Curtain Colors and a Cheery Blue Debate in a Shop
In a lighthearted scene a couple argues over curtain colors and fabric choices. The wife favors blue to match a blue carpet while the husband seeks a heavier, cheerful shade. A polite salesman touts a fade resistant material, but the wife rejects it as dull and depressing. The banter humorously highlights design clashes, harmonizing aims, and shopper dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith
Adam
Peter
Norling
Docan't
The Red Cushions and the Home Makeover
A homely couple visits a shop to refresh their dining room with crimson curtains and red cushions. The salesman entices with fabric swatches and a new season’s cushion covers. They buy enough material to cover three cushions and a chair, then rush home to tea, pleased with the red theme. The cost pressures and debate over matching carpet, wallpaper, and teal accents drive a humorous, domestic snapshot.
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Beeter
Daddy
Peter
Judith
Teter
The Glut Period in Egg Marketing Explained
Poultry notes discuss how supply and demand govern egg prices during glut periods. Producers must absorb surpluses, use exports and processing to stabilize markets, and recognize that carryover stocks drive price declines while shortages push prices up. The piece warns that past price-stabilizing efforts failed due to insufficient strength and practical plans.
Ashton Poultry Farm Armadale Telephone 64
Ashton Poultry Farm advertises Black ory and W Leghorn chicks with limited RR options and pricing per 100 or 1000. Note chucks available for cock erels in breeding pens and scores from 256 to 287 in 355 days. Also mentions egg incubator capacity and stud cockerels with setting fees.
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W. Leghorn
B.O
W.L
Fragmentary Farm Notice Hints at Local Terms
Fragmentary text mentions strong vigorous chicks and farm terms with references to 100 and rail paid. Includes scattered names and places, but remains largely unreadable. May indicate livestock or agricultural sale notes and payments, with local terms and locations only partially visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleek Orp
Wonder freight train showcases colossal British rail freight
Remarkable demonstration at Victoria Station Sheffield features a powerhouse freight train built at Doncaster. It includes a 70-ton transformer wagon, 50-ton brick wagon, 48-ton heavy-duty goods wagon, 10-ton steam heated van, and a 44-ton coal wagon, revealing vast freight capabilities and new car designs.
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British Railways
Victoria
Sheffeld
Lohton
Comyar
Doncasel
Weiden Great Britain
British Isles
Tanrense
Snetal
Great Betton
Jon Hulle
Garrett
Annual Book Fair Sparks Debate on Education and Reading
A fragmented report describes an annual book fair in a European town during May with talk of book pricing cuts and fascist influence. It mentions publisher editions and a centennial celebration in October, and questions whether Australian booksellers should join a similar fair with or without government support.
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OM Viewil
Fashion notes from Melbourne on 1920s styles and silhouettes
A 1920 fashion summary describes short bodices and ankle length overskirts, chiffon trims, and skimpy evening pieces. It highlights bold prints, single row pockets, and hats in Melbourne wardrobes, noting colors like daisy pink and navy whites and the shift toward simple, comfortable summer dresses.
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Parig
Forday
Abe
Wyernally
Fashion forward: caped coats and linen dresses dominate summer wear
A London style forecast describes a summer wardrobe of winglike capes with tweed and printed silks, white and colored linens, and washable whites. It notes sleeved coats with long sleeves to pair with belts, seaside looks with canvas sailor hats, and light fabrics in satin and lace for practical, fashionable ensembles.
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Fu Gwehy
Sis
Fashion notes on black white and color schemes
The author discusses pairing black and white with color for various effects. They describe how strong contrasts like red and coppery lights, browns, purples, and blues can create mood, while muted tones offer practicality and a fresh summer surprise element.
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France
Beadwork Returns in Gowns and Accessories
Beads feature prominently as an integral part of gowns and accessories, with black and white opaque beadwork forming sleeves and pullover frocks. Designers showcase silver kits, painted color accents, and harmonious hues. A noted afternoon dress highlights beaded surfaces and antelope-inspired inlays.
Fabric Trends Describe Blues and Linens for Summer Wear
The note highlights pale blue linen and egg shell blue as favored fabrics for summer blouses and outfits. It mentions a pink tussore suit as a coordinating option and comments on colors staying wet with black accents.
Swell Harvey Plans Limited Wheat Trade and Ad Lines
The text outlines a plan around Harvey to limit a number of wheat and other items in exchange for advertising lines. It mentions schoolboys and a Shoup Fett reference, indicating a local wartime style note on exchanges and promotions.
Local Sanitation Guidance Amid Public Health Concerns
Fragmentary report notes disability and hygienic concerns in rural areas. It cites Clarkson and Sons offering septic tanks and modern WCs installation at reasonable prices, suggesting widespread prevention of illness through improved home sanitation and public facilities.
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Messrs
Clarkson
Ke Jin
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