Gates of Taurus Gate into Cilicia and Ancient Roads
A traveler describes the Taurus gates and Cilician plain as a pivotal historic pass. He evokes the approach to Tarsus, the shadowy gorge where Paul once traveled, and recalls crusader and caravan routes through New Khan and Bozanti as camels and bells mark a fading world.
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Taurus
Minor
Basil Quiver
Cilicia
Tarsus
Paul
Anatolia
Teonium
Derbe
Lystra
Antioch
Frederick Barbagossa
Richard
Acre
Yent-ktian
New Khan
Velers
Olympus
Rahim
Mediterranean
Bozantt
Jond Niger
Knitting Baby Bonnet From Rabbit Yarn Or Saxony
Simple directions detail knitting a baby bonnet using rabbit yarn or saxony wool in white or pink. Instructions cover face size, stitch count, ridge pattern, band shaping, edging with satin or ribbon, and optional embroidery, lace trim, and color pairings for boys or girls.
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Saxony
How to judge cretonne for furniture covers
A thrift guide explains testing cheap cretonne before buying. If rubbing reveals thinning and loose threads it will wear poorly and isn’t economical. Darker backgrounds last better, but cheerful floral tones can brighten a room. Covering a sofa isn't hard with a reliable pattern. fit and adjust to avoid waste. Cretonne is typically 30 inches wide and sofa covers need six yards.
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Cretonne
Lghter
Pattern Planning for Sofa Arm and Arch Weave
The design should run up the agat and back of the sofa over the arches and arms with careful pattern matching at the central join. Ensure alignment across all sections and maintain consistent spacing for a seamless overall effect.
KEEP HANDS FROM CHAPPING ON CHILLY DAYS
On the first cold days hands are most susceptible to chapping. Remedies include tepid water washing, borax, good soap, and drying each finger separately. Techniques such as rubbing with lemon and cold cream or applying mutton tallow at night help prevent rough skin.
For the Girl Who Skates Fashion Idea in Tan Cloth Rig
The article describes outdoor skating outfits for women featuring biscuit tan cloth coats and skirts, a red brown beaver banded skating hat, white wool gloves, and a warm scarf. It contrasts indoor rink wear with a real outdoor skating rig and highlights a pictured example.
Fashion Advice for Full-Figured Women from a Vintage Column
A dated guidance piece warns that fleshy figures should avoid shiny satin fabrics as they reflect light and exaggerate curves. It favors dull fabrics, full single-piece dresses, dark colors, and long indoor skirts. It discourages mixed fabrics, contrasting belts, and high collars, noting many stout individuals have freckles.
Dunne Seeks Pay for National Guard Drills
Governor Dunne urged the national government to fund militia service, proposing a plan paying soldiers who attend forty or more weekly drills per year. He spoke to Illinois National Guard officers at a dinner, arguing the state should incentivize citizen soldiery with at least 1.50 daily for drill attendance.
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Springfield
Dunne
Illinois National Guard
Rash Wish Regretted Lampoon at Tama Jim Event
While Strickland Gibfien lectured at Tama Jim Wilson s home in Tama Ia the Chautauqua pavilion went dark and the speaker appeared nearly in shadow A fellow lecturer Taty Sears stood near the back and overheard a woman whisper for lights to reveal his face The lights finally came up and the woman exclaimed about the footlights in humorous fashion, noting the expressionless mug of the speaker.
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Strickland Gibfien
Tama Jim” Wilson
Tama
Chautauqua
Taty" Sears
Precette Shampoos and Cuticura Ointment Ad Offer
Care for your hair with Precette shampoos and Cuticura Ointment for dandruff itching and scalp irritation. Fragrant creamy emollients for complexion hair hands and skin. Sample free by mail with postcard to Cuticura Capt. XY Boston. Sold everywhere. Girls Class in Physics Stella asks about an immovable and irresistible force meeting Bella answers it would be sudden.
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Cuticura
Capt
Boston
Stella
Bella
Thia
Badly Armed and Blinks Hit the Nail on the Head
In a witty exchange the speakers discuss misjudgments and habits. A girl with auburn hair ages into a red headed woman, and will power is questioned as possibly just won't power.
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PROM
Ilinois
National Guard
Urbana
University of
Montgomery Democrat
J. H. Roberts
Ella Daily
L. J. Harrie & Son
Grace Gates
William Harrison
Emery Wright
Dodge Cupid
Chicago
Mary H. Pope
San Diego
Cal
George W. Hale
Dan
Frances Obiston
Greenwood
British Columbia
Tulla A. Harvey
Methuen
Mass
Miss Obiston
Miss Harvey
Warrisburg
J. W. Walthews
August Locatos
Locatos
Centralia
Margaret Watson
Belle Duncan
Central City
Thomas Watson
Dug Duncan
Charles Woods
Tohn Enrico
Louis Kammerer
August Gansauer
Viquor
Woods
C. G. Reagin
Florida
Duquoin
Fort Meada
Fla
Perry County
T. B. Reagin
C. O. Reagin
Mason City, Sr
L. D. Reagin
Alonzo Reagin
Tampa
Pla
Harrisburg
Mre
Fannie Walthaws
Ag.Sust' Lakatos
Tria
Dean
Illinois
Sarah B. Woods
Vintories Ave
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Absorbine, JR
W.f.young
P.D. F
Temple St
Springfiel
Raft
Wells Medicine CO
ST. Lafayette
Ind
Arger
St. Louis
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