Night Adventure in Make-Believe Forest
Dicky meets Happy Giggles and Sally Salamander in a woodland encounter as Sally explains her red stripe and escape skills. The scene shifts to a mother and son in a car journey to meet Aunt Lillian and Marion, with the boy calmly learning to wait and listen for the telltale train arrival.
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Jamaica
Edith Fairfax
Dicky
Junior
Long Island
Forest Hills
Lillian
Marion
Sherlock
Words of Wise Men and Moral Reflections
A compact collection of aphoristic observations on repentance virtue sight study and self awareness. It muses on reason insufficiency refinement beauty and the danger of excess in pursuit of honor and public praise with Ave words on human nature and pride.
Advice to Girls By ANNIE LAURIE in Newspaper Column
A reader asks if she should answer a letter from a stranger seeking pen pals. Annie Laurie says such introductions via a friend are okay but often dull as there are few common interests. She invites inquiries on feminine topics from young women and will respond in this column.
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Sally Salamander
Dicky
Rhean
F Eature Service, Inc
Katie
DFPAR
Annie Laurie
ROWN
Miss Laurie
Copeland
Auew
Royal
Serviba
Winifred Black reports on adoption drives across cities
The piece describes philanthropic efforts with adoption events where twenty babies were adopted in one day and fifteen in another, and in one city thirty five babies found homes in a single day. Some recipients were moderately well off while adoption parties were held out West.
Grandmothers and Adoption Bring Joy of Little Ones
Copyright 1925 by New stances reflects on grandmothers and grandfathers missing young families, and single women adopting babies to fill their lives. It extols the happiness a child brings, citing stories of the old mountain king and his five sons, with the youngest prince as kind.
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Grandpa
Mars
Childhood memories and a nation's kind heart
A reflective meditation on returning to childhood scenes and lullabies. The speaker celebrates generous, natural people and contrasts warm memories with the coldness of money and ambition, urging kindness and simplicity. The piece evokes kindergarten days, lullabies, and the old king’s pride in a brave adoptive tale.
Diary of a Fashion Model Adame Thrives With Debutante Frocks
The piece notes Adame’s successful debutante dresses drawing many new clients to her shop. She expresses delight in creating simple frocks for very young girls and in highlighting their youthful charm.
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Adame
Madame
Forecast and a designer's dialogue mix in a midcentury vignette
Horoscope notes a routine Wednesday with minor aspects and advice on avoiding petty frauds while favoring advancement for qualified workers. A subplot follows Madame and a designer discussing a blue flannel frock for a sixteen year old with glass buttons and planned blue glass accents.
Bracelets Taken Then Returned Teach Family Bonds
A child recalls stealing a sash, bracelets, and a cross chain to gain popularity, then remorse, confession, and apology to a sister and mother. The piece contrasts the high cost of living with the higher price of loneliness and selfishness, ending with a belief that love and forgiveness bring true happiness.
Bedsore prevention and care for the bedridden
An article by Dr Copeland explains bedsore causes and prevention for aged or infirm patients. Proper nursing includes frequent position changes, pillows to relieve pressure, specialized mattresses, and keeping skin dry and clean. Treats bedsores as open wounds requiring medical attention to avoid infection and blood poisoning.
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Copeland Bedsore
First Umbrellas and the History of a Rain Shield
A compact history describes early umbrella use from ancient royalty to modern improvements. It notes Jonas Hanway as an early English adopter, suggests Eastern origins, and highlights pivotal advances like the Paragon rib and silk coverings shaping the umbrella’s evolution.
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Jonas Hanway
Michael Drayton
England
Wolfe
Paris
Nineveh
Egypt
Asia
Sangster
Home Making Tips for Cleaning Kitchen Utensils
A guide to cleaning stainless steel knives, aluminum and tin ware, enamel and copper pots, nickel utensils, and bowls. It prescribes washing with soap and hot water, using steel wool or specific powders, drying thoroughly, and occasional special treatments for copper and chopping bowls.
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Angel Virtue
Wordsworth
Adele Garrison
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Grace Thorncliffe
Royal S. Copeland, M. D
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Mark Stuyvesant
India
Burma
Wanda Barton
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