Clarence Kelland Profile and Career Highlights
A Detroit News alum and former editor of American Boy, Clarence Kelland discusses his background from Michigan to Maine and Vermont. He recalls starting in newspapers for meals, running a lumber camp venture, and writing the notable stories Sudden Jim and The Mental Hazard for the Star Author Series.
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Mr. Kelland
First National Bank
Long Island
Northwest
Maine Woods
Jim
Mary Stewart Cutting
Mental Hazards and Morning Rows in a Troubled Marriage
An exhausted couple quarrels over a morning routine while trying to keep peace. Meo nard Kent compares marriage to golf amid irritations and unmet ambitions. Jane counters with independence desires as the pair drift toward routine discontent.
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Meonard Kent
Jane
The Breakup That Saved A Marriage
Jane and McDonald confront a stalled, failing union after years of drift. Jane discovers she no longer loves him while McDonald faces ruin from illness in 1920, overhears her lover John Firth, and returns home to a broke future. She offers to stay and rebuild, ending with a fragile vow to begin anew together.
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Mac Donald
Phair
McDonald
Jane
John
John Firth
MacDonald
Firth
Recovered More Than Dime From Carnegie Encounter
Roscoe G. Mitchell recalls a humorous moment with Andrew Carnegie at Hotel Astor during a Civic Federation meeting. Carnegie drops a dime and finds it again after slipping under the table, then quips that it is better to be born lucky than rich.
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McDonald
Ime
Mac
Roscoe G. Mitchell
Carnegie
Berlin
William
Mr. Carnegie
Civic Federation
Hotel Astor
Ironmaster
Unfair Discrimination at Christmas Kitchen Exclusion
Elizabeth laments being barred from the kitchen at Uncle Fred's during Christmas while her twin cousins freely visit. She voices her hurt to her mother, noting the boys are allowed in and she is treated as a “nice little girl” who must stay out.
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Elizabeth
Uncle
Early Egyptian Crank Drill Named First Known Machine
The earliest known machine is an Egyptian crank drill created before 3000 B.C. This device marks ancient advances in tool making and mechanical design.
Making Garments for Children
The USDA urges simple, washable children's clothing that allows free movement. Rompers and bloomers suit active kids, while elaborate designs hinder comfort. Home sewing is common for girls and younger boys, with patterns reused to create multiple outfits and reduce fabric waste.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ideal layout for a home laundry and its practical setup
The article discusses the ideal separate laundry space for housekeepers with running water and labor-saving devices. It covers placement near the kitchen or basement, lighting, ventilation, floor and wall materials, and practical flow from washing to ironing, including machine integration and tub positioning.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Home Household Hints From Practical Tips
Quick advice on preserving spices by sealing jars, greasing cake pans with cooled fat to prevent sticking, and using potato boiled water to freshen silk dresses. Also notes rinsing with cold water to remove milk and cream residue and sunlight exposure for some chores.
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Matrimonial Adventures
Clarence Budington Kell and
United Feature Syndicate
Clarence Budington Kelland
Andrew Carnegie
Homehold
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