Family in decline and questionable courtship in 1931 tale
Ann Fenwick and sister Cecily support impoverished grandparents while Phil Ecroyd, a steady fiancé, clashes with old expectations. Amid flirtations with Cecily and a visitor Earl de Armount, Mary Frances and Ermintrude await news as family pride tests love and loyalty in this serialized drama.
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Cecily
Mary-Frances Fenwick
Rosalie
Mary-Frances
Philip Ecroyd
Barry McKeel
Ginner
Ermintrude
Earl DE Armount
Phil
Grand
Fenwick
United States
Mery- Frances
Velvet Yokes Transform Lengths into Fashion Statements
In New York on December 22, a fashion note advocates extending velvet dresses with detachable yokes to gain length without sacrificing color or texture. Examples include a black velvet frock with a white gros grain yoke and a black satin dress with a gold mesh yoke. A Madge Rouff design features a pony skin jacket and velvet skirt with otter trim, paired with a pale rose taffeta blouse.
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Marco Rouff
Paris
New York
Agnes
Verboten Quotes at the White House Spur Light Laughs
The piece notes that direct quotes from the President are forbidden in conversations with callers and reporters. It recounts anecdotes from Garner and Hurley as they leave White House engagements, including a breakfast remark about the moratorium and a war era story Hurley shared, which drew smiles without revealing official stance.
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Washington
White House
John Garner
Republi
Hurley
National Republican Committee
Burley
Oklahoma
Philippines
France
Are You Fool Hypocrite Or Merely Civilized
The essay argues that politeness and restraint are forms of hypocrisy and civilization masking ugliness. It defends courteous self-control as necessary, noting that good behavior can be a deliberate pretence and praising those who maintain civility even when disliking others.
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Nobod
Home Made Macaroons From The Home Kitchen
Fresh macaroons should be baked promptly in small batches for best quality. The article offers almond paste and coconut-based recipes, detailing ingredients and steps including almond macaroons and coconut oatmeal variations, with notes on sugar types flavoring, and baking guidance.
Liege Lady of Hugh Grantland Believed by Wounded Chinese
A wounded Chinese in Lee Chow's circle believes the narrator is the liege lady of his master Hugh Grantland. The narrator endures humiliation as she contends with the man's feudal view while noting his insistence he cannot read English and speaks Chinese. The scene reveals cultural misperceptions and personal tension in a sick room.
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Katherine
Harry
Lee Chaw
Hugh Grantiland
Dicky
Harry Underwood
Madge
Hugh Grantland
Lee Chow
Chow
Lillian
New York
Very Well I Read The Letter To Yi
Adele Garrison portrays a tense hospital scene where Katherine arranges pillows and a letter rack to show a message to Yi. The narrator notes Yi reads the English words quickly but remains impassive as he studies the Chinese characters, raising questions about his emotions and intent.
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Roderick
Junior
Five year old dies from scalding water burns
Dayton report states Dona May Emrich died today from burns suffered when she fell into a pan of hot water last Thursday.
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Dayton
Dona May Emrich
Milk price reduction campaign hits Toledo stores
Des Moines report notes dairies and stores in Toledo launched a milk price cut today with several dairies offering a quart for reduced prices, signaling a coordinated campaign to lower costs for shoppers.
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Toledo
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