Wide Spaces Left in Girls' Programs
A 1926 Premier Syndicate humorous column discusses why young women prefer weeknights to dates on Saturdays. It analyzes male habits, career focus, and social expectations, noting that men around twenty five avoid nightly outings to preserve workdays while girls expect post show outings. The piece pokes at dating norms and ends with a playful tease about changing tactics.
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Elsie
Susy
Clay
Frere
Fellows
Trious
The Boy's Own Room
A mother's care for a boy's comfort is showcased in a practical, masculine room design. Walnut furniture, warm brown green red curtains, and a window seat with a denim cushion create a sturdy, homelike space. A Morris chair and simple chairs provide a welcoming, private retreat for the boy and his friends.
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Brother
Cretonne
Athletic Association
Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie
A teen asks whether to continue a flirtation with a man two years older despite not loving him. Annie Laurie counsels honesty, telling him her true feelings so he can decide if the friendship should continue. The column endorses direct conversation to avoid unfair expectations.
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Annie Laurie
Lue
Andrew Mellon the banker and his ascent from youth to treasury secretary
The account traces Andrew Mellon’s rise from a rich man’s son to a leading banker. He turned a crisis loan into a career, gaining control of the Mellon bank by age twenty-five and first expanding the family fortune. His success culminated in becoming one of the largest fortunes in the United States and later Secretary of the Treasury.
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Ndrew Mellon
Andrew
Ite
Busi
Richard A. Melton
Mansfield
Egic
Andrew Melion
Mellon
Establelton
Sound Mt
Judge Mellon
Andrew Mellon
The Home Kitchen Rhubarb Recipes by Jeannette Norton
Fresh rhubarb is processed by scalding to remove acidity and improve palatability. The piece outlines rhubarb preparations including pie jams jams and canning, with steps for stewing, shortcake, jam with orange juice, and freezing. It covers serving ideas for children and dessert pairings with fruits and cream.
Quicksands of Love Develops a New Phase
In New York Harriet Braithwaite rushes to Mary's aid after Mary's arrival with reporter Margaret. Harriet questions Paul’s influence, Mary’s letters, and Lillian Underwood’s demand for a school apology, while Mary adjusts to family scrutiny and a budding intrigue.
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Adele Garrison
Harriet
Lillian
Mary
Paul
Madge
Mary Harrison
Lillian Underwood
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Odd Facts From A Bygone Era On Nature And Language
A list of curious claims traces seals dwindling to under 500000, mahogany from Hayti, the word vaccinate from vacca cow, and rats causing vast food losses. It notes Britain’s illness share, Suez navigation, and sports’ harmless eye strain effects.
Why Growing Old Is Chiefly a Habit
A long medley of reflections by Senator Royall S Copeland on aging and attitude. He cites century reachers from the US and England, urges staying active and youthful, and recounts anecdotes of doctors turning lively in social settings. He emphasizes keeping contacts, dressing well, and acting young to stay well and live as a centenarian.
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Mary Harrison
Harriet
Harriet Braithwaite
Senate
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Reader asks about heart leakage and hair loss tips
A reader asks about a slight heart leakage and prognosis. Advice says with proper care one may live normally, avoid over-exertion, and expect the condition not to worsen. The exchange also notes that general health greatly affects oily and falling hair conditions.
Fashion Notes From Fifth Avenue Coats and Fashions
Seen on Fifth Avenue a smart almond green coat with green reptile grain leather trim. Spring colors show red in solids and cubistic prints. Coats favor straight slim silhouettes. fringes and boleros are trending. Black tulle lace dresses glisten with rhinestone trimming for dance wear.
Tomorrow's Horoscope for Friday April 23
A routine day is forecast with a quiet celestial movement. Personal and social matters may flourish though business stays in routine. warn against loss and protect possessions. Those born today see a standard year in business yet social and affectional ties look bright.
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Venus
Peasant Influence Shines In Crepe Dress Design
A fashion note by Vera Winston highlights a flat crepe peasant inspired frock with ash rose color, shirring at the yoke, and color bands in blue and green. It suggests oyster white crepe as an alternative and bright color bands for contrast.
Reader questions on health and remedies
A reader asks about causes of excessive perspiration, nerve stimulation, and alum wash after bathing. Answers advise nervousness treatment and doctor’s care. Additional questions cover X rays for lung conditions, gland trouble, and altitude living for weak lungs with cautious medical guidance. Neuralgia, high blood pressure, or circulation problems are cited for top head pain.
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Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Grasshoppers Save Bumblebee From Cannibal Flower
Johnny Grasshopper and Cheery Cricket rally meadow friends to rescue Billy Bumblebee from a pink flower who jokes she ate him. Miss Snake-Head explains she only used pollen walls to dust him, teaching the crowd a lesson about pollen and misjudged danger.
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Johnny Grasshopper
Bumblebee
Billy Bumblebee
Johnny Grashopper
Cheery Cricket
Johnn Grasshopper
Baick
Miss Snake-head
Miss Snake- Head
Miss Snakeshead
Words of Wise Men
A collection of proverbs and quotes from historical figures on wisdom, suffering, prudence, obedience, motivation, ambition, home life, and inner nourishment. Notable lines include Walpole on comedy and tragedy, Longfellow on strength in suffering, and Franklin on obedience.
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Gearright
Premier Syndicate, Inc
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Treasury
the Home Kitchen
Jeannette Norton
Margaret
Edwin
Times Square
Hayti
Britain
Holland
Great Britain
Royal S. Copeland
United States
New York
New York City
Marquette
Michigan
Pottsville
Billingsborough
England
Dispatch
Tha Athar
Fifth Avenue
Genevieve Kemble
Vera Winston
Blanche Silver
Seavure
Walpole
Taylor
Franklin
Eliot
Emerson
Ossoli
Bersice
Ine
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