Townbreds Move to Country Home Turned Moving Misadventure
The Townbred family endures a chaotic moving day from city apartment to Five Oaks country house. A delayed moving van, a whiskey-tinged loader, broken glass, and mismatched schedules derail the plan, leaving the couple with a half-empty apartment and a cliffhanger ending as they depart with few belongings.
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Five Oaks
Mr. Townbred
Ruthvin
Manlin
Ruthvlut
Mrs. Towtbrad
Mr. Townbrad
Torry
Vin
Mra
Two Typists and a Boss Lead to Respect in Office
In a lecture style piece the author contrasts two young clerks under a boss. The first seeks only the boss’s favor, deferentially knocking and obeying while lacking opinions or initiative. The second earns respect by understanding ideas, offering suggestions, and proving capable of improving on orders, altering the boss’s view of value and leadership.
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Daniel
Boas
Hialy
Budget of Recipes for Economical Meats and Leftovers
A budget of recipes shows how to transform remains into luncheon or supper dishes. It covers casseroles with roast beef or lamb, mushroom and chicken combinations, and a cold rice breakfast bake..vealed techniques include using gravy or water, adding currant jelly, and finishing with toast triangles or parsley for garnish.
The Use of Strong Colors in Art and Design
A reflective essay on bold color in decoration inspired by Bakst and Poiret. The writer recalls attending Pavlova, describes vivid color as central to mood, and warns that novices may misapply hues. Emphasizes choosing a principal color and using suggestions to harmonize deep tones.
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Leon Bakst
Paul Poiret
Anna Pavlova
Brain
Vega
Reid
Lafcadio Hearne
Poiret
Bakst
Spring Silk Craze Foresees Pongee Taffeta Rise
Fashion notes say pongee will be among the top silks this season with taffeta and fallle so closely linked. Old weaves return to favor as silk trims diversify wardrobes in New York shops full of pongee waists and shirts worn high at the throat.
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Europe
New York
Jbuyer
Spring fashions spotlight covert cloth suits and Elizabeth blue
Poiquee Tafeta faille and Covert Cloths highlight spring suits for women. Elizabeth Lee is noted with two square pockets above the belt, hip yoke skirts, and a straight coat. Covert cloth appears in natural, battleship gray, greenish brown, and various blues including Elizabeth and soldier blue. Suits trend toward severe, mannish styles with circular and pleated skirts and sportier coats.
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Elizabeth
First Appearance of the Silk Hat in London
The London Times reports John Hetherington, a Strand mercer, wore a high glossy silk silk hat on January 2 1797 provoking a riot. He was fined five hundred pounds after a Lord Mayor verdict for creating an orderly conduct and inciting panic. Women fainted and children cried as the crowd panicked in the street.
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London
London Times
John Hetherington
Strand
Hetherington
Thomas Currier
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Jong
Ruth
Mrs. Townbred
Virgie
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Tye
Townhbred
Moving van Company
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Pate
Edward Riddle Padgett
Gertan de Lavitation
Ailda Barkere
Osean
Waldorf Astoria
Elizabeth Lee
Ther Suk Hat
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