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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
15
A satirical verse reflecting on failed fantasies of wealth and fame through finance, drama, medicine, and other trades. The speaker notes relentless labor across paths, concluding labor outvalues luck, while commenting on politics and international policy with ironic, dated lines.
The article traces the given name Jeffries and its variants from French roots through Godfrey Geoffrey and Joffrey to Joffrey in France and England. It notes origins in Teutonic times, spread after William the Conqueror, and English spellings like Jefie Jefer and Jepher with Jepeon arising later.
Dream interpretations link dice games to doubts and subpar chances but winning is a positive omen. A payout may come from an unexpected source, likely a distant relative, and the larger the dice score, the bigger the legacy.
A 1920s column notes that dreaming of dice signals possible harm from deceitful associates and cautions a young unmarried woman to assess her lover, suggesting gendered warnings about careless conduct and potential reform before marriage. The piece reflects popular fortune telling common in era publications.
A fashion digest outlines a black taffeta model with a bow and Bloomer silhouette, a blue linen frock with white caped hem, and a jaunty white linen cape. Sports suits feature high necks and large front pockets. Designers favor fall blouses in novelty fabrics with Japanese prints in three main styles and a pearl gray georgette millinery puff with ostrich fringe for afternoon wear.
Wedding rings diamonds bracelets and other common items led yesterday’s semiannual post office sale. Hundreds bid on assorted household articles while many items remained unsold and the auction will continue until all are disposed of.
The Weather Bureau reports a cold front over the Great Lakes to the Rockies with cooler conditions and showers predicted for Friday and Saturday. Northern states see light to moderate winds, while heavy rains were noted in parts of Virginia and the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys.
Miss Teresa Donohue James daughter of Francis Bacon James of the Highlands Apartments received a bachelor of arts degree from Acting President Helen Taft at Bryn Mawr College commencement exercises. James was president of Bryn Mawr Spanish Club.
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