Bandbox Betty Finds Love Amid Office Heat
Betty Barclay, a cool headed secretary in Mr. Humphreys office, endures a hot day and a flirtatious colleague John J Thomas. A luncheon date with him and his niece Muggsy culminates in a park picnic where Betty is humiliated then kissed passionately, defying her image as a plain spinster.
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Hetty
Miss Barclay
John Thomas
Muggsy
Magesy
Magegsy
Mothers Learn Respectful Manners From Lincoln High Girls
Kathleen Norris writes of Portland high school students who drafted six rules for mothers. The list urges mothers to curb pushy meeting of new friends, stop eavesdropping, avoid family favoritism, limit public affection, and drop current slang. The piece argues such changes strengthen home ties and aid daughters’ social confidence.
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Portland
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Lincoln High School
Jean
Mother
Phyllis
Mather
New York
Mothers and Fathers Instructive Rules For Raising Girls
A column advises parents to listen to teens and avoid teasing. It cautions against favoritism toward boys, which harms daughters and weakens family harmony. Real affection from parents should be balanced, with daughters receiving justice and warmth to sustain lifelong respect.
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Jess
Keeping Bees as a Personal Venture for Beginners
Keeping bees demands self assessment of reactions to stings and neighbor relations before starting. Early beekeeping served honey needs and curiosity about bee life, habits, and behavior. It is an independent, fascinating hobby that can supplement other agriculture or work.
Lakin Boys Form Blue Hose Club At School
Lakin boys in Kansas organized a blue hose club at their high school to promote neat attire and curb sloppy dress. They wore their Sunday best to school and aimed to set a standard, noting girls’ outfits prompted by the prior casual dress code.
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