Dear Elsie Sins of a restless wife stir a moral storm
A 1927 column opens with Edna describing a married eighteen year woman craving deep companionship beyond the role of wife and mother. The reader’s letter prompts Elsie’s blunt verdict that the complainant seeks excitement not understanding, accusing her of selfishness and predicting social fallout.
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Wispan
Farewell Reso lves By Fanny Darrell
A playful verse about New Year resolutions by a young girl disrupted by sweets. The piece jokes that even firm vows fail as holiday treats arrive from friends, echoing a Scottish taunt about plans going awry. The tone blends whimsy with romance and social customs.
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Frank
Jack
Fred
Tomorrow's Horoscope for January 4 by Genevieve Kemble
The horoscope predicts a generally gratifying day in business and personal affairs with possible sudden changes or a short journey that are beneficial. Social and domestic life should be lively and pleasant, with a prosperous year ahead for those born on this day and a well liked, respected child predicted.
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Genevieve Kemble
A Fashion Model's Diary By Grace Thorncliffe
Pam shares plans to earn money by sewing at home at night making a simple two piece dress with a plaid flannel skirt and yellow jumper. She describes a client going South needing sportswear and warm weather outfits and outlines fabric choices and a midwinter city version.
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Pam
Pye
Europe’s Hidden Wonders Seen Through One Woman’s Eyes
A writer recalls a six month European journey beyond cathedrals to intimate scenes. She describes two Rome boys in a cathedral, a boy on a marble lamb, Apennine storms, autumn leaves, oxen by a roadside stable, and local Tuscan grapes and rivers. The essay contrasts vivid scenes with terse notes on dates and battles. Copyright 1927 by Newspaper Feature Service.
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Care of the Fingernails by Lucrezia Bori
Lucrezia Bori outlines home finger nail care focusing on cuticle softening and safe removal. She warns against cutting the cuticle and advises gentle tools like a camel hair cuticle brush with softeners such as vareline or cold cream. The guide emphasizes soaking hands, pushing back cuticle, and avoiding injuring the sensitive skin to prevent soreness and infection.
Windmill Street landmarks and glass violin note
Odd historical notes on Windmill Street Tottenham Court Road and Great Windmill Street Camden with emplacements and a millers toll. A Wimbledon Common windmill remains a local landmark while a glass violin crafted in the Riesen Gebirge region is cited, and yachts of about 800 tons price roughly $500 per ton in contemporary times.
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Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie dialogue
A reader asks how to reconnect with a two year older lover who has cooled. Annie Laurie and advisor Sheba Heba advise inviting him home, then consider if a quarrel caused the drift and, if so, apologize in a note. otherwise move on.
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Sheba
Heba
Iwde
Dressing the Babies for Winter Outing
Dr Roy S Copeland, a New York senator and former health commissioner, warns mothers rush to bundle infants for winter. He argues the caregiver’s duties should come after proper infant preparation and warmth, stressing that hurried routines risk harm to the baby.
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New York
New York City
Home Making Aids For The Modern Household
Wanda Barton writes on antiques and home making with advice on fitting rooms, Windsor chairs, and period furniture styles. She cautions on proper baby dressing for outings, keeping warmth and safety in mind, and provides simple skin care remedies and prompts readers to send stamped envelopes for a self help column.
Quicksands of Love in Adele Garrison tale reveals a party plan
In this Revelations of a Wife installment, the narrator deflects fear of Mrs. Baker while anticipating an evening out with Dicky and Lillian. Dicky pays a debt with flowers, and the woman admires a new gown, the scene highlighting social intrigue and personal longing.
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Katherine
Mary
Mrs. Baker
Dicky
Philip Veritzen
Lillian
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