His Children's Children by Arthur Train
A fragmented excerpt mixes mid Atlantic family saga with a romantic wartime memory. Old Peter Kayne builds a Wall Street dynasty after Civil War rail wizardry while his descendants chase modern jazz age society. A dramatic courtship and moral tension unfold as Diana and Marc Mand confront passion and duty.
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Peter Kayne
New York
Wall Street
Abotham
Smart Society
Rufus Hayne
Fone
Zio
Diana and Maitland’s Treasure Island evening ends in conflict
Mrs Kayne confronts daughter Sheila about going to the movies with “Chubby Jones” after a day of social pressure and parental disapproval. Sheila defends her freedom, arguing that peers attend similar outings. Mrs Kayne worries about judgment from servants and society while trying to uphold restraint.
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Diana
Maitland
Treasure Island
Jarmon
Jonas
Blandis
Kayne
Sheila
Chubby
Agr
Jirlce Brewster
the Jones Bey
Jennie Talninge
Rose Wynant
Priscilla Blaly
Sarmen
Chartys
Mira
Jarmen
To Be Continued Orable Sey Tite birth claim
In a garbled excerpt from the Boston Transcript a claim is made that wealth was born in the year of independence associated with the famous document. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Kirkman
Etuidient Housekeeping
Mditar
Radio Column Apparatus You Will Need for Soldering
A compact guide outlines soldering tools for radio maintenance. It recommends a medium size copper iron, a flat file, flux, and safety steps, noting acid flux damages wires and that rosin flux is preferable for radio work. The article mentions an electric iron for steady heat and promises continuation tomorrow.
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BI O. E. Butler
Radio Program Wiz at Motel Astor Highlights New York Broadcasts
A fragmentary listing details a 5:30 p.m. piano recital by Elias P. Robertson with bass, along with a series of hour by hour segments including farm and market reports, weather forecasts, children's stories, and music performances. Names referenced include Helen Manniz, William Lockwood, Blanche Blanc, Bertha Smith, and Harriet Clark, with organizational ties to the American Legion and Flatbush post. A weather and stock market segment appears late in the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
42Nd St
New York City
New York
Astor
Elias P. Robertson
Bass
Ftd
New York State
Mor- M48
RDA
Helen Manniz
Willian Lockwood
Altre
Kon Post
OSS
Flatbush
Sirnais
Arterican Legion
Bamberger & Co
Newark
Nice
Blanche Bianch
Ha Smith
Che Lie
Nora
Blanche Blanc
Soprand
Bertha Smith
Horat van Buren Peckham
Radio Schedule excerpt shows varied programs and market reports
An editions page lists radio program slots on WEAF and KDKA with music, talks, market reports, and weather notes. It mentions performers such as Helen Hayes and Marguerite Freer, and events tied to Jewish melody, choral society, and stock market updates along with a livestock report and sports segments.
Box of Magic Keeps Children Entertained In Heat
A mother describes a simple, improvised play routine inside a suburban home. She imagines animals and people joining children for playful scenes during long, hot days at school. The item highlights everyday creativity and family togetherness.
Etiquette Tips for Introducing Friends to Parents
A mid 20th century guidance piece advises introducing a guest to your parents with formal phrases, emphasizes presenting the person to mother before father, and notes ordering of names when introducing a couple. It also touches on attire and wedding invitation questions with satirical or fragmented examples.
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Yarrow
Widy
Doughnut Recipe From Old Time Housekeeping
Efficient home note compiles a yeast raised doughnut recipe with detailed steps on mixing, rising, forming discs, and frying. The piece also includes etiquette tips and a decor vignette about a dining room, concluding with reader Q A on art for a brown red papered room and a suggested flower picture in soft dull colors with a bright yellow splash.
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Essen
Sunroom chair with high back and winged arms
A compact sunroom piece features a chair with a tall back and arms that sweep into wings offering a distinctive design. The item promises to add interest in a space tight enough for only two chairs and a table, delivering a unique style accent.
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Arthur Train
Argonne
Yaeilimr
Yripht
Desert Island
Marc- Mand
Mer
Bith
Maore
Mr. Pennerill
Maitanid
Severeaux
Dinny
Larry
Hengkee
Alruels
Flereyis
Dumbbells
U.S
FOM Eice
Omncre
Way
Electrics Co
Schanactady
Warher
By Kessler
WEAF
American Tel, & Tel. Co
New Yorks
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Medipal Iatate
IS. Barnes
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Ls Mere
Adele
Woodard
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Atnsien Propria
Olive Huth
Po moEdward CO
Seofield
Batone
Helen V. Hayes
Whistler
Adip
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Ftolen V. Hayes
Whister
Fo P. m
Edward
Scofield
Barlji Lone
Thornton Pishar
Blarguerite
A. Freer
Certrude Cashiel
Pilste
Abraham End
Straus Choral Society
Brook N.Y
Dan Beard
Dean Harry Hammond
T Women's Roosevelt Memorial Association
Wstele Samuele
Marguerite A. Freer
Yeoln Zan
Gertrudy Casriel
Niko Zan
Bar Hone
KDKA
Westinghouse Elec, & Mig. Co
Pittsburgh
Iuste
Lucille
Carnegia
Kuo P. Tee
Christing Adprin
Rellety
Matthew Frey
Tuckle Grogs Fulton
Olive Mevin
Poptana
IRI
Thomas VV. Lawson
Cambridge
Eti Uette
Mrs.’ Corneling Beckman
Beeckman
Tuncheon
Mra. Beeckman
Ond
Waterbury
Marvin Moore
Reed
Marian Moore
George M
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Rim
W4as
the Nebbs
By Sol Hess
Caleb
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