Island Lovers Decide Their Own Marriage Rite
Barbara and Alan confront a crisis on a tropical island choosing to define their union by inner motives rather than society. They wrestle with love, duty, and the weight of tradition as dawn nears a promised private wedding and a makeshift ring from a small tin key ring.
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Barbara
Rubicon
Alan
In defense of women by Mencken
Mencken notes a harsh view that marriage reduces a man to surrender liberty and soul for a woman. He suggests bridesmaids would laugh at this idea, especially after drink and theatrics at weddings. The piece cites a quote on masculine courtship as testimony to prowess.
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Croft
H. L. Mencken
Built to measure kitchen aids farm family in Washington
A farm home in Washington showcases a built-to-measure kitchen planned with height tailored surfaces, nearby well and pump for running water, and a large porch with a hall aiding movement. The Morton family demonstrates that a simple shell with careful layout can save steps and reduce household burden.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Extension Service
H. B. Morton
Morton
State of
Honey recipes and substitutes from the Agriculture department
The article outlines honey as a sugar substitute in baked fruits jams and desserts and provides several recipes. It covers honey custard cakes cookies and nougat fillings with guidance on substituting honey for sugar and adjusting liquids.
Reclaim Washstand for Kitchen Use
Rural home contests inspire reuse of discarded washstands as buffets desks or wheel trays. Demonstrations by Virginia home agents show farmers transforming the old furniture by removing parts painting and adding casters. The United States Department of Agriculture aided the project with a guiding illustration.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
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