Revelations of a Wife in Grim Wedding Plans
Adele Garrison recounts a tense afternoon as plans unfold for a wedding while tensions rise among the bridal party. Rita Brown's presence and Edith Fairfax’s influence strain relations, prompting a discreet solution to ease the situation before the train journey.
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le Doe
Wei
Marciaze
Sha Durst
Dimost -Storna
Baily Teels
Edith Fairfax
Rita Brown
Balch
Sleepwalking Secrets and Their Cures Revealed
The article explains somnambulism as a sleep dream state where victims perform familiar actions while asleep. It cites cases of waking-like guidance from dreams, links to brain tumors in rare cases, and notes most sleepwalking stems from irritants or strong daytime impressions. Hypnosis and suggestion are discussed, alongside historical figures like Mesmer, with emphasis that many cases are curable by removing irritants or addressing physical causes.
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Anu
Togoland
Tuaia
Xolung Ann
Nia
Pidtere
Answers to Health Questions from a Reader
A health Q and A column offers general guidance on rheumatism hair color remedies hiccoughs and dry sore throat. Readers send queries with self addressed envelopes for replies. The column notes it cannot give individual medical prescriptions and invites questions for future issues.
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Castile
Fairyland charms on the beach stir a mystery
The scene unfolds with Petey, Dotty, and friends discovering a glittering fairy chain on the water near fairyland beach. They suspect it belongs to Mama Perety and worry about eggs hatchlings. Happy Giggles seeks the owner, while Elfin friends discuss care and responsibility of the magical brood.
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Petey
Shv
Merry
Ceffin
Jodvland
Letty
Roklaca
Morty
Winders Keepers
Josai
Vali Ua
Pretty Chan
Arima Perch
Mama Perety
Delty
Perel
Tall Ier
Marta Eben Doast
Peron
Mother Bass
Coats and Capes in Satin Finery Described in Detail
The article details coats and capes in black and gray satin with sleeveless designs and side openings edged in ruching. It highlights a high fashion model with dropped shoulder seams, long fitted sleeves, and satin detailing at the waist and back. A purple blue turban completes the ensemble.
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Wenoydien
Copenhagen
Litsel
Guy Efi
Dear Anni Lauri readers ask about courting propriety
A young woman seeks guidance on inviting a gentleman to the theatre amid modest finances and lodging constraints. She explains emotional conflict, parental caution, and the social proprieties of female initiative. The letter requests advice for young women on feminine behavior and courtship norms.
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Anni
Lauri
Three Minute Journeys by Temple Manning
In this fragmentary travel sketch, Temples Manning describes gendered dress among forest peoples. The Konkomows display cowrie shell ornaments and polearm gear, noting the hunter’s costume, galabash, and horned antelope accoutrements. The text hints at local training and cultural pride surrounding adornment and weaponry.
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Temple Manning
Secrets of the Movies Column Teases Early Film Innovations
Readers are invited to answer ten quiz questions about early cinema and trick films by Melies and peers. The column mentions a magician’s remouluce and notes Rita Stanwood’s husband, Joan Warner as a star, and a Hewitt or Warner connection.
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Oman
Ry M
Melies
I. B. Warser
Rita Stanwood
Joan Warner
Bootls
Grieyares
Deatic Dealing Quoits In Sikh Army Legend
A fragment describes quoits as a national weapon among Sikhs, noting large razor-like discs used by soldiers in native battles. It recalls a general awarding to a non believer and compares the quoit to a discus of ancient Rome, detailing weapon characteristics and deadly throw technique.
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Tecenliy Ph
Patie
Untitled Fragment Discusses Togoland Natives and Fashion
A fragmented passage discusses Togoland natives with commentary on politics and appearance. It mentions Frank J. Oinnk and observes trends in dress, adornments, and social roles among men and women, noting differences in work and status symbols like headdresses and bracelets.
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Togoland
Partieaar
Howevec
Ape
Beauty Secrets for Warm Day Complexion Care
Practical advice from a 1900s reader on preserving a fair complexion in heat. Recommendations include cold water splashes, toning with soap or bran blends, facial massages with brushes, oxygen-infused rinses, and a homemade skin cream using lard, cocoa butter, carbolic acid, oil of bergamot, and janolin for preservation and plumpness.
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Nish
Cris
Tomes and Tomato Recipes From A Busy Kitchen
A collection of kitchen economy notes detailing fried tomatoes, toast with tomato sauce, scalloped tomatoes, deviled tomatoes, tomatoes and cheese, and tomato curry. Instructions cover selecting ripe tomatoes, dipping, frying, baking, and preparing complementary components like bread, pork, onions, and curry spices for varied tomato dishes.
The Joy of a Laugh by Winifred Black
This readable fragment surveys laughter as a vital force and tests character by humor. It argues a light heart reflects resilience, while warning against those who never laugh or mock others, urging joyful, honest laughter as a guide to life and love.
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Hur
Mouser
Coutdi
Peoste
Ty Abvdag
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