Life in the Canal Zone A Panama City Reverie
A nostalgic travelogue of Panama City near the canal highlights Governor Goethals and Uncle Sam built amenities. The piece contrasts exotic street life with American influence, describing parks, schools, markets, street scenes, and the allure of the capital while noting weariness after weeks of immersion.
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Papama City
The
Republic
Uncle Sam
Goethals
Adam
Schoo
Breese in Bight Riddle About Wind and Vision
Ab the Hobby argues with Bobby papa on a stormy day about wind, sight, and limits of reality. Papa, a stickler for accuracy, says wind is in motion and cannot be seen, while a child pushes for a sight draft idea. Clove and Plain Dealer context hints at a mast reined to steer wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Papa
Pape
Ideal Bedroom Furnishings From French to Mahogany Styles
The article describes an ideal bedroom using French beds with gray enamel and wicker, a three-mirrored dressing table, a low backed chair, stools, and a mix of gray blue and chintz fabrics. Built in cream bookcases hold soft toned bindings, muslin curtains with rove and blue borders, and gray silk side drapes. It notes mahogany options with an oval cheval glass, candle substitutes on carved knobs, and a $45 price for the cheval.
Butterflies Adorn Neck Ribbons In 1914 Spring Fashions
Butterflies made of filigree metal gaze and applique silk hang from broad ribbon at necks, replacing pendants and lockets. The first butterflies hover from the 1914 spring muld’s neck, giving a springlike festive air to pew costumes and black moire ribbons, framing the bodice’s deep V.
Olly Hair Tip for Oily Hair Care
For very oily hair, dip a brush in water and pass it through the hair two or three times weekly. This helps prevent excess oil and keeps hair lighter and less greasy.
Steps to assemble a flounced lace apron with beading
The instructions describe shaping two narrow curved sections, sewing them together at the middle, gathering at the top to form a flounce, inserting beading at the head, optionally threading a ribbon, and adding lace to the apron edge.
Hats of Past and Present Style Symbolism in Fashion
A fragment on hats as symbols of freedom and power. It contrasts ancient liberty caps with contemporary befeathered styles, arguing current fashion signals slavish adherence to trends and reflects gendered attitudes toward independence.
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Rome
Idea for Flounced Apron
Instructions outline materials for a flounced apron with listed fabric and trimming costs. The estimate uses one and one eighth yards of crowbar tain cook at ten cents per yard, twelve cents extra, three yards of lace at three cents per yard totaling nine cents, and one yard of beading at two cents. Total estimated cost is 24 cents.
Effective Frilling and Buttonholing on Net Edges
A guidance note describes handwork on net ruffles highlighting the appeal of buttonholing on the wrong side to hide flaws. It explains edge finishes with buttonhole stitches in any color using silk or mercerized cotton for a neat, reversible look.
Plaque Form Description for Ostrich Sleeve Design
A fragmentary note describes a plaque form with fat on top and an elevated side back bandeau. It mentions ostrich tips used beneath, suggesting decorative or structural elements in a historic design. The text lacks clear event or entities but notes form and material cues.
Charming Lace Ribbons and Bodice Fashion Flaunts New Styles
A vintage fashion note describes bordered lace ribbons and gauze lace designs in white and gold. It notes tight bodices replacing baggy styles, new trims and colors, and accessories like a gold ribbon bag with Nile green edging. The piece highlights decorative threads, ribbons, and impact on evening wear and accessories.
Handy repair kit in a silver case described
A damaged OCR item details a small silver coated metal case carrying three colored threads, a thimble and needles. The thread is wound through sleeved yarn with an interior band and a lid adorned with beads. The text mentions a compact kit used for quick sewing repairs during travel.
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Ie Deere
Dain Sr
McCormick
OPAL
Wyoming
Kemmerer
Jeose B
Budd, Pree
Tanner
Dick May
Seey-Treas
Big Piney Mercantile Co
Big Piney, Wyoming
Mall
Peter Schuttler
Deering
Bon
Bon Ton
Caylrost
Kemmerer, Wyoming
Claus Meale
Kemmerer Soda Bottling Factory
Earnebt W. Holmes, Prop
F. D. Fagnant & Sona
Coca-Cola
Selzer
Neauce
J. E. Irvine
the Kemmerer Steam Laundry
Lane Dey
the Kemmerer Hotel Cafe
Compostinn
Hotel Kemmerer
Tom Ming
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Hotel
Ropers & Chapin
F. H. Chapin, Mgr
Canal
Panama
Brent
Jane
Broadway
Costa
Gibraltar
Atep
Lttle
Panama City
Wales
America
Morgan
Central Plaza
Challie
Eine
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