How Long Should an Engagement Last
Dorothy Din argues long engagements reveal faults and virtues, helping couples learn each other before marriage. The piece cautions against rushing from party to parson or marrying after years without testing, claiming knowledge of character protects against fatal disputes.
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Monte Carlo
Lady Luck
COLOR AND SIMPLE STITCHES Zinnias Applique Pattern
Zinnias in brilliant colors inspire decorative aprays for household linens and pillow tops. Use wool silk or cotton with shades in one color, work in blanket stitch to mimic petals. Pattern 1059 includes transfers for two sprays and more, with material needs and stitch illustrations. Send 10 cents to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York.
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Athens Messenger
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
Simple Frills Change Tone of Dinner in Mary Fee Dague
Emergency shelves and deli stores aid a frugal home plan turned festive. Advance menus cut costs and waste, while paring kitchen panic. The article lists a full weekly menu from breakfast to dessert with practical frugal recipes.
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Mary FE
Old Mother Hubbard
The Case For A Medium Length Engagement In Marriage
The piece argues long engagements breed friction and disillusion, while a medium length engagement offers time to know each other yet prevents weariness. It warns against untested love, detachment, and misplaced expectations that undermine romance and lead to stale wedding cake.
New Supple Wool Dresses For Young Girls Style 3245
Fashion notes describe chic snug dresses in angora tweed jersey or novelty wool crepe with velveteen neck finishes and pleated bodice sleeves. Pattern No. 3245 fits sizes 13 to 19, requires 39 inch fabric and contrasting, price five cents for pattern and ten cents for the Fall and Winter Fashion Book.
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Athens Messenger
Pattern Department
Fifth Ave
New York
N. Y
National Reemployment Office Reports 24.8 Percent Job Placements Rise
Ohio director H R Justice announced that placements of persons by offices of the National Reemployment Service rose 24.8 percent in the last week compared with the prior week.
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Columbus
National
Business and writing ventures look lively today
The article forecasts a productive day for business, writings, publicity, publishing and promotions with caution advised on hazardous or speculative dealings. Those with birthdays may enjoy a lively year in business and writings, but discretion is needed in private relations and loans.
Starches In Foods And How To Cook Them
A dietary overview explains starch in vegetables and grains, its digestion, and how heat and water affect starch in cooking. It lists starch foods including potatoes carrots corn beans cereals bread and noodles with notes on textures and digestion.
Married Comrades by Adele Garrison
A mother senses her son Junior hides a troubling secret about misbehaving with a cousin and meddling with cars. She reassures him and watches both boys carefully while continuing a family drive toward the ferry and Connecticut countryside. The scene ends with a plan to reveal more tomorrow.
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Junior
Roderick
Mary
Williams
Dicky
Mr. Williams
Mums
Connecticut
Nagging Fathers and Mo to Be Seen, Not Nagging Parents
A former teacher reflects on balancing roles of parent and educator, recalling fears of parental judgment, the weight of ascribing blame to herself, and how she learned to navigate school pressures. She recalls battles with insults to her daughter and the mixed perceptions from mothers and fathers while teaching.
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Moto
New Musical Romance at the Majestic with Ted Lewis
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Here Comes the Band a musical romance at the Majestic Theater. Ted Lewis stars with Harry Stockwell Virginia Bruce and Spanky McFarland featuring You're My Thrill and Headin Home. Lilian Harvey and Tullia Carminati appear in a lavish international backdrop with Our Gang humor and lavish song numbers.
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Lewis
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Majestic Theater
Harry Stockwell
Virginia Bruce
Ted Lewis
Spanky McFarland
Our Gang
Stockwell
Ohio Theater
Nice
Monte Carlo
Lilian Harvey
Tullia Carminati
Grace Moore
Miss Harvey
Our Shores
Victory Scherzinger
Gene Markey
Bradley King
Columbia
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