The Ever Recurring Problem of the Working Wife
Pauline, a trained worker, returns to home life but longs to work again. Her husband resents her working and fears public judgment, prompting letters with contrasting views on whether she should resume her former job or stay home. The piece explores gender roles, pride, and financial pressures in a marriage.
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Pauline
Hubby
Psi
Iere
Anne
Elsie
Tomorrow's Horoscope and Letters on Work and Love
The 1927 horoscope notes favorable planetary aspects promising promotion and money growth, with cautions about contracts and gossip. It includes Anne’s account of balancing work and home life, then Pauline’s conflict with a husband over a $150 a month job and domestic duties, ending with a reader letter from Another Husband.
Once In a Blue Moon By Fanny Darrell
A nostalgic essay on the rare Blue Moon as a symbol of ideal love and lasting happiness. It cautions that while couples feel eternal bliss under its glow, only time reveals if the partnership endures.
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Jere
Erysipelas and the springtime diseases explained
Dr Royall S Copeland discusses erysipelas a springtime illness once common in poorly ventilated hospitals. Symptoms include redness swelling heat and pain with possible fever delirium and swollen eyes. Treatment favors cleanliness ichthyol salve iodine skin painting and ample fluids with isolation to prevent spread.
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Royal S. Copeland
M. D
United States
New York
New York City
Copeland
A Fashion Model's Diary on a Green Spring Frock
Grace Thorncliffe describes Pam admiring a green saffeta frock in a fashion studio. The gown glows under daylight and evening lights, with a green taffeta design featuring a slim silhouette, deep fold, triple puff waist and white gardenias at the shoulder. Madame’s design earns praise as notably original.
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Grace Thorncliffe
Pam
Madame
Pem
Pam Ly
Those Amiable Busybodies and their meddling advice
A 1927 column portrays Uncle George Humley and Miss Carrie Giffen as veteran meddlers who overly advise family and friends. The piece observes the clash between generational desire for privacy and elders craving to guide others, noting the tired pattern of unsolicited counsel.
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George
Carrie
George Humley
Mum
Emark
Down and Outers
Carrie Giffen
Carrie Giffin
Miss Carrie
Opyright
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Cleanliness for Beauty Ruy Tasa
Cleanliness and hygiene tips for cosmetic care. Daily powder puff washing prevents skin impurities from returning to the face. Wash puffs with warm soapy water, rinse, and dry. change rouge puffs weekly. keep powders covered and separate small portions to avoid dust. Wash combs weekly and sterilize personal tools to prevent skin infections.
Washington Birthday Supper In Old Style Hostess Fare
A Washington's Birthday supper described as an homage to Mount Vernon hosting with damask tablecloths old silver candelabras fine china and glassware. The menu features cold tongue baked ham turkey game creamed chicken scalloped oysters deviled crabs and beaten biscuits with generous platters and a choice of tea or coffee in silver pots.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
George
Martha Washington
Quicksands of Love in Adele Garrisons Revelations of a Wife
In a tense scene Mary Harrison's hysteria peaks as Lillian intervenes with a drastic water cure. Madge assists, Mary is restrained and sedatives arranged, and Katherine prepares milk and a sleeping routine. A final plea reveals Mary’s enduring love and uncertainty lingers.
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Adele Garrison
Mary
Lillian
Katherine
Katie
Tiis
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