Cuckoo’s Return in Old Orchard Beset by Bad Name Myths
A children’s dialogue from Old Orchard defends the Yellow-billed Cuckoo against unjust gossip about egg stealing. Kitty explains the bird’s role in battling tent caterpillars and recalls the cuckoo’s beneficial nesting habit.
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Plaster of Paris Origin Story From Gypsum Beds
The text explains plaster of Paris comes from gypsum and notes Paris France sits atop gypsum beds making the material widely used for small statues. It mentions Besapeper Syndicate Service as the source.
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Noodle Jelly Charlotte and Other Easy Preserves
A regional digest of simple home recipes. Noodle Jelly Charlotte combines noodles with eggs and butter, baked and served with jelly. Steamed Apricot Pudding uses flour, milk, and apricot jam in steamed cans. Dried Apricot Jam blends dried fruit with sugar and pectin for canning. Cherry Jelly From Canned Cherries uses juice, sugar, and pectin for sealed glasses. Mashed banana with orange juice and cream creates a frozen dessert. Western Newspaper Union.
Veterans shift roles after automobiles replace horses
Most veterinaries have moved into gun factories mending Colt firearms as automobiles reduce horse use. The speaker has secured a job as a chauffeur and must start in two weeks, with plans to sleep over the night before starting.
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Mr. Wynn
Manna Wore
After a Vacation Our Home Returns To Love
A nostalgic verse celebrates returning home after travel. The speaker notes blooming delphiniums, a pear tree, and the welcoming porch as a beloved, enduring scene. The wren’s call, golden light, and a kiss from a kindly hand underscore home as the loveliest place, where love has stood the test.
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Afternoon Suit with Velvet Skirt and Plaid Wool Jacket
A stylish outfit features a black velveteen skirt and matching scarf paired with a plaid wool jacket in black green and white. A black calf belt completes the coordinated ensemble.
Edison Rejects Sash Decoration in Europe
Thomas Edison disliked a European decoration that required a long sash and refused to wear it. He consented only to a small League of Honor button after his wife’s persuasion and hid the button when Americans approached to avoid appearing boastful.
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Hand Knit and Crochet Take Fashion Spotlight
Hand knit and crochet fashion dominates leisurewear with Parisese inspirations. Hermes pieces from the Paris collection showcase jackets and two-piece suits in washable crochet cotton. Rich greens and copper tones lead color trends with velvet accessories. Monogrammed toys add a finishing touch.
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Evening Charm by Cherie Nicholas Hatched in Paris
Flattering short capelets of tulle with fluted or frilled edges captivate smart women under evening lights. A Paris creation by Maggy Rouff features bright red tulle capelet and white chiffon frock with fan pleating from the waist to the floor and a narrow pleated silhouette.
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Dotted Swiss Fashion Flairs At Lady D Ball
Dotted swiss returns as a fashionable choice with Lady D’s guest list showing its signature white fabric and blue dots. The outfit features a four inch hem ruffle, a cape with shoulder fit, neck bow, and front buttons, with pale pink satin sandals peeking from beneath the skirt.
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Dotty
Long Handled Bags Return to Fashion Spotlight
Fashion note recalls long hand bags once carried by Ahesa the belles of the 1900s. Modern reimaginings use calfskin or pigskin with plain or pleated bodies and double handles. Black Ottoman pouches appear in afternoon and evening looks.
Novel Earrings Winged tops of ears debut in costume jewelry
Earrings worn on the tops of the ears are the latest novelty in costume jewelry. They take the form of tiny gold wings.
Coolie Hats Popular Among London Women
London fashion notes highlight fashionable coolie type hats for women as a trending headwear. Designers showcase bold silhouettes and lightweight fabrics, with several shops reporting rising sales and renewed interest in this traditional style.
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