The Secret of a Girl’s Popularity
Elsie answers Lolita questions on charm and sociability in 1928 guidance style. The column argues popularity comes from natural ease, not vanity, and urges girls to be themselves while improving dress and manners to attract suitable partners. It contrasts the fates of pretty but conceited individuals with those who are simply themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erling
Mrytilda
Millicent
al- Wakae
Lolita
Ellie
Pal
Fisi
Lome
Elsie
Dining Room Decoration by Annette Bradshaw
Formal dining room arrangement features mahogany furniture and brown tones. Adam console with pedestals hides plush lined silver cases, two silver pheasants and a silver tureen as decorations. Lamps are silver with parchment shades, brocade scarf matches brown curtains, landscape painting unifies the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kh Ae
Annette Bradshaw
Tomorrow's Horoscope Cautions on Lunar Influences
A critical state of affairs is presaged by ruling lunar aspects. Difficulties may arise if business is not managed with caution, lest quarrels and rash acts lead to losses and litigation. Travel should be postponed and safety prioritized. birthdays may benefit from quiet prudence.
Famous Jewels and Their Storied Luster Across Empires
A column extols legendary gems from Peru to India, tracing the gleam of famed stones such as the Dary-i-nur and Nassac. It recalls the Peacock Throne era, historic auctions, and the diamond trade that shaped rulers and empires through wars and treasure houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southmerica
Afi
Nohs
Ihjoh
Isaac Ben-Abram
New York
Shahn
Clomon
Cleopatra
Lonmar
Ted
Duke of Cumberland
Culloden
Hanover
Prince Edward of
York
Irdia
Delhi
India
Crowe
Umbhulpore
Nassak
Godavery
of Peischeva
Deccan
Marquis of Hastings
Warren Hastings
British East India Company
Messrs
Randel
Ihs
Home Making Helps by Wanda Barton
Practical tips for winter houseplants from Wanda Barton. Prepare hyacinth and other bulbs in shallow pots, root in darkness, then light, and bloom through winter. Start seeds in four inch boxes, transplant to window boxes or pots, and maintain spacing. Details on root care, repotting, and seasonal plant choices like primrose cyclamen geranium and fuchsias for indoor culture.
Confession of Lee Chow on Riverhead Flight Tale
In a rambling narrative Lee Chow recounts a supposed trip with a man named Steve to Riverhead and Montauk Highway. He claims false charges, a threat with a revolver, and a long ride ending with surrender to avoid police, while Eldridge questions the veracity of the tale.
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Lee Chow
Lillian
Riverhead
Mr. Eldridge
Shinnecock Hills
Montauk Highway
Steve
New York
Hw Newspaper Venture Service Inc
Behind Severe Headaches Causes and Advice
Dr Royal S Copeland discusses numerous headache causes from stomach disorders to eyestrain and poor air quality. The column cites constipation, faulty waste elimination, pus centers, and improper glasses as factors and urges readers to identify and remove the cause rather than rely on pills. Readers can mail questions to Dr Copeland for guidance on medical and hygiene topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drroval S. Copeland
Fashion Model Sketches a Fall Navy Frock Design
A fashion diary entry shows Pam planning a fall street frock in navy rep with kimono sleeves and a satin inset front. She sketches a simple, graceful dress with a V-shaped satin inset, satin cuffs, and a fitted yet fuller front panel, reflecting Summer to Fall wardrobe shifts.
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Navy Rep
Pam
Madame
Pammie
Rabout
Words of Wise Men Echo Through Time
A collage of quotes from poets and thinkers on ambition conscience and virtue. It reflects on how character shapes success and the pull toward universal truths beyond mere fortune or status.
Pertinent Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie
A teen seeks guidance on approaching a shy young man while maintaining social norms. Advice urges a formal introduction through a mutual friend to avoid humiliation and preserve respect. An eighteen year old asks about leaving a long-time friend. guidance cautions against severing others and suggests continued socializing and inviting the old friend to show ongoing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Laurie
Merry
David Sees a Queer Tenement House in Africa
David visits his aunt in Southern Africa and encounters a bird nest city built by Sociable Weaver Birds. The tiny builders created a shelter of many interconnected nests under a broad canopy, forming a tenement-like home that shelters nests and protects eggs from predators.
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David
Africa
Squeedee
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
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Premier Syndicate
Ino
Rehaw
Genevieve Kemble
Barbara Bayne
Wanda Barton
Adele Garrison
Eldridge
Copeland
United States
New York City
Lars
A. LM. Q
Royal
Grace Thorncliffe
Emerso
Bed Oak Ocean
Victor
Chaplin
Alexander Smith
Wilson
Gillett
Heaven
Hearst
Mitchell
Reuffer
Dpar
Blanche Silver
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