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The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia

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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

8

Paris Fall Frocks and New Colors Stir Fashion

A garland of Paris influence appears in fall frocks with jade silk accents and crepe fabrics. New colorways Beaver and late tones appear on jackets and skirts with three quarter sleeves. Intricate necklines, boxy collars, and buttoned bodices frame youthful silhouettes.

Avo Paris Ford

Fragmented tale of love and coercion in a bishop’s chamber

A disrupted dialogue reveals Edgar Stevenson’s alleged wrongdoing, a man’s demand to stop Marian’s marriage, and a bishop caught between duty and passion. Amid threats of scandal, a confession surfaces about Ethel’s death and a vow to protect Marian from a ruinous match and a troubled life.

Edgar Stevenson Murlas Stevenson Ata Friih Maeria James Furgo Edgar ‘Stevenson Marian Edgar Steventon Casmaeint Edfar Stevenson Ethel Buck Aenis Janen Marana Tva

Oliver Oriole confronts landlord Tingaling over rent

Oliver Oriole argues with Tingaling the landlord about rent as Tingaling arrives with helpers Nancy and Nick. The exchange touches on wealth and appearances and ends with a nod to the ongoing rent day and a copyright date of 1920.

Oliver Oriole Tingaling Nancy Nick Oriole Agai Oliver Lee N. B.A

Flowers Speak Through History and Legend

In the language of flowers, Iris serves as a messenger among friends and the departed. The text traces ancient belief in national symbols of France, notes perfumery value, and tells of legends where three flowers appear in colorful allegory. The passage blends myth with cultural symbolism across eras.

Sinog Iris Sos Cot Dsads

Millinery Modes Highlight Velvet and Welded Fancies

Fashion notes describe authentic millinery trends with velvet and weld finishes as premier choices for the season. Various brim designs and graceful silhouettes are showcased, with Fairmont stock offering the latest styles exclusively through Osgood, touted as the best place to shop.

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