Neglect-Reason Colds in Rainy Weather and Damp Clothing
A 1923 column by M. D. Copeland discusses how rainy weather and damp clothes trigger colds, the role of foot protection, and home remedies emphasizing rest, warmth, and certain baths. The piece includes reader Q&A on pimples and diet.
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Dr. Copeland
Window Makeover Ideas From Home Making Pages
Eleanor Ross describes decorating windows to enhance light and air. Use plants like geraniums and cactus, miniature Japanese gardens, indoor garden scenes, dollhouse landscapes, and small sculptures to draw attention from views. Ceramics mimic bronze or silver for inexpensive, graceful accents.
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Lome
A Fashion Model's Diary shows an evening wrap sale
Grace Thorncliffe notes a model Madame resists dresses yet buys an evening wrap from the shop. The navy outfits are her staple but the green and gold wrap with a V back, ermine hem, and bow aims to stun at a smart affair. The model sometimes acts uncertain about dressing up.
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Grace Thorncliffe
Madame
Mielene
Book-Lover Finds Space Saving Bookshelf Sketch
A decorator sketches a practical book corner with mauve shelves above the couch, green wall prints, a wrought iron lamp with parchment shade, and a blue vase. The arrangement blends function with decor to create a bright cozy reading space suitable for compact living.
Famous Love Stories of the Operas
Aelfrida and Aethelwold in The King's Henchman tell of a king's trusted man torn between duty and forbidden love. Aethelwold seeks a Devon bride for King Aedgar but falls for Aelfrida, leading to betrayal, marriage, discovery, and a fatal suicide.
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Aelfrida
Aethelwold
Elwold
Deems Taylor
Aedgar
England
Devon
Redgar
Maccus
Aeth
Stars Say For Thursday May 30 by Genevieve Kemple
The prediction notes trials and tribulations offset by friendship and fidelity from younger people. It warns of money danger and treachery but promises friendly support to those with loyal friends. A child born today may be versatile yet extravagant and charming.
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The
Genevieve Kemble
Aeschylus
If I Were a Man a Girl I Wouldn’t Hand Out Endearments
A reflective piece contrasts gender expectations and social etiquette, arguing that women should be allowed to set limits on nicknames and unwanted compliments. It advocates mutual respect, patience, and self restraint in social outings, asserting personal choice and responsibility.
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Dearie
Nantourist
Cutie
Baby
Little Marys First Trolley Ride Alone
Ary Brooke, seven, rides a street car alone for the first time and shows politeness by giving her seat to an elderly passenger on the crowded car. The piece recalls Mary Brooke and contrasts parental concern with social snobbery as the narrator reflects on manners and public behavior.
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Little Mary
Ary Brooke
Mary Brooke
Small John
John
Winifred Black
Hansel
Uretel
Mother
Mary
Whisper
Tne
Advice to Girls from Annie Laurie on Winning Back a Selfish Suitor
A reader asks how to rekindle a nine month relationship after her fiancé-like partner dismissed her. The guidance urges total indifference, maintaining friendships, and minimal attention to show she will not pine. If the man truly cares, he will return, while she stays courteous and social with others.
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Annie Laurie
A Lady's Resolve and a Grandchild's Pirate Play
A narrator prepares to leave her child with Katherine for winter care while she faces separation from Junior. Her father aids in a hopeful plan to visit the orchard before the final parting, as Junior acts out marooned island adventures with toy sword and wooden gun. The scene ends with promises to soften the captain in hopes of easing separation. Continued tomorrow.
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Lillian
Katherine
Junior
Dicky
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Knarf Tumbles Into a Worm-Hole in a Garden Adventure
In 1929 a shadow-children tale follows Knarf and friends as Knarf falls into a wormhole after play, while Hanid Spider lends a web strand to rescue them. The group descends via knots in the web, but a sudden distraction causes the strand to loosen and four shadows tumble deeper.
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Knarf
Yam
Frank
Turry
Hanid
Flor
Hannt
Mr. Fly
Hania
Miss May—Yam
Words of the Wise and Wit Across Ages
A collection of concise quotations from Cicero Holmes and Swift on eloquence youth truth and human arts. The lines explore gentleness boldness hope age perspective and the pace of truth versus falsehood. The voices highlight timeless observations on character learning and perception.
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