What is Paint and Women in the Postal Service
The piece discusses white lead paint as a protective house finish and the Dutch Boy trademark as a guarantee. It also notes historical examples of women in the postal service, citing early appointees in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and America. The column ends with satirical quips about economy and a deer hunting joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Company
Abicrica
Braine le Comte
France
Europe
Alexandrins de Rue
German Empire
Netherlands
Burgundy
Lorraine
America
Elizabeth Harvey
Portsmouth
N. H
Lydia Hill
Salem
Mass
England
Coffee’s Weight on Old Age Prompted By Postum Testimonies
A North Carolina public school superintendent shares a family health story praising Postum over coffee. He notes his mother suffered heart trouble and stomach issues from coffee, but after switching to Postum, her condition improved and headaches lessened, with the whole family benefiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
North Carolina
Wellville
Pkys
Carrington Presses Kate Over Cavendaugh Matter
The synopsis shows Carrington pressing Kate Cavenaugh, daughter of Henry Cavendaugh, after the latter refused Carrington’s proposal. Carrington, a lawyer, holds evidence of criminal financial dealings by Cavendaugh and contemplates prosecuting him but opts to present the issue to Kate the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
Kate Cavenaugh
Henry Cavenaugh
Young Carrington
Cayvenaugh
Ile
Kkate
Frayed Secrets Strain Carrington at Cavenaugh Manor
In a tense family drama Carrington faces a political scandal and a tempting offer. Kate and Norah navigate gossip, a mysterious grandfather, and a dangerous document. The old man’s presence exposes divides over honor, loyalty, and the path to truth within the Cavenaugh household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavenaugh
Kate
Carrington
Grandpa
Grand
Pat
Norah
Mr. Carrington
Tolstoy’s Charity Work for the Poor
Count Tolstoy is praised for charity driven writing. Profits from his early work What Must We Do Then? funded Moscow slum relief and he has since refused personal gain, dedicating proceeds to philanthropic aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolstoy
Count Tolstoy
Moscow
Porpoise and Tortoise Lobster Salad Practical Jokes
A playful exchange riffs on a lobster and a tortoise ending in a lobster salad. It critiques laundry starch usage and promotes Defiance Starch for stronger yet thinner application. A small boy mocks a teacher as a man of wide but ill understood knowledge.
Chicago to New York and Return Fare Adverts
Travel ads list Chicago to New York and Atlantic City round trip fares of 25.50 and 25.70 with a Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley route. Tickets on sale daily until September 30, liberal stopovers, apply to Eastbound lines or write W. S. Cookson, A. G. P. Ay 135 Adams St. Chicago NL. Includes notices about a black hand letter threat, Allen's Foot-Ease testimonial, a brag of self-talk, Wrigley gum, and Britain’s wartime horse supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Atlantic City
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
W. S. Cookson
Adams St
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Gimlet
Fibbs
Harold Macgrath
Man ON the Box
Hearts
A. Weil
Wwe
Bobbs-Merrill Co
South America
Pythagoras
John
Mr. Goose
Mrs. Cavenaugh
Angel
Jacob
Micawber
Cavenaugh Manor
Cavenaugh Fils
Gradpa
Grandpa Cavenaugh
Midas
Corporation Law
Matthewson
Kater
Cudahy
Omaha
Maher
Bart
Smart
Allen
Matilda Holtert
Providence
R. 1
Wrigley
Great Britain
Carters
Cheyenne Hiver
South Dakota
Pierre
Pierre Land District
Pierre Board of Trade
Dexto
Wrigley’s
Des Moines Directory
ALU Sonson
Smvhisn
Des Moines
Dixport
Bale Ties
Moines
Bale Tee Co
Vine
Des Moines, Lowe
Eso Feuer On
Was Is
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
A A
Woruo
Mupican Association
R. Y Pierce
Pierce
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