Dance Hall Death for a Newspaper Tale Unfolds
Wheeler Brand presses for a bold exposé as Judith Bartelmy's plea and Nolan family confrontation test the Advance. Brand fights to publish a damning judge story despite threats, while Michael Nolan weighs duty and truth in a high stakes newsroom showdown.
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Powell
Mac
Judith Bartelmy
Dupuy
Nolan
Wheeler Brand
Michael Nolan
Mrs. Nolan
Ed Dupuy
Mr. Nolan
Michael
Bartelmy
McHenry
Stand
Wheeler
Street Railway Workers’ Union
Bullion Slang Origin Traced From Flattery to Graft
The Indianapolis News recounts how bullion began as a high sounding phrase used by bunko men to describe an investment in bullion consolidated. It later shortened to bullion, evolving to mean graft based on the gift of gab and, finally, a method of flattery.
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Bunko
Indianapolis News
Love Reflections Move From Passion to Commerce
A compact, period style note reflecting on how love evolved from grand passion to modern behavior, with a witty line about couples now chatting making and buying love. The quotation underscores changing social norms and commodification of romance.
Princess house frock and long top coat trend for moderate means
Vogue describes renewed favor for the princess house dress and long top coat in plain elegant materials. Fitted paletots offer a smart street costume for those who cannot make coats, with a black coat valued for versatile wear. Sashes return in many forms, including tying at waist, hips, knees, and ankles, as shown in an illustrated model for evening or home gatherings.
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Consuella
Duchess of Marlborough
Princess House
Light weight dresses feature pointed draped fronts and braided trims
Fashion notes describe lighter weight dresses using pointed fronts or straight overskirts with side slopes. Bordered foulards and silks suit this mode, with braided side trims and fringed tassels adding detail. A bias seam offers decorative potential depending on fabric patterns.
Fashion notes on gowns with lace and silk accents
The description outlines a delicate street dress using silk satin or velvet with a chic guimpe. It explains a fully stitched slip with lapped seams and underslip if needed, and suggests alternate materials like chaille delaine or cashmere with Brussels net.
Zibeline Fabrics Noted For Spring Suits And Drape
Zibeline praised for suits and evening gowns with two materials described as unlike. Belted coats feature separated revers revealing jabot between, a mode seen in early spring fashion.
Cabochon in Many Forms Beautifies Hats and Gowns
Cabochon forms a central jeweled ornament on gowns and hats. Velvet rope rings hold loops and bows, lace frills roses on brim edges, and ribbons or cords create disks, rings, and crown trimmings. Outing hats use fringed linen with velvet disk accents. leather and velvet ribbon cabochons appear. The form emphasizes ornament with minimal material and effort.
Neat Shoes for Women Style and Comfort Guide
The article praises stylish women shoes from a variety of sources, noting changing fashions and the appeal of small feet. It advises choosing well fitted boots or slippers, indoors use of low heels, and early repair if heels press into the foot, warning of sole failure in soft soled shoes.
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National Daily
The Open Necked Gown Becomes Evening Fashion
The semi-decollete gown remains the season’s default, blending street and formal dress. America embraces it as the preferred neck opening, typically three inches below the neck for daytime wear and more pronounced for evening indoors, pairing with a picture hat. The high necked frock is fading from popularity.
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