Dotty Meets White Ant Family and Their Beetle Roomer
Dotty visits Aunt Nelly in Brazil and meets a family of white ants living in a garden mound. Mr White Ant explains ant wings, rooming beetle Mrs Short Coat, and how beetle eggs are carried in her body. Dotty says goodbye at lunch.
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Dotty
Nelly
Brazil
Aunt Nelly
White Ant
Buld
Mr. White Ant
Mrs. Short Coat
Short Coat
Short Coat Beetle
New Phase in Mrs Graham's Household Revelations
In a tense domestic scene Katie breaks down after Mrs Graham's harsh rebuke while the narrator toils to smooth tensions. The narrator comforts Katie, masks resentment toward the mother-in-law, and considers how to address the oath imposed by a mysterious foreigner. The toast incident reveals underlying family strain and shifting loyalties.
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Katie
Start Hay Fever Care Early Says Doctor Copeland
Health column urges readers to begin hay fever treatment weeks before onset to reduce attack severity. It notes season variability, pollen role, and nasal therapies, with cautions about postponing care and advice to consult a doctor for personalized guidance.
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Betty
Copeland
How You May Bring Beauty to Your Hands and Nails
A period style guide on hand care notes that well groomed hands with clean nails please observers while overdoing it can harm nails. It recommends soaking, lemon for stains, cuticle care after warm water, and a glycerine lemon lotion mixed with alcohol by a druggist for after washing.
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Pacific
Baby as a mirror of honesty in a noisy world
Winifred Black reflects on babies as unfiltered and unguarded, arguing they care about hunger, sleep, and expression only. The piece contrasts baby honesty with adult pretenses, imagining the freedom to speak truth regardless of costs.
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United States
Akhoond
Swat
Advice to Girls: Jealous, Silent, and Quietly Beloved
A woman recalls a long-ago relationship with a man older than her who grew jealous after a party incident and stopped speaking to her. They drifted apart, yet she insists she still loves him and has had no steady partner since. Friends say he still loves her, but she doubts.
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Katie
Annie Laurie
Dear reader asks if he cares for her and how to proceed
A reader seeks guidance on whether a dignified young man cares for her and how to act. Annie Lawrie advises inviting him to call, stressing that friendships are valuable and not forward. She suggests being natural and sweet when meeting again and sending letters on feminine topics to Miss Lawrie.
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Jand
Ane
Annie Laurie
The Home Kitchen: Spring Dishes From Norton
The article presents spring friendly dishes by Jeannette Young Norton. It details Smothered Spring Chicken with a buttered bake and stock gravy. It also offers Squabs in a casserole with savory stuffing and rich stock, plus optional browning for color.
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Jeannette Young Norton
Tomorrow's HOROSCOPE and cooking tips in one day
The reading notes a perplexing outlook with possible restlessness and quick temper. It warns against impulsive changes, advises quiet self-control, and predicts annoyances for those born on the day. Also includes a detailed fish recipe and baking guidance.
Spring Fashion Notes Highlight Bright Orange Blue Accents
The piece describes spring style trends with vivid color touches in orange and blue. It notes orange blue ribbons brighten dresses and piquetine fabrics while afternoon frocks feature bunched draping and the dropped waist with a narrow collar. A blue Milan hat with an orange and blue bow completes the look.
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Milan
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Winifred Black
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Paririe
Genevieve Kemble
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