Carlsbad to Karlovy Vary shift sparks German tensions
The article recalls how Carlsbad in Bohemia became Karlovy Vary under Czech rule, provoking German residents who refused to rename their town. It links the region to Metternich’s Carlsbad Decrees, press censorship, and the area’s famed mineral waters, salt works, and Bohemian glass trade.
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Hein Hurope
Carlsbad
Austria
Karlovy Vary
Czecho-Slovakia
National Geographic Society
Bohemia
Franz Joseph
Charles IV
Tepes
Eger
Hager
Metternich
Prince Metternich
Prussia
Carlspad
Lost opportunities and the myths of genius in business
In a People's Magazine profile Hugh Fullerton recalls a wealthy thinker who warns that most big chances are missed. The man argues originators rarely implement ideas and success comes from recognizing possibilities and executing them, not claiming sole invention.
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People’s Magazine
Hugh&. Fullerton
Bunk
Insect Idiot Says Grasshopper Embodies Folly
The Minneapolis Journal calls the grasshopper an insect idiot. It mocks its aimless space leaps, oddly described features, and lack of intelligence, noting the insect’s foolhardy ventures and mere avoidance of being crushed.
Four Miami Anglers Catch 3009 Pound Devil Fish
Four members of the Miami augenori um association fished in the Bahamas and hauled in a 3009 pound devil fish, a remarkable catch for the group.
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Miami Augenorium Association
Bahamas
Citizen’s First Duty to State Emphasized
A quotation by Slaton Westcott asserts the citizen is the servant of the state and must use all his endowments for the common good.
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John Ruskin
Neckwear fashions in updated women’s frocks
The article reviews neckwear as a key costume changer for women, noting lace trimmed collars and cuffs, net and organdie materials, eyelet embroidery, and delicate detailing. It describes pink, blue, lavender, and white vestees, with pearl buttons and ribbon bows, and hints at broader fashionable variations.
Lace Jabots and Vestees Dress the Smart Morning Suit
A description of fashion notes highlights lace jabots fastened to high collars and delicate veLtees with rows of lace. Real lace collars and matching cuffs appear in many patterns. Vestees now include sleeveless blouse versions designed to be worn with a suit coat for light yet smart garb.
Reefer Coats For Small Girls In Boyish Styles
Reefer coats for six to ten year old girls are shown in many colors and styles similar to grown-up fashions. The coats have a boyish line that appeals to young girls who approve of the look.
Tan Silk Sport Blouse Fashion Trends of Spring
The piece notes tan silk sport blouses and pongee prominence, white and tan striped silks, peppermint stripe silk dresses, and shops offering to order silk blouses with material for coordinating plain skirts. It also mentions unbleached wool cashmere sport suits, beige tone, quilted trims, and Swiss swisses with navy blue and white dot patterns.
Fads and Fancies Swisses Shine This Spring
Swisses are unusually lovely this spring and usually steep in price.
Little Hat of Navy Blue
A navy blue straw hat with a rolled taffeta brim and raffia flower accents appears as a chic late spring accessory. Garnet green orange rose and blue posies with yellow bead centers decorate the hat, paired with net or silk hair braids and a narrow coquettish brim.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Ends with Cited Patient Qualities
An old advertisement advocates Bayer Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions, prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. It urges customers to buy only unbroken Bayer packages with directions for headaches and other pains, notes price in cents, and mentions larger druggist packages.
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Bayer
Where One Member Suffers All Members Suffer
The quote attributed to Junius is cited as an eternal truth across politics and mysticism, asserting shared pain within a body or group. It emphasizes collective accountability and solidarity in adversity.
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Junius
Nightly Roman Eye Balsam Aids Elves with Eyes
Advertisement notes nightly applications of Roman Eye Balsam for various elf eye conditions including bore, blood-shot, watery and sticky eyes.
Warning at Christmas Bazaar Beetle Toy
A man buys a terrifying beetle toy at a Christmas bazaar for a dinner party. He plans to place it on the table to signal his exit when drinks begin, saying that two beetles would force him to go home.
Satin wraps with fur collars and quilted linings
Satin wraps feature large fur collars and bright quilted linings. Fabrics show floral embroidery and metal thread stitching on stylish summer garments. Embellishments include thick padded embroidery motifs and ornate linings.
Washable Curtains Cleaning Steps
Washable curtains should be folded in quarters and soaked and washed to remove grime. Soak first in cold water to avoid setting stains. Change the water often, use plenty of soap, then use warm water and finally hot to restore whiteness.
Going the Limit Laughs at a Poor Conversationalist
The party winds down with a quip about Miss Biggle being a poor conversationalist. A guest recalls her only remark, a single word No, and jokes he had to propose to her to get it.
A Gambling Way: How She Bridges Finances
A terse quip argues she fills the money gap by playing it. The line frames gambling as a workaround for financial strain.
It Is Easier To Coax A Poor Performer
A quirky aphorism notes that persuading a struggling pianist to address a piano is simpler than keeping him from abandoning it. The line contrasts motivation and distraction in artistic effort.
Match Hat and Veil Fashion Trend
Nearly all new veils are hand bordered with jet bead borders used to weigh veiling and add novelty. Some veils gain a face effect or a chenille bobbed hem. Matching veil to hat is easy and current vogue favors contrasting colors.
Tea Apron Fashion With Hand Crochet Lace Details
In these matchless days the tea apron returns to favor. A pretty version uses three quarters of a yard of handkerchief linen with a deep yoke band of crocheted filet lace. It ties with pink satin strings and features a crochet pocket matching the yoke, edged with picots.
Following the Fashion in Paris Hair Brushed Up
Fashion observers report Paris dictates a new hairstyle with the fringe brushed upward from the forehead. The change signals evolving beauty standards embraced by designers and salons.
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Paris
Willing to Strike Bargain
A stylish wife vexes her husband with ever changing fashion as he protests costly cravings. He finally asks her to stop wearing hair over her ears and she counters with a bid to buy diamond earrings.
Safe as a Bank in Dog Kennel Claim at Bankruptcy
In a Birmingham bankruptcy hearing Mrs. Helen Hunt widowed woman from Lee Bankroad testified she kept money not in a bank but in a cash-box under the kennel with her dog as guardian. She said nearly 3000 pounds was stored there, explaining she trusted the animal more than a bank.
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Helen Hunt
Lee Bankroad
Birmingham
England
Quickest Way to Halt High Cost of Living
The exchange proposes suspending high living costs by hanging profiteers as a drastic measure. This line reflects harsh rhetoric typical of the period’s public anger at inflation and speculation.
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Oraam
Buz
Ohio
W. Baird
W. Salen
Athens ‘Bank
Jamie
Doan
Kent Douala
Denny Way
Seattle
Ash
Postum. Cereal Co
Battle Creek, Mich
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