Burdens Placed on Our Best Friends
A reflective piece on how we mistreat friends while overburdening them with worries. Agnes plans a surprise visit to Cousin Margaret, a busy friend and club leader, while Agnes feels worn and unwell from holiday preparations. The essay questions why enemies aren’t targeted and urges self examination of how we lean on friends.
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Joulin
Agnes
Cousin Margaret
Margaret
Woman's Club
Rock of Gibraltar
New England
Mary E Wukin
Clara
Peat
How Giants Features Come Into Being
Medical expert Royall S Copeland explains acromegaly and giantism from midlife onset. He notes facial and bodily changes due to pituitary overactivity, how signs appear to friends before sufferers notice, and that health can remain despite deformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daroya
eSanorray Tal S.copel
Advice to Girls and Health Queries From Annie Laurie
A column features Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie with two eighteen year old correspondents Babe and Kate seeking guidance on maintaining friendship with older suitors. Also included are health Qs answered by Mrs H N and Miss RA with brief guidance on roaring in the ears weight control and pimples. Copyright 1926 Newspaper Feature Service Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Abe
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Interesting Facts About the Average Helping in The Home Kitchen
The article explains a hundred calorie portion varies by vegetable dishes and lists typical portions for cabbage, potatoes, corn, beef, lettuce, and fruit. It discusses daily calorie rations, measuring tools, and how to balance meals to control weight, noting citrus and pie considerations for dieters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Young Norton
Bny
A Fashion Model Diary From Grace Thorncliffe
A diary draft describes Madame's Spring opening plans influenced by Winter resort ideas. Clients discuss wardrobe aims as she prepares a showcase using camel tones, soft beiges, and colorful accents. The tone hints at youthful fashion, skirts and sweaters, with emphasis on versatile pieces for weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Thorncliffe
Madame
Wekenda
Dear Babs Brighter land heals grieving mother
A widow writes to a support column after losing a premature baby. She describes years of isolation and a husband who may change with children. Readers respond with comfort urging resilience, faith, and shared love to help her move toward hope and a future family.
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Pals
Elsif
Poe
Babs
Sven
Cremer Spradte
Tomorrow's Horoscope By Genevieve Kemble
A dreamy and progressive outlook for today suggests industry and steadiness can turn energies into productive channels. Changes at home and work may bring substantial returns for faithful effort, with personal happiness and responsible leadership as key themes.
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Genevieve Kemble
Fidel
Famous Fortunes by Barbara Bayne Louis Swift Of Packing Fame
Louis Franklin Swift of Swift & Co. heads Packingtown as a famed executive with 66,000 employees. The article traces Swift family origins to William Swift in 1650 and Gustavus Franklin Swift, founder of Swift & Co, noting refrigerator car adoption in 1885 and rapid expansion. It highlights corporate growth, headquarters, employee relations, and Swift family stature within American industry.
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Barbara Bayne
Louis Franklin Swift
Swift & Co
Swift
America
William Swift
Massachusetts
Gustavus Franklin Swift
Sleer
Goa
Athanv
Prmeta
Emoe
Elve
Ilttle Ihonstalde Venture
Ranehor le Etrueture Ami
Ecdrt
Bell Devebeged Bey
Quicksands of Love in Adele Garrison's Revelations
Katherine Bickett recalls a tangled drama involving Hal Meredith, Lucia Meredith, and Dr. Meredith in a hospital past. The narrator explores love, repentance, and professional nursing amid a dangerous vigil and hidden emotions.
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Adele Garrison
Katherine
Hal
Lucia Meredith
Katherine Bickett
Hal Meredith
Katherine Sinnot
Lal Meredith
O Lucia
Luecia
Madge
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Winifred Black
Winifred Blacis
Annette Bradshaw
Elsie
Marie
Jack
Royal S. Copeland
United States
New York
New York City
Aly
Annie Laurie
Nateral
Danter
Weenesdad
Swifts
Board of ‘Trade
Deaks
Bwifts
Theruig
Ile
Katherine* Bickett
Lucia 2
Alnens
Lucian Meredith
Katherine Hickett
Lfe
Lucia
Kathorina
Jack Dickett
Brett
Dr. Meredith
Alice
Lowristiers
Berio
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