Noble Dill Vanishes Prompting Family Alarm
The Atwater family and North End Daily Oriole circle scramble as Noble Dill disappears after a day of anxious searches. Relatives fear a rash act while noble’s absence unsettles Florence and spirals into speculation about his fate and the newspaper’s coverage.
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Harriet
Noble
Fanny
Mr. Atwater
Dill
Panny
Herbert
Atwater Familly
Atwater
North End
Patty Fairchild
Henry
Florence
Cartle
Virginia
Warner
Provence
Lersel
Liter
Joseph
Uncle Joseph
Noble at the Station in a Fragmented Shock
The scene follows Noble leaving home in agitation to reach a railway station. At the window he attempts to buy a ticket while critics note his odd behavior and a growing sense of anguish. He recalls old rhythms and shows a faltering grasp of time tables as shock slowly loosens its grip.
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Herbert
Noble
H. J. Atwater
Atwaters
Tulsa
Dal
Julia
Ayer
Atwater
Florence
Fanny
Hin
Fanny Atwater
Beco
Inventor of vane unknown and ancient wind myths
The article traces the weather vane origin to antiquity with Vitruvius and the Tower of the Winds in Athens. It notes Andronicus Gyrrhestes built an octagonal wind tower with a bronze Triton rod indicating wind direction and mentions later sayings linking women to wind.
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Vitruvius
Athens
Tis
Andronicus Gyrrhestes
Theoosius the Great
Constantinople
Ribbons and Sashes to Brighten Winter Frocks
The piece notes that girdles and sashes will tone up afternoon and evening dresses this winter. It highlights ribbons as essential allies, with wide brocaded sashes featuring gathered ribbons and long ends. It urges simple, tasteful dress for young girls while praising color and craft in ribbon decorations.
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Christins
Delicate Ribbon Sashes Fashion Evening Dress Accessories
A study of sash styles and ribbons for 1920s outfits. It describes brocade ribbons, daisy chain sashes, two tone pleat sashes, and picot edged ribbons. It notes suitable fabrics for school wear and party frocks, including crepe de chine georgette and net.
Shelley Manuscript Sells for 3000 at Sothebys London
A rare Shelley pamphlet from the late Baroness Burdet t Coutts sold at Sotheby's in London for 3000 dollars. The item had been hidden in a bundle of music from the baroness literary property and changed hands through two book dealers before the prize was realized.
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Shelley
Sotheby's
London
England
Baroness Burdett-Coutts
Tonother
Best dog to guard a poultry yard from a setter advice
A reader asks which dog type protects a poultry yard. Nell replies that the best yard guardian is a setter, noting its suitability for guarding young chickens and guarding tasks.
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Hilt
Nell
London
Ansvers
Divorce pricing pitch from a lawyer joke panel
A humorous exchange shows a lawyer offering a discount if a client allows ten years of divorce cases. The joke hinges on transactional ethics and long term leverage in legal services. The brief captures a satirical glimpse of negotiation over price and commitment.
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Tim Star
Pint or Quart? Cough Remedy Questioned by Clerk
A customer asks for medicine for a cough and questions the drug clerk about choosing a pint or quart size. The exchange shows the clerk probing for the appropriate quantity and the customer seeking relief.
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Mr. di
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Dili
By Booth Tarkington
Ntinue
Iprete
Ita
Soptricht
Cle
Brttirebey
W.l.douglas
Epwena
Itglas
M. Duran
St. Franciaville
Colve
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