Old They are the Time Says Swinifred Black
A reflective column praises aging 68 year old Mrs. Straus for vitality and zest in life amid travels in Africa and Turkey. It extols her love of children dogs birds and nature and contrasts her with others who grow old through envy and scheming. The piece ends with a toast to brave hearts and lifelong explorers.
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Swinifred
Africa
Winifredbuck
Turkey
Oscar Straus
Feprrisht
Une
Unclear culinary tips and home care notes compiled
A garbled set of household hints mentions rinsing pans with cold water to prevent milk scorching and rebaking burnt milk puddings with milk and butter, along with a note about pricking eggs and preserving bamboo furniture with turpentine and linseed oil.
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Polfan
Kitchen Closets For Neatness In The Home
Eleanor Ross extols kitchen closets as a trend to organize equipment from china and broom closets to dedicated holders for cutting and mixing tools. A wall mounted tool closet with racks for knives spatulas sieves and strainers reduces time spent searching for utensils and keeps the workspace tidy.
A Fashion Model's Diary Fashioned Letter to Mother
A fashion model writes to her mother about visiting the big town, staying with Helene, and the family not wanting to be a burden. She hints at a boyfriend who admires her, and describes sending a violet crepe afternoon dress with a Bertha collar as a gift.
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Helene
Darling
Secon
O. K
Madame
Period Pieces By Marie Marot Aiding Home Decor
Development is an invaluable aid to the amateur decorator. A housewife should study period distinctions to pair periods with modern furniture for harmony. The article sketches Empire settee, an uphol stered sofa from the era after Empire and Grecian, Hepplewhite chairs, a Chippendale chair, framed oils in Empire style, and notes color contrasts.
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Hepple White
Number
Louise in Charpentier Opera A Bohemian Paris Love Tale
Julien a romant ic artist falls for Louise a dressmaker in Montmartre but Louise resists parental disapproval. He persuades her to leave for a brighter life yet she returns after family sorrow. The family loses her to freedom and love as Paris lights tempt but guilt and duty linger.
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Pentier
Ufe
Julien
Louise
Gustave Char
Jullien
Montmartre
Charpentier
Paris
Advice to Girls From Annie Laurie Part 2
In this Q and A the columnist advises a teen girl to show through actions that she sincerely regrets mistreating a boyfriend. A second reader asks about locating a once met suitor, and the advisor warns against intruding and suggests waiting for a proper chance to meet him.
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Annie Laurie
If I Were A Man A Girl Would Not Be A Borrower
A satirical piece from 1920s contention on gender roles in borrowing money and courtship. It urges women to avoid chronic borrowing, boastful spending, and constant requests for funds from lovers or office workers. It contrasts financial restraint with ostentatious dress talk and social expectations.
Why Are You Always in Perfect Health
Royal S Copeland urges readers to report years of good health and avoid disease by better living standards. He invites letters from those never sick and outlines common causes of headaches and aches, offering health guidance and a weight question example.
Fairs of Love and Friendship Dominate June 15
The Stars Say for Thursday June 15 urges social and artistic pursuits with focus on romance and domestic joys. Watch for misunderstandings in writings or correspondence and advise guarding against misrepresentation and slander. It notes birthdays may favor personal rather than business energy, with potential artistic talent.
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Genevieve Kemble
The Tiger Trap in a Hotel Plot
In a 1929 hotel setting, Lillian tightens safety for Georges and Noel as they plan a betrothal dinner. The group contemplates trapping kin Kenellos while avoiding publicity and keeping Olivia Mary and Georges separated inside the hotel. Dicky and Harry coordinate plans with Mrs Ede to stage a sharp, discreet dinner setup.
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Princess Oliva
Mary
Lillian
Dicky
Nice Georges
Princess Olivia
Dicky-bird
Ola Phi Veritzen
Noel
Harry
Georges
Olivia
Lil P
Mr. Underwood
Prince Georges
Ede
Festure
Bertice, Tne
Knart’s Shadow World Reveals Animal Crackers Menagerie
In Max Trell’s Good Night Stories a group of shadow-children hear Knart claim animals hidden in their house. At five o’clock Inda brings a platter to the dining room and the “animals” turn out to be ordinary crackers, a playful twist on imagination.
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Africa
Yam
Hanid
Mij
Yor
Knart
Yarn
Ilor
Manid
Knarf
Flor
Koarf
Inda
Festure Berrice, Inc
Words of the Wise and Reflective Passages
A compilation of aphorisms on wisdom failure faith happiness fear and action. Quotations by Smiles De Quincey Jonson Traubel Cicero and Howell touch on discovery, judgment, fortune, and virtue.
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Eleanor Ross
Grace Thorncliffe
Gracie
Violet
By Marie Marot
Montmarte
Ruth Morris
Jack
Gerrice, Ton
Copeland
Royal S. Copeland
United States
New York
New York City
Berrice, Inc
Adele Garrison
Madge
Kennelles
King of
Kenellos
Max Trell
Knart’s
Words of
Jonson
Oliver
Cicero
Howell
Fortune
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