Cap making in a convalescent tale grows into a business
During a long illness a woman Miss Ida Maxon used scraps of lawn and lace to craft tiny baby caps. Each cap gained a name Elizabeth Mary Ann Saucy Jane Catherine and Blanche. The idea of selling personalized caps turned into a profitable business spanning from Portland to Portland with each piece handmade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Maxon
Elizabeth
Mary Ann
Jane
Catherine
Blanche
Maxon
Chicago
Household Hints for Cooling Water and Kitchen Tips
Practical home tips covering cooling water without ice using a damp cloth, a dish draining device from a baking pan, framing tweaks to prevent wall marks, and pancake frying advice. Includes authors Mrs F L Tinkham and Mrs L M Bumpus with location references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Tinkham
Holbrook
L. M. Bumpus
Plymouth Street
North
Abington
Readers debate paying dates and male chivalry in love notes
Letters to the Sewing Circle criticize Handsome for proposing women pay their own expenses. Respondents defend traditional male responsibility, urge equal sharing of costs, and note evolving norms for women's rights. The exchange features Carla and M. offering mixed views on dating finances and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
S&y
Danny
Tam
Carla
Fall Fashion Trends Highlight Simple Suit Skirts and Pastel Gloves
The high closed collar returns this fall with short simple suit skirts built on straight lines. Fine French suede gloves appear in pastel shades and black and white jewelry combinations gain favor.
Rebecca Schwatz changes life amid family and faith conflict
A tale follows Rebecca who endures a squalid home and addicted to prohibition era pressures. She flees to the county hospital and returns transformed a steadfast bridge between her Jewish heritage and family expectations. The story climaxes with Grandma Schwartz recognizing Rebecca will not forsake her people and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca
Grandma Schwatz
Grandpa Schwatz
Father
Grandma
God of
Abraham
Schwartz
Subscription Rates By Mail From Daily To Five Dollars
Rates for mail delivery show 25 cents for daily, 50 cents for semi daily, 1.25 for weekly or monthly options, and 5.00 for annual subscriptions. The list outlines several price tiers without further details.
Stuffed Heart and Classic Desserts From New England Women
Recipes from New England Housewives cover stuffed heart with bread stuffing and gravy, whipped evaporated milk substitute, Molasses Cake, Lemon Pie with Two Crusts, and Twin Mountain Muffins. Includes contributors Mrs. M. B. Davis and Mrs. G. H. Rice. Master Robert Franklin Pags.
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M. B. Davis
Salem
W. Va
G. H. Rice
Leonard Street
Robert Franklin
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Dee
Doc
Mou
Oscreett
the Post
Sunday Post
Elizabeth V. McNaught
Mountfort Street
Boston
Millie
Christina
South Carolina
Millie-Christina
Sir
Federal Reserve
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Massachusetts
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Food Administration Grain Corporation
Julius H. Barnes
U. S. Grain Corporation
Finland
Texas
Tuomen Tasavalta
Luxembourg
France
Adelaide
Charlotte Aldegonde
Charlotte
Boston Post
New England
Pracowel
Madewell Underwear
Taunton Knitting Co
Taunton, Mass
American Sugar Refining Company
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