Carol Kennidt’s Gopher Prairie Dream of Town Living
Carol Kennidt arrives in Gopher Prairie to explore a prairie town reimagined with Georgian houses and Japanesque bungalows. Bea Sorenson, eager for city life, visits Main Street and the opulent shops, while Carol confronts ugliness and ambition as she contemplates remodeling towns and pursuing opportunities in a new world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senoples
Carol
Milford
Mankato
Maar
Minnesali
Wire
Tuens
Iito the Beautiful
Gibrars
St. Vaud
Mare Men Wilks
Christian Science Library
Jaly
Lnte
Gopher Prairie
Ceamera
Tran
Nat Hicks
Main
State Bank
Farmers’ National Bank
Ezra
Stowhody
Free
Pre Overland Garage Bank
Main 3
Sennicoll
Weil
Bea Sorenson
Bea
Tina Makeqvist
Luke Dawson
Bra
Scandia
Sorengore
Main Street
Washington Avenue
Ana
Tauehir
Sideliais
Ben
Tina
MY MARRIAGE PROBLEMS Adele Garrison's New Phase
Adele Garrison narrates a domestic surge of jealousy and resolution as Marion guides the young mother Lily and her daughter through a shared plan. The scene shifts to a comic disguise and home repairs while the narrator contends with affection, identity, and a playful rescue by Dicky. The piece blends family tension with humorous dress and domestic schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Garrison
Marion
Junior
Dunty
Aiteris
Mata
Teich Tanier
Ava
Sara
Worplar
Beau
Advice to Girls by Anne Laurie
A reader asks how to handle dancing and social pressure at a friend’s gathering. The column offers guidance on balancing fun with parental and social expectations, suggesting cautious behaviors and seeking trusted adult input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Laurie
American Wives Decorate British Homes In London Season
American hostesses in London prepare for the winter social whirl. Lady Herbert seeks a larger Mayfair mansion, while Mrs Algern Furnaby, Mrs Dudier Scott and others renew social engagements. Notables like Lady Kaye and Mrs Bal SAN return to Paris for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Lady Decies
London
Americas
Lady Herbert
Sir Arthur Herbert
Helen Gammelt
Rhoda Island
Connecticut
Mayfair
Whibur
Gavenny
Wales
Tad Lister Kay
Yorkshire
agnNvatinia
Antoing Sanaga
Louisiana
John
Croom
Wailing
Ing Bawirdy
Court Clerles
Lady Kaye
Dudier Scott
Clonmall
Claire Cutting
Claim Filed Against City By Margaret McDonald
A claim has been filed against the city by Margaret McDonald and attorneys for injuries alleged from a tipping incident at 72 Park Avenue. The matter will be reviewed at the Board of Aldermen meeting on November 7 for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McDonald
DeForest
Hlein
Park Sveaur
Board of Aldermen
Noisy Bird Poem Reflects Urban Dread and Dulling Fear
A fragmentary poem by Berton Braley paints a crowded scene with a mobster bird and clanging rivets. The voice laments nerves growing tilter, curses, and eyes that dim as factory sounds and hammer blows fill the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berton Braley
Quilter
Bet Benle
Local Notes and Street Talk From Fairfield Diary
A fragmented Fairfield diary recalls residents like M. Wolter, Sydney Besk, and Rev. Pan kovaki. It mentions a future lpm school annex event, potential new eateries, and local politics including a mayoral race, while naming shops, doctors, and neighbors in loose, humorous vignettes.
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Main and Fairftedd
M. Wolter
Ung Mayer
Gaslordsville
Cioihea
Frifgevert
Sydney Besk
Lpm
Sydney
All Conneticut
R. J. Lincoln Company
Hart
Adrienne de Noailles Marries Lafayette in 1774 Union
Adrienne Francoise de Noailles, daughter of a wealthy French noble family, married Marquis de Lafayette in 1774 after long parental opposition over his wealth and youth. The couple, noted for their gracious bearing, had four children and faced social constraints as they wed in a politically charged era.
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Adrienne
LA ' Th
Marie Adrienne Francoise de Noailles
France
Ig MY
Homse
Wnd
Dasling
Tamorcan
Hannah Woes
Martin van Buren
Fashion's Forecast pattern details from Bridgeport Telegram
Fashion's forecast advertises a one piece shirt with plaits and a waist measure, 14 yards of material, selling for 13 cents. A pattern for the style will be mailed postpaid for 15 cents in stamps. Send name and address to Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram. call if not received in five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Telegram
Phone Barnum
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Scendla Crossing
Axel Egge
Ike
Tollefsen
Red Barn
Del
San
Herd
Carel
Sarlark
Cheaner
Sam
Nersalfy
Sam Clark
Ingane
S OF
Juanita Hamel
Dicky
Madge
Lillian
Ticky
Chen
Uxfords
Dhit Ag
Garnee
O. Teles
Annie Lannie
Toumas
Pheyre
Algernon Furnaby
Midlands
Getave Hall
Ester
Im Societe
Ady Ross
Belnagowen ‘Castle
Russhire
Belaravia
Rose
An-dvew Tillgon
Toulaville
Tuient
Mrmr
Jacques Balsan
Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderill
Paris
Miillines
Aly
Wien
Larry
Main Fairfield
Jel Steinke Egut
Gyaveteria
Hordor
Herg
Fred Baker
Harry Lewis
Fardine
John Jkemple
Kovaki
St. George's
Park Avenue
Billy Cliford
Clifford
Fred AL Tn
Talves
Cannona Hill
Starvowers
Svemans
Nash Carmen
New
Nash John
Bor
Breckhi
Musketeers
Retai Association
Frank
Archie Smith
Golden Pheasant Shop
Heni Osborne
Stratfeld
Wager Jesus
United States
Traction Company
Gannie Lewis
Hermit Magner
Rudot Er
Dent ST
Greenses Party
Bec
Morgan
Louis XV
Fayette
la Fayette
M_ de Liv Pavette
Adrienne Say
M. de Lav Ette
Max
Tenewis
Athienna
Annabed Worthington
George McManus
Ani Maggie
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