Old man Wimpole adores his daughter wife in Tipton tale
Old man Wimpole, a widower with two hundred thousand dollars, advertises for a daughter to run his house. Amelia Darragh answers, and through cunning discipline she reshapes the household. He finally confesses love, learns Amelia is married to Jim Wimpole, and ends by accepting the union and restoring the grog-bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldman Wimpole
O'Tuxtree
Mr. Stiles
Daffy
Wimpole
Miss Higginson
Miss Gray
Miss Fellowa
Amelia Darragh
Miss Amelia
Jim Wimpole
Miss Alvelta
Tipton
Old Man
Heaven Knows
Trixtree
Will
Littlawood
Bregoh
Amelia
Wippole
Curieus
Mia
Bierena
Thatrel
Tatuetek
The Little Hall That Could Be Modernized
A guide to restraining clutter in the front hall by replacing outdated hat racks with compact mirrors and a small clock. Emphasizes neatness, space efficiency, and a functional hall table with a drawer for receipts, pens, and writing materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maida
Dainty home made blouse shows economy and style
A detailed guide explains making a dainty blouse at home using Filipino embroidery patterns. It covers materials costing about 6 to 7 dollars total, plus an extra dollar for finishing touches. A long office worker’s blouse demonstrates the finished look and care, with five hours of work yielding durable wear.
MADE DRESS FROM OLD COAT
A Baltimore American reader describes turning an old coat into a dress for a girl. She details ripping washing pressing matching fabric sections from the coat and lining, adding box plaits, a belt, sash cuffs and a saltford collar, and finishing with pearl buttons.
Slate taffeta fashion tailleur with fitted waist flare
Dark gray slate taffeta informs a charming spring tailleur featuring a close fitting waist and full flaring skirt. Hem faced with resilient lining and cord distention, tunic and cuffs embroidered in silver and gold, featherboned lining, waist trim, and a chic draped collar.
Evening Drama Ends With Unsettled Debt
Dejected Jane, famed for beauty and past suitors, awaits a visitor to resolve an argument about a bill. The scene shifts as a ring sounds and the supposed beloved arrives, only to reveal the cause of the quarrel was a debt. The caeman enters, signaling a tense conclusion.
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Jane
Meee
Caeman
Fragrant Creams Offered With Free Mail Sample
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products for skin scalp hair and hands claiming clears pimples reddened skin and roughness. A free sample is offered by mail with a postcard to Book Address Cuticura Dept L Boston and sold widely. A wartime anecdote mentions a soldier and shellfire supplying injuries and rations.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Proverbial Contrast: Coat of Horse Versus Donkey Tailoring
A proverb notes that nature yields the horse’s coat while a donkey’s coat is often the result of a tailor’s art. The line underscores differences between natural traits and crafted appearances, reflecting humor about animal fur and human ingenuity.
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Helps Woman Recover Health
A testimonial from Mia Green of Indianapolis claims Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound restored her health after illness left her underweight and unable to work. She gained weight and now manages housework and chores, urging other women to try the remedy. The note also mentions a new family hotel planned for St Paul at 400000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydie E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
WM. Green
Addison Street
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Masa
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Frank Filson
Misa
Moshere
Fletcher
Hia
St. Louis
Kline
DR. Kline Company
Hed Bank
N. 3
Lydia Pinkham
St. Paul
Berkeley
Cal
Catoaga
China
Harold Somers
Bright
Dean
Ry Patere Tel
Walnut St
Doasi
Shea Box Doan
Buffalo, LY
HOYT
Cologne
Harmlom
Tohalt Reals
V. NL Uu
Chicago
Gpohn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind. U. 8. A
Star Rock
H. R. Lathrop & Co., Inc
Bookman Street
Water Street
New York City
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