Major Grantland Seeks Clues in Disappearance Case
In the studio car scene Major Hugh Grantland interrogates the narrator about Junior's disappearance. He orders Grace Draper kept out of sight and Edith Fairfax guarded as the search expands to the corn crib, while reporters crowd the house and the parent waits for word from Grantland's investigation.
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Grace Draper
Hugh Grantland
Edith Fairfax
Trcer Farmhouse
Chester
Mugh Grantland
Trcer
Tom Chester
Legion
Junior
Eame
Washington
Leila
Allen Drake
Sectret
Advice to Girls from Annie Laurie
A reader asks how to win back a jealous boyfriend who preferred a more attractive rival. Annie Laurie urges the girl to move on, warn against an undependable partner, and advises not to let any one boy monopolize time unless engagement is imminent.
Ear Annie Laurie on love and two men
Annie Laurie and Billie discuss the nature of love and jealousy. They argue that it is impossible for a girl to truly love two men at once and warn against marrying while affections linger for another.
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Annie Laurie
Billie
Famous Wits of History Samuel Foote on Stage and Wit
Samuel Foote, grandson of a baronet, left law for acting and became a famed wit on the English stage. He mocked Garrick, the College of Physicians, and other notables, sometimes drawing royal laughter at parties, even after losing a leg to amputation. His sharp, risky humor often stirred rivals, but Garrick helped defuse tensions when Foote faced consequences.
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Samuel Foots
Foote
David Garrick
Garrick
Samuel
London College of Physicians
College of Physicians
Feete
England
Odd and Interesting Facts
A set of brief observations notes Greek lack of a term for strawberry, ancient plastic surgery on women, a baby fatally scalded by steam from boiling water, electric cables proposed to guide airmen in fog, a sea tug towing a crippled battleship at six knots, and higher altitude climbing affecting temper with irritability.
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Mediterranean
Modern silverware trends in home entertaining and gifts
A discussion of evolving silverware at modern tables, noting that even traditional collectors mix in new service pieces. The piece lists various forks, knives, spoons, and serving items, plus patterns, child sets, and nursery table touches, reflecting changing tastes and practicalities.
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Hough
Tomorrow's Horoscope Advised Caution And Conservatism
The astrology note warns of sudden events and clouded sky due to occult planetary influence. It urges quiet conduct, avoidance of change and travel, careful handling of letters and contracts, and a conservative year for those born on this day.
Your Health What to Feed a Baby Nine to Twelve Months Old
The piece praises mothers for their care and discipline in feeding and daily routines for babies nine to twelve months old. It compares motherhood to soldiering, noting the weariness and self-denial involved and honoring mothers as wonderful. It emphasizes devotion, regular feeding, and the sacrifices of motherhood.
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Ovelty
Copeland
Feeding and care guidelines for babies after eight months
Guidance outlines five daily bottle feedings at set times, sleep from 10 pm to 6 am, and use of modified cow's milk with added water sugar of milk lime water. It gives precise ingredient quantities for a 24 hour mix, tips on orange juice and beef juice supplements, and cautions about constipation and rest.
Frock designs for a child spark fashion talk
A fashion model visits a French shop to commission a green linen wash frock for a five year old. She views navy crepe de chine variants with orchid georgette guimpes and discusses fabric choices and detachable guimpes to keep dresses clean.
Alligator tales in the tank with Happy Giggles
A quirky dialogue tour through a tank as AVID and David discuss alligators and a crocodile. They describe the creatures’ features such as the alligator’s flat nose and eyes above water, nests of grasses, and egg burials in sand, ending with Happy Giggles and friends moving on to new adventures.
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David
Ling
Wetor
Mator
Mama Gator
Mama Dile
Mr. Crocodile
Tank
David Happy
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