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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
13
A poem reflecting on past grudges toward a barber and a current strike, noting tempering ironies as the barber’s strike changes conversation. The verse includes humorous lines about charity, fences, and seasonal observations, closing with copyright attribution.
The surname Bell derives from Isabella or Elizabeth and from the sign of a bell used by tradesmen. Isabella introduced after the Norman conquest, contracted to Bella Bell Bellet while Elizabeth formed Batty and Besser. Some names arose from a sign reading Peter at the Bell, evolving to Bell, Abs, or Bell. Many Abela do not trace to this sign origin.
A 1920s era column summarizes dream lore about hay revealing luck and warnings. Seeing hay foretells pleasant invitations or success in ventures, while cutting hay warns of sorrow. Smells of hay warn against rash actions and danger.
An old style beauty ad touts Howard's Buttermilk Cream claiming fast skin whitening and smoothing effects. It promises no shine and harmless use, with a claim of transformation within twenty four hours and easy availability at drug stores.
Mrs. Horace H Chittenden of Concord NH donated Rose Percy the 58 year old historic doll tied to the Civil War Red Cross Sanitary Commission. Originating from a New York fair raffle in 1864 she was won by Dr William Peters and given to his daughter now Mrs Chittenden. Washington area readers may see the doll as a Junior Red Cross mascot potential.
A green plaid gingham frock with a green chambray blouse and bloomers features a box pleat suspender waist and white embroidery. The design highlights washable wear and decorative trim on pockets and blouse in a charming coordinated outfit for little girls.
A collection of home care tips and style ideas including stain removal with salt, ham cooking, flour storage, varnish advice, white spirit polish results, drying salt for cleaning fabrics, and parlor fashion notes highlighting cretonne fabrics, pongee dresses, henna raffia trims, and new sateen frocks with tunic shapes and red tones.
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