A Glimpse of Julian Street Portrait of a Prolific Writer
A profile praises Julian Street for enduring youth and craftsmanship, noting his patient, steady labor that yields travel and character studies with unique charm. The piece highlights keen observation, subtle characterization, and the notable story The Lost Columbine for the Star Author Series. It includes a dramatic club scene excerpt featuring Archibald Elkins and Eleanor as they discuss secrecy and costumes at a society ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Street
Columbine
Star Author
Mary Stewart Cutting, JR
Columbine Masquerade and a Night of Hidden Wives
Archibald Welkins attends a secretive costume ball with his wife Eleanor and other couples. He pursues a mysterious Columbine while Eleanor dodges questions about her outfit, revealing a silent, enigmatic dynamic in their relationship and recalling a past French officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puntry Club
Archibald Elkins
Eleanor
Serecy
Archibald Welkins
King Charles II
Tom Bayne
Continental Army
Welkins
Cleopatra
Napoleon Eleanor
Charles II
Columbine
Nell Gwyn
York
Zen
King Charles
Backing at Vicksburg Story Tests County Histories
A Kansas City Star excerpt recounts a Chicago solicitor soliciting a farmer near Bear Creek to sign for a county history with the farmer’s biography. The farmer, a Union veteran, initially resists as his wife questions the $15 price, recalling his wartime feats and the risk of being charged for a book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
William H. Bingham
Chicago
Bear Creek
Zeb
Vicksburg
Kansas City Star
Then She Got the Cookies
A child called Alice begs for cookies after already eating some. Her mother cautions about eating between meals, recalling her own childhood. Alice argues she has a good mother, reinforcing the family dynamic and humor.
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Alice
Mamma
Dearie
Kansas City Star
Peace advocate predicts end of shooting games
A Miss Hunter A themed peace advocate declares shooting games will be abolished soon, while a critic questions the claim saying there will always be crap shooting. The exchange reflects a humorous debate on changes to amusements involving firearms.
The Wheatcake Lady and The Oatmeal Man Love Across a Ward
Betty Major on the hospital ward falls for the convalescent physician known as the Oatmeal Man after a note with a rose arrives. A continuing exchange of letters between the Wheatcake Lady and her admirer leads to romance as she nears discharge. The doctor becomes the new match as he preserves her pulse with humor and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Major
Betty
Hollings
Valley of the Shadow
Robert Ware
Doctor Ware
Tetrazzini Mocked In Wet Mexico Theater
The diva Lucia Tetrazzini performed as a leaky roof drenched the stage. A boxed dame complained, prompting the singer to improvise a quip about lowering gowns. Laughter followed as the audience turned away from the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetrazzini
Mexico
Lucia
Old Families and Old Money in a Valley Tale
The narrator recalls rebel Mr Clare who scorns old families like the Billetts Drenkhards Greys St Quintins Hardys Goulds and Pari delles once owners of valley lands. He mocks Betty Priddle claiming her dairy skill wasted long ago in Palestine as Thoman Hardy notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Clare
Billetts
Drenkhards
Greys
Clare
Palestine
Thoman Hardy
True Greatness and A Humble Life Beyond Wealth
The writer reflects on denying outward greatness and costly pursuits. He seeks a simple income and warns that ambition for wealth can grow with wealth. A humble, blessed life with minimal entanglements is preferred to ensure steady devotion and focus on true blessings.
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Matrimonial Adventures
United Feature Syndicate
Julian
Usban
Lucille Finn
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
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