The Mercenary Mate Is Not Epidemic
A 1925 column by Winifred Black argues modern relationships hinge on mutual effort, with women earning and sharing home duties. It challenges the notion that men must always pay, praising marriage as partnership and home making, while noting exceptions among fashion-focused individuals.
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Sweetie
Fencing for Beauty by Lucrezia Bori
A discussion on how stage grace stems from hard training in poise and movement. It offers a simple fencing drill to cultivate graceful carriage, starting with upright stance, hip width, and alternating lunges, then rotating the upper body in a circular swing.
Dyed Fur Trimming Makes Fashionable Color Accents
Annette Bradshaw notes fur trims dyed in bright greens yellows blues and pastels are appearing on Parisinspired suits gowns and day wear. The article highlights mole dyed lime green yellow and violet broadcloth frocks with matching ermine bands and capelet frocks trimmed in dyed fur for Southern styles.
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Paris
Lonesome Sixteen and the Quest for a Real Home
A 1925 letter to Elsie critiques so called good homes and laments a family centered life, then offers advice to Lonesome Sixteen on self improvement, social life, and becoming someone worth knowing. The piece urges the girl to engage in activities, learn daily, and become confident to attract friends and a closer family connection.
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Momma
Poppa
Willie
Mary
Lonesome Sixteen
Elsie
Y Dors
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Plymouth Rock and the Pilgrims Legend Revealed
Temple Manning recounts the Plymouth Rock story and its symbolic role in American memory. The piece traces the rock’s removal in 1774 during rising tensions with Britain, its split, and subsequent placement at Pilgrim Hall and Water Street, where it remains under a protective canopy.
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United States
Plymouth Rock
England
Plymouth
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Water Street
Home Making Cakes by Wanda Barton
A compact period style home baking snippet lists recipes for plain date cake easy roll cake and Spanish cake. It details ingredients steps preheat mix bake and frosting or finish with whipped cream, giving practical directions and measurements.
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Wanda Barton
Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie
An eighteen year old girl asks how to handle a quarrel with a nineteen year old friend. The adviser urges overlooking the dispute and restoring cordial, light conversation to rekindle friendship and maintain harmony.
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Annie Laurie
Feeding a Baby the Right Essentials from Royal 8s Copeland
A 1925 feature argues proper infant feeding is vital, detailing three essentials: digestibility, nourishment, and correct quantity. It notes breast milk as ideal, discusses cow milk modification, and warns improper feeding causes illness. questions about gas and tonsil operations are addressed in Q A.
Hiccough Advice Aimed at Digestive Causes
R T P Q suggests hiccoughs stem from intestinal disorders. Offer to send stamped self addressed envelope for full particulars and guidance after the reader repeats their question.
Tomorrow's Horoscope Signals Caution and Obstacles
The sidereal forecast warns of hostile conditions and possible postponements in daily affairs. Quarrels, litigation, treachery, and false friends may bring losses. those under employment should stay vigilant and the young cautious in social activity. Those born today face a year of extreme discretion in handling matters.
Startling Confession Unfolds in Hugh Grantland Mystery
In a tense scene at Ty ran, Dr. Douglass and Lillian confront the rector about Hugh Grantland’s fixation on a woman named Madge. Lillian reveals Hugh’s deep, unspoken love, his veiled past with Mrs. Graham, and a recent incoherent letter before his disappearance. The group discusses Madge and seeks to secure the rector’s home as they unravel the mystery.
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Lillian
Douglass
Tyndan
Madge
Dr. Douglass
Hugh
Hugh Grantland
Lilian
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