Classy shoplifter jailed by English judge for six months
Winifred Black notes a refined London thief who stole jewel cases and suitcases to enjoy what she saw inside. Sir Henry Dickens sentences her to six months, rejecting pleas of virtue and insanity. The column then pivots to musings on David Copperfield and a magistrate’s plain common sense.
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Winifred Black
Charles Dickens
London
Sir Henry Dickens
Sir Henry
Lwyer
David Copperfield
David
Mid-Season Geometric Tucks and Bands in Southern Frocks
Annette Bradshaw notes midseason dresses feature slanting tucks and bands forming geometric V patterns. Gray georgette frock shows a V yoke and front tiers, while black wool crepe uses overlapping bands to create V lines. Calf belts, gloves, and calf-inset shoes complete daytime ensembles.
Tomorrow's Horoscope by Genevieve Kemble
A day of adventures is foretold under Uranus and the Moon with changes in employment and public affairs. Diplomacy may bring prominence in government work, requiring calmness and discretion. Those born today may enter a public career, possibly in foreign missions or diplomacy, with a notable financial opportunity ahead.
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Uranus
Luna
Famous Actresses By Anne Chaplain The Tempestuous Maria Yates
In Dublin Maria Graham debuted under Sheridan with limited success and gave up the stage. She later married actor Richard Yates and, under coaching, rose to tragic fame at Drury Lane. Garrick doubted her until a bold audition revived her career. The Orphan of China established her as a leading tragedienne, noted for passionate, majestic roles and a commanding voice.
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Anne Chaplain
Maria Yates
Mr Yates
Maria Graham
Dublin
Sheridan
Garrick
Drury Lane
Julia
Virginia
Jane Shore
Richard Yates
Garret
Mrs. Yates
Mandane
Carrick
Murphy
Odd and Interesting Facts From London News
Reported items include a 16 001 000 pound expenditure in London, 9 500 seat mines in Great Britain, a pelican swallowing a live pigeon in St James's Park, and cloves being dried flower buds from tropical evergreens. Notes mention dusty Leicester Mingland streets, clinker stones in domestic dustbins, fatigue causing colds, airborne bacilli, and a white swallow at the London Zoo with a companion swallow.
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London
Greatritain
St. James's Park
Be Elsie. How a Wide Gap in Ages Affects Mating
A 1927 Elsie advice column weighs a forty five year old woman marrying a sixty four year old man. Geraldine notes age may risk happiness at younger ages, while Elsie says mature bonds often endure as passion wanes. She warns against chasing youthful romance and suggests embracing love that fits the era and maturity.
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Elsie
Marlowe
May
Geraldine
Hades
Premier Syndicate, Inc
Home Making Help by Wanda Barton
Wanda Barton offers practical tips for modern and traditional cleaning. She urges mixing old methods with new, describing dusting aids, rug care, cambric dust sheets, and wall brushing. Advice covers furniture finishing, dust control with sweepers, and careful cleaning of painted surfaces.
Graceful Carriage by Lucrezia Bori Practice
Instructions describe upper body conditioning through chinups and breathing drills to improve grace in movement. Details include bar setup in small spaces, holding posture, lifting chin to bar, and gradual progression to full body lifts with legs extended. Daily practice advised with a limit of fifteen reps to avoid overdevelopment.
Baby thirst drives crying says Dr Copeland
A health column by Royall S Copeland M D United States Senator from New York urges mothers to give babies ample water. He warns thirst is a prime cry trigger and explains that milk alone is not sufficient for hydration and tissue needs. He emphasizes water supports digestion skin and growth and lists questions on health topics in the same issue.
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Royal S. Copeland
M.D
United States
New York
New York City
Hose
Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie column excerpt
A 1927 Advice to Girls column discusses relationship dilemmas and personal choices. It covers interfaith compatibility, maintaining engagement boundaries, and seeking parental trust. The section includes readers’ questions on Pimples weight and eye surgery, with Dr. Copeland offering standard guidance and mail-in replies.
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Annie Laurie
Dr. Copeland
Copeland
Royal 8
Peature Service
Night Club Hostess Bets on Dancer Illness
Lillian and Dicky observe Pat the hostess handle a crowd after announcing the masked dancer is ill. Patrons react with disbelief then applaud, as the hostess declares refunds while inviting loyalty. A hush breaks with a soft cue as a tall figure, Leslie, emerges to cheers.
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Lillian
Ang
Dicky
Bohemia
Broadway
Sticks
Pat
Dicky-bird
Mr. Veritzen
Leslie
Jack
Leature Service
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Genevieve Kemble
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London Zoo
Elsie Marlowe
Wanda Barton
Lucrezia Bori
Rment
Nein
BE. M. Q
Harrison
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