Ambassadors and dignitaries host and travel notices
The British Ambassador Sir Auckland Geddes returns from Asheville after addressing a Southern Newspaper Publishers convention in New York. Siam’s Minister Phra Prabha Karavongse and daughter finish Boston visit, Italian secretary and spouse visit Cedarhurst then Canada and Newport. Many social figures attend garden parties, weddings, and receptions in Washington, with trips to Camp Humphreys and Newfoundland road events noted.
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Sir Auckland Geddes
Asheville
Southern Keawspaper
HV Tennant
C J Hoenry
Mr Tennant
New York
Raves
Tan Skin Shedding Solution Advertised In Alarming Tone
An advertisement touts shedding tan red or freckled skin as easily removable using ordinary wax or cold cream. It claims surface whitening will occur with nightly washing and peeling off outer layers, promising a white look without harm. The copy ends by praising a product described as untrealized WRN and suggests it cures a bad complexion.
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Sammir
The History of Your Name Fairchild Variations
The article explores how family names derive from words for kinship such as child son and brother. It traces forms like Fairchild Fairbairn Fitz and Beaufz, noting semantic shifts and regional spellings across history and Scotland. It explains how son endings faded with time and how Norman French influences shaped surnames.
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Fairchild
Faireairn
Fairbrother
Fairson
Beaufz
Beaufts
Son
Sonny
Brother
Scotland
Sa-Sons
Fairbairn ‘- Sons
Fitz ’ Ag
Onsland
Baaufits
Fashion Notes and Cloth Care From a Vintage Page
A vintage style column offers tips on feminine dress design featuring georgette frocks with filet lace and orchid ribbons. It also covers garment hangers, velvet trims, and the evolving use of lace, beads, and ribbons in fall and winter wear.
Reflections of a Bachelor Girl by Helen Rowland
A 1920s column humorously critiques masculine and romantic ideas. It argues women often gain value after marriage, while men demand wit and charm. it compares courting to dental Visits and mocks public events as parade grounds for popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rowland
Student Misa Adams Registers for BU Summer Courses
Boston University student Misa Adams of 100 T Street Northwest has enrolled in summer session courses, majoring in philosophy.
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Boston University
Misa Mautle F. Adams
T Streat Northwest
Mian Adams
American Princess Home Arrives in New York from Cherbourg
Former Miss Catherine Brittem of Washington returns to New York aboard the St Fault The pripan after traveling from Cherbourg. A 1916 marriage linked her to a Hungarian attaché and she later became a Polish citizen. She left Washington for Ale tris in May 1817 and came back last December.
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Catherine Brittem
Washington
New York
Fred) Hebenlohs-Sobilingtuetat
Misa Catherine Britten
Cherbourg
Pripan
Poland
Aletris
Bids Open for Eastern High School Amid District Protest
Bids for the new Eastern High School are set to open July 29, likely drawing the year’s largest district government protest. An award will follow, with construction to start in August.
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Eastern High School
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Siam
Vrs Geisver Celestia
Vemiagee
Cedarhurst
Parents 3d
Erhart
Thei Symaie
Canada
Newport
J Gtian Armbassador
Baruneas Ro
Stag
York Harbor
Mos Charley Tromwell
Ena
Mies
Aildred Bronmell
Moss Anne
Mra George
Wakefield Manor
Devonshire
J Wr Ranh Ao
Himphreys
Mrs Bake
Vis Canror
Hum- Pues
Jarves
Tehe
Engieer
Othe Arms Relief
Whch
Nolan
H Johansen
John EB Fanger
Jacksonville Fla
Heno
Harry ¢ Johansen
Moo
Mira Paol
Ramsdell
Fou
Otepper
Eiden Hutton
Charles B Raynsdell
Re. Dr Ramadell
Senator and
Mra Hitchcock
Atlantic City
Migs Hitchasek
Mra J I Blakestes and Son
The
Ambassador
King Stone
King Stone, Jr
Mrs Stones
Sylvanus Stokes
Alice Ritsshard
Berns
Itzerland
Constance Conner Brown
Herbert D. Brown
Bureau of Efficiency
Wowena Press Club
Letog Lanternee
Fashiongrams
Lisle
Arthur Burt Co
White Mountain
SF Fan Sons
Penn. Avenue
8Th Street
United States
Pittsfield
Mass
Kann
Herveus
Kaart
Thera
Fera
Seler Syndicate
Waites
An Sousart
Steinhauer
Benner
Balee
Mt Adiere
Himtecons Theory
Booms Maraerman
Forge
Ts Atlas
Becosscie
Love
Dorp Ost Genter Bend
Aardeey Aren
Pifat
Istrests Southwast
Imrer
Ties Sas
Ben Sause
Follants
Conn
Milton
Cato
Shakespeare
Wallis
G Streets
N. W
American Princess Home
WM. Rosendorf
St. N.W
Cranklin
Woodward & Lothenp
Menta
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