The Mystery Road Entangles Myrtle in Geralds Scheme
In a Riviera drama, Myrtle, a peasant girl, attracts Gerald Dombey and Christopher Bent. They escort her from Monaco to Nice, debating morality and necessity as Myrtle seeks happiness. On a mountain road lift, Gerald declares a mysterious future, while Myrtle learns the peril and allure of wealth and prestige.
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Sargot
Mirtle
Madam Sargot
Mary
Myrtle
Gerald Dombey
Christopher Bent
Myrte
Christopher
Monte Carlo
Mai “Dombey
Gerald
Hinterieys
Miie
Dé Conlere
Myrtile
Myrtlie
Lenore
Modiste
Jerald
Mile
Ponlere
Alaxe
T ‘Sea
Mille
Bhe
Good
Eo Zubin
Zubin
Myrthe
Shoe
Mytrile
England
Cannes
Alwara
Nol
Couple Marries After Fifty Years Courtship
A London couple tied the knot after a courtship lasting fifty years. The husband quipped the poor old man was too feeble to hold out any longer in this witty Answers item from the era.
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London
Our Children By ANGELO PATRL
A second grade pupil Jesse reports a missing dollar early in class. He accuses Mary McGinnis of taking it, while others claim to have seen nothing. The narrator calls witnesses, interrogates the group, and later notes Jesse with candy and a silver-wrapped cigarette, revealing he kept the dollar’s effect through deception. The scene ends with plans to inform his mother as authorities review the tale.
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Jesse
Clary MccGintile
Mary McGinnia
Alk
Bila
Jessa
Mery
Mary
Hennie
Tornado Leaves Family Unharmed As Baby Sleeps Through
A Louisville Courier-Journal account describes a tornado that struck a farm, demolishing the house and uprooting an orchard. Mrs Lenz and Mrs Tueng acted to shield a sleeping baby, who remained in its mother's arms as debris fell. The mother was bruised but conscious. the baby slept undisturbed through the storm.
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Lenz
Young
Farmer's
Tueng
Mie
Louisville Courier-Journal
Etiquette Queries on Weddings and Ball Attire
Mrs Cornelius Beeckman advises on wedding invitation wording timing for gifts and proper daytime dress for a guest. Includes guidance on ball etiquette gloves and a humorous preacher mule anecdote from Los Angeles Times.
Five Minute Bell Used by One Mother for Mess Hall Order
A Louisville Courier Journal note recalls a mother who uses a five minute bell to gather her children for meals. The system gives kids time to wash and comb, reducing confusion and encouraging orderly seating at the table despite family quirks and typical childhood mischief.
The Lesser Evil Stage Dialogue in Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Star quotes a scene where the hero complains of exhausting stunts and seeks another role. The director suggests a romantic twist with the hero opposite his wife, and the hero accepts to lead his troupe to the cliff as part of the drama.
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Hero
Kansas City Star
Coral Reefs Built By Tiny Animals Through Hard Work
The article explains that sea anemones and corals, though flower like in appearance, are voracious and laboriously build reefs. Tiny tentacles sting prey, while corals secrete lime skeletons that grow upward to form vast structures. Colonies rise as hundreds or thousands of polyps contribute to reef formation.
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Saya
Nature Magazine
Washington
Overcrowding a Room Spoils Comfort and Style
A fragment urges removing crowding from living spaces and tidying up guests items. It notes overcrowding causes confusion and restlessness and suggests selective display of sentimental bric a brac. The writer argues against clutter from visiting relatives and emphasizes orderly living room corners.
Decoration Overdone in a Home Furnishing Scene
The piece critiques an overdecorated room and offers guidance on applying horizontal lines, bookshelves, and a well proportioned picture. It praises Ravenport seating, Bernally as a comfortable chair, and the overall aim of creating a restful, homelike space. Readers are urged to write Marian Moore for decor advice.
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Marian Moore
Bridge game tale mixes history with cards and wit
In a playful anecdote a debutante invites a man to bridge. He recites card lore from suits to queens, kings, and knights, while weaving a tale of emperors and ancient games. The piece blends comic mischief with trivia on card origins and medieval rules.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Charlemagne
David
Alexander the Great
Julus Caesar
Areine
Phen
Judith
Thun
Esther
Athene
Button
Jack
Jacks
of Knights
Efficient Knitting: One Ball Scarff Economy for Warm Style
A reader explains knitting a dainty warm scarf from a single ball of two ply Teeland yarn priced at 66 cents. Describes casting 65 stitches, creating openwork ribs three times around, unwinding between stitches, and adding a fringe with a crochet chain.
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Sam
Misia
Angelo'patrl
Henry
Arthur North
Her
Nan
San Pedro
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Sistren
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