Ellen Rossiter and Barclay's owner clash over love and desire
Ellen Rossiter, a department store worker and dance hall hostess, rejects Barclay's owner Steven Barclay who loves her. She remains drawn to artist Larry Harrowgate despite his engagement to Elizabeth Bowes. A subway ride deepens her misery as she vows to mend a doomed romance and seek something more meaningful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Rossiter
Barclay’s Department Store
Molly Rossiter
Myra
Mike
Steven Barclay
Barclay’s
Ellen
Bkarry Harrowgate
Larry
Elizabeth Bowes
Bert Armstead
Bert
Warry
Elfen
Brooklyn
Lena Clendenning
Dreamland
Elien
Broadway
Mother
Fashion and romance collide in a world of patriotism
The feature blends color spirited fashion advice with a Titanic romantic tale. A patriotic wardrobe frenzy prompts chic color triads for accessories and a bathrobe made from two bath towels. Ellen and Larry navigate love, engagement, and a rain soaked confrontation, ending with a cliffhanger as Elizabeth Bowes returns from Europe.
Make This Model at Home: Detachable Scarf Belt Pattern
Step by step instruction diagram shows a scarf model with a detachable scarf and belt. The pattern by Anne Adams highlights color contrast and daytime fashion, detailing how to wear and interchange colors for varied looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Annh Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Do You Know Women Like This One by Winifred Black
A feature by Winifred Black profiling a striking woman whose character and choices illuminate broader social expectations of women in her era. The piece blends anecdote with judgment on manners, ambition, and virtue, inviting readers to compare themselves and their circles.
A Neighborly Tale of Streets and Garden Plots
A narrator describes rival households and odd neighbors by the sea front. A grand woman next door influences utilities and favors, while a hedge dispute and an odd fence fuel neighborhood quirks. The piece ends noting gratitude toward social service workers as genuine reward for service.
Callous Newspaper Reporters Phrase Emerges
A terse remark labels some reporters as hardened to the world, reflecting public sentiment about press tone and ethics. The line underscores tensions between media and readers over sensationalism and detachment.
Exchange Club Joins Drive To Find Jobs
Toledo march 1 a national effort to find work for a million men. The National Exchange Club joins with the American Legion and other major groups to mobilize 800 clubs nationwide in the war against low mood.
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Exchange Club
Drive
Toledo
U.P
National Exchange
American Legion
Association of National Advertisers
American Federation of Labor
National Exchange Club
Climbing Fences and Mud mark Red Cross social work day
Sylvia Klausner describes social service workers navigating muddy roads fences and swamps to aid destitute families under the 1931 drought relief plan. She recounts a 70 year old woman and her 46 year old daughter in a dilapidated shack with only a fireplace for comfort and preserved flowers from a funeral as signs of daily hardship and resilience.
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Sylvia Klausner
Red Cross
Restful Sleep for a Fretful Feverish Child
An advertisement promotes Castoria as a gentle herbal remedy to ease a child’s restless sleep by aiding bowel movement. It emphasizes no harsh drugs, urges prompt dosing for relief, and notes the product carries the genuine Castoria label.
Social Leader Drops Alienation Charges in Steubenville Case
Mrs Loretta Millsop withdrew a $9 000 alienation of affections suit against Mrs D M Weir in common pleas court Steubenville Judge J L Paisley granted the request of the plaintiff The case named Thomas Millsop and officials of Weirton Steel Company as parties and the terms of settlement were not disclosed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
UPA
Loretta Millsop
D. M. Weir
Steubenville Society
Warnan
Common Pleas Court
J. &. Paisley
Weirton Steel Company
Weirton
W. Va
Protestants Seek Wider Church Cooperation in Ohio
Proposals from Protestant ministers and laity aim to unite nearby churches and strengthen weak ones in scattered communities. Rev. B F Lamb says five inter county resolutions were adopted and more meetings are planned, including a Northeastern Ohio series in April.
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Columbus
B. F. Lamb
Ohio Council of Churches
Totay
Ohio
Lighting Fixture Trends in Homemaking Hints by Eleanor Ross
Homemaking tips describe reviving antique items as lighting fixtures in halls and foyers. Lanterns, vases, and old carriage lamps become charming light accents, with table lamps featuring figurines or clocks and frosted glass faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Ross
Good Hair Care for Health and Scalp
Advice by ROYAL 8. COPELAND M D former New York State Senator and Health Commissioner on hair health. Emphasizes healthy blood, cleanliness, regular shampoos, and proper drying. Recommends scalp massage, sun-drying, avoiding excessive heat, and treating dandruff with light oiling and brushing. Warns that poor general health and constipation harm hair and causes falling and grayness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal 8. Copeland, M
United States
New York
New York City
Ates
Larry
Forehead Pimple Like Lump Prompts Skin Question
Reader asks why a small lump forms under the skin on the forehead not reaching a head and fading then reappearing elsewhere. The advice suggests acne causes, balanced diet, and clearing system. for full details request a stamped self addressed envelope and repeat question.
Lock Box Secrets Weave Through Family Ties
Mrs Underwood explains Marion kept a concealed lock box with a secret compartment and three envelopes marked not to be opened until the child came of age. Lee Chow probes the box’s custody as desperate attempts to seize it unfold, with the box stored in a bank and its rustling papers and knobby objects hinting at hidden truths.
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Ellen
Steven
Lorene
Lillian
Lee Chow
Mra. Underwood
Mr. Underwood
Marion
Suspect Envelopes Inspect Box Before Bank Closure
A tense exchange unfolds as a man urges rapid handling of envelopes to identify contents and reveal a vital, unexplained matter. The scene shifts to a bank setting with a warning to proceed quickly before closing time. A passing figure and a gravely smiling president conclude the moment.
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Pyeee
Marion
Lillian
Leo
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Adele
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