SO BIG eee ea BY EDNA FERBER
Readable segments trace Selina Peake, daughter of Simeon Peake, growing up amid theatre life in Chicago. Edna Ferber sketches her childhood, stage influence, and early decision to become a novelist, with family ties to Hempel and Tempel stock, theatre visits, and aspirational talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Hempel
August Hempel
Clark Streee
Packer
Marchioness
Crewe
Simeon Peake
Selina
Haverly
Simeon
Teri
Awnt Sa
Ant Albie
Fanny Davenport
Ald
Rempel
Jane
Nak
Hempel Hen
Julie
Ina
Selina Peake Faces Change After Treacherous Night
Selina Peake, living with Miss Hempel, endures a tense evening as a shadowed visitor arrives, revealing a dangerous incident and a legacy from Simeon Peak. The tale shifts with a gunshot scandal, a publisher involved, and Selina's uncertain future in the city.
Etiquette Q and A from Mrs Beeckman column
Dear readers ask about manners in theatres streets and homes. The column replies that the gentleman goes first to lead, may offer his arm, and that a man should wait outside briefly after a date. It also notes the correct way to eat shortcake with a fork and invites more etiquette questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Beeckma
Crosale
Campaign of Gluttony in Advertising War
A satirical piece condemns national advertising drives urging excess production and consumption. It cites lavish billboards and magazines, then recounts a quip about a newspaper headline misreading a malaria control report, joking that proofreaders could mislead readers with garbled phrasing.
Our Children and Fourth of July Joy in a Nation’s Song
Angelo Patri writes about joyful Fourth of July celebrations for children featuring singing, band music, church services, flags, dances, and shared meals. He envisions families gathering on grass, reciting poetry, and listening to hymns as a community ritual. The piece also touches on child centered activities and the festive spirit of patriotism. It ends with a contrasting note on a mountaineering expedition with historic fatalities and Everest-related context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Folding Camp Chair Helps Mothers and Childs Outings
A mother describes a compact folding camp chair aiding outings with her four year old daughter. The piece notes watering needs and a humorous aside on a metric about gallons per person and water content in makeup, reflecting everyday living details.
Efficient Housekeeping and Reader Recipes Column
Readers of this column share practical homemaking tips and recipes including a half coffee measure method, baked beans casserole, gasoline for bed bugs caution, slipcover crafts, and Danish Apple Cakes. Advice published with reader names and requests for stamped self addressed envelopes for direct replies.
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Mys. C. Ts
Y. S
Egypt Originates Domestic Cat in European History
A historian notes the domestic cat came from Egypt and became common in Europe after the first Christian era. The Roman withdrawal from Britain around A D 436 saw cats present in homes, while a 1386 Welsh law by Prince Iywal Dada protected cats. Pompeii and Herculaneum show animal remains, yet cat fossils are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Egypt
Britain
Iywal Dada
South Wales
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Queen Anne Bedroom Furniture Popular in Modern Suites
Marian Moore notes that although queen Anne furnishings were scarce for bedrooms in their time, modern bedroom suites in the style are popular and well crafted. Reproductions closely mirror original designs, offering ample drawer space in chifforife and dresser, and practical yet artistic results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Moore
Plecea
Marcel
Fourth of July plans spark quirky household hints
Kleanoe drafts quirky Fourth plans involving Tintering soot and sandwiches while admiring an English print house frock. A red glare from the veckets adds a dramatic but orthodox note to a day felt unusually calm, as Musi Dolly and the Earnest Young Man muse that something ominous should be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleanoe
Musi
Dolly
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Edna Ferber
Hempel
Seling Peake
Miss Wisfers School
M. Yob
Pitts
Julia
Jtnice
Risbous
New York
Godey
Hempel House
Tebbitts
Dearborn Aves
Tebbitte
Simeon Peak
Jett Hawkins
Mio
Chicago
Bon
Alday
Carrcage
Triad
Simeon Pouke
Pust
Pat
Vimeo Peake
Selina Peake
Q' Garnown
Vermont
Jecomat
Abbie Petate
June Hempel
Selina Peakes
June
Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman
Margy
John Meld, Sr
Sore Uever
By Kessler
Our Children
Angelo Patri
Amalyas
London
Janis
Gornmeal Griddlecakes
Yonast
Mes. I. A. P
Kirkman
Jigg 9-1
George McManus
Marian
Moore
D.C
Mitzi
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