What sort of a girl gets the better husband
A long letter debate on which path yields the best husband. Respondents argue stay-at-home versus worldly social life, tradeoffs of style and domestic skill, and the value of balance. Advice favors mixing duties with recreation, meeting suitors through church and clubs, and cultivating humor, dancing, and conversation.
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Chureca
Sweet Highteen
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Sweet Eighteen
Sewing Circle
SS. E. M
William MacReady Born March Three 1793 Spotlighted in Theatre History
Birthday Bio Brief notes William Charles MacReady born in London on March 3 1793. An early assistant manager at 17 he debuted as Romeo and quickly rose to fame through Shakespearean roles on American and European tours. His 1849 New York visit followed the Astor riot sparked by Edwin Forrest. He helped promote modern drama with Bulwer and Browning.
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William Charles MacReady
London
Oxford University
MacTeady
Romeo
America
Europe
Astor Opera House
New York
Edwin Forrest
MacReady
Bulwer
Browning
Recipes of New England Housewives Club Showcases Domestic Reform
A feature on the New England Housewives Club recounts turning housework into organized activity with committees and programs. Recipes follow including beef stew and baked Hamburg, plus breads and puddings from New England cooks.
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New England
Last Night’s Dreams What Do They Mean
A 1920 McClure Syndicate piece explains that modern readers doubt dream significance while previewing a series on dream meanings. It notes the historic fad for dream interpretation despite contemporary skepticism.
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McClure
Did You Dream of Mending
Mysticus explains dream signs about mending clothes foretelling inheritance and money from speculation. Mending old garments signals honoring trust and righting past wrongs. Shoes mended suggests a long journey ahead.
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Mysticus
Love and Marriage Talk for a Young Couple
A young woman asks if a five year relationship without marriage plans is fair to her. The adviser suggests open discussion of feelings and future plans, advising patience yet seeking clarity about marriage and the partner’s intentions.
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Miss Mildred Champagne
Simple wash-goods frock urged in kimono style
The article recommends a kimono styled simple frock using wash goods. Serge and taffeta frocks are described as less desirable for the current fashion notes.
Snowball Mishap Sparks House Neighborly Mix Up
Polly Pritchard looses a snowball from a sunlit window and hits Uncle Larry, a young officer, instead of the intended boy next door. Captain Larry investigates with Buster, finds Polly, and decides the publicity of the incident over coffee with the Graves residents. The scene ends with a quip about engagement and marriage.
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Polly’ Pritchard
Polly
Uncle Larry
Larry
Piazza
Ives
Annie
Graves
Monsoni
Buster
Household Hints From Readers With Safety Tips
Advice column offers home care tips including hand rinsing with cold water and vinegar to prevent rough skin, alum in hot water to polish stoves, raw potato for mud stains, frying griddle cakes with a rind for less grease, and preserving cut flowers with daily salt and fresh water. Tips attributed to Mrs Alich Skiluton and Anna F Breer with addresses in West Newton and Swampscott.
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Alich Skiluton
Crafta Street
West Newton
Anna F. Breer
Grant Road
Swampscott
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Sunday Post
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Worcester
Lowney
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Portland
Mildred Champagne
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C. Fox
George H. Doran Company
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Fundy
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Salisbury
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