Dreamland Dress Dilemma Among Barclay’s Staff
Ellen Rossiter a Barclay’s clerk by day and would be hostesses at Dreamland to help support her family. She borrows a Chantel dress for a night out after a clash with employer Steven Clay who offers help. The scene shows her disdain for the cheap glamour of Dreamland and tension over dress status.
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Ellen Rossiter
Barclay's
Molly Irossiter
Mira
Mike
Molly
Ellen
Steven “Clay
Barclay
Dreamland
Salomon
Tony
Anise
Chantel
Fashions Parade and Dreamland Romance Collide at Ball
In New York a fashion and social scene unfolds with spring hats and gowns described in vivid detail. Ellen attends a Dreamland ballroom encounter as she meets a mysterious young man named Larry Smith while dealing with an inappropriate patron and the charged moment of a waltz that ends with a hopeful future hinted.
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Ellen
Salomon
Jacob Salomon
Dreamland
Starway Head
Ebien
Larry Smith
Birthday Spotlight Shines on Betty Guess
Today features Betty Guess a third grade student at West Side School with a cheerful birthday greeting. The Monday segment highlights a single celebrant as the new week begins.
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Betty Guess
West Side School
Ex-President Leguia Dies After Operation In Lima
Former Peruvian president Agusto B. Leguia died in Lima after an operation. His long illness and advanced age contributed to his death following the procedure.
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Lima
Peru
Agusto B. Leguia
VFW Leader Delivers Key Speech in Marietta Meeting
A. Dallom of Athens Ohio spoke at Eagles Hall Friday before Crenshaw Camp 103 Veterans of Foreign Wars. His address to a large audience was well received by attendees.
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Athens
Ohio Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Marietta
F. F. Crenshaw
Eagles Hall
Ivory gown fuels rivalry among girls at pageant
Ellen ignores hostilities as two girls glare at her ivory taffeta gown. Tony, with bright eyes and a chiffon wrap, brims with envy as the platinum-haired Anise predicts fierce competition and jokes about Buckingham Palace.
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Ellen
Tony
Buckingham Palace
Anise
Peterson's Ointment Heals Long Standing Sores
A sworn testimonial from George Hempstalk of West Haven Connecticut says four large ulcer sores, each as big as a half dollar, healed after using Peterson's Ointment for two years. The notice claims the ointment also ends pimples itching corns and sore feet and promotes its availability at druggists.
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Peterson
George Hempstalk
West Haven
Conn
Adv
Make This Model at Home Smart Jumper Dress Pattern 2079
Pattern 2079 by Anne Adams explains a practical school jumper frock that can substitute for several dresses with a few blouse changes. It presents a simple, stylish design suited for everyday wear.
Spring Fashion Catalog and Pattern Offer from Anne Adams
The Athens Messenger advertises Anne Adams patterns and a spring catalog featuring 32 pages of adult and children fashions. Pattern 2079 available in sizes 6 to 14 with fabric and blouse yardage specified. Catalog and pattern priced at 25 cents, order form requests name address size and style number.
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Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Homemaking Tips From Adele on Houseplants and Cut Flowers
Adele shares her Mrs. Beeton style tips on growing and arranging houseplants. She demonstrates horseradish roots, grapefruit seed sprouts, herbs, and ferns thriving with simple care. She explains best practices for keeping cut flowers fresh, caring for ferns, and noted cactus as easy, low maintenance houseplants.
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Adele
Miami's Splendid New Gym Is Completed
Miami University's new physical education headquarters costing 300000 will be dedicated February 18. Winthrow Court measures 175 by 88 feet and, with a balcony and temporary seats, seats 3500 spectators. The first unit of a four part athletic plan may include a swimming pool a supplementary gymnasium and a field bowl. It is named for Dr John M Winthrow longtime university trustee and 1876 graduate who died last year.
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Oxford
Winthrow
Miami University
John M. Winthrow
University Board of Trustees
Asiatic Fleet Changes Postponed Amid Far East Tensions
Washington February 8 Admiral William V Pratt chief of naval operations said the Far East situation may delay plans to reorganize the Asiatic Fleet. Plans called for thirteen vessels to be withdrawn including six destroyers six submarines and an aircraft tender. Rochester and two destroyers were to replace them in Manila adjustments.
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Washington
William V. Pratt
Naval Operations
Far East
Asiatic Fleet
Rochester
Manila
Eight Million Women Plea Peace at Disarmament Conference
Petition signed by eight million women from around the world presented to the general disarmament conference. They urge that women be treated as active actors, not mere bundles of paper, in global peace efforts.
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Geneva
Olive Tablets Offer Liver Aiding Stomach Relief
Thousands seek the root cause of stomach trouble by targeting the liver. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a vegetable remedy that purportedly arouses the liver and improves digestion without griping or cramps. Ad copy notes pricing and usage guidance.
Stars Say for Tuesday February 9
The column notes Venus rules that day bringing romance and art over practical work. Birthday reads as a year for friendship romance and culture, with a artistic child likely. Notable nativity Ronald Colman, film star.
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Venus
Lfe
Ronald Colman
Geniuses Are All Right In Someone Else s Family
A column by Winifred Black argues that gifted children thrill in others families but may be burdens at home. She cites a nine year old bookkeeper, a five year old composer, and a multilingual three year old, preferring ordinary children to worry over.
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West
Ami
Chicago
Kidex Garten
Northwest
Bie
Mary
Bob
Noel
Exclusive Milk Diet Is Not Wise for Children
A 1920s health column warns that milk heavy diets can cause a form of anemia in infants from three months to three years. It outlines two anemia types, recommends reducing milk in favor of cereals, vegetables, and fruit juices, and notes supplements like liver, olive oil, and cod liver oil along with sunlight and fresh air.
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Royal
Copeland
United States
New York
New York City
Marion’s Notice Sparks a Careful Scheme in a Domestic Plot
In a tense scene, Marion senses something amiss as Ronald and Madge maneuver to keep a deception afloat. The narrator wheels the scarf ploy to reveal intent while Lilian and Mery watch, and Marion grows suspicious of behind the scenes moves as dances unfold and plans tighten.
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Marion
Hank
Dicky
Lilian
Mery
Ronald
Ronald and Mary Stir Affairs at Whitney Hall
Adele Garrison observes a staged social scene where Ronald dances with Marion while Mary signals romance and potential matchmaking. The dialogue hints at tensions among families and a planned marriage by a Whitney Hall party, with glances and witty banter revealing shifting affections.
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Agnes
Reading
Jane Regay
Aul Revoist
Sunny
Maybelle
Joseph K. Landis
Little One
Walts
A. Dallom
Chapter
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinato
The
Athens Messenger
Eleanor Ross
Aail
Miami
Genevieve Kemble
Winifred Black
Dr. Copeland
Vincent
Heart of
Wife
Carolyn
Madge
Adele Garrison
Mare
Bob Trevellan
Whitney Hall
Lillian
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