Dorothea Dix on a daughter's suitor from the tracks
A reader cites a mother’s alarm at her daughter’s romance with a poor, crude suitor from a rough background and a refined family stance on appearances and class. Dorothy Dix condemns snobbery and urges empathy and personal growth before judging the match. The second letter asks for guidance on being a good husband, and Dix emphasizes love, partnership, kindness, shared finances, and active involvement in home life.
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Niagara Falls
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Endorsed in Ohio Ad
An old testimonial from Merl Richerd of Mom Ohio praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for headaches and general weakness. The ad claims the remedy aids middle aged women and young girls, with a price of one dollar.
Canadian Sculptor and Works Mentioned in Puzzle Clues
A fragmented entry lists a Canadian sculptor and several cryptic clues to terms including vessels, tools, and natural and moral concepts. It references a government prize and notes works such as statues and a Queen statue, with scattered definitions like water wheel, dolphins, and a deity.
Haunted Night Ride Ends With Safe Return
In a tense voyage to the coast a car breaks down after a long drive. Gypsy awakens to a frightening encounter with a masked intruder, but Tom Weaver and allies chase danger away. They return home to comfort, resolve, and a cautious hope for the future.
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Tom Weaver
Tom
Hunt
Gypsy
Hutt
David
Hunt Gibson
Rhodern
Plans To Remove Avis Arien From Farm House
Lillian plots to rush Avis Arien and her mother away after breakfast with the help of Phil Veritzen. She aims to avert gossip and to prevent Mary’s wedding from being spoiled while the narrator contends with looming trouble and a stubborn household.
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Lillian
Phil Veritzen
Avis Arien
Mary
Junior
Roderick
Hugh
St. Bernard
Avis Arién
Bank
Accade
The
Prairies
Phil
Abraham
Avis Arlen
Philip Veritzen
Edith Fairfax
Dicky
Unusual Neck Spring Pattern From Anne Adams
The new Spring silhouette features a high neckline with dropped shoulder line and slender skirt center seam. Pattern 1778 fits sizes 14 to 42, requires 214 yards of 29 inch fabric for size 16, includes illustrated sewing steps, and sells pattern for 15 cents or book plus pattern for 25 cents from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.
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Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Oriental influences in spring fashion and hair styling
Alicia Hare notes Paris outfits trend toward Oriental inspiration this spring with straight shiny hair and Japanese-influenced coifs. She advises brushing nightly, washing weekly, and shaping hair into a wide flat bun with pins or a jeweled accessory for evening wear.
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Paris
Fashions of 1934 at Ohio Majestic and Court showings
Ohio Theater presents Fashions of 1934 with Powell and Davis amid Paris landmarks and fashion showcases. Majestic screens Dinner at Eight starring Dressler and Harlow with a stellar Metro production and top cast. Court features Gold Diggers of 1933 highlighting Busby Berkeley musical numbers and a chorus spectacle.
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William Powell
Bette Davis
Majestic
Marie Dressler
Jean Harlow
COURT
Joan Blondell
Dick Powell
Ohio
Ciro’s
Ritz
Foyet's
Prunier’s
Folies Bergere
Montmarte
Place de L’opera
Arc de Triomphe
Notre Dame Cathedral
Rue de la Paix
Place de la Concorde
Rue de Rivoli
Seine
Eiffel Tower
William Dieteke
Busby Berkeley
Owtat
Frank Mellagh
Verree Teasdale
Reginal Owen
Henry O'Neill
Mugh Herbert Philip Reed
Gordon Wescott
Dorothy Bur Kees
Metro-Goldwynn
Majestic Theater
Martial Uife
G One Sim
Two Derrymores
Metro-Goldwyn-Maeyer Studios
Berkeley seeks “furnished” beauty for chorus and film
The composer-director combines beauty standards with intellect in casting. He favors women with brains over pure looks, hoping for chorus talent for his stage and the film Gold Diggers of 1933 starring Warren William Joan Blondell Aline MacMahon Ruby Keeler Dick Powell Guy Kibbee Ned Sparks and Ginger Rogers directed by Mervyn LeRoy from Avery Henwood's play.
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Busby Berkeley
Inmipressario
Warner Bros
Berkeley
Warren William
Joan Blondel
Aline MacMahon
Ruby Keeler
Dick Powell
Guy Kibbee
Ned Sparks
Ginger Rogers
Mervyn LeRoy
Avery Henwood
Lunar Influences Foresee Frustration and Gains Through Alliances
The stars warn auld influences may hinder workday progress with congestion and slow advances. Supervision by rings mergers or secret groups, or strategic intrigue, could improve outcomes. Personal ties offset business depressions. a birthday year may demand diplomacy and crafty breakups. a child born today appears steady and home‑oriented.
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Ancholy
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Orothy DIX
Dorothy DIX
Leee 'En
Joower
Puale
Melody
North Dakota
Southess
Arvied
Irks
Darling
Derek
Pal
Grypey
the Hollow
Danny Minaker
His
Marko
Lila
Munt
Menade
Adele Garrison
Philip Veriteen
Avie Ariens
By Alicia Hare
Belle
CHE
Frances Marion
Herman J. Mankiewicr
George Cukor
John Barrymore
Wallace Beery
Lione
Barrymore
Lee Tracy
Edmund Love
Billie Burke
Madge Tron
Karen Morley
Team
Hermo
Phtips
42Nd Street
By Genevieve Kemble
Lawo
New York Company
Logan
Mais Ploghit
Atiten
Warner Cranes
Ashiove
William , Powell
Bette, Veree Davis
Teasdale
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