At the House Party Note of Wry Advice
A scene at a house party features a man urging watching the ball’s kiss while a witty girl quips about a lesson at dil liards, illustrating social banter and playful innuendo.
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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1922
Page
2
Suppressed Desire In a Daring Youth Conversation
A dialogue reveals Aunt Lyney chiding modern girls for kissing fears while Philippa recalls wishing she had dared in youth. The exchange captures social restraint and shifting attitudes toward romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Lyney
Philippa
Namesake heir and a deserting fortune clashes at Lone Elm
Marna, long overlooked at Lone Elm, gains new hope as Edward Burton, grandson of the late Mrs. Burton’s husband, proves his bloodline. Aunt Jane pushes the match with Jean, while Morna discovers life and love as Jean marries Tommy and the couple plan to bless the union with a child of their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marna
Jane
Lone Elm
Jean
Mrs. Burton
Stanley
Burton
Miss Jean
Fee
Minx
Edward Burton
Australia
Edward
Tommy Sexton
Tommy
Morna
Pictured in Old Calendar Runes From the North
The article describes ancient Rhunie books used in Europe before Caesar and how they influenced seasonal celebrations in English speaking lands. It outlines monthly symbols tied to farming and cattle, from the drinking horn in January to feasting in December, and notes soldiers carried these calendars on campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
North
Safe travel in Colombia: low risk from highway crime
A National Geographic writer notes Colombia's safety for explorers, contrasting U S highway robberies with Colombian calm. The six year travel by museum parties yielded no lost gear including camp utensils weapons or knives and even a woman returned a needle left in a room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
United States
American Museum
Republic
National Geographic Magazine
Brazil Nuts Exports From Para Manaus Itacoatiara Rise
During the first half of 1921 the three distributing ports Para Manaus and Itacoatiara shipped 34 903 792 pounds to the United States and 13 415 360 pounds to Europe. Previous years exports totaled 21 246 748 pounds in 1920, 54 528 902 pounds in 1919, and 11 236 736 pounds in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Para
Manaus
Itacoatiara
Brazil
United States
Europe
Velvet Robes In Bright, Simple Styles For Home Wear
The article describes gay velvet robes and negligees dyed in pale colors for undergarments. It highlights simple shapes, draping effects, and inventive construction such as a three piece velvet robe with square side pieces and a back three corner insert. Puff marabou trims sleeves and front edges while lounging robes combine brocaded satin, lace, and chiffon for easy elegance.
The New Spring Tailleur Fashion Description
A fashion note on spring tailleur outfits emphasizing rich heavy fabrics and vibrant color. Robes and lounging attire echo outer wraps with flowing lines that cover the figure. Each piece is a unique creation yet simple in principle and origin.
Fashions In Brief Textiles and Trim Trends Documented
Fashions in brief describe hats of brushed wool trimmed with plumes and a wide fabric range with generous color listings. Spanish lace and metal lates appear as accessories, satin and etre ribbon trim collars and sleeves, and new leg o mutton sleeves with less upper arm fullness. Veils on hats, crepe de chine blouses in orchid and maize, waist length tops worn over skirts, girdle ornaments, and silver or gold clasps with stones on metallic ribbons at the hips of evening and afternoon frocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lego
Crepes For Kiddies Wear Shapes In Youthful Fashions
Crepe de chine gains popularity for children's dresses from elaborate party gowns with Spanish lace to simple day frocks with smocking. The range includes smocked pieces for toddlers and more mature styles for older children in pastel shades and white with colored stitching. Coats appear in bright colors and luxe fabrics like panne velvet with fur trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
The Cape for Spring Wear
The article surveys spring cape styles from short plaid capes for sport costumes to long capes in piquetine and camel hair. It notes jersey, silk, and wool options, evening capes in taffeta with marabou, and various lengths from elbow to finger tip, emphasizing flattering fits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Inside Glove Colored Lining Gloves Description
White gloves with tan or lavender linings. Tan gloves with brown lining. Gray gloves with black lining. Colored lining often turned back to form a cuff over the stitched back.
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