Pleat’s scheme backfires as Hewett finds resolve
Roger Hewett, pressured by the powerful Pleat, faces foreclosure and political pressure. He refuses bribery, relocates with his wife, then earns a Benton nomination. The city awaits a decisive speech as Hewett discovers Pleat’s fall and embraces a reformist political path.
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Hewett
White Street
Pleat
Mary
Benton
Mr. Hewett
Roger
Portersburg
W. G. Chapman
Summer gowns show oriental influence and ample trims
Fashion notes reveal summer fabrics inclining toward long kimono sleeves and drooping shoulders. Bulgarian colors and semi oriental motifs appear in embroidered nets and borders. Linen voiles and crepes move between street wear and indoor outfits with bold borders and tunic like belts.
Prematurely Gray. New York Dramatic
A writer profiles a highly popular actress beginning to fear public perception marks her older than she is. The piece notes assignments and aims to secure stage recognition while confronting age expectations.
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New York
Time saving tips for laundering delicate garments
A 1920s style domestic tip describes using a wooden match as a bodkin to thread ribbon through lingerie. If threading is hard, tie a narrow tape to the ribbon end so it can be pulled out at laundry, leaving the tape in place for reassembly. This method speeds up laundry for ornamented lingerie.
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Pleat
Hewett
Satin Hats Pair With White Coats In Winter Style
Exceedingly chic white satin hats trimmed with black face coats patterned after the popular three quarter walking coat. A white satin coat with matching walking hat is bound for Panama aboard a trunk. The coat will be worn over frocks in white crepe de chine, white cotton crepe and lingerie fabric with white buckskin boots.
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Panama
Kidney Trouble Healed After Two Boxes of Dodd's Pills
R M Fleenor of Otterbein Indiana chronicled twenty five years of kidney and bladder troubles. After months with no help from doctors he used Dodd's Kidney Pills, two boxes restored his health and prompted a strong recommendation. Ad offers 50 cents per box and free household hints plus National Anthem music.
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R. M. Fleenor
Otterbein
Ind
Dodd
Mr. Fleenor
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
He Is a Man of Mettle Caliber Is on Display
A wry remark contrasts a man with a heart of gold a grip of iron and a will of steel. The jab suggests the speaker admires toughness despite mockery.
Silence and silver shut a man's mouth
A compact adage notes silence has value akin to silver in silencing a man. The line contrasts quiet restraint with the power of money to quiet dissent and enforce control.
Unlucky to Marry a Poor Man in 1913 Debate
Nell argues marriage to a poor man might be unlucky while Belle counters that a man’s fortunes matter less. The exchange reflects social pressures on matching choices in early 20th century conversations.
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Nell
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U i An
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Pink Eye
Epizootic
Harnesd
Spohn
Fsbom
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Absorbine, JR
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Lydia E
Lelepenton
S Rommes
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Iola
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Moxaruh Co
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Iowa
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W.N.U
Chicago
Real Esta
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Terrell Lands de Development Co
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F. Bed. Company
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AJ Owen
Lowen
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