Said the Spider To the Fly in the Country Move Tale
A comic moral about city folk debating leaving urban life for the countryside. Mrs Townbred champions a dream farm home with ten rooms and outbuildings while Mr Townbred cites costs and practicality. The ride to a suburban retreat reveals tension, humor, and a clash of visions as they consider a life-changing move.
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Townbred
Oais
Mr. Tawnhred
Mrs. Townbred
Travis
Mr. Torato
Frieda
Ruthyvin
Mr. Townbred
Virgie
John
Iowa
Yravg
Ruthvin
Rims
Tle
Ericala
Ium & Bargain
Mrs. Towntred
Time Theft at Work and a Dream Home in Town
A humorous collage contrasts a lazy office clerk who steals time from his boss with a later daydreaming couple, Ruthvin and Townbred, who fall in love with a suburban home. The piece mixes comic mischief with hopeful real estate schemes and ends with the couple boarding a train toward a promising future in a new town.
Paper Receptacles For Waning Rooms And Their Use
A practical guide on waste paper receptacles for every room. From simple home made boxes to elegant options using chintz and leather, with ideas for boxes, bowls, baskets, and jars. Emphasizes matching room style, durability, and tidy disposal.
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Ehintz
Farcin
Dunares Brass
Full skirts return as spring fashion shifts silhouette
Elizabeth Lee notes a trend toward full skirts including pleated, circular, and frounced styles as the season moves from skimpy outlines. The piece observes fashion insiders already adopting the look and predicting the new silhouette will dominate, urging readers to review wardrobes before buying new items.
Simple Plebeian Pie and Wardrobe Revisions
A guide to making a beef steak and kidney pie with a light crust, plus pastry tips and gravy management. Also fashion notes on remodeling circular skirts into pleats, updating gowns, and new blouse necklines with crepe de chine fabric and lace accents.
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Powell
Betty
Getty
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Wnbre
Perna
Mr. Tawnbred
Mra
Offica
Bosa
Lim
San
Hart
Blank & Cash
Aljuye
EY Louise Gogoloe Falconer
Peck
James
Jorne Lara Witt
Elizabeth Lee
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