Remarkable woman dies lone and rich contrasts success
A 1927 feature contrasts a self made millionaire who died by gas in luxury with a devoted mother secretary to five children. The piece lauds the latter's hard work and family devotion, arguing that true success lies in care and community, not wealth or status.
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Winifred Black
Jim
Harry
Jessie
Tom
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Home Kitchen Tips for Holiday Leftovers by Jeannette Norton
A Victorian era guide urges clever reuse of holiday leftovers. It lists methods to revive turkey and roast chicken with soups, gravies, croquettes, potato cakes, creamed meats, and pies. It also suggests transforming bread, vegetables, fruits, and condiments into stews, puddings, and puddings sauces to avoid waste.
Tomorrow's Horoscope for February 16
Wednesday February 16 hints at odd planetary effects from Neptune making the day hard to predict. Expect zest and novelty but also subtlety secrecy and possible conspiracies affecting employment and new ventures. Guard health against irregularities and watch for unusual traits in a child born today.
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Neptune
Eric
Smoke Gray Velvet Coat Trimmed with Gray Fox
Vera Winston showcases a dress coat in smoke gray velvet with a deep fox fur bottom, noted as striking and smart for the season. The article suggests adapting the design in spring fabrics using shades of gray or blue and gray for a refined, rich look.
What If He Returns to Find Her Re Married
A restless era tale mirrors a wife torn between husband missing since 1922 and a devoted partner who hopes to build a home for her children. Elsie Marlowe weighs heart, duty, and law as the letter asks for guidance on marriage and family.
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Enoch Arden
the Hus
Elsie Marlowe
Elsie
Premier Syndicate
Seen on Fifth Avenue Fashion Notes
Miss Shoppe previews spring attire with a green crepe parasol and black chiffon trim. Mauve tones appear at resorts while a satin Eton coat captures children’s fashion. Jockey caps with racehorse embroidery trend for youngsters. Metallic embellishments and contrasting gold kid details appear on gowns and costumes. A skiing ensemble features a belted coat, yoked top, knitted mittens, and cap.
Three-Minute Journeys By Temple Manning
The Kingdom of Siam blends Indo-Chinese and Malay Peninsula traits. Siamese people are olive-skinned with black hair, darker than Chinese yet fairer than Malays, with well shaped eyes and prominent lips. They bathe daily in rivers due to heat, shave hair tufts on boys, and hold tuft festivals with gifts and prayers. Ornaments and jewelry are widely valued, long nails mark aristocracy, and teeth are blackened by betel and areca. They mostly go barefoot, are sober, opium use is controlled, and tobacco and tea are common.
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Siam
China
Advice to Girls From Annie Laurie on Love and Health
Advice columns discuss welcoming small talk with a suitor and delaying marriage due to poverty. An article explains nasal sinus disease including the maxillary antrum and treatment options. A reader asks about a weak knee and stiff elbow. the response links arthritis to possible infections in teeth tonsils sinuses glands intestines or kidneys.
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Royal S. Copeland
United States
New York
New York City
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The Baker Woman Plan in Madge's Scheme
Auntie Madge orchestrates a kiss and tell plot as Lillian Katherine and Mary prepare to confront Mrs Baker. Madge assigns Mary to summon Baker to Mrs Bickett's room and to listen through a door, while Lillian positions herself to surprise approach from a closet.
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Lillian
Junior
Katherine
Mary
Baker
Madge
Mrs. Baker
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