Graduation expenses and a later robbery report
A discussion notes that graduating costs burden working families and suggests cutting nonessential items like portraits and souvenirs. A separate incident reports Charles Anderson, 27, attacked with a blackjack at his Warren Street home, robbed of his gold watch, with nonfatal head injury and no suspect identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocion
Charles Anderson
Warren Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Anderson
Gary and Fractical Flamé Dress Making Lessons
Prepared for this newspaper, a feature on dress making by Torial Review outlines practical techniques. The piece highlights beginner to intermediate steps, fabric choices, and basic sewing methods to assist home crafters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Torial Review
Pictoria Review
Nightgown Pattern Described for Easy Overhead Fit
Describes a ladies nightgown pattern made to slip on over the head with empire shaping. Details cover fabric size 43 inches, neck finishes in square or round, ribbon casings, kimono sleeves, and a single underarm seam, plus rosette bows and lace trim.
The Babies of the Poor Plea for Home Child Care Rights
A plea for widowed and working mothers to be paid to care for their children at home. The piece argues charity nurseries harm children and stresses a mother’s right to nurture, calling for legislative support to fund home care. It emphasizes maternal love, the dangers of institutional care, and the need for wage relief to keep families together.
Miss Libbey Answers Reader Letters
Miss Libbey replies to letters from readers. Correct name and address required for attention. Initials only printed. Write short letters on one side of paper, use ink. Personal letters cannot be answered. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey No. 916 President St Brooklyn NY.
Dear Abby Style Advice Letter on a May-December Match
A high school senior asks whether to permit a 21 year old Colorado man who has written for three years to visit. Parents oppose due to religious differences. The writer asks if she should continue correspondence and pursue a potential match given his good character. Guidance suggests coaxing parental consent and continuing correspondence if views align.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Colorado
Western Farm
Is she to put on his coat at public places
D. P asks whether a young man should have his wraps placed by a lady when seen at a public place and whether a lady should assist a gentleman with his coat. The response notes that in such settings the man uses his arms to help with his own coat, and often one person handles the wrapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P
Gift Choice for Girl With Spare Present
A girl may or may not take her own extra gift along with her friend’s present. The option exists to carry both gifts if she chooses.
Wish for Better Acquaintance With A Young Lady
G. S. writes of deep interest in a nice 18 year old girl and her mother. He notes rumors of a June wedding and asks how to arrange a visit while stressing true love over money. He seeks possible introduction and approval to call on the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S
Becaus
Threw Kisses A F Advises on Early Courtship Etiquette
A reader named A. F. asks about propriety in romantic conduct with a youth escort. Guidance covers whether to compliment him, whether he should return a ring if estranged, and acceptable situations involving joining companions and rides home. The advice cautions against praising him and endorses sensible boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F
Diplomacy Game On My Front Steps Ends In Mayhem
A playful pretend World War II style game among Benny, Sid, Persy and Holland degenerates into a scuffle as Germany and the Alleys clash over Holland's allegiance. The group drags Holland, kicks and pushes, leaving him protesting he will not play. The scene blends child play with rough mock diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Hunt
Persey
Persy
Holland
Germany
Fellas
Dickins
Brown Mohair Leads Fashion This Season
Mohair fabric takes prominence in wear this season with box plaited jacket and skirt fronts. Designs feature a perforated belt, white pearl toning, and scalloped organdie collars. A braid appearance around the coat is actually piping in white organdie.
Freeing Pastures From Fern Weeds in the East
The article outlines two methods to reduce pasture damaging ferns in the Eastern United States. Cutting ferns in mid June and mid August followed by burning, seeding with grass and clover, and possible lime/fertilizer use. An alternative sprays ferns with salt and water using knapsack sprayers, with two sprayings yearly. It notes practical coverage, effects on clover, and that complete eradication is unlikely. The piece also mentions political and commercial notes such as the House voting on an administration shipping bill and a coal price cut, plus a Flowers for Mother's Day ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Rainy Day Reflections in a Kansas Field Verse
A Kansas City Star poem by J. B. Iden expresses how rain stirs deep feelings about farming. The speaker watches rain, recalls past days, and admits reliance on Providence while praising rain’s blessing and the toil of planting corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Iden
Kansas City Star
Corner for Cooks Boiling Eggs and Tuna Fish A La King
Instructions on boiling eggs with vinegar to prevent splashing and ease peeling. Step by step method for hard boiling and cooling eggs, plus two recipe ideas Eye Croquettes and Tuna Fish A La King with ingredients and basic technique.
Easton Church Society Meets Amid Stormy Weather
The Dorcas society of the Baptist church met at Mrs. Charles Seeley’s home in Tashua with 34 attendees despite a storm. Numerous local residents attended visits, dances, and grange events as Grey Hill and Sport Hill figures were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church
Charles Seeley
Tashua
Julia Hawley
Bridgeport
Erwin P. Edwards
Easton Grange
Grange Orchestra
Hazel E. Sherwood
Goores
Sport Hill
Clarence A. Jeannine
Robert W. Marsh
Edward D. Gillette
Mary A. Gillette
Marion Bradley
LeRoy Wheeler
Clifford
W. Gillette
Greenfield Hill Grange
Clara Sanford
Ezra Seeley
William ©. Andrews
Elmer & Andrews
John Roberts
Hattertown
Peter Favreau
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound Aids Women in Change of Life
A Durand Wisconsin woman and a Blackstone Massachusetts woman credit Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from menopausal symptoms. The ad lists hot flashes dizziness suffocation and related pains as conditions it alleviates and urges middle aged women to heed warning signals. John Beck & Son publishes the testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Rinewayr
Massachusetts
Blackstone
Mass
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Pierre Cournoyer
Box 239
Maza
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Formosa
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van Dye
of &H
Laura Jean Libby
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OPICS
Miss Libbeys
Little Benny
Lee Pape
Horlick’s
Racine
House
Boston
John Reck & Son
W.B. Inform
W. B. Inform
W. B
Weingarte
A Bros. Inc
New York
Chicago
San
Francisc
Providence
Peacham Eas
Easton
John Beck & Son
Acorn Gas and Coal
America
Acorn
Wentworth Furniture Company, Inc
John Stree
William K. MIX
Broad Street
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