Sally and the urge to belong in the theatre
Winifred Black laments Sally’s shift from singing pleasure to social climbing as she pursues operas, stage circles, and endless introductions. The piece contrasts Sally with a successful, restless woman who embraces business risks, urging both to be true to themselves rather than chasing status.
The Bald Headed Motorist Spies For Secrets
In a tense scene a bald headed motorist is observed watching the farmhouse after a fire. The father explains the man may be an agent, and the pair discuss handling the matter without police and using fingerprints to uncover hidden motives. The chapter ends with a cliffhanger as Katie reports a call from Mr Graham.
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Madge
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Katie
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Meester Graham
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Giant sapphire found near Rangoon dazzles the world
A 1000 carat flawless sapphire the size of a teacup was unearthed near Rangoon. Other oddities include Turkey considering cat meat for staple diet and a long London to Cape air route opening next year. A boomerang discovery in Colorado hints at ancient use outside Australia. Thieves loot silver trains and repurpose the metal into 759 pound balls.
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The
Cape
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Colorado
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Australia
Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie
Annie Laurie counsels a nineteen year old girl dating a stranger with a potentially unsafe past. The reader asks whether to continue dating or heed her family's warning. Miles advises inviting the man to meet the family to allow judgment and to follow family welfare concerns.
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Annie Laurie
Is It Proper For An Engaged Girl To Socialize With Others
Two Chums presents guidance on propriety for engaged girls. It states an engaged girl has chosen a companion and that any socializing with other boys is improper unless engaged to be married. Public demonstrations of affection are never in good taste and would not lower standards.
Wondering What to Do About a Gift Return
A sixteen year old girl asks if she should write to a young man who has treated her poorly and how to handle gifts given during their six month relationship. The adviser says the girl showed fickle nature, advises returning the gifts, and to be more certain of herself to avoid future unhappiness.
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Annie Laurie
New Winter Hats and Coats Embrace Feminine Fashion Trends
The article highlights a shift to soft feminine coats and diverse hats for winter. It notes refined sleeve detailing and a molded silhouette in coats with features like blue fox cuffs and irregular hems, plus a broadcloth dress maker hat. Hats range from sun hats with satin ribbons to black chiffon velvet dress turbans.
The Problem of Baby Food and Health in infancy
A discussion on breast feeding advantages, bottle feeding risks, and milk safety. It covers infant growth indicators, weighing as a measure of nourishment, and guidance on diets for teens with Q and A on weight, skin, eyelashes, pimples, and body care.
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North America
Holt
Vacuum cleaner upgrades save time for busy homes
Eleanor Ross argues that traditional vacuum attachments are underutilized due to hassle. A new hand vacuum with a reversible long handle makes all dusting tasks easier and costs about half as much as older models, appealing especially to budget conscious new homemakers.
Stars Say For Saturday Nee 30 Horoscope
The stars forecast a day of unusual activity and progress under Uranus. Birthdays bring new contacts and possible swift changes, with a clever child foreseen for conspicuous success. Copyright 1929 Newspaper Feature Service.
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Genevieve Kemble
Uranus
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Meal Bags to Clear Up the Complexion
An article by Josephine Huddleston explains a facial regimen using clay packs followed by oatmeal bags to prevent dryness. It details wet application, drying relaxation, clay removal with a wet cloth, and two oatmeal bag formulas with Castile soap and sulfur. Continued use aims to cleanse pores and prevent blackheads while diet affects results.
Lou Henry Hoover A Life of Friendship and American Grace
The article portrays Lou Henry Hoover as a brilliant, multilingual partner to Herbert Hoover. It traces their courtship, marriage in 1899, and life across the world from China to the White House. It highlights her scientific work, translation of De Re Metallica, love of the outdoors, and dedication to home life and Girl Scouts while shaping a supportive partnership built on shared ideals.
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Herbert Hoover
Lou Henry Hoover
White House
Hoovers
Lou Henry
Branner
Leland Stanford University
Monterey
California
China
Young Hoover
Australia
Orient
Hoover
Good Night Stories Turns War On Doughnuts And Tarts
Five shadow-children across a Chinese Plate witness a jelly doughnut and an apple tart fall from the sky starting a mock war. They alert Ting-a-Ling and Sing-Song then rush to King Sum-Tweet-Tee as doughnuts and tarts trigger a royal quarrel and preparations for battle with forks and spoons.
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Mij
Flor
Hanid
Yam
Knarf
Mil
Ting-a-Ling
Sing- Song
Ting-a- Ling
Sing-Song
Sum-Tweet-Tee
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Pith and Proverb Voices Across Ages
A compact collection of quoted maxims from Voltaire La Rochefoucauld Emerson Burke Tacitus and others on wisdom hypocrisy business war humor and reciprocity. The pieces reflect on virtue vice charm persuasion and outcomes through bite sized aphorisms from various authors.
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