Clara Clemens Sees Twain as Pessimist Yet Finds Health in Philosophy
The daughter of Mark Twain, Clara Clemens, recalls her father as a pessimist though loving and playful, and details her journey from illness to health through study and the East’s philosophies. She explains how she adapted these ideas into her life, including a book titled Why Be Nervous, and notes her own temperament blends humor with serious thought while pursuing acting and other projects.
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Beckle
Detroit
Mark Twain
King Arthur's Court
Clare
Ossip Gabriowitech
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Clara Clemens
Clara Clement
Benefth
Father
Miss Clemens
Hurman
India
Moliie
Edward
Saille
Harden
Mollie
Sallie
Coltuguer
Flaw in Barnum Title Prompts Probate Action
Attorney Robert Mallette of Spafford and Mallette argues a cloud on land titles tied to Phineas T Barnum and General William H Noble. He seeks probate court action to establish ownership and complete the chain of title for about 50 East Main street lots, filing a supplemental inventory and devise certificate to link Charity Barnum to Phineas Barnum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ©. Mallette
Spafford and
Mallette
Ttle
Barnum
Phineas T Barnum
William H. Noble
Frederick A Bartlett
P. T. Barnum
Charity Barnum
East Main Street
Phineas Barnum
Move to set aside verdict in Vance suit
A motion to set aside the 8500 jury verdict in Arthur H. Vance's 50 000 damage suit against Sin clair Refining Co will be filed. Vance, a Danbury vaudeville performer, claims eye injury from a July 6 1926 incident in Greenwich during a dispute with Everett L. Wolfe Boston district manager for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Vance
Danbury
Sinclair Refining Company
Vance
Everett L. Wolfe
Boston
Defendan Company
Greenwich
Wolfe
S. L. Barinds veteran A P reporter dies
Memphis veteran AP correspondent Sim L Barinds dies at 71. He risked his life reporting the 1878 yellow fever epidemic from Memphis, guiding thousands with updates on Kienda and families affected as the outbreak claimed over 1,000 lives. He covered many major stories in his long career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis Tenn
Navy
Associated Press
Sim L Barinds
Memphis
Brockton High Trims Detroit In Intersection Game
Brockton High defeated Southeastern High of Detroit 65 to unknown score in an international charity football game in Brockton Massachusetts. Part of the proceeds supported the Vermont flood relief fund.
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Brockton
Mass
Associated Press
Brockton High
Detroit
Vermont Flood Fund
Fur-burdener coats enchant selective winter shoppers
Not often as a blue moon does a buyer see such a gorgeous group of fur-burdener coats. Huge collars frame the head with shawl effects flattering younger women and those past youth. Soft breadcloths bolivias and suede materials pair with straight backs and draped fronts for a graceful silhouette.
Long-Hip Girdles Specially Priced
Advertises extra long hip girdles made of flesh brocade with surgical webbing over the hips. Three pair include supporters, sizes 27 to Ji, regular price three dollars.
Girdle styles described for different figures and fits
The article lists girdle types including front-hook, side-front hook, and step-in styles. It notes the front-hook model for slight figures, side-front hook for average figures, and a step-in elastic-brocade model for average figures, attributed to Second Woo.
The Three Eyelet Tie Debuts in Suede Styles
A new fashion item features black and brown suede Three-Eyelet Ties priced at 7.50 and 8.50 dollars, highlighting smart styling for the season. Different colorways and refined tailoring aim to attract shoppers seeking versatile accessories.
Plain-Tailored or Fur Collared Germania Chinchillas Coat Feature
Germania chinchilla coats appeal to mothers for growing girls. The durable warm fabric endures rough wear, with smart designs including snug self collars and fur-trimmed options.
Books and coats on sale in department store offers
A catalog bursts with literary titles and fashion goods. Listings include Joyce Kilmer Edgar Guest and O Henry works at varied prices plus a Mother India Katherine Mayo title. Coats described as bear tan gray cocoa chinchilla overcoats for men and boys priced around 15 with tailored collegiate style in the Boys Department.
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Edgar Guest
O. Henry
Robert Service
Katherine Mayo
Charles Lindbergh
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Meaw
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Havana
Jamaica
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Vparp Exarchive
S. L. Barinds
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Bismarck
H. G. Wells
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Chaos
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