World Diamonds Surging Demand Across War-Torn Europe
A Chicago importer returning from Europe reports unprecedented global demand for diamonds amid chaos. Buyers from Japan, Argentina, Germany, Austria, Russia, and neutral nations push sales while Russian officials claim large jewel thefts and crown jewels vanished. Washington jewelers see little local change though one shop notes a rise in buyers as returning soldiers marry.
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United States
Japan
Argentina
Chicago
Europe
di Mondeales
Amsterdam
Vestmope Alitan Watherings
Washington
Sirth Street
Summer Girl in Babylon Furthers Mrs. Solomon’s Advice
Helen Rowland humorously contrasts a city summer temptress with the sea and country, urging caution about seaside flirtations. The narrator mocks the damsel’s vanity and favors urban comforts and fidelity, concluding the summer chase is futile.
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Babylon
Trabylon
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Feesh and Foreign Funds Prompt Editor’s Note
A reader letter recounts dubious financial schemes tied to Argentina and requests payment for services. The missive, signed Ivan Emillant Rodrigue Casanova and Juan Emiliano Rodriquez Masanova, hints at extortion from the American Herald editor and includes requests for monetary compensation.
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York Horwtty Amr
Hee Seager Amierican Hertor
Wei
Waal
America Herald
Ann Doehg
America
Firth Waeby
Argentina
Ivan Emillant
Rodrigue Casanova
S—Beele
Ger Erand
John
Juan Emiliano Rodriquez
Masanova Y
Marriage Announced in Rockville Ceremony
Miss Itsinee ta atta Torte and Miss Mas forae of thiewen wed with James M Trench of Norfolk Virginia as guests. The ceremony was conducted by Ren Barnes, pastor of the Stotus Rome of van Ware.
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Bey Pas
Washington
Roy
Calotab revolution promises safe liver cleanse
Ad claims calotabs replace old calomel as a heat medicine with no griping or after effects. One tablet at bedtime purges the system by morning and leaves users feeling vigorous, with a druggist offering a refund if not delighted. Sold in sealed packages nationwide.
Woolly Tube of Chic: A Curious Study in Silhouette and Tube Tips
A garbled description outlines a slender tube or penril silhouette used for making a tube. It notes aiding features like timining and form, with mentions of cuffs, deep Folk, and model details. The text remains fragmentary, offering a speculative glimpse into design elements and construction quirks without clear context.
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Amel Rothan
Collin
Lee Teesty
Toques of the moment in velvet and chiffon
A fashion note describes hats for women with tiny brims and varied fabrics. Chenille and rose leaf motifs appear, with shades ranging from deep wood brown to burnt orange and pastel chiffons.
Unclear question on cleaning methods and materials
Fragmented text discusses cleaning paints fabrics metals and hair using varied items like alum brushes and soap. Mentions drying lace, whitening a room, varnish removal, and overnight water soaking with lacking coherent context or sources.
Remarkable bomb plane image and fashion notes amid decor tips
A vivid illustration of a bombing plane over Washington is described along with quirky home care tips and a fashion preview. The article mentions theaterlike scenes, novelty bone ornaments on millinery, wall blouses for trinolette and chiffon velvet, and fall coat styles. It notes cassell's Saturday Journal commentary on current fabrics and tailored frocks with bodice shaping and basque flare.
Daily Fashion Hint on Hair Care by Simple Mixture
Movie actresses prize their hair, using a simple mix of thenthrax in hot water as a shampoo instead of soap. The method claims to cleanse dandruff oil and dirt, leaving hair fluffy with rapid drying and enhanced luster. Parisian designers praised for efficient style.
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Jontons
Board of Censorship
Joo
The Lost Voice and Other Fragments
A fragmented verse and assorted aphorisms present a whimsical meditation on longing for a call and the quirks of modern life. The piece contrasts a hopeful search for a number with surreal lines and satirical notes about trials, idealism, and public figures.
The Jarr Family Hurdles A Bumpy Park Outing
A chaotic streetcar trip and park outing shows the Jarr family struggling with delayed transfers and crowded sidewalks. Mrs. Jarr scolds children while household worries about money and poison ivy, as the day spirals into misadventure with a toppled box and a chaotic encounter with a neighbor.
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Stryver
Mr Jarr
Jarry
Stryger
Aaron eTash
Thorn
Stattaek
Gema
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Russia
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Czarina
Frermany
Austria
Mrs. Solomon
Helen Rowland
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iCopyright
Presa Publishing Co
Rockville
Fashiongrams
Cassell
Saturday Journal
Ank Poplin
Martin Bowser
Furine
Washineton, D. GC
Martin Bumbing Ptane
Theshington Monument
Potomac River
Hosteia
James J. Montague
Central
Heaven
Kaizer
New York
Ford Automobile Factory
Congress
Burleson
Gell Syndicate, Inc
Jarr
Mrs. Jarr
Willis
Master Jarr
Willie
Olherwier
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Atlanta, GA
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