Field Mouse Cousin Impresses Meadow Folk With Tail Talk
Bobby Field-mouse hosts a visiting Kangaroo Rat cousin as meadow residents discuss tail length and cheek pockets in a light hearted tale. The narrator notes the animals’ quirks and ends with a shared meal and camaraderie among the meadow group. Copyright 1924 Newspaper Feature Service Inc.
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Bobby Field-mouse
Chipmunk
Bobby Fieldmouse
Nippy Squirrel
Bunny Rabbit
Chatty
Kangaroo Rat
Kangaroo Bat
Pocket Gopher
Bobby Field Mouse
Mother Field-mouse
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Words of Wise Men insights on secrets love and work
A collection of maxims on secrecy love humility and motivation. It contrasts stubborn wills with compassion urges action over delay and links order to health and governance. Several quotes reflect humor aging beauty and the value of restraint.
Burglary Suspect Poses as Express Trader in Village
A clumsy stranger, posing as a moving service dealer, questions the Harrison children’s movements and aims to exploit their baggage. The denoted detective, lingering by the kitchen door, reveals a bulldog resolve that unsettles Mrs. Harri—Mrs. Graham—who suspects the man’s real mission.
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Katie
Lillian
Jim
Harrison
Hall
Jim Jones
Jones
Advice to Girls: Let Him Know Before Inviting Home
Ear Annie Laurie offers guidance to a teen girl unsure how to tell a bashful coworker she likes him. The columnist cautions against inviting him to her home too soon and suggests easing self consciousness to build friendship first, then extend a home invitation.
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Annie Laurie
IBM
How to win back the heart of a fiancé
A broken hearted reader seeks advice on rekindling love with a young man who proposed but now avoids contact. The reply counsels inviting him home for a calm, private talk to address the misunderstanding and resolve issues.
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Annie Laurie
Bhig
Roken
Too Young to Marry Says Reader Card
A 20 year old asks if her nearly 21 year old partner is too young to marry after four years together. The adviser urges trust if love is real, warns against premature engagement, and suggests awaiting formal engagement before any kissing. It notes long engagements are uncommon.
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Annie Laurie
Carles
Advice on rekindling friendship after quarrel with suitor
Audrey and UDREY respond to a girl who, after a four year senior relationship and a recent quarrel, seeks guidance. They advise against pursuing the friendship, noting his rude behavior at a party and his continued silence. The exchange presents cautious counsel on courtship dynamics and boundary setting.
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Annie Laurie
Annie Laurie Seeks Letters on Feminine Topics
Annie Laurie will welcome letters of inquiry on feminine topics from young women readers and will reply in these columns. Letters to Miss Laurie should be addressed to her in care of this office.
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Annie Laurie
Miss Laurie
Copeland
R. 8
Servis, Beers
La Lavalette The Romantic Sacrifice Of A Countess
Emilie the Countess de Lavalette, wife of Napoleon aide de camp Lavalette, chose to imitate her husband to save him. She dressed in his clothes and walked past prison guards while he sheltered in disguise. Her risky act led to her imprisonment and eventual insanity, ending in a tragic, devoted marriage that lasted until his death in 1835.
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Egypt
Lavalette
Valette
Emilie
Bonaparte
Josephine
Madame Campan
Allon
France
Batik Art and the First Christmas Card Remembered
Batik, a Java craft using hot wax and dye, is described as science and art. The first Christmas card, published in 1846 for Sir Henry Cole, featured a rustic Germanesque trellis and scenes of charity, with 2000 copies sold.
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Japan
China
Sumatra
India
South Sea Islands
Java
Henry Cole
J. C. Horsley
R. A
Corner Decoration Ideas for Home Rooms
The piece explores arranging room corners for hospitality and function. It describes corner seating, triangular tables, and built in shelving, plus Russian practices with samovars and tea. It advises on lighting, reading nooks, and using corners for dining storage and privacy, emphasizing proportion to room size.
Diary of a Fashion Model Finds a Bargain Dress
Pam shows off a serge daytime frock turned bargain at a shop. She models emerald jewelry and a green bow, choosing brown satin shoes to match. Her friend comments on the fit and plans to attend a party while Pam slips toward another dress with curiosity.
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Pam
Quick Guide to Controlling Secondary Bleeding After Surgery
After adenoid and other operations, watch for secondary hemorrhage that soaks dressings and bedding. Keep gauze and cleanliness ready, seek prompt medical help for signs of shock or ongoing bleeding, and avoid introducing pus by using sterile materials.
Tomorrow's HOROSCOPI By Genevieve Kemble
A very unclear horoscope blurs reader guidance with garbled lines and stray symbols. It hints at a quiet day with minor forecast details and mentions birthdays in a muddled, fragmentary form.
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Genevieve Kemble
Tomary
Wong Poston
Bryer
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