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princess aprons bloomers sleeves etc c
(2) Hems, ( a ) straight, ( b ) turned by hand, on princess aprons, bloomers, sleeves, etc., ( c ) turned by machine—hemmer on ruffles, for drawers and petticoats.
— from The Making of a Trade School by Mary Schenck Woolman

point a black servant entered carrying
At this point a black servant entered, carrying a letter on a salver.
— from Settlers and Scouts: A Tale of the African Highlands by Herbert Strang

police authorities before such employment commences
The owners of factories, in which it is intended to employ women or young persons, must make a written announcement of the fact to the local police authorities before such employment commences.
— from The Theory and Policy of Labour Protection by A. (Albert) Schäffle

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