse Showcase Highlights Intricate Irish Crochet
Blouses crafted from real lace filet Irish and Bohemian lace are on display. The filet pieces feature soft coarse lace with silk thread patterns and embroidered collars. Other designs pair lace with white net for yokes, and collars, cuffs, and sets in white and colored organdse and crepe. Heavy Irish crochet appears in high collar blouses with front closures and large crocheted buttons.
The Way They Look at It and Optimism in Dialogue
A brief exchange from the Boston Tran script notes pessimism about conditions, with a dismissive remark about potential improvement. The Bell references earlier territorial claims dating from before the Christian era in the region.
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Optim
Pessim
Boston Transcript
Origins of Czech and Bohemia Names Traced
The article notes the Czechs as the western Slavs and links their name to a legendary chief. It adds that Bohemia, likely from Roman times, shares etymology with Bavaria.
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Bohemia
Bavaria
Munch Clerks Ordered to Attend Work in Sandals
The municipality of Munch ordered clerks and other sedentary workers to report to offices in sandals with or without socks, preferably without the latter, to save leather and attire and to set a good example for citizens.
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Munch
London Daily Telegraph
Louise Teaches Taste for Olives at Luncheon
A child refuses olives at a luncheon. Louise responds that she did not like them at first but must accumulate a taste for them. The exchange shows a playful lesson in trying new foods.
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Louise
Apple campaign urges Americans to eat more to aid war needs
The article explains Uncle Sam's food administration aims to boost domestic apple consumption to free up wheat and meat for Allied war effort. It notes an estimated 190 million bushels crop, below normal, and outlines grading packing storage and education campaigns, with guidance from Washington bulletins to growers and pickers.
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Uncle
United States
Food Administration
Washington
Oregon
California
Idaho
Colorado
New York
Department of Agriculture
The Familiar Face in Crimson Gulch
In Crimson Gulch a former boss bartender works as a bank teller and still takes in the money, challenging the town’s sense of law and order. Broncho Bob comments on how prohibition changed little in practice despite new roles.
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Crimson Gulch
Broncho Bob
Delays In Congress Quote Sparks Debate
The Kansas City Star reports a chiding exchange over Senate delays as members indulge in lengthy oratory while pressing matters remain unresolved. Senator Slush defends his speech, insisting it addresses significant national concerns.
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Slush
Kansas City Star
Avoid the Hypocrite Quote on Saintly Pretensions
Quote attributed to Francis Bacon warns that a bad man worsens when he pretends to be a saint, reflecting on deceit and moral duplicity. The remark underlines the risk of religious or moral posturing masking true character.
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Bacon
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Helped Woman With Female Trouble
An Ontario Wis woman reports sharp back and side pains eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after doctors advised surgery. She credits six bottles with cure and urges other women with female troubles to try the remedy, noting the company offers free advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
R Ogdensbur
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills Ad Promote Liver Tone
An advertisement markets Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills as a gentle tonic to tone the liver and improve food assimilation, claiming the product supports digestion without harsh effects.
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Wright
Small Boy Identifies Marine by Hat Ornament on Riverside
A New York Times account describes a khaki clad military man approached by a group of youngsters on Riverside drive. A boy explains he is a United States marine because his hat bears an eagle globe and anchor while lacking a hat cord.
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Riverside Drive
New York Times
Health First: A Call to Recruit Before Volunteer Efforts
A fragmentary exchange hints at postponing volunteering until personal health is secured. The text notes a mindset in which the season for wasting time remains open for some, suggesting delayed action and self care before public service.
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