Daydreaming Susan Careys Chicago Afternoon Proposal
Susan Carey, fresh from business school, enjoys a solo summer day in Chicago with Ben Lampman a moody musician she meets on a bus ride. They share a hilltop boat ride, casual chatter, and a tentative bond before he asks her to marry him. She hesitates, torn between affection and Aunt Jessie’s input, and he urges patience as she considers a future with him.
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Ernes Heath
Jack Waring
Ben Lameman
Susan
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Denise Aykroxd
Jessie
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Keep a Close Lookout for Any Sign of Scarlet Fever
A health notice warns that scarlet fever is prevalent in several large cities. It explains incubation, early symptoms such as fever nausea and sore throat, and the eruption timeline. It covers complications, prevention through hygiene, school inspections, and the Dick test to gauge susceptibility.
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Roya United State
Copeland Quiekty
Genere
LS. Copeland
New York
New York City
Dance of Avis Arlen in Philip Verltzen's ballroom
A narrator watches Avis Arlen's provocative dancing at a ballroom, drawing Philip Verltzen's ire and anger as he sees her deliberate seduction of Noel’s circle. The piece contrasts Avis’s calculated flirtation with the disapproval of Senor Verltzen and Mrs Arlen, revealing tensions over love, betrothal, and social ambition.
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Mary
Philip Verltzen
Noel
Avis
Philip Veritzen
Noal
Birs Arien
Arlen
Hidden Game at the Ball Sequel in a House Party
In a tense social scene, Ronald and Mary dance with apparent devotion while Avis Arien plots retaliation against Mary. The narrator senses a hidden manipulation as Mary signals and Mary uses something on Ronald, who seems reluctant yet drawn in. The tale unfolds amid dinner courses and shifting loyalties at the party.
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Ronald
Mary
Avis
Noel
Marion
Charles Owen
Avis Arien
Charles Deen
Tal
Howard
Fear Rain of Frogs Punishment in Village Legend
Superstitious residents of the village fear a biblical omen as frogs rained from the sky during a party at the home of Mrs. Julius Gates, daughter of the late Rev. John Geicher, a Methodist clergyman. The frogs pelted windowpanes and roof as observers, including Michael Daly and Charter Weir, reported the unusual phenomenon.
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Flanders
Conp
Julius Gates
John Geicher
Firat
Coundo
Michael Daly
Charter Weir
Like Your New Neighbor Careful How You Answer
A reflective monologue warns about prying questions on a new neighbor. It exhorts readers to consider what their own curiosity reveals about themselves and cautions against assuming privacy and propriety in a close-knit living situation.
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Winifred Black
Kidneys a Light Meat Dish from Alice L Barry
A compact cooking overview extols kidneys as a affordable iron rich alternative to liver. It covers selection, tender cooking tips, and multiple methods including broiled kidneys on toast or skewers, slow stewing, and a beef kidney stew with butter and mustard. It notes lamb kidneys are especially tender and advises gentle heat to preserve texture.
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Alice L
Barry
Wender
Sunday and Monday Horoscope Readings for April
The Stars Say for Sunday April 17 foresees pleasant social and personal relations with a hint of mysterious undertones, caution advised on employment matters, and birthday cases may strain romantic focus. For Monday April 18 the forecast notes an uneventful day but possible anxieties and peculiar undercurrents, with careful money handling and written papers advised.
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Unday
Self Glorification Care Routine From A 19th Century Guide
A fragmented 19th century style home remedy describes a self care routine to moisten the scalp with vaseline and oils, apply heat with towels, and massage soap from the back to the crown. It advises wrapping the head, repeating daily for weeks, then shampooing and conditioning to improve hair feel and condition.
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Howe
Make This Model at Home Pattern Sale Notice
Vintage pattern advertisement for Cape Collar shirt patterns by Anne Adams. Instructions describe sizing 14 to 42, fabric suggestions, yardage, and price details. Includes order method with pattern numbers, payment in coins or stamps, and address to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.
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Cengun
Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Perry Schools Near End of Term With Two Weeks Left
NHW Lexington Ohio April 16 An announcement from O E Hearing county superintendent says all eight month Perry County schools under the board will close for the summer on April 27. This gives pupils at 59 schools two more weeks of academic instruction under county supervision.
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Nhw
Lexington
O. E. Hearing
Pery County
Onanda
State Department of Education
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Nightwear Prices Spark Fashion Secrets For Ladies
New York readers learn how fashion, not just style, drives nightgown choices. Vendors tout affordable, fluttering nightgowns and related lingerie, urging buyers to request stamped return envelopes for exclusive patterns and tips.
Ice Cream Candy Ideas and School Term Notes
A recipe heavy item collides with school calendar notes. The candy ice cream method uses crushed candy folded into a foundation cream to create colorful, mottled frozen desserts. Additional sections describe menus and a detailed schedule noting extra teaching weeks and school term closings.
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