Bally Plum and the $20,000 wooing game in village life
A village tale follows Bally Plum the wealthiest woman in town as six suitors vie for her hand. Deacon Harper, a widower merchant, a windworker, a lawyer, a clerk, and a storeman compete for her dowry and heart. Bally listens with a quiet face, travels with Mr Simms to a circus, and finally accepts the courtship that leads to marriage.
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Bally
Alec
Abe
Harper
Sally
York
Boston
Chicago
Jon
Sbe
William Blais
Wind
Philadelphia
Mr. Binning
Oosan Ateamera
London
Parin
Biles
Mill Pond
Plum
Deacon Johnson
Niagara Falls
Misa Sally
Deacon
Mr. Simme
Bcottaville
Errous
The Man and the Cigar Witty Quote Found
A clipped line notes that you cannot always judge a man by his cigar though you can infer some clues from it as a playful saying appears in a 1920s style snippet. The remark hints at perception and character through branding and habit.
Ribbon Effects In Ribbon Arrangements By Julia Bottomley
This article showcases decorative ribbon techniques for hats and trims. It describes cap shapes with velvet poppies, wired satin loops, drooping brimmed hats with shirred velvet edges, rosette effects, and plaited ribbon forms. It offers designs suitable for a Miss of eleven or older, doable by amateur milliners.
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Julia Bottomley
Girl's outing costume described for boating use
A delicate boating costume in white linen with blue striped trim features a skirt with side plaits and Duttons, knee high banding, a bibbed plastron blouse, sailor collar and anchor embroidery, cuffs, and a black liberty cravat and girdle. The design emphasizes nautical details and striped linen accents throughout.
Stenciling Hints For Wallpaper Frieze Design
Instructions for stencil based wall decor describe drawing a diapered pattern on heavy paper, cutting pieces, and preparing them to hold together after sprays. It advises mixing paint with copal varnish and turpentine and dabbing color over the surface with a stencil rush before applying to walls.
Jewels for Day and Night in Paris Style and Watches
Jewelry trends for day and night wear feature low necks with velvet collars and paste ornaments set in silver, Parisian diamonds, rubies and emeralds. New earrings include bowknot designs with diamonds and baroque drops, plus screw-on sets with baroque pearls and amethyst drops. Corsage ornaments showcase Parisian diamonds and French emeralds, while watch bracelets with woven gold straps and enamel studs gain popularity for travel and sports. Mercury wings hair accessory offers an ornamental touch.
Black Waist Blouses Gain Popularity in Persian Colors
The black chiffon blouse over white or silk in Persian hues grows more popular than last season. Veiled effects please the eye more than a waist with piping. Messaline woven in Indian shawl colors is used with black for waists, and plain black silk waists with narrow white lace yokes add dressy contrast.
A New Tie Adds Color to Dark or White Dress
A fetching new tie features blassatin or velvet folds about an inch wide. It is edged with tiny flowers and leaves, while a similar knot holds the leaves together in front.
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Woodcock
Petar Belon
He is the king of spenders in New York society
Paul Rainey of Maine is portrayed as the era’s wealth giant with an estimated fortune of 30 million dollars, spending around a million annually on luxuries. The 33 year old heir, famed for polo, yachting, hounds, and racing, lives lavishly at Fruitful Farm Jericho and Cotton Plant Mississippi, now pursuing a private polar expedition aboard a 600 thousand dollar steamship under Captain Bartlett.
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New York
Paul Rainey
Rainey
Cleveland
Ratney
Tie
America
Pan Ratney
Hounds
Tuo
Jericho
Ty. T
Fruitletce Farm
Collecion
Mr. Rainey
Mississippi
North Pole
Bartlett
Bonanza Mine Playing Out at Le Roi in BC
The Le Roi bonanza mine in the Rossland district British Columbia once yielded vast gold but is reportedly playing out. Diamond drillers find no pay ore. The asset passed from Topping to George Turner and Spokane partners, then to a London British American firm and finally to Le Rol Mining Company, with extensive historical gold production.
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Victoria
B. C
le Roi
Rossland
British Columbia
Doe Bourgeois
Tonping
Nelson
United States
George Turner
Spokane
Topping
London
Whitaker Wright
le Rol Mining Company, Limited
I T
Hardy family exchange sparks in playful dialogue
In a whimsical scene, Willie asks if someone could marry and wear their custom clothes, while Hardy playfully notes Willie’s studious look and recalls past fashion. The dialogue hints at family banter and practical jokes amid domestic humor.
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Willie
Sis
Cuttcura Remedies Featured In Infant Skin Care Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Cuttcura Remedies for infant skin ailments promising quick relief from burning, rashes, eczema, and irritations. It claims suitability for all ages, urges purchases through Potter Drug & Chem Corp, and offers a free 32 page care booklet. The segment also includes a rural quip about summer boarders and farm life.
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Potter Drig & Chom. Corp
Hoston
Mass
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Gooyeinht
Epta
Ame
William
Sally Plum
Spenders
HARDY
Guticura
Farmer Corntosat
Busticss
Sloan
Mus
H. B. Spricer
Earl
Saunlinr
Pisa
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