Jerry Quits and a Des Moines Childhood Echoes
In a New York studio party Jerry Harmer meets wealthy Duane Allerton who admires her. After a clash over his familiarity she leaves. The narrative shifts to Jerry’s Des Moines upbringing and her move to New York to study art where she befriends the artist Theresa, an eccentric talent.
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Carter Blake
New York
Jerry
Geraldine) Harmer
Prudence
Duane Allerton
Allerton
Des Moines
Delaney
Mimi
Thereza
Theresa
Faust
The Lamp, The Lady, And Rhodas Studio Party
Rhoda devises artful lighting to cast a shadow on a lady in a studio party scene. Jerry joins as model and helper, then the lamp position yields a dramatic glow enhancing the portrait. They share a late evening of creative tension and comic collaboration before leaving for a party.
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Rhoda
Mimis
Jerry
Theresa
Kolinsky
Night of party and shifting dreams in Brooklyn
They rode in a taxi toward Brooklyn during Jerry’s first studio party. Carter Blake’s “contract house” lingered in friends’ memories as a defining moment. Jerry, buoyed by Duane Allerton’s warm smile, shed the last illusion of her girlhood dream.
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Brooklyn
Jerry
Carter Blake
Duane Allerton
Jerry and Theresa in a Quiet Studio Quiet Morning
Jerry returns to her studio after a late night departure from Carter Blake's event. She packs away every sign of art, plans a quiet life, and shares a tentative breakfast with Theresa who criticizes and consoles. Their bond deepens as Jerry confronts her artistic failure and uncertain future. Rhoda arrives in a disheveled state signaling turmoil ahead.
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Jerry
Reilly’s Alley
Carter Blake
Brooklyn
Theresa
Mimi
Cait
Rhoda
Amy
Miss ‘la Faye
Nightlife tangled in a party aftermath at Brook lyn club
Rhoda frets over a public mishap from a party and rushes to fix her appearance while Jerry consoles her. They discuss work, dancing, and the social circle, noting Francy as Duane Allerton's new flame and the Batik Trailers as idle rich art influencers in a Brook lyn setting.
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Jerry
Rhoda
Bertrande
Iowa
Kortky
Duane
Greenwich
Brooklyn
Mississippi
Francy
England
Duane Allerton
Kitty Karson
Aimee
Batik
Batk
Jerry’s Realization Sparks New Plan Amid Allerton’s Uncertain Fate
Jerry accepts she is not a genius and pivots to a practical course of action while tensions around Allerton remain unresolved. She considers new steps to secure progress, with doubt lingering over Allerton’s continued involvement or removal from the project.
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Jerry
Geniua
Allerton
Chance Acquaintance and Botany in Nature’s Walks
In this excerpt John Burroughs reflects on making floral acquaintances as one seasons life. He likens connecting with plants to meeting friends, suggesting pleasant occasions foster enduring botanical ties through walks, picnics, or shared outdoor expeditions.
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John Burroughs
The Modern Flat Quip Sparks Droll Exchange
A witty exchange centers on a remark about a man living in a "Very small fist" as laughter follows. The humor hinges on a dog wagging its tail up and down rather than sideways, prompting playful banter.
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Answars
Rural England in 1825 Had Little Over China
The Chinese minister in Peking sent a long cablegram praising Darlington railway exhibition managers on George Stephenson’s Locomotion No. 7 centennial. The piece notes English fear of the monster locomotive, with accounts of villagers fleeing to churches or trees, comparing Europe to China in 1825.
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England
China
Peking
Darlington
George Stephenson
Celestial Republic
Stephenson
Europe
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Old English Dog Law Had Sound Reasoning
The Ohio State Journal notes a medieval English law during Edward I where only households far from forests could own large dogs. A gate gauge restricted dogs able to pass through a prescribed opening, aimed at preventing packs that could threaten humans by chasing game. The rule survives in statute but has not been applied for generations.
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England
Edward I
Ohio State Journal
Foresta
Fear as a guiding force in Lord Leverhulme's life
In a Scarborough address to the Institute of Certified Grocers Lord Leverhulme said fear was his best friend. He recalled fear starting as a clerk, driving him to travel at 19, fear over profits after marriage, and later fear leading him into soap. His soap business grew into a vast empire by 1894.
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Lord Leverhulme
Institute of Certified Grocers
Scarborough
Fear
Spectator
London
System Bet Fails in Four Horse Race
Johnson, who prides himself on a betting system, tried to cover all four horses to win in a race. He needed a 4 to 1 shot to break even, but an added starter won at the last moment, proving the method flawed.
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Johnson
Pearls on Regent Street Showcases World Collection
A Regent Street shop in London displays rare pearl exhibits from global fisheries. White Austrian pearls gleam cool and suit pale blondes, while magnolia tinted Ceylon pearls and warm Red Sea gems flatter darker complexions. Black Gulf of Mexico pearls add rarity.
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Regent Street
London
Ceylon
Red Sea
Gulf of Mexico
The Hegira Calendar and Its Months Explained
A summary of the Mohammedan calendar rooted in the Hegira, the prophet’s flight from Mecca on July 16, 622. It states the year is divided into twelve months with days varying between 30 and 29, while the eleventh and twelfth months each hold 30 days.
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Turkey
Mecca
Big Nought In Arithmetic Exam
A father who is a teacher questions his daughter Mary about her arithmetic grade. At lunch after her final arithmetic exam she answeringly laments that she earned the biggest nought ever seen, a moment of comic mispronunciation.
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Little Mary
Proper Apple Storage For Winter Use
C L Burkholder in the Iowa Homestead advises prompt picking of ripe apples, careful handling to avoid bruises, and stepping up cellar storage. Open doors overnight to cool, then tighten barriers, use barrels or boxes, and cover with boards or carpet to prevent withering. For long keeping, wrap select fruit in newspaper and, if a furnace is present, move some apples outdoors in barrels covered with burlap and dirt. With cool, steady temperatures, late varieties can last through winter.
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C. L. Burkholder
Iowa
Value of Kieffer Pear Lies in Time of Picking
The value of the Kieffer depends on picking time. Early harvest prevents grit in flesh. picking from mid September to early October, depending on season and latitude, yields smooth juicy fruit good for canning and dessert. Proper storage in a dark room with moderate temperature aids even ripening.
Spray From Ground for Best Results With Bugs
The article urges spraying aphids on fruit trees from the ground under the tree rather than from the top. A long hose lets the nozzleman reach undersides of branches while moving to multiple positions and maintaining at least 200 pounds in the spray tank to ensure full coverage.
Spray for Strawberries Insect Control
A historic note describes strawberries as hardy with disease resistance but vulnerable to pests like flea beetle thrips melon louse and leaf roller. It recommends spraying with nicotine solution to combat ice and thrips and protect the crop under suitable soil and climate conditions.
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Y Ethel Hueston
Servios
Chapter
Amalgamated Middle West
McDowell
Chance
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