First After War Laces Reach From Czecho Slovakia
Mary Lois Kissell reports on the first postwar lace shipments from Czecho-Slovakia and the rich variety of handmade bobbin and needlepoint lace. She describes the craft, its origins in peasant homes, patterns named after flowers and birds, and the revival of lace for dresses, collars, and household decor as women adapt to new markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lois Kissell
Fagenyrand
Czéhce-Slovakia
Pang
Leisjes
Kray
Jdusk
Ltkru
Moravia
White House gates may reopen to public in Washington
President Wilson may order the north gates opened to the public allowing casual visitors to enter the main entrance area and observe life around the grounds. Since relations with Germany broke during the war, the grounds have been closed with guards at each gate and sentry duty by soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Washington
Hlver
Germany
Cme
Incomplete Notices From Courier Ad Listings
Fragmentary obituary and wedding style notices mention Mr and Mrs Peter Scharas Eagle Township and Mr and Mrs Josiah Henderson Sbaukis with April 28 dates. also reference Lovie LeRoy Murray Cedarville Asi 24 and Leona Frances noted in sale ad context. No coherent event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Scharas
Pox
Magealine Hel
Mrari
Josiah Henderson Sbaukis
Eagle Township
Lovie LeRoy Murray
Cedar Balle
Asi
Leona Frances
Infirm complaints relief advert from Luxor remedy
A fragmented advertisement touts Luxor as a cure for backache kidney pains and rheumatic pains claiming it cleanses the system of poisonous acids and provides relief. The text hints the remedy is sold widely.
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Colubie
St.Hardwars Co
Eaat Ath St
Pau
Jaen
Aardicare
H. H. Miller Bicycle Shop
Jefferson St
Waterloo
Iowa
Johnson
Middle-West
the Rambler
Iver Johnson
Pope
Crawford
Excelsior
Chicvo
RUGBY
Coburn
Bridge Street
Sporting Goods
Pierce
Phoenix
Bacycle
Goodrich
Vitalic
Ase Ball
Bob Aprel
Cycle Trades OF America, Inc
Warren St
New York
Bevel
E. Seventh St
Uwa
Ride IT
Henderson
Frederic Bootz
Jefferson Street
Indian
Excelsior, Henderson
Cleveland Motor Cycle
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