Evening gown decision before Allen Drake visit
In internal turmoil over Allen Drake's arrival, the narrator roots through wardrobe choices while fearing her mother-in-law's scolding. She selects a modest bronze gown with bronze velvet accents designed by Dicky, reserves flowers from Marion, and plans to display nasturtiums to match her father's room colors.
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Lillian
Baan
Smith
Allen Drake
Ree Smith
Dicky
Alien Drake
Tucker
Marion
Katie
Three Minute Journeys On to Whisper a Name of a Man
Temple Manning presents a short reflective piece honoring a man whose life and deeds invite quiet reverence. The essay nods to memory, dignity, and the value of taking moments to honor individuals who shaped a community.
Wild Papua New Guinea described as fierce and loyal tribe lands
The article portrays New Guinea as a wild land with fierce Papuan tribes. It notes dangerous typhoons and wary locals resistant to outsiders, while praising tribal loyalty, family bonds, and respect for guests who become friends.
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New Guinea
New Nea
Australia
Armor By Juanita Hiamel
A poetic fragment speaks of a mask over eyes and lips that mute tremulous words. It hints at a hidden message and desire to possess the subject's spoken thoughts in a timeless, intimate image.
Fresh Fruit Desserts And Pastry Ideas From 1116 Home Kitchen
Warm weather shifts menus to lighter fruit and frozen desserts. Recipes include Cherry Shortcake with cherry juice syrup, Apricot Tarts poached in vanilla syrup, Apple Sauce Pie with vented crust and soft frosting, Cherry Cobbler, and Currant Roly Poly with currant jelly sauce.
How to Make Eyes Look More Beautiful and Sparkling
Practical advice on eye health and appearance from cosmetic tips. Emphasizes sleep and brightening eye color, then details a home eye wash using borax and water. Provides simple steps to use an eye cup or cupping the palm, aiming to refresh and enhance eye sparkle.
Cabinet ages and hydro power milestones noted
The article lists Washington era cabinet ages with Hamilton at 32 Jefferson 46 Randolph 36 Knox 89 and Osgood 41. It also reports Swedish hydro electric stations reaching about 1.2 million horsepower in 1920 with later additions bringing total near 1.5 million horsepower.
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Washington
Hamilton
Jefferson
Randolph
Gen. Knox
Samuel Osgood
Health column explains hookworm risks and prevention
The article contrasts pinworm and hookworm, detailing how hookworm enters through bare feet, causes anemia and fatigue, and thrives in contaminated soil. It urges universal sanitation, shoes, boiling water, and outhouses, and notes a cure regimen overseen by a family doctor. It also contains reader Q&A on menopause, fruit intake, and weight management.
Kovap Unveils Sage Green Suit with Silver Accents
A fashion note describes Kovap presenting a VERA line featuring a sage green and silver palette. A black silk bridged wrap-around skirt and jacket trim complement a chic hat in sare green felt with matching georgette.
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Georgette
Daddy Green Frog Sings To Tame Restless Pond Pups
Mrs Turtle complains of Daddy Green Frog’s croaking but he explains his nightly songs help the frog children sleep. He asks the turtles to test the idea, and the mill pond community joins in the singing, ending with harmony.
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Addy Greenrog
le Frog
Daddy Green Frog
Little Frog
Lady Turtle
Pand
Wedge
Mother Perch
Mother Porch
Mrs. Turtle
Perch
Mrs. Tortie
Owell
Dadday Green Frog
Daddy Green Froe
Mrs Turtle
Dia
Daddy Green Free
Tomorrow's Horoscope Opens With Fiery Mars Drive
A very attractive and progressive day driven by Mars suggests aggressive, resourceful activity and bold deeds. Expect bargaining on large projects and possible contract wins, but be cautious with spending as Jupiter remains unfriendly. A birthday fits may see high activity and new ventures.
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Mars
Jupiter
Advice for Girls on Dating Etiquette and Parental Guidance
A 1922 advice column addresses proper thanks after rides to dances, sitting in cars, and boundaries with young men. Guidance covers leaving promptly upon home arrival, moving away if arms are offered, and how late to expect a caller. It also discusses how to handle a serious suitor when a mother objects and how to keep friendships without seeming desperate.
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Dr. Copeland
Copeland
R. S. Copeland
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Annie Laurie
Peach and
Rose
Peon
Annie Laurie Advice on Love and Age Gaps
A reader asks about an 18 year old in love with a 45 year old man who is married. Dolly Rose advises the relationship is unwise and improper and urges forgetting him and pursuing younger, single men. Annie Laurie invites letters to Miss Laurie for feminine topics.
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Pear Annie Laurie
Ving
Fong
Sam
Annie Laurie
Dolly Rose
Be Rose
Miss Laurie
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