The Pearl Headed Pin and the Man from Prison
Mrs Hallett confronts Edward March Selkirk who claims to be innocent of the murder for which her first husband was executed. Col Hallett warns of perjury charges, while Mrs Hallett weighs forgiveness and truth after twenty years of belief in guilt. Selkirk insists on his innocence and reveals he has little money but a stubborn resolve to be believed.
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Edward March
Col M Hatlett
Lauch
Selkirk
Tor
Mrs Hallett
Tim
Hallett
Mra Hallett
Col Hallett
Catfallett
Mia
Beeckman
Mme
Woman Sues Her Former Lover Over Breach of Promise
Mrs Eleanor G Carlton sues banker Charles Archer White for 59000 damages claiming breach of promise. The case dates to a 26 year old engagement halted by parental objection and her subsequent divorce before resuming relationship. She alleges White married another woman recently after she believed they would wed.
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Cthicago
Chales Archer White
Eleanor G Carlton
White
Mellon Seeks Permanent Rum Patrol to Curb Smuggling
Secretary Mellon returns from vacation and says the rum patrol must become a permanent government law enforcement arm. He cites sea stories and pirate tales to justify continued vigilance as smuggling remains unprofitable and the liquor trust may react if coastguard support weakens.
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Washington
Islary
Treasury
Mellon
Nquor Trust
Coastguard
Meilon
Home makers seek season with new Wilton rug and davenport
Marian Moore writes on late summer trends for the living room. Expect radiant color splashes with crimson greens blues apricot and orange in brocade damask and mohair cushions. New davenports feature slim arms and soft finishes, with leather pieces rising in popularity for the season.
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Marian Moore
Wilton
Davenport
Davenpori
Old-Time Mincemeat Recipes From Efficient Housekeeping
A pantry feature presents detailed methods for making traditional mincemeat from beef, suet, apples, and spices, plus variations for small batches and green tomato mincemeal. It includes proportions, cooking steps, and sterilization guidance, reflecting early 20th century domestic technique.
Our Children by Angelo Patri
A reflection on how children take their upbringing from home and how parental behavior shapes temperance, courtesy, and self discipline. The author argues home life defines a child’s future manners and character, urging parents to uphold duties for posterity and endure early hardship for long term gains.
Chinese Will Readjustment Talks and Powers Note
Chinese newspapers report the Foreign Office plans a re join der to the Powers reply on tariff readjust ment and extraterritorial treaties. The powers agree to appoint commissioners to discuss relinquishing extraterritorial rights if China proves its ability to protect foreign lives and property and suppress disorder.
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Peeing
Foreign Office
China
Apron pattern No 2032 offers full frock coverage
A pattern titled No 2032 shows an apron that covers the frock in one piece. After binding the neck and sides the apron is finished, suitable for multiple fabrics. It promises easy make and dinner prep in one’s best frock with material options and yardage for sizes 40, 44 inches and 96.
Fragmented Coupon Instructions for Petters Halter Pattern Order
The note requests filling a coupon with name and address, pattern number and size, but is garbled. It mentions sending orders to Petters Halter via Bridgeport Telegram, with vague terms like Earless coin or stamps and avoiding mistakes. It reads as a historical ad or instruction fragment.
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Petters Halter
Bridgeport Telegram
Open Air Health Advice and Home Remedies Ref to Sunlight and Warmth
A health column urges daily sun exposure and open air living as essential to vitality, warning about windowed spaces and praising rural development to improve drainage, water, and streets. It notes sunlight boosts blood chemistry and urges readers to enjoy sunlit days for health and fewer doctor visits.
Etiquette on Wedding Ties for Blue Serge Attire
Dear Mra Beechman advises that grooms and best men may wear any tie they normally pair with business suits. Bow ties are acceptable, including black or polka dot patterns, or a dark four in hand with a narrow white stripe. White ties are discouraged.
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Mra. Beechman
F. S
Indians Immune From Snake Bites During Hopi Snake Dance
In a three day Hopi snake hunt the tribe handles rattlesnakes during their annual dance and often receives bites. Remarkably, they have never been known to die from the venom. They use a preparation to counteract the poison but have not shared the antidote with outsiders.
Mothers and their children: teaching quality in fabrics
A mother describes teaching her daughter to distinguish fabric quality. She emphasizes recognizing linen over cotton, silk quality, and wool content. She recounts practicing at home and during shopping to ensure her child learns material values.
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Honcheon
Our Children
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MR Jiggs
George McManus
Skippy
BY Percy Crosby
Orioles
the Mooses
GE Gorra
Gladiolias
M. Hqi
Mra
Cornelius Beechman
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