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...adopt a new uniform in place of mannish, "tin cannish" khaki. Seven ladies paraded the platform in costumes of green wool with suede belts. The leaders delightedly voted that they should all dress that way. For Girl Scouts themselves, a pleated, roll-collared, one-piece slipover of green cotton twill was adopted, with sport hats to match...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SCOUTS: Girl Leaders Meet | 10/10/1927 | See Source »

Rosamond Pinchot straddled a bicycle. Her white twill dress deserting her heroic limbs, her short hair a pennant in the Alpine winds, she dashed to the riding school for a rehearsal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Salzburg | 8/24/1925 | See Source »

...remain calmly silent so as to be able to strike energetically when the time comes. France will never be a great and strong nation again until she is protected by the heavy sword of a legitimate king. A legitimate descendant of the House of Capet is behind you and twill prepare the way for a triumphant return of the Kings of France and Navarre...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: A Joke? | 12/3/1923 | See Source »

...lives of most of us, and they have been thoroughly enjoyable events. We wish the members of the Class of 1919 and their fair partners the maximum amount of pleasure. In spite of the absence of many, we hope this is the best one ever held in the Union. "Twill be good to bring the Living Room back...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE JUNIOR DANCE | 4/11/1918 | See Source »

...tWILL the fellow who took by mistake from Memorial last night a dark brown Collins and Fairbanks stiff hat, please leave the same in the auditor's room...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notice. | 10/20/1891 | See Source »

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