Twenty-Five Cents a Day and Brotherly Understanding
The piece reflects on an electricians' union rejection of a twenty five cents per day raise under a five year contract with a Chicago telephone company. It emphasizes human connection revealing pride in solidarity and the idea that small sums can preserve jobs and morale. The author urges company leaders to remember this gesture and pass the sentiment to their successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Black
Chicago
Junior
Alma
Telephone Company
Electricians’ Union
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Heart of a Wife at Brixton House Party
In the Brixton house party drama Avis Arlen pressures Noel and Mary while Noel pleads for Mary to stay. Mary agrees to go, despite Avis persistence, as Philip Veritzen pushes for the pair to join the event and hints at a looming arranged marriage plot involving Marion and Charles Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Arlen
Brixton House
Mary
Oml
Miss Arlen
Philip Veritzen
Lillian
Noel
Helena Brixton
Yale
Brixton
Marion
Harry Underwood
Mr. Underwood
Charles Owen
Samuel Brixton
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A Fashion Model's Diary From Grace Thorncliffe in Berlin
Grace Thorncliffe records life in Berlin during a European trip. She notes travel by air to Amsterdam, the Templehof airport, luxury hotels, and excursions to Potsdam and Sanssouci. She mentions fashion trends, department stores, mail from friends, and a stylish pink and blue taffeta dance dress with rhinestone buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Thorncliffe
Berlin
Holland
England
Amsterdam
Templehof
Potsdam
San Souci
New York
Seen on Fifth Ave fashion notes on beach wear
Louise Duntley observes young women embracing near home holidays with stylish beach outfits. She highlights a white jersey bathing suit with beige brown trim, a terry cloth yellow beach coat with a matching yellow linen hat, a Paris arrival pink net bra, and a red drape scarf with white buttons.
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Paris
Stars Say for Thursday July 9 Forecast
Genieve Kemble notes strong stellar lunar influence for July 9 stirring initiative and adventure balanced by caution in finance. Personal affairs may rise to high energy levels with a gifted but impulsive child born today prone to extravagance.
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The
Genevieve Kemble
Home-Making Helps: Keep the Tool-Box Visible
Eleanor Ross argues for visible tools and a well organized toolbox to improve home repair. She details must have items, proper storage, and the impact of preparation on reducing delays and temper. The piece notes choosing fitted versus empty boxes and stresses sorted nails and a dedicated space.
Medicial Poisons Must Be Kept Out of Reach
Senator Roy S Copeland warns that strychnine in common laxatives and medicinal pills causes child deaths when left within reach. He cites 273-city data from 1926 to 1928 and notes 82 strychnine poisonings, most from cathartic tablets, urging labeled locked cabinets and child education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropollitan Life Insurance Company
Medical Q and A on health, diet and eye care
A 16 year old should weigh about 108 pounds. Digestive gases may cause shoulder back rashes. correct diet and elimination help. Yeast is healthful in moderation. hot water on arising is fine. choose a toothpaste with guidance from your druggist. Eye vessels may stem from eye strain. bathe with weak thoracic solution and apply yellow oxide ointment at night. skin improves with diet and elimination. For full details send a stamped envelope.
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Helpful Advice to Girls pe NANCY LEE
A girl asks how to gain a timid suitor’s friendship and whether parents should invite him home. The advisor urges natural friendliness, shared interests, and reducing timidity, mentioning parental house visits as proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lee
Great Moments in Spring and Autumn for Ethel Barrymore
A study notes how great moments recur in spring and autumn, tracing Ethel Barrymore from child worker in The Rivals to star in Captain Jinks and Scarlet Sister Mary. It highlights her family, career highs, and a rare on stage moment with her son and daughter during a tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Barrymore
Ethel
Charles Frohman
Madame Trenton
Clyde Fitch
Captain Jinks
The
Horse Marines
Philadelphia
Atre
Russell Colt
Mary
Barrymore
Jack
Good Night Stories and the Flood in the Worms Apartment
Shadows and worm neighbors watch as Father waters the lawn flooding Mrs Worms underground home. Knarf Flor Hanid Yam and others volunteer to help block the leak and save the clay furniture before the tunnel apartment floods overnight. Tomorrow: Fighting the Flood.
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Flor
Hanid
Yam
Knarf
Mrs. Worm
Father
Worm
Newspaper
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Wise words on vision virtue and pride across ages
A collage of quotes on vision truth virtue and wealth from Shakespeare Pope Bacon Burke Browning and Taylor. It contrasts courage healing prowess and humility with warnings about pride and material excess.
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Heart of A
Wife
Adele Garrison
Avis
Vienna
Bil
Madame
Pam
Helene
Fifth Ave
Louise Duntley
Marie Marot
Eleanor Ross
Royal S. Copeland, M. D
United States
New York City
Dr. Copeland
Anita J. Q
By Nancy Lee
Lue
Alice Alden
Fitch
Miss Barrymore
By Maxtrell
Words of
Taylor
Shakespere
T. W. Higginson
Pope
Bacon
Burke
Robert Browning
Jeremy Taylor
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