Evening gown debate turns to fashion and manners
A humorous yet sharp exchange among two women and a friend sails from pajamas to social norms. Madge wears pink pajamas and smokes as the group discusses younger women’s dress and behavior. The scene shifts to a theater outing and ends with a description of a dainty nightgown for sale at about a dollar.
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Madge
Sone
Dumang
Blarsites
Dunkirk
Tanesomehurst
Evan
Ming
Wille
Gertruds Mayerott
Indy
Do Your Summer Sewing Now in January Wardrobe Worries
A historical note on early January sewing for summer garments for children and adults. It discusses making dresses, frocks, and blouses from remaining fabrics, with smocked yokes, triped trims, and embroidery. Guidance suggests practical, frugal fashion planning rather than chasing changing trends.
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Tienres
Fade
Jeruary
Eri
Yale
Economical Dinners and Cheese Dishes From The Housewife
A housekeeper advises on transforming yesterday's leftovers into presentable today meals. Recipes include steamed meat moulds with rice, cottage pies using mashed potatoes, cheese fondue and souffle, and creamed eggs served as luncheon fare. The guide emphasizes seasoning, moisture, and economical choices for hot central dishes.
Townbred Visitors Assessor Sees Forlorn Country Charm
Mr Twombly, an assessor from the office, visits Mrs Townbred at Fire Oaks to appraise her country property. The loquacious Townbred defends her lifestyle while Twombly quietly notes the lack of improvements and wonders about the value of the estate. Laughter and lunch follow as city folk meet rural routine.
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Tomnbred
Tom
Harry
Virgie
Theophe
Atm
Tommy
Jano Hurey
Mr. Twombly
Sre
Tworshly
Assens
Twombly
Cam
Trey
Powell
Peonia
Mia
Fire Oaks
Townbred
Mr. Townbred
Twartty
Skating fad boosts demand for jewelry and fabrics
The article notes rising interest in jewelry and metallic ornaments as skating becomes popular, with gold and silver threads featured on outfits. Feather fans regain favor and summer gowns and hats at Southern resorts appear stylish, while war influence hints at price rises for fabrics and carpets. Debutantes cling to white and silver frocks, echoing timeless fashion.
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Talmeach
Brice
Little Fables of the Business World
A long lost tale of a Young Man who helps and harms in the newspaper world. A cautionary yarn about a reporter’s tumble from virtue to vice, theft, alcohol, and betrayal ending with a cautionary moral about sharing credit and pay.
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Nombres
Samaritan
Fousan
John Barleycorn
Barleycorn
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Willia
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Aadge
de Tulle
Thors
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Edward Riddle Padgett
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Hin
Tver
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