Great Men Are Born Of Elderly Parents
The piece discusses Caspar L. Redfield's claim that most great men come from parents aged forty or more, contrasting him with Andre Tridon who argues the opposite. It notes that later-born children may be superior and explores how parental age, environment, and temperament influence genius and insanity outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery Rex
New York
Casper L. Redfield
Chicago
American Genetic Association
Ick
Andre Tridon
Tridon
Joethe
Napoleon
Mr. Trion
Fider
Axe
Crochet Bed Spreads For Colonial Interiors
The article discusses crochet bed spreads made of heavy thread suitable for raised decoration. It describes designs with alternating crochet stripes, full crochet patterns, and the use of white underlays with linen borders to harmonize with window hangings. It emphasizes simple, sturdy charm over fancier fabrics.
Household Hints on Tarnish and Linen Craft
Household hints advise salt to remove tarnish from silver caused by eggs when applied dry with a soft cloth. Veronica Cullinan discusses hemming linen tablecloths, recommending No 80 thread and machine sewing to save time and improve appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica Cullinan
Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes
Edna Kent Forbes offers beauty tips focusing on chin shape aging and skin care. Advice covers tightening the chin line with massages exercises and products while noting freckles and preferred color choices for cosmetics and creams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Kent Forbes
Advice to the Lovelorn From Miss Fairfax
A reader asks how to mend a rift between a young man’s father and his son who oppose their relationship. Miss Fairfax suggests guiding the younger man to bridge pride and initiate reconciliation, then the couple can proceed once the father and son speak again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mairfax
Betty
New York Eyes Eugenics Marriage Fitness Law
Miss Rose Rothenberg urges a New York eugenics bill requiring both partners to obtain physician certificates of physical fitness before marriage. If passed, the plan calls for accredited doctors in each locality to issue blood-test based certificates ten days before marriage licenses are issued, aiming to reduce unhealthy unions and protect future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Wyoming
Rose Rothenberg
Swann
Women's and Medical Associations of
New York County
Miss Rothenberg
Miss Rothenbers
Health Department
Efficient Housekeeping Offers Summer Sanitation Tips
The column urges readying homes for warm weather by cleaning away rubbish, whitewashing cellars annually, venting and screening windows, keeping ice boxes clean with charcoal, inspecting plumbing, and ensuring traps are accessible and cleaned. Attics should be airy and clutter free to deter pests. next week covers prevention and elimination of summer pests.
Psychology chart contrasts men and women in traits
A Detroit era note reports Professor Thorndike's psychology chart showing women as more emotional impulsive religious patient and vain than men while men score higher in humor independence temper and self consciousness. The study tabulates scores for emotion temperance impulsiveness religiousness patience vanity shyness patience humor independence and self consciousness with men leading in humor independence and overall scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Boston
Thorndike
First Army Corps
Chauncey Street
wiWieKelewee
When A Girl Marries Seeks Ring Return Through Private Detective
In a tense scene, Mrs Harrison resists charges against Bertha after a ring goes missing. Detective Wadley questions suspects as Jim and the narrator weigh their next move. She bargains to use her own plan to recover the ring, hoping to avoid further harm to Bertha and satisfy her birthday wish. The chapter ends with a promise to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxer
Jim
Kertha
Bertha
Wadley
Husband
Wailley
Will Pew
Tve
Ant
Anarm
Jimmie
Attractive School Frock Stresses Individual Style for Girls
In this illustrated guide a navy serge skirt with a cream blouse outfit is described for eight year olds. It explains two piece skirt construction, plaited side skirts, a detachable blouse for easy laundering, and methods to sew a corded jumper edge. The pattern hints aim to help mothers plan seasonal frocks with personal charm.
Water and Life The Universal Restorer in Health Advice
The article extols water as essential to health and digestion, noting its presence in tissues and foods. It contrasts human aquatic ancestry with animals and recounts mythic and biblical references to water while offering Q A on health topics and a brief local anecdote.
Holmes Notes Delicate Knife In Plymouth Mystery
In the crime scene discussion Holmes identifies a cataract knife with a cork tip found near the victim. Receipts include a milliner’s account and a letter from Colonel Rosa. Mrs Straker, anxious for results, recognizes Holmes from London aiding the Plymouth investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ama Holmen
Watson
Lei
Colonel Rosa
Madame Lesurier
Bond Street
Wiliam Derbyshire
Secs
Copsright and Boots Cast in Crime Scene Discussion
Holmes narrates investigation details noting overcoat placement on furze bushes and ground tread marks from recent Monday night. Footwear and a horse shoe cast tied to the case are examined as clues, with matting left at the scene and actors named Straker Fitzroy Simpson and Silver Blaze referenced in the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Claremont
N. H
Mra
Dora E. S. Green
Weslon G. Soboluesky
Green
Kore
Spector
Moses
Stryker
Father
Tavisock
Whit Holmes
Mapleton
Holmes
Straker
Fitzroy Simpson
Doyle Sees Mud Clue Hidden in Hollow Ground
By Conan Doyle the inspector notices a wax vestal half burned obscured by mud. He studies boot impressions and crawls among ferns, noting there may be no further clues.
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Burma
Dorothy Ethel
Miss Rose Rothenberg
Jess
ER. W
J. N.C
Kirkman
Ans Lisle
Sy Jeanne Roland Deensight
Pen-Art Service
Ina
John B. Huber
AMMD
Truman
Greece
Ie Waters
Huber
Silver Blaze
Sle
Mrs. Straker
Mr. Holmes
London
Plymouth
Mr. Strakery
Indy
Copsright
Harper & Bro
McClure Newspaper
A. Conan Doyle
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