Marion’s plea for Uncle Robert tests Lillian’s resolve
Lillian battles emotion as Marion, a vulnerable child, asks to see Uncle Robert Savarin. Dr. Pettit reassures with a plan to bring Robert quickly by telegraph or telephone, easing Marion’s craving for reunion and easing Lillian’s strain amid recovery.
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Zély Uan
Marion
Robert
Robert Savarin
Madge
Miss Jones
Lillian Ard
Dr. Pettit
Mra. Graham
Janee
Narse
Lillian
Rovertr
Notable celestial shifts promise change and travel
The horoscope predicts lively events as planetary motions align with Saturn. A major act may remove old obstacles and bring benefits, including possible departures or journeys. Those with birthdays today may see success or radical condition changes, and a child born now shows originality and restlessness.
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Saturn
The Question of Divorce by Winifred Black
A divorced woman is defended as brave and honorable. The author notes the humiliation of divorce and praises women who choose independence, warning against stigma. Divorce is portrayed as a tragedy yet preferable to a life with an unworthy partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Black
Diary of a Fashion Model in Garden Outing on Long Island
A fashion model narrates a weekend trip to Long Island hosted by Mrs. Driver. They tour gardens and country clubs, discuss golf, and observe stylish outfits. The model sketches a striped blazer dress and notes details such as a yellow belt, white serge skirt, and a white felt hat.
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Long Island
Shinpecock
Deatznea
Ieee
Driver
Mra
Birbete
Geary
Nearsightedness and the need for precise eye care
A 1921 health column explains myopia or near sightedness, its causes and remedies. It notes large eyes with retinas too far back, that glasses are the primary treatment, and warns against self fitting. It discusses progressive myopia, proper prescription by an eye professional, and cautions about focusing issues with weak concave lenses.
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Cofrland
Thera
Mycpo
Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie
A 19 year old fiancée fears a party incident shows her fiancé’s interest in another girl. The advisor urges confidence, faith in him, and focus on their engagement rather than rivals, urging the bride to trust and retain his affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Laurie
Prar
Blue Bell
Sue Bell
Famous Wits of History and the Sydney Smith Anecdotes
Summary of historical sketches on Sydney Smith and other witty figures. Includes Lord John Russell on two kinds of wit, Lady Holland and Campbell, and humorous tales about Sydney Smith’s conversations and jokes. Contains remarks on social satire, anecdotes about marriage jokes, and criticisms of wit in society.
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Mark Stuyvesant
Sydney Smith
Moore
John Russell
Ike
Lady Holand
Smith
Home making helps attract birds with inventive nest houses
Wanda Barton describes urban bird housing ideas from cigar box nests to rooftop water basins. The article details locations, such as fire escapes and garden posts, to lure robins and sparrows, plus decorative bird sanctuaries and practical baths.
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Wanda
Barton
Birds
Bird Tovern
Tone Walla
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Adele Garrison
Litton
Robert Savarth
Aummons
Phe
Feminisms
By Annette Bradshaw
Jack
Genevieve Kembla
Healy
Royal
Copeland
M. D
New York City
Breifast
Sydney
Lucy
Hinself
Lng
Lady Holland
Campbell
Rogers
Evert
A. Duyckinck
Holland
Mina
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