Marriage Amid Invalidism and Social Pressures
A reader argues that illness should not doom marriage for strong partners and cites Stevenson and Browning as examples where character overcame disability. The letter supports marrying if love and strength of character exist, notes children’s inheritance, and warns against forced reproduction or taxation. Additional replies from readers discuss disease, privacy, and the desire for personal choice in marriage.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Tam
United States
Violets in Long Ago A Edith M Thomas Poem
Blue violets grow in a Long Ago memory of April rain and a rural walk. The speaker recalls a wet world, rail fence paths, and small wonders seen as a child, ending with memory's balm and the violet scene remembered in April tears.
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April
Scalloped Oysters brighten a tired business man
A home cook describes a simple dinner to cheer her husband Jim after a hard day at the office. She layers buttered toast with scalloped oysters, salt pepper and a teaspoon of Ai Sauce, bakes until edges ruffle, and serves with toast points and lemon. The Ai Sauce is the key.
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Jim
New England Housewives Recipes Shared for Home Dining
A collection of dated home recipes includes carrot and tomato stew with gravy, fried leftover dumplings, succotash with Lima beans and corn, a cherry biscuit bake, and cottage cheese dessert. The notes credit Mrs Willard W. Tuttle of Route 2 Wallingford Conn as the contributor.
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Willard W. Tuttle
Route 2
Wallingford
Conn
Willard Dempsey clash urged away from war lessons
Uncle Walt laments the boxing bout between Willard and Dempsey as a waste of strength post war. He argues for nobler pursuits, noting Ludendorff’s defeat and suggesting the public focus on broader uplift rather than brutal sport.
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Willard
Dempsey
Ludendorff
Jack
Jess
Vale of Tears
M Watt Mason
Etiquette and Manners on Street Recognition and Payments
A reader asks if not recognizing a woman in public is snobbish and if paying a woman's train ticket is appropriate. The answers advise that acquaintance need not be claimed publicly unless she initiates, and men should not force payment for a woman’s fare unless invited or accompanying by her invitation.
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Plymouth
N. H
Providence
Boston
Does a Loving Eye See Fault or Flattery
Mildred Champagne Dear Miss Champagne offers advice on interpreting a woman's criticism. The writer wonders if a beloved critic signals love or dislike, while guidance notes that loving eyes can both scold and restrain blame depending on temperament and concern for the partner.
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Champagne
Reading motive behind a girl's scolding a man explained
The article argues that a woman's scolding requires understanding motive. Lack of care may cause indifference while criticism can signal interest. Determining attitude from scolding alone is difficult without knowing underlying intent.
Gardens in Time and Heart From Poetic Reflection
A lyrical meditation on gardens as a metaphor for growth love and faith. The piece contrasts man made allotments with the heart’s inner flora and fairy realms found when one recalls childhood and magic hidden beyond daily toil.
A Bit of Carelessness Leads to Marital Strain
Inez begs Carl not to scold after losing a five dollar umbrella. He scolds not, yet his stern reaction makes Inez skip butter and endure a quiet trial. Over days he notices tension, learning to view life from his wife's perspective.
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Carl
Inez
Umbrella gesture heals rift in troubled marriage
Carl returns home cheerful and brings a silk umbrella for Inez, easing tension built over a week. She hesitates before forgiving him as he jokes about butter and their rekindled warmth returns with his playful, affectionate gesture.
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Carl
Sis
Inez
Household Hints and Camphor Cleaning Tips
Practical tips include converting a lard bucket into a steam er by drilling holes in a tin insert and using boiling water for steaming items. A camphor stain remover is praised for cleaning fabric without fading color, with a note to moisten stained areas before washing. By Mrs. R. F. Krahler of Box 438 Charlotteville Va.
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SLADE
R. F. Krahler
Charlotteville
Fashion notes on gloves silhouettes and hats
White gloves creep into the shows as silhouettes grow more ample. The suit stays straight and narrow while blouses reach knee length. Summer hats feature glycerine ostrich and taffeta shapes. Macrame lace appears on linen overblouses and triple revers accent coats.
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