Hokum and heart in American life and literature
The piece defends emotional honesty in American culture, arguing real heroes rely on heart as well as mind. It cites George Ade on hokum, Bartley Campbell’s drama, and Nathan Hale to undercut cynicism and warn against Nietzschean coldness. It asserts emotion tempered by will as what makes humans humane.
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George Ade
Bartley Campbell
Nathan Hale
America
Nietszche
Radio Heard and Not Seen Bridges The Modern Home
Hilda Hunt notes two indoor winter staples radio and bridge. Conceal radios in desks and use folding bridge tables to save space. A new bridge cover with elastic bands keeps the cover taunt, while a colorful palette of covers complements home decor.
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Hilda Hunt
Sion
Diet Theories and Practical Feeding
The article critiques diet theories and emphasizes practical experience in nutrition. It praises laymen and physicians outside orthodox circles for advancing food science, listing authors and urging readers to explore diverse books, think critically, and start reforms in the kitchen with practical study.
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Drs
Dewey
Tanner
Hazard
Eales
Tilden
Alsaker
Brook
Upton Sinclair
Alfred McGann
Bernarr Macfadden
Milo Hastings
Arnold Ehret
Haskell
Carrington
Waffles on the Air Casts Quiet Household Broadcast
A playful verse recalls a radio broadcast at home where the hostess Mother hosts a program. The family gathers to listen as news and happenings unfold until a sudden departure occurs and the waffles become the on air symbol.
Enemas From Sour Milk Aid Colon But Not Cure
Answer notes whey enemas from sour milk can slow bacterial putrefaction in the colon but are temporary and unnecessary with proper dietetics. Emphasizes study of scientific diet and right food combos over such measures.
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Edw. F
Etta Kett Her First Patient
Etta Kett storyline advances with a new patient thread as tension rises. Paul Robinson crafts a developing medical angle and hints at upcoming events that will unfold in subsequent installments.
How to Achieve Beauty By MME Helena Rubinstein
The column argues prettiness is only one aspect of beauty and stresses five kinds of beauty. It advises on daintiness, scent, hair, and body care, urging careful use of perfume, deodorant powders, and gentle hair removal. Tomorrow’s piece promises the fashionable kind.
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Beauty
Mme
Helena Rubinstein
Living and Loving by Mrs Virginia Lee
Column discusses loneliness among men and women in modern times. Letters from readers show desire for companionship and requests to contact writers of previous pieces. Mrs Lee suggests forming a club by advertising in the paper and arranging a meeting place.
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Mrs
Virginia Lee
T. W
Hints for the Household by Mrs Mary Morton
Practical kitchen guidance on efficient meal planning using oven timing. It outlines a sequence: potatoes bake first, then pie, then finish peas from can with butter and sugar, reheat in oven, bake biscuits, prepare creamed dried beef with mushrooms, and serve with baked potatoes green peas hot biscuits or rolls apple pie and coffee.
Creamed Dried Beef with Mushrooms Recipe Note
Wash and peel half a pound of mushrooms and sauté in butter for ten minutes. Prepare the creamed chipped beef and add the mushrooms just before serving for a quick family dish.
Waffles Tested Recipe by Mary Morton
Mrs. Mary Morton presents a tested recipe for waffles using flour baking powder salt milk fat and separated eggs. It lists proportions for flour and liquids and notes yolks and whites separated for batter.
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Mary Morton
Garnishing Hints for Meat Dishes
Advice favors simple edible garnishes such as parsley watercress celery and crisp lettuce. Fresh lemons beets carrots and turnips shaped plainly or fancy add color while aspic dice cold meat platters and pineapple with cabbage and pimiento offers a decorative finish.
Not So Unselfish Says London Tailors
The piece argues that costly dress is pursued by men as well as women and that husbands often sacrifice to fund fashions. It challenges the stereotype of selfless wives by noting men who desire luxury typically purchase it for themselves while wives endure with less demand.
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London
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