Word Puzzle from a 1926 Newspaper Page
A reader is told the solution will appear in the next issue with the answer to last week’s puzzle. The page lists many numbered clues across horizontal and vertical sections, including crossword style entries and references to a solution.
Gifts Divided Visitor to fond mother
A light exchange between a visitor and a mother centers on a boy's eager mind. The mother notes the boy's thirst for knowledge and attributes it to his father while crediting herself with his learning.
Green's August Flower claim of 58 years of success
The advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for nervous indigestion sour stomach constipation and digestive disorders. It claims universal popularity and 58 years of successful use in millions of households and notes 30 and 90 cent bottle sizes.
The Eternal Masculine Dinner Dilemma Quote
A fragment shows a dialogue about love and food with a line asking where dinner is amid a wide world, highlighting a contrast between romantic longing and everyday hunger. The source centers on George and a character pondering life’s priorities.
Finland Opens Seaplane Factory for Military Use
The Finnish government has established a factory to build seaplanes domestically for military purposes, signaling efforts to bolster national defense and aerial maritime capabilities.
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Government of
Finland
Fashionable Evening Frocks Emphasize Simple Line and Detail
The article extols the chic of lines and minimal detailing in modern frocks. It notes that even evening gowns favor clean silhouettes, with subtle ornament like a flower or jeweled motif. Spanish influence appears in some dance dresses, while other gowns show generous lines in satin crepe, rose velvet, and silver-embellished designs.
New Spike Heels Trend Among Slim Ankle Wearers
The spike heel grows popular in women with straight slim ankles who avoid overstraining them. The trend highlights spikes as a standout feature while deeming thicker ankles incompatible.
Hosiery Fashions of Paris Women in Winter
Paris women favor fine gossamer stockings with flesh colored layers and nude tones. Even on cold days some wear angora wool or beaver beige tights to maintain chicness with Paris nude overlays. Clocked hose with open work adds a smart finish to feather weight footwear.
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Paris
Kansas City Star
Madame
Mademoiselle
Marcasite Sashes and Trinkets Adorn Fashion in War Time
A camouflaging trinket called marcasite appears among popular armaments, showcased in large onyx-backed pendants with intricate tracery. The style extends to chic accessories, vanity items, and sashes, with wide crepe or silk ribbons and large decorative flowers enhancing one piece frocks and simple dress designs.
Gloves in Fashion Favor Simple Suede Slip-Ons
Gloves trend toward simple suede slip-ons with discreet embroidery, in dark silk tones. The growing vogue centers on gray and mastic colors for spring garments and accessories, while black suede tailored styles with contrasting stitching remain popular. White glace gauntlets with embroidered or lace cuffs are noted as novelties. No gloves accompany evening gowns.
Saintly fashion trend arrives in Paris and Riviera venues
The article notes hosiery de luxe has opened in Paris main thoroughfares in recent months and reports a trend of golden stockings paired with the same shoes in casinos and ballrooms of the Riviera, highlighting evolving style across regions.
Hosiery Trends Highlight Sheer Dresswear and Bold Sports Stockings
Hosiery remains essential in a woman's wardrobe with dress pieces nearly invisible in sheer stock. Sports stockings show heavy wool in loud patterns and bright colors. New southern wear features vivid hues including purple, scarlet, magenta, green, orange, and blues. Metal stockings in gold and silver mesh amuse yet are impractical to wash, needing dry cleaning.
Flower Trimmed Hats Set Fashion Tone This Season
Flower trimmed hats update the smart fashion of the moment with floral colored tones. Soft pinks blues yellows greens mauve and deep rose feature prominently.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns on Genuine Brand Names
An advertisement urges buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin tablets or packaging to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin. It warns imitation products may be unsafe and notes the brand’s long history of physician approval. The message ends with a general proverb about value and conduct.
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Bayer
Watch Your Daughter
Portsmouth Ohio. Mrs A Rogers recalls serious illness in adolescence with functional disturbances. Her mother used Favorite Prescription and saw her improve after using a full bottle. Trial package offered via Dr Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY. 10c. All dealers.
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Ohio
A. Rogers
Gallia St
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Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
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