Strong Appeal in Braided Rag Rug
Braided rugs appeal to many rug makers for simplicity and no工具, but are less durable than crocheted rugs due to sewed strands. The Pin Wheel rug measures 85 inches and needs about 4 pounds of cotton rag. Instructions detail color changes, row sequence, and sewing, with a request for 15 cents for book No 25 from Home Craft Co Dept C, Nineteenth and St Louis Ave, St Louis MO, plus a stamped envelope.
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Nineteenth and
St. Louis Avenue
St. Louis
Fitting No Object in Clothin Reluctant Fit
A relief worker offered clothing to a man who asked for pants. When asked for his size he replied MA 88, and the smallest available was size 50. He explained they don’t fit or hide well, highlighting a mismatch in sizing and needs.
Once Was Enough Conductor Remembers Past Mistakes
Two women waiting for a crowded bus hear a conductor offer room for one, then reveal he once separated mother and daughter but vows not to do so again. The exchange, quoted from London Tit-Bits, captures a moment of empathy.
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London
System His Wife-What If I Do Take It From Your Pockets
The conveyor of a heated exchange questions the other about funds in a whispered confrontation. A second voice replies with a calmer request to ring up precise amounts so proper charges can be made, revealing tension over money and accountability.
Remembering the Year of Short Skirts and Glasses
Humorist Magazine quotes a playful exchange about wardrobe trends and eyewear, noting a past year when women wore very short skirts and the recalling spouse jokes about the glasses purchase. The line captures light domestic irony and period voice.
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Humorist Magazine
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