The Jarr Family Spat Over Dancing Master Visit
Mr Jarr is urged by Mrs Jarr to confront dancing master Prof Stuyvesant Stalker at Clara Mudridge-Smith’s apartment. The plan aims to witness new steps like the Dans LAmore, while avoiding a costly argument about old versus modern dances. Prof Stalker’s demonstrations fail as he becomes nervous, ending the evening with tea.
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Mr. Jar
Clara Mudridge-Smith
Stuyvesant Stalker
Mr Jarr
Stalker
Wille Wildware
Big Stalker
Mrs Jarr
Mrs Smith
Mrs Jarre
Mudridge - Smith
Highcosta Arms
Prof Stuyvesant Stalker
LiAmore
Prof | Stuyvesant Stalker
Tim
the Press Publishing Co
The Child Saleswoman and a Call for Big Sisters
A 1919 piece portraits a curly headed child selling shoes on a street stand in Central Park. The writer admires her sales zeal, notes her family burden, and urges wealthy women to become Big Sisters to provide play and youth for this child and others in need.
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Central Park
the Press Publishing Co
Strawberry Jelly Cookies From Simple Sugar Dough
A recipe lists two cupfuls of sugar one cupful of butter or shortening three eggs and milk to make a soft dough. Roll very thin and cut with a cookie cutter bake quickly. Fill with strawberry jelly, frost with sweetened egg white, and garnish with a red strawberry.
Scatter Seeds of Kindness Poem and Public Notice Fragments
A mixed set of verse lines urges kindness to the unfortunate and urges aid to the hungry while noting social tensions. The text includes references to a potential future wealth, a traffic cop, a dock baggage check, profiteers, and a claim about income tax. It ends with a copyright line and a fragment about packers and price cuts. The piece blends poetry with brief social commentary and garbled public notices.
Cleaning accessory for sweeper and curry comb
A brief ad notes a sweeper cleaner and a curry comb priced at 10 cents. It promises hair and thread removal from carpet sweepers and brushes, keeping them clean with only a few moments of effort.
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Curry
Dying Rags Method For Home Use
Dyer advises binding bundles of rags tightly before dipping in dye to create color intervals. When woven, the result is a pleasing pattern with lighter sections where color did not take.
Browned Asparagus Preparation in Breadcrumbs and Frying
Wash and trim asparagus then boil in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender. Dry, dip stalks in beaten egg, coat with grated cheese and breadcrumbs, fry in hot fat to a Golden color, drain and garnish with parsley. Canned tips may substitute fresh.
Of Interest to Women A Loose Topcoat For All Times
The article describes a roomy topcoat with an inverted back pleat and belted waist, designed to hang loosely from the shoulders. It features side pockets, a wide cuff with belt tabs, and a large collar, available in duvetyn tans or velour delaine. Wearers feel stylish and receive envious notices.
Sequins and Cloth of Gold Open Fashion Dream
An 18th century style fashion note marvels at cloth of gold gowns with draped bodices and sequined skirts. The piece highlights luxury fabrics, iridescent sequins, and pearl buttons, urging a young woman to anticipate wearing a full evening gown and fine detailing.
Lace Dress Care Tip Adds Body With Diluted Starch
The text suggests a method to give body to lace by rinsing in water then applying a mildly diluted starch while the fabric is still damp. This helps stiffen the lace slightly to camouflage newness and maintain shape. It notes starch can make lace firmer after laundering.
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Lee
Why Men Hate Summer Resorts Notes by Rowland
Helen Rowland argues men prefer fishing or roof garden evenings over resort socializing. The piece snubs Kodak fiends and snaps in artist mode, contrasting leisure choices and social expectations for men and women.
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Helen Rowland
Kodak
The Camera Fiend Haunts the Summer Resort Scene
A vivid conceit frames the camera as a prowling fiend intruding on summer guests. The piece contrasts fashion notes with a satire on photography, urging readers to reflect on vanity and social scrutiny. It also describes laces, negligees, and gowns with delicate detailing.
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Roy L. McCardell
Mr. Jarr
Sophie Irene Loeb
James J. Montague
France
LE Cer Itale
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Andy
Beth
Olive
Ray
Sherlock
Dresser
Coat
Prexa Publishing Ca
Fashion
Robert L. Owen
United States
Oklahoma
Owen
Tzeer
THE
Sare Drug Stores
Victrolas
Grafonolas
September Records
Hugo Worch
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