Vacation in Swampscott: Coolidges at White Court on the Summer White House
The article outlines President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge at White Court in Swampscott Massachusetts with photos showing the mansion from the beach and the formal front. It notes accompanying parties including Everett Sanders and Lieut Edgar Allan Poe and remarks on Swampscott’s history, population about 10 000, and proximity to Boston Lynn Salem Marblehead and Nahant.
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Frank W. Stearns
Red Gables
White Court
Swampscott
Boston
Lynn
Salem
Marblehead
Nahant
Massachusetts Bay
Atlantic
Nahant Bay
The Kitchen Cabinet Woman Help by What She Knows
A Rudin light quote notes that a wife can always aid her husband through what she knows or half knows, though it may be little or misknown. she will still tease him in the process.
Refreshing home drinks from grape juice to mint sherbet
Home recipes emphasize thrifty canning of grape juice with sugar, and multiple beverages such as fruit punches egg orangeade and mint based drinks. Instructions stress sterile jars and keeping flavors fresh for next year, with notes on mint, sherbets, and practical serving tips.
How the Shaw Autograph Saga Began
A tale from the London Daily Chronicle recalls the Montagu children writing to George Bernard Shaw to name their new guinea pig Bernard Shaw. Shaw allegedly replied with a brief postcard saying he objected most strongly, turning a fan request into a humorous anecdote about autograph hunters.
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Bernard Shaw
Lady Swathling
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George Bernard Shaw
London Daily Chronicle
Curliage and Dress questioned by Wesleyan Wasp
A Weslayan Wasp comment ponders why women invest in hair curliage and then wear short dresses, framing the curiosity as social observation and cultural style.
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Wesleyan Wasp
Doctor’s Order Spurs Distant Trip Advised by Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript highlights advice from a physician urging a traveler to embark on a journey. The exchange quotes John and his companion, with the doctor stressing the need for travel as a remedy.
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Boston Transcript
Madam Ruff Sings With Feel in New Performance
A fragment notes Madam Ruff performing with emotion in a live show. The excerpt references vocal expression and a responsive audience moment, capturing a brief glimpse of the artist’s stage presence.
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Madam Ruff
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