Living in the Tower and Ghosts in a Letter
A narrator recalls Mary Queen of Scots living in the Tower of London and imagines ghosts of Raleigh, Jane, and Mary. Susie questions belief in ghosts while the speaker admits fear yet truthfully says she does not believe. Grand old houses vs cozy homes are contrasted as the tale wanders through memories of Uncle William.
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Tower of London
Winifred
Mary
Susie
Tower
Walter Raleigh
Jane
William
Maple Grove
Gervies, Inc
Heart of a Wife: Madge Resists Dicky and Veritzen Telegram
Madge defies Dicky's sneer and a telegram signed by Philip Veritzen that rekindles old tensions. She destroys the telegram to protect her happiness with their baby, seeking sanctuary from marital strife as Lillian commends Madge’s sharp gambit. The scene ends with Madge refusing the telegram and awaiting tomorrow.
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Dicky
Philip Veritzen
Fide
Familly
Mary
Marion
Lillian
Machiavelli
Talleyrand
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
The Stars Say For Thursday June 11
Genieve Kembl Hilfe analyzes June 11 as a lively enterprising day with social and business activity but warns of impediments and hazardous finances. Those born on the day may have a strong year ahead in business yet face stubborn obstacles and volatile fortunes.
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Genevieve Kembl
Clarence Darrow Champion of the Underdog
Brief portrait of Clarence Darrow celebrated in the Lives of Great Moments series. Highlights his reputation as a defender of the underdog and his impact on high profile trials.
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Clarence Darrow
Clarence Darrow Moments Highlight a Lawyer for Labor
By ALICE ALDEN profiles Clarence Darrow, noting his greatest moments as a labor advocate and criminal defense iconoclast. It credits his sincerity, his work from Ohio roots to Chicago, and cases like Leopold Loeb, Debs, coal strikes, gas trust litigation, and the Scopes trial as defining his career.
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Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Chicago and North Western Railroad
Labor Movement
Leopold-Loeb
Bobby Franks
Eugene Debs
Roosevelt
Labor Arbitration Commission
Gas Trust of Chicago Ltigation
Dayton, Tenn
Household Hints For Practical Home Storage And Cooking
A heavy paper bag hung in the cellar makes a handy wrap storage solution. To test jellying point place a cold plate and draw a path with a spoon. if it stays separate the jelly has set. Soiled handkerchiefs soak overnight in cold water with salt and borax to ease washing before normal laundering.
An Afternoon Frock with Pleasing White Touches
Marie Marot surveys fashion shows where black frocks gain sparkle from white touches. Lingerie accents in georgette, pique, lawn, and Valenciennes lace create original trimming. A black crepe or sheer wool frock features a white double jabot and lace edging with a circular flare.
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Valenciennes
Care and Cleaning of Glassware in Summer Service
Home-Making Helps by Eleanor Ross advises on glassware use for breakfast to formal dinners, stressing modest stylish pieces for summer tables. It covers washing with mild soap and warm water, using a folded Turkish towel, crepe toweling, bicarbonate boosts, and careful entry into hot water to prevent cracking.
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Eleanor Ross
Facts From History and World Data
The text lists varied historical notes: stage plays licensed in May. 1930 cremations in Britain total 4627 versus 4341 in 1929. Buckingham Palace bought by George II for about 100000 dollars. British ships carry 25 to 33 percent of world trade. Pekin Gazette claims 1400 plus years of continuous publication. German beer exports to Britain jumped from 67084 to 293414 gallons. Monaco is eight square miles in area.
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Great Britain
Don t Walk the Floor Baby Cries Says Copeland
Advice by Dr. Copeland on infant sleep. Keep the baby in the crib, find causes of restlessness, avoid overstimulation after four, ensure comfort, proper feeding and diapering, fresh air, dark quiet room, and gradual independent sleep. Includes Q and A snippets from readers.
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Copeland
Helpful Advice for Girls by Nancy Lee from EAR section
A reader asks how to deepen a minister's son’s friendship into romance and the columnist advises sweetness, naturalness, and sincere interest. A second note questions inviting guests to a modest home, with the reply that hospitality and warmth matter more than surroundings.
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Nancy Lee
Dort
Two Teens Seek Love Advice From Parents
Two girls in their early teens confess love for two young men and ask how to persuade parents. The response asserts they are too young for romance and urges appreciation of parental care for their welfare.
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Honey
Cutie
Oney
A Fashion Model's Diary on Formal Pajamas
Grace Thorncliffee notes division over formal pajamas as models tour a suburban show. The trip yields pay of fifty dollars per girl plus a dress order, while reviewers debate coverage and comfort. She praises lounging pajamas for travel and home wear, praising tobacco brown crepe de Chine with chartreuse trim.
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Grace Thorncliffe
Madame
Helene
Shadows Seek Bread for Butterfly in Fairy Tale Night
Max Trell narrates Good-Nighty Stories where Flor Hanid Yam and Knarf chase a butterfly for Puck and Queen Titania. Knarf tricks the creature into the house using a pantry bread plan but a cat in the pantry foils the scheme leaving the shadows puzzled by the missing butterfly.
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Flor
Hanid
Yam
Knarf
Puck
Titania
Fairyland
Words of the Wise and Witty Fragments
A collage of maxims from Atterbury Robertson Richter Froude Holmes and others. The snippet pairs thoughts on education life money ambition and character with brief aphorisms.
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Winifred Black
Leve
Heart of A
Wife
Adele Garrison
Madge
Veritson Telegram
Alice Alden
Kinsman
Ohio
Clarence
Allegheny College
Ber
University of Michigan
Ashtabula
Chicago
Leopold Loeb Case
Marie Marot
Buckingham House
Buckingham Palace
George II
Pekin Gazette
Monaco
Royal S. Copeland, M. D
United States
New York
New York City
B. K
Ing
Orr
Maxtrell
Butterfly
Koart
Words of
Atterbury
Robertson
Richter
Froude
Holmes
Chapin
Mortenson
Bailey
F’omero
Bulwer-Lyton
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