Wealthy West founder's son couples and debutantes in Gotham social whirl
Old Peter Kayne, a Western mining fortune builder, moves to New York and meddles in his son and daughter in law's finances. Their three daughters, all debutantes, chase status through lavish parties, fashion, and high society. Parents lament lost discipline as dances and theatres trigger moral debates amid a party culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kayne
New York
Wath Street
Tundehildren
Gotham
Smart Society
No “House
Nuts Kayne
Sodate Victorlung
Kayne
Anya
Kasia
Sawthorne
Brice Brewster
Asi
Allison
Kayna
Carneet
Mrs. Alison
Chapter IX Children of Yesterday Life at Northampton and the tennis crowd
The piece follows a girl named Diana Kayne growing up in Northampton era society. It describes her lively childhood at Newport Weekends, a shift to tennis and golf life, and her rise to local celebrity after defeating top players. A Brooklyn summer family, a notable photograph, and a devoted admirer in Lawrence Devereux are noted, with hints of social tensions and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kayne
Sheila
Newport
Northampton
Chile
Anu
Broadway
Teni Club
Ne Hag Wan
Sung
Treasure Island
Lawrence Devereux
Diana
Jim Daina
Radio wavelength tuning techniques described by Carlton J Buller
Carlton J Buller outlines methods from the Second National Radio Telegraph Conference era. He explains coil loading, honeycomb coils, variometers, condensers, and grounding changes to extend receiver tuning from 400 to higher wavelengths, including practical examples and specific equipment notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton J. Buller
Comimerce
Yeover
Uie
Radio Program Guide Featuring Daytime and Evening Lineup
Radio guide lists programs on WOR and other stations including music, drama, and talk segments. Entries mention hosts like Doris Ldte and Alice Hunting, with varied times from afternoon into night and notes on specific features such as beauty segments and concert performances.
Fragmented OCR Almanac Notes and Broadcast Snippets
A garbled OCR page lists radio station notes, market reports, and musical program fragments. Mentions WGY Schenectady General Electric, WEAF, KDKA, and weather forecasts with assorted performers and times. Includes scattered names, places, and technical terms amid unclear context.
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WGY
General Electric Go
Schenectady
Amy CS
Naval Observatory
Tad P
Mudkuslen
Mothers and Their Children Training by a Teacher
A mother describes exercises to strengthen a boy’s chest and posture as taught by a physical training teacher. The routine aims to raise balance and control while maintaining head alignment and proper form.
Etiquette for a Morning Wedding Breakfast Menu
Mrs Cornelius Beeckman outlines a wedding breakfast menu with courses from bouillon to cold cuts and poultry. The proposal includes creamed chicken, pate, new peas, fruit, and decorative ices. Beverages feature white grape juice and white ginger ale, with fruit garnishes and colored confections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llics
Bleckman Beeckman
Luke
Efficient Halloween Party Games for Tomorrow
In the Efficient Housekeeping column readers are invited to submit ideas for a Halloween page party. Suggested games include Foulish Fortunes with a cauldron fortune slips, a five minute Memory Contest using household table items, a precision guessing under a sheet by touch, a Cuteest Poetry Read, a Mystery Fear Stealth and Vengeance enactments. Readers may send questions with self addressed envelopes to Mr Kirkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkman
Leather Upholstering Luxurious Dignity in Leather
Marian Moore profiles leather upholstery emphasizing luxurious appearance and durability. A gray Spanish leather chair showcases proportioned lines, spring cushions, and warm light in a sunlit room. Readers are invited to write for decorating advice and reader-submitted questions on furniture care and care recommendations.
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Marian Moore
Weroom
Estivas Chis
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Arthur
Shane
Chapter
Meare Witkin
Gottalet
Piiteborh Cheontole M
DEY
Sam
Atripia
Ah L
New York State Department of Urine
Mar- Weiss Fars
Ing ‘Stock
Austrial Board
Doris Ldte
National i News
Burgess Wi Dod
Alder Ak Testo
George Ww
Mark Saran ‘Theatre
Alicea Hunting
Tun
Scpring
Bamberger & Go
Newark
George M. Cohay
Bachary Carl
Laer
Ely
Galdanita
AL MM
Sachars Cauil
Barren
Storm
Motion Pictures
Ale Orme
Aph
Wotton
Pallip Sevasta
Helen Forbes
Tolly Bae
Ty Lesson
Tradlo & Mines
Sai Tau
Phillp Sevasta
Iolen
By Kessler
Forkuy
Tae Tee
Fur
John GQ
Ibu
Certainore
Halsey
Newark Athletic Clubs Orchestra
WEAF
Criberlian de Lleur
Tluttio
Webbie
TA Oy
mSpark
Sharntys Naber
Mdaniel Meponah
Baritoar
Didiey Fowler
Pm —Daiies
MatDuna
Bari
Besthover
Wilber Doaurosch
Prony Chine May All
KDKA
Westinghouse Electric & Mfa
Rosy Pen Mall Room
Armeniy Pusinees
Hallowe'en
Bolo’ NE
MR. Aoame
AST
Mhwents
Rehard
Arizona
Aioas
Cornelius Beeckman
Jenna
Tantheon
Hach
Eny
Cueh
Moevrer Gsin
Vira Rolla
Wren
Traci
Greslip Bk
A. Hallowe'en
Emealon
Thamance
Eiceter
Breechnin
Ander
S. J. Agiswet
MR Jing
ARE
Department AM
NEBBS
Hace
Wwe
George McManus
By Sol Hess
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