Desperation drives a bold proposal plan on the Charles
Mildred hatches a staged proposal plan to trap Jack into proposing during a shallow canoe ride on the Charles River. The scheme, inspired by magazine heroines, leads to a splash when the boat tips as Mildred asks for olives and Jack reveals affection with a gentle rescue. Public reaction hints at a successful, if comic, romance in the end.
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Mildred
Jack
Halloa
Paul
Virginia
Ing Swain
Atom
Somerville Graduates Crowned In Public Ceremony
Somerville High School marks its graduation with Miss Grace Russell and Miss Nora Ahearn among the honorees. Diplomas will be presented by School Board Chairman P. Fiske at Bow Street First Church as Rev. Hyde of Bowdoin College offers the address.
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Fletcher, Somerville
Grace Russell
Somerville High School
Somerville English High School
Nora V. Ahearn
M. E
Bow Street
Frederick A., P. Fiske
Leo Hafford
Jimmy Nichols
Driscoll
Nora Ahern
Somerville
Byrnes
Nichols
William H. Pierson
William DeWitt Hyde
Bowdoin College
Proper conduct for a suitor awaiting a visit
A short etiquette note advises that if a young man visits a lady who is not at home or unavailable, he should not stay with her family unless invited. He should leave promptly and arrange another time to call, avoiding awkwardness or pressuring her.
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Miss Champagne
Advice on Love Across Distances in a Newspaper Letter
A reader asks Miss Champagne whether to tell a navy officer in China that her friendship has become love. The answer cautions that distant, imagined love is unreliable and urges focusing on the local suitor who has already shown interest. It notes the officer’s distance and lack of communication, advising against confessing feelings to him.
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Miss Champagne
Post
W. M
Maude
The
Navy
China
Miss Whizzer-Oh Claims Bold Comeback
A boastful remark stirs chatter as the figure known as Miss Whizzer-Oh asserts she is not timid. She says obstacles vanish with effort and confidence can clear the path to success.
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Miss Whizzer
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