Opossum Tale Teaches Caution After Fire
In a rural bedtime tale Billy sneaks out to check a fire near an old oak tree where Mama and Daddy Opossum live. He is rescued from smoke by Daddy Opossum as flames threaten the den, then learns not to light fires. The family forgives him, and Billy vows never to repeat the mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Mama Opossum
Ian Assum
Tim
Onposim
Mama Opos
Jaddy
Daddy Opoum
Goat
Dadaum
Daddy Opossum
Olly
Mama
Mama Agid Laddy
Don
MA AW
Rose
Jim
Tom
Mary
Escape of Katie and Plain Talk After Night of Fear
A dramatic sequence shows Lillian and Joe guiding Katie after threats by Anton and Fos, with Katie reassured that Anton is captured and Watched, Joe in hospital, and hope rising that Fos will be kept in check. The scene centers on Katie’s terror, a vow of protection, and the turning point toward safety in New York-bound pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie
Lilian
Anton
Mr. Drake
New York
Fos
Joe
Advice to Girls By ANNIE LAURIE
A reader recounts a fragile friendship with a young man and asks for guidance. She questions rushing into a steady romance and whether gifts or attentions were appropriate, asking if she has hurt his feelings and how to repair the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Laurie
Old Fashioned Solitary Girls Seek Attention From Young Men
Two women over twenty worry they are aging and wonder if new hair styles makeup and dress could attract younger suitors. Annie Laurie reassures them they are not old maids and advises modest self-presentation while continuing to seek suitable partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annita Mete
Younr
Poon
Getten
Dressing to Your Type Shapes Beauty in Simple Fashion
A discussion on how clothing styles and colors align with a woman's type. Friends contrast gingham and simple frocks with jewel tones, noting youthful looks from plain fabrics and the risk of fashion slavery. The piece suggests using a dressmaker and friends to identify the most flattering type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingham
Mary Parsons
Adele Symmons
Adele
Sauces and gravies from The Home Kitchen guide
Readable excerpts from Jeannette Young Norton outline sauces and gravies for economical meals. It covers onion brown sauce, Peanut Cream Gravy, Tartare Sauce, No Meat sauces, and a meat broth base, with step by step preparation hints and serving ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Young Norton
An Ancient Excuse on Infidelity and Honesty
Winifred Black argues against blaming others for infidelity. She cites that promises must be kept and vows like “for better or worse” should endure despite complications. The column critiques excuses and emphasizes personal accountability and fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Black
Odd and Interesting Ancient Facts Compiled
This fragment notes curios from history including poppy seed counts, a female alligator laying up to 199 eggs, the globe fish swimming on its back, early church seating before the 4th century, and the oldest known Egyptian painting in Cairo. The Mefer Maat tomb at Medum is dated around 4409 years before Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Mefer Maat
Medum
Christ
How to Avoid Grave Dangers of Typhoid Fever
Health column by Dr. R S Copeland warns against contaminated milk water and food and urges hand washing, fly control, and sanitation. It notes traveling safety, vaccination history, carriers of typhoid, and public health measures that reduced cases in cities and wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal S. Copeland, M.D
New York
Chicago
Dr. Copeland
Copeland
R. S. Copeland
Newsumper
Weaning advice and hay fever questions to doctors
A reader asks when to wean a month-old baby and the doctor urges examination for proper formula. Another asks about hay fever care for a child, with vaccine options. A third inquires about itchy white lumps, which the advisor attributes to auto-intoxication and diet, suggesting corrective elimination and self-addressed reply.
Tomorrow's Horoscope Signals Neptune Link to Genius and Prosperity
The planetary figure for this day points to Neptune as a major influence, promising inspiration and practical outcomes. Those born on this day may enjoy unusual experiences and potential talents, with activity and prosperity expected and a child born now likely to be impressionable, popular, and generous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
Luna
Mani
Fashion Notes On Winter Coats By Vera Winston
The piece highlights long coats as desirable for warmth and style. It praises brown tones for winter and fall, emphasizing brown broadcloth with fur trim. mink accents add a luxury touch as the season approaches.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lillian
Jing
Hershia
Is Katie Richt
Goms
Dolig
Mise Laurie Shoul
Hust
Juanita Hamel
Lucrezia Bor
Walla
Maitre d’Hotel Sauce
News
Uper Feature Service, Inc
Indiana
Mi Augusta Tiernan
South Bend
Confucius
Madame
Potiphar
Russia
England
Porshe Heck
New York City
Miss A
J. QeTa
By Genevieve Kemble
Vera Winston
Weatu
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!