A Scout Foxes For a Picnic and a Mystery Cabin
Ruth joins her brother Jack for a lake excursion with the Girls of the club. They discover a new scout master, Mr. Bond, back from France, who invites them to dine on trout at his cabin and share a lakeside picnic by a bend in the brook.
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Ruth
Jack
Tennyson
Sis
Mr. Bond
France
Walton
Hoyle
Johnson
Congress
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Maiden Lassie letters reveal home maker ideal and dance debates
A Northern New England reader group discusses marriage, modern dancing, and home life. Contributors urge traditional roles, critique social dancing, and propose government training for engaged couples, with reflections from mothers and daughters on relationships and responsibility.
Poems For Poor Scrap Book
The earth lay calm and bright under gods breath as justice truth and mercy debate making man. Mercy pleads to let him live and drink from the fountain of love while mercy and peace spread gladly to all.
Diphtheria Risk Centered In The Household Garbage Can
The article urges housewives to clean and disinfect the home tipping point for disease, noting garbage cans as the greatest danger due to decaying food and flies. It promotes Sylpho Nathol as a germ killer stronger than standard health service disinfectants and trusted by New England households and major hospitals.
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U. S. Public Health Service
New England
New York
Ruth and Jack Share Scout Bond Over Cake
Mr Bond praises the Sandwiches and cake and Ruth’s engagement status as Jack jokes about his sister being engaged or having a hope chest. Ruth hints Jack planned the moment and the two discuss the idea of a good turn. They part with Ruth calling Jackie a good scout.
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Jack
Jackie
Ruth
Birthday Bio Br iefs: Alexandre Dumas Life Sketch
Birthday bio briefs describe Alexandre Dumas born July 24 1802 his rise from poverty in Villers Cotterets to Paris. He supported his mother sought education began writing plays and novels notably The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. He faced financial strain from supporters and collaborated on works later in life.
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Alexandre Dumas
Napoleon
Dumas
Villers-Cotterets
Paris
Napoleon Bonaparte
Monte Cristo
Songs of Sunshine By The Bentetown Bard
The poem speaks of turning points and effort leading to a dawning light. It references long years of work and the discovery of purpose, urging courage to pursue a destined dream amid faded paths and thirst. The piece embodies a hopeful quest for meaning and achievement.
Somerville Auxiliary to Post 19 Plans Norumbega Park Outing
The Somerville Woman's Auxiliary to Post 19 of the World's War Legion plans its first auxiliary outing on Saturday at Norumbega Park. Miss Mary Evans arranged a fine program for the day.
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Somerville Woman's Auxiliary
World's War Legion
Norumbega Park
Mary Evans
Rippling Hymns by Walt Mason
A humorous verse about a fisherman with expensive gear chasing trout while a less fortunate boy brings home a heavier catch. The piece ends with a satirical jab at Congress reflecting social commentary in a light poem tone.
Dear Miss Champagne Tells 16-Year-Old to Avoid Good Night Kisses
The columnist advises a 16-year-old girl to heed her mother’s guidance about dating and to avoid being labeled a “good sport” by declining good night kisses. She cautions that calf love is temporary and stresses safety, propriety, and careful observation during adolescence.
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Miss Champagne—Ti
Fashion Notes on Hats, Furs, and Evening Wear
The column describes mushroom shaped hats with favored bri ll iant linings for furs. It notes dinner gowns in black lace, a cape detail to match a dress, and new wrinkled fashion. Vestees of narrow ruffles, unfastened coats, pointed trains, two toned belted coats, and scarfs matching gowns are featured.
Etiquette Q&A on smoking and introductions by Miss Alice Stuart
In stag dinners smoking during meals is a gastronomic crime as it dulls the palate and appetites, so cigarettes or cigars should be saved for the end. For introductions two ladies rise to greet each other, a lady need not rise when presented to a gentleman unless she is much younger.
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NEW Englander
Bathing Cape and Black Taffeta Swimwear Featured
In a breezy note, Jane wears Turkish towelling bathing cape and a black taffeta swimsuit with an integrated blouse and bloomers. The outfit includes a neck button detail and a sash belt. Betty and Jane sail earlier, now planning to dine at the club at 8, with an apologetic, sleepy mood at dinner.
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Betty
Jane
R—’s
Recipes of New England Housewives Candy Card
Three cups light brown sugar with 3 to 4 cups milk and 1 tablespoon butter are boiled until they harden in cold water. Add two cups English walnuts or other nuts and stir until it sets. Pour into buttered pans to cool. No matter how hot the day you can make this candy. Mrs. W Gaillardet 160 Mechanic Street Leominster.
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Yvonne Emmons
Richmond
Nestlé Milk Food Brings Peace Of Mind To Worried Mother
A mother recalls worrying over a frail baby and finding relief with Nestlé Milk Food. The doctor recommends the pure milk powder with added sugar and cereal, easing digestion and providing nourishment. Nestlé sent a Mother’s Book and enough Food for twelve feedings and invites others to receive similar help.
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Nestlé
Iain
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Southern Press Syndicate
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Peece
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Boston, Mass
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