Mrs Cricket and Billy Mouse Escape From the Farmhouse Jar
A talking household tale from 1923 follows Mrs Cricket who traps Billy Mouse in a jar at a farmhouse. Billy escapes by gnawing bread and tipping the jar, while Old Gray Puss stalks the scene. Mrs Cricket flees through a kitchen doorway, ending her dream of farmhouse life.
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Illy Mouse
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Adele Garrison's New Phase of Revelations of a Wife
Harriet Braithwaite and family host an intimate gathering described through Adele Garrison's narration. Dicky mocks the apartment while Lillian's decor softens the room's harsh lighting and charm.
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Adele Garrison
THAT FIRST CALL
Harriet, who inherits her mother's dignity, addresses me by my full name Margaret but Edwin Braithwaite calls me Madge. Dicky will do the honors as we settle in. Lilian takes charge of the vegetables and rooms, while Harriet hints she wants a private word with me tonight.
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Elizabeth Harrison
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Marion
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Richard
Edwin Braithwaite
Harriet
Edwin
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Madge
Lilian
Words of Wise Men and Quotations on Virtue
A collected array of maxims on conduct, self control, honesty, and duty. Whittier is quoted on labor, inner peace, and sincerity, urging doubt before belief and action from conviction. The prose urges living without pretension and pursuing worthy ends through labor and fidelity.
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Whittier
Skin eruptions warn against over medication
Eruptions signal possible drug reactions or internal issues. Some medicines such as antipyrin, belladonna, morphine, and iodides can trigger rashes or scarlet-like eruptions. Disturbances may fade after stopping the drug. seek doctor guidance for accurate identification and management.
Mongolian hospitality and vast Antarctic whaling noted
The article highlights Mongolian guests being warmly welcomed and tea served gratis to strangers, noting this custom stems from scarce inns and the habit of travelers sharing news. It also mentions enormous Antarctic whales, bird-driven weather sense, and a giant 625000 gallon German barrel.
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Mongolia
Refresh Yourself with a Bath and Lotion After a Hard Day
A tired woman can revive her look with a warm or cold bath and a simple face lotion. Bath salts refresh the skin and a lemon glycerin lotion freshens the face, while fresh undergarments and careful hair styling boost confidence and appearance.
The Home Kitchen Dessert Recipes by Jeannette Young Norton
Home desserts ideas and step by step recipes including Apple-butter Pie Peach Pie Spiced Pear Pie Glorified Custard Popular Biscuit Tortoni Pineapple Marshmallow Creole and Quick Shortcakes with guidance on crusts fillings and serving options. Desserts emphasize practicality using fresh or canned fruit and simple preparations for quick gatherings.
Advice to Girls on Writing First and Mending a Friendship
Advice column discusses whether a traveling young man should initiate letters and how to handle a quarrel with a much older lover. It suggests inviting him to her home to reconcile, and advises not to rely on one romance or read too seriously into it while encouraging broader friendship.
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Annie Laurie
Mamee
Annie Laurie advises on marriage and romance letters
In a question set, Annie Laurie counsels a married woman to be welcoming and attractive at home to improve her husband’s return, then advises a younger correspondent to seek more initiative from the man or explore other suitors, inviting readers to send letters for future columns.
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Annie Laurie
Cousin Sue
Miss Laurie
Tomorrow's Horoscope by Genevieve Kemble
The forecast cites a potential removal or journey and warns of anxiety from astral influences. Venus and Luna clash, risking discord in home social or romantic ties and affecting adornment or arts. those born today face trials at home this year and a child born may seek pleasure unless trained in industry.
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How to protect a child from tuberculosis exposure
A mother asks how to prevent her son from TB after sharing food and utensils with a tubercular relative. Advice: have the boy examined by a physician, isolate the sick child from food and utensils, keep him outdoors in sunshine, and provide good nourishing food. Ensure the sleeping room is well ventilated.
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Beene
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Velvet hydrangea cape gains glamour from ermine trim
A velvet cape in hydrangea blue with a crushed blue velvet collar and narrow ermine bands enhances simple frocks. Blue velvet roses decorate the flounce and the piece is interlined as a shirred wrap substitute.
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