Great American Novelist Harry Leon Wilson Turns Fifty
The Oregon born author of Ruggl es of Red Gap and The Spenders reaches his fiftieth birthday on May 1 1867. A former editor of Puck and co author with Booth Tarkington on plays, Wilson has long shaped American fiction and lectures on women readers shaping the market.
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Harry Leon Wilson
Ruggles of
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Gay
Oregon
Puck
New York Humorous Weekly
Manhattan
Ozark Mountain
Missouri
Europe
California
Bunker Bean
Wilson
Grace MacGowan Cooke
Life as a Game of Roles and Curious Fish Facts
The text reflects on life as a drama where individuals play given roles, stressing the importance of acting well regardless of success or failure. It mentions Dionysius the elder and Napoleon in shaving anecdotes, then describes Chromis paterfamilias, a male fish that incubates eggs in its mouth, with a detailed note on appearance and behavior. It ends with a whimsical tip about finding window days for yard cleanup and dead grass blowing to neighbors.
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God
Gilbert Lturray
Tiberias
Palestine
The Clever Promises He Makes
Moral about false promises in marriage from a man with twenty dollars a week. He hides finances and neglects future plans while urging indulgent frugal living. The piece argues honesty over sham guarantees and warns that deceit drives love away.
Principles of Conduct in Courtship and Marriage
A moral exhortation on honesty and fidelity in romance. It argues that early, respectful courtship yields lasting respect from a sweetheart and enduring love from a wife, urging men to be truthful in all dealings with women and promising that honesty pays.
Miss Libbey Replies to Your Letters Ad
Miss Libbey answers readers with personal notes from 916 President Street Brooklyn. Correct name and address must be supplied for attention. Initials printed. Write short letters on one side for paper only. Personal letters cannot be answered.
High School Girl Seeks Advice On Love Dilemma
A sophomore seeks guidance after dating a post graduate while a friend previously dated him. She invites him to a leap year dance, notes his flirtations with another girl, and asks how to regain his admiration without showing jealousy. Advice suggests remaining gentle yet independent and awaiting his direct letter or apology.
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Family Wedding Advice for a Mourning Bride
L J H asks if a public church wedding or a private family ceremony suits her after six months mourning for her mother. The guidance advises a family wedding, notes time sensitivity, and suggests dress options white gray light blue or lavender.
When to Judge a Young Romance
A 27 year old woman asks if a six year younger suitor who says he loves her is a suitable match. The writer seeks impartial counsel from friends before weighing the relationship herself and making a prudent decision for both.
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Little Benny's Notebook Confronts a Taunting Kid on Steps
On the front steps a group taunts a colored boy who asks to know what they laugh at. Reddy Merfy and Sid Punt urge a fight, while others hesitate fearing exams and typhoid. The boy stands firm then departs warning them not to pursue violence. Parmer Want Ads. One Cent a Wort.
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Reddy Merfy
Imeen
Reddy
Simkins
Sed
Sid
Ed Wernick
Jonny Willson
Memorial boys debate on invasion of mexico justifiable
At Memorial church a boys debate will center on Was the Invasion of Mexico by the U S Justifiable. Three boys per team have studied for the occasion and invite all men to attend. Joseph Shea has sailed from New York to assume duties as United States minister to Chile.
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Memorial Church
Mexico
U.S
Joseph Shea
United States
Chile
New York
I am the mother of four children and I am well again
A Washington Park Illinois mother of four describes relief from female troubles backache nervous spells and blues after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills She credits the remedies with restoring her health and youthful appearance and invites other women to write for free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts
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Washington, Park, Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
This Flapper Wears A Becoming Gown
A brief fashion note describes a simple graduation frock idea in white voile with a surplice waist and satin girdle. It also mentions organdie as an alternative and notes a sale on untrimmed hats at EB. H. Dillon & Co. on Main Street.
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EB. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Brief News Notes From Various Locales
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Boise Idaho with no damage reported. Fire caused 10000 dollars damage to the exclusive Westmoreland club of Richmond Virginia. Notices of wage increases were posted in several mills at Danielson Connecticut effective today. John C Tatum broker who died Monday at his Great Neck Long Island home left an estate of 2000000 dollars. his wife Mary Jane Tatum was cut off in the will. Two laborers were killed and two injured when a work train backed on them in a Lehigh Valley Railroad tunnel at Pattenburg New Jersey. Thirty five half pound sticks of dynamite were found under the plant of the Columbia Conserve Company at Lebanon Indiana. the firm had been manufacturing war munitions. Backed by the United States President Dartiguenare of Hayti and his cabinet threaten to resign if the Senate and Deputies who were recently dissolved insist on legislative power. A government suit in New York federal court against the Cunard Line seeks 37045 dollars spent on immigrant treatment on their arrivals. Senator La Follette introduced a bill for an advisory vote on war declaration against nations with which Wilson severed relations. Noel P Billing former army aviator now elected to the British House of Commons on aviation reform platform drew protests for criticizing wartime conduct at a London mass meeting.
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Noel P. Billing
House of Commons
London
Soldier in the Sky Poem by Mina Irving
A war poem describes the soldier in the sky as a fearless bomber riding above clouds and aiming beyond the conflict below. The speaker honors the aerial warrior who soars beyond batteries and gunfire, likening him to the brother of birds and the war lord of the overworld.
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Overworld
Soldier
Mina Irving
Leslie
Corner for Cooks and Raisin Day Race Details
The passage outlines bake and cook instructions for Corner for Cooks recipes including baked milk toast waffles sago soup broiled ham and cracker pudding. It also notes Eddie O'Donnell winning a 300 mile auto race linked to the Raisin Day celebration at Fremmo California.
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Fremmo
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