Beautiful Kleptomaniacs and English Justice verdict
A cheerful but scathing column recalls a London theft case where a well dressed young woman was jailed for six months by Sir Henry Dickens after a defense claiming she stole not for money but for curiosity and beauty. The piece contrasts magistrate sense with fanciful musing on crime and desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Black
London
Sir Henry Dickens
Sir Henry
Efwyer
David Copperfield
David
David Coppe
Charles Dickens
Tomorrow's Horoscope Influenced by Uranus and Moon
A day of significant adventures foretells for those under Uranus and Luna alignment. Expect sudden changes, journeys or relocations tied to employment or public affairs, with diplomacy in mind. Birthday individuals may enter a year of major business, environment, or work shifts and perhaps a public or diplomatic role.
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Uranus
Luna
Mrs. Yates rises to fame on Orphan of China at Drury Lane
Aria Yates, born Maria Graham, began in Dublin under Sheridan and faced early failure. After marrying actor Richard Yates and training under him, Garrick cast her as Mandane in Orphan of China at Drury Lane, boosting her to tragedy’s first rank. Her talents shone in Margaret of Anjou, Constance, Semiramis, and Medea, with a powerful voice that moved audiences. Public praise cited her beauty and virtuous private life.
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Aria Yates
Maria Graham
Dublin
Sheridan
Civie
Garrick
Drury Lane
Julia
Vinnia
Jane Shore
Richard Yates
Murphy
Margaret of
Odd and Interesting Facts From London and Britain
A collage of curious notes cites pepper value in London at about 16 million pounds and about 2 500 coal mines in Great Britain. It mentions a St James's Park misprint, dried flower buds from an evergreen tree, Leicester imagery, and street pavements of clinker stones from domestic dustbins. It notes colds linked to fatigue and airborne bacilli, and reports new arrivals at the Zoo including a white swallow with a blackish mate.
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London
Great Britain
Midseason Geometric Fashions With Slanting Bands
EW features two southern wear frocks emphasizing self fabric bands and tucks arranged in diagonal lines. A gray georgette dress shows a V neck with slanting tucks. a black wool crepe model uses overlapping bands forming front V lines. Calf belts and matching accessories complete the look.
May and December in Love at Forty Five and Sixty Four
Dear Elsie advises a forty five year old woman contemplating marriage to a sixty four year old man. She notes age differences shift happiness potential by life stage and suggests mature bonds often rely on mental and spiritual ties rather than youthful passion. She cautions against pursuing romance if it harms lasting partnership.
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May
December
Elsie
Geraldine
Deer
Hades
Premier Syndicate, Inc
Annie Laurie
Yrren
Home Making Helps By Wanda Barton
Weaning days fade with modern cleaning methods yet some old habits persist. Damp tea leaves dusters and moistened paper can still lift dust from rugs. Use gray cambric for dust sheets and snap curtains to keep them out of the way. Dust walls with a long brush before sweeping and polish wood and furniture properly to avoid finger marks.
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Worden
Graceful Carriage and Chinups Exercise Guide
Instructional piece on chinning and bar exercises to strengthen arms shoulders and chest. Describes setup with a sturdy bar, proper form sitting on floor, arms raised, chin level with bar, and daily practice to achieve full body lift and graceful movement. Recommends moderate repetition to avoid overdevelopment.
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Wment
Water as the cure for baby thirst and health tips
Dr Royal S Copeland urges caregivers to provide water for thirsty babies noting thirst causes crying and dehydration. He explains milk alone isn’t enough, water supports tissues, digestion, skin, and waste disposal, and suggests offering water several times daily.
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Royal
Copeland
M.D
New York
New York City
Hose
Doris Meets Daddy and Mama Catbird in Florida Tale
Doris finds a slate colored catbird in a lilac bush while searching for her gray kitten. The catbird explains his nest, introduces his mate, and shares how Grandpa Brown helps keep pests from the garden by feeding them bread and meat. The birds warn not to touch their eggs and fly off to assist in the garden.
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Doris
Grandpa
Grandpa Brown
Florida
Dorie
Mr. Catbird
Mrs. Catbird
Advice to Girls Annie Laurie
A reader asks about romance across religion barriers and long engagements. The adviser urges open talk with parents to secure mutual religious liberty and suggests checking fiancé wishes if apart for long.
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Annie Laurie
Night club hostess sparks crowd with masked dancer delay
In a Chicago night spot the hostess berates the room as the masked dancer fails to appear. Patrons clamour for refunds but loyalty prevails as Dicky praises Pat and the hostess readies an official announcement while Leslie steps forward.
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Lillian Ie
Dicky
Lillian
Dicky-bird
Pat
Mr. Veritzen
Nolayites
Leslie
Dye
Quotations on Wisdom and Virtue
A collage of famous lines on self love truth courage wisdom and virtue. Notable voices include Browning Milton Phaedrus Lamartine Blake Churchill and Churchill with reflections on imagination vulgarity and real wants in a small compass.
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Churchill
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Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Genevieve Kemble
Anne Chaplain
Maria Yates
St. Jaiies
Leicester
England
Annette Bradshaw
Av Elsie Marlowe
Elsie Marlowe
Wanda Barton
Lucrezia Bori
Navaseedaryad Asn
L. N
Dr. Cad
Cope
DR. Copeland
Blanche Silver
Daddy
Mama Catbird
Tybar
Quicksands OF
Adele Garrisons
Bohemia
Broadway
Words of
Browning
Nature
George Croly
Phaedrus
Milton
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Burton
Lamartine
William Blake
S. Daniel
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