Dicky and Grace Draper Shadow the Farmhouse Plans
The narrator recalls Grace Draper and the artist Dicky in the Brennan studio as they choose new draperies for the porn crib while clinging to a corn crib kept for a summer studio. The memory of Grace’s embroidery lingers, threatening the narrator with the danger of being forgotten by Dicky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicky
Dacey Farm
Brennan House
Grace Draper
Mother
Katie
Jerry Ticer
H.W. Q
Advice to Girls DFAR Annie Laurie on Forbidden Love
A reader asks whether to elope with a foreignborn fiance after parental opposition. Annie Laurie cautions that secret engagement was unwise and urges waiting for parental consent, suggesting the couple write openly to persuade them and seek acceptance through family friendship and honest discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DFAR
Annie Laurie
Jack
Beaconsfield the Energetic Politician and Writer
Benjamin Disraeli, famed as a novelist turned prime minister and later Lord Beaconsfield, is recalled for relentless effort and wit. He balanced high office with continued writing, quipping about reading, sleeping, and how he treated Queen Victoria, while proving a relentless climber in public life.
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England
House of Lords
Lord Beaconsfield
Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli
Jeaconsfield
George Fliot
Daniel Deronda
Beaconsfield
Endymion
Lord Barrington
Tothis Beaconsfield
India
Queen Victoria
Gladstone
Tea wagons and porch entertaining ideas
The article describes tea wagons as portable serving units for porch breakfasts and social gatherings. It covers wicker designs with glass trays, Russian tea service, samovars, and practical accessories like glass spoons and lemon garnishes. It also explains toasting and pastry options, plus bedside and convalescent uses and home crafting tips to save steps and effort.
Wise Words of Wise Men
Brief aphorisms on temper, courage, home love, arts, learning, and self mastery. Emphasizes kindness, patience, self discipline, and inner sunshine as keys to human life and achievement.
Tomorrow's Horoscope Promises Bright Progress and Gains
Genevieve Kemble notes strong planetary angles for a day of notable progress across all endeavors. Benefic Saturn and Jupiter amid lunar influence and Mars sextile Moon suggest brisk activity, growing money, business, and credit, with generous expansion and steady growth. birthdays indicate a fortunate year in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Fashion Model Diary Highlights Sleeveless Chemise Frock
A fashion diary recounts a country club meeting with Mrs. Waterman as she discusses a Canadian homespun sleeveless chemise frock. They note belt options, Parisian belt appeal, cire braid details, a blue felt hat, and versatile styling with white silk waists and sheer vests for seasonal wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Waterman
Mrs. Waterman
Paris
First aid for skin lacerations and wound cleanliness
A health column stresses real surgical cleanliness to speed healing. It advises laypersons to wash hands, sterilize water by boiling, use iodine on cuts, and cleanse wounds before closing with adhesive strips and gauze. It also promotes simple home first aid kits and cautions against overuse of strong antiseptics.
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Bill
Adele Garrison
Madge
Dr. Pettit
Pettit
Miss Laurie
Mark Stuyvesant
Wanda Barton
Genevieve Kemble
Grace Thorncliffe
Deayright
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Copeland
New York City
IL. R. Q
R. 8. Copeland
Pectare Servies
Tuc
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