The Double Squeeze Continues Aboard Ship
Win Shute battles envy and misrules as he chases enemies on a sea voyage. Miss Riley hints at gratitude while Jerrold Mansel covertly aids her, and Shute discovers a web of wireless plots before landfall near Naples.
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Riley
James
Win Shute
Win
Miss Riley
Colonia
Gibraltar
Missy Wiley
Mr. James
Jed Mansel
Shute
Jerrold Mansel
Mansel
Naples
Atlantic
Itavas
Hiss
Mother
Tris Ford
Giantkillers
James Winton Shute
Mediterranean
Ford
Genoa
Aristophanes Embraced Slang Before Christian Era
The fragment notes Aristophanes favored slang in his plays well before the Christian era, illustrating his bold linguistic choices and playful style that challenged conventional diction of his time.
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Aristophanes
Midsummer Frocks Bloom With Crimson and Dots
A fashion writer notes cotton dresses flourish like roses this midsummer with brilliant crimson velours and swisses with white dots. Black or white hats set off frilly frocks while voile gowns show drawnwork lace trims, beading, and silk underlayers in a march toward straighter lines.
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Volle
Colorful midsummer fashions with ribbons and novelty fabrics
A description notes black velvet ribbons on neckwear for children, velvet ribbon threading on lingerie hats, and bright novelty fabrics in midsummer shows. It highlights color pairings like white and yellow, citron with Alice blue, yellow with gray, and multiple orchid shades in organdic frocks.
Boys and Girls Clothing On Home Made Fashion
The article urges making children's clothing at home to save money and use remnants. It highlights small boys wearing loose artist smocks over bloomers, sailor and middy outfits, and overalls in miniature denim with red trim. It notes wool jersey as a favored fabric for fall and cool days.
Simple Frocks Costly as Paris Couture Vamps Summer Style
A Paris letter notes high prices for summer frocks as Paris couture focuses on sheer organdie gowns. American tastes favor these delicate dresses, but rising costs push buyers to weigh fabric, accessories, and overall budget against the charm of the enduring frock.
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Couturiers
Paris
America
Back Button Trend in Autumn Frocks
The article notes the rise of back buttoning in autumn dresses as a stylish trim. It argues that truly invisible back fastenings rarely work, causing frustration for those without assistance, while conventional back buttons avoid such trouble.
Pongee Curtains Stand Up To Sunlight And Laundering
The article argues pongee curtains resist sun damage with proper shade use. It notes some decorators doubt the fabric’s durability in sunlit windows but asserts that sun exposure is mitigated by shades and blinds. Laundering pongee is praised as superior to other fabrics.
Favorite Models Highlight Dark Colored Organdies
Dark colored organdies lead the list of favored fabrics with taupe and terra cotta and cherry red trimming noted among popular choices.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Heralded in Knoxville Letter
A Knoxville reader Mrs Pearl Hill praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills for curing back pain headaches and digestive issues after three years of illness. The missive touts widespread testimonials and urges other women to try the remedy.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Lawler
L E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pearl Hill
Jacksboro St
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Trig Ford
Litt
Cooperative
New York City
Democracy Grosgrain
Yesteryear
Bage
Uncle Sam
Mayfield Rd
Cleveland
Tutthill, Marine Bldg
Chicago
Til
CFF
Aaliveres
W. F. Young, Inc
Temple St
Springfield
Mase
Pierson
Fla
Volusia Co
Pierson Civic Assn
Peterson
Petersson
F. EB. Root
Michigan Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Peterson Ointment Co
Smith
W. Jackson
Miss
Owl Chemical Works
Terre Hatte
Indiana
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