Jerry Harmer Meets Duane Allerton in New York Studio
In Carter Blake's New York apartment Jerry Harmer meets wealthy duelist Duane Allerton who admires her. she resents his familiarity and leaves. The narrative then shifts to Jerry's Des Moines childhood and youth as she contemplates studying art in New York at twenty. In the city she rooms with Mrs Delaney and Theresa, a painter, who become close friends.
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Carter Blake
New York
Jerry
Geraldine) Harmer
Prudence
Duane Allerton
Allerton
Des Moines
Delaney
Simi
Theresa
Reilly’s Alley
Carter
Blake
Brooklyn
Mimi
Rhoda
Party scene turns art studio into lamplit farce
Rhoda directs Jerry to pose as the model on the floor to cast a perfect shadow on the lady in her drawing. Mimi’s lamp becomes the key, and after tense adjustments the light finally hits the face, revealing Rhoda’s triumph as Jerry endures the quirky art process.
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Rhoda
Mimi
Jerry
Theresa
Kolinsky
Jenny
Night of first studio party and dream unsettled
In a taxi bound for Brooklyn the night marks Jerry's first studio party and Carter Blake's noted contract sense. Friends recall how Duane Allerton's warm smile shattered her girlhood dream and the glamorous illusion faded.
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Brooklyn
Jerry
Carter Blake
Duane Allerton
Jerry and Theresa at the Art Traffickers' Studio
Jerry hides her art materials after admitting she cannot paint. She shares a quiet breakfast with Theresa and reflects on a failed artistic dream. Rhoda returns home exhausted from a late party, while talk centers on the artists’ social scene and Batik Trailers who mingle with the idle rich.
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Theresa
Jerry
Amalgamated Middle West
Rhoda
Bertrande
Tona
Korzky
Angel-face
Francy
Francy England
Duane Allertog
Kitty Karson
Aimee
No genius status for Jerry as plans unfold
The dialogue questions Jerry's next move after realizing she is not a genius and asks whether Allerton remains involved.
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Jerry
Allerton
Chance Acquaintance with Flowers in Nature
A Burroughs inspired reflection on forming casual, repeated meetings with flowers and birds during open-air outings. The text emphasizes natural, patient acquaintance rather than forced exploration, suggesting bloom through time and shared outdoor experiences.
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Johs Burroughs
The Modern Flat Jokes About A Very Small Home
A playful quip about a man living in a tiny flat. a dog’s wagging tail becomes the punchline, signaling humor over a small space.
Stalking a Highland Stag Ends with Singe of Goat Misunderstanding
In London a tale circulates of Sir William Harcourt on a Scottish Highlands shoot with J Millais. He spots a horned beast at dusk and moves in to shoot, only to be halted by a Highland voice warning he cannot share the minister's goat.
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London
Sir William Harcourt
Mr. Millais
Sir William
Bayer Aspirin Safety Warning Ady Message
Warning urging buyers to ensure the Bayer name appears on the package or tablets to confirm genuine Bayer Aspirin trusted for 25 years. Advises saying Bayer at purchase and warns imitators may be dangerous.
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Bayer
Flapper Seeks Grandpa’s Answer on Proposal
Senator Lenroot at lunch remarks on the new woman, while a flapper questions her octogenarian grandfather about a marriage proposal. He finally reveals his answer, saying he told grandma yes. The Philadelphia Bulletin reports the exchange as a light anecdote on generational views.
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Lenroot
An Unflattering Light by William Jennings Bryan in Dayton
A corresp ondent recalls Bryan days before his death in Dayton U S A as he jokes about the limelight. A doctor's wife praises his skill claiming he saved a man named Million while criticizing past spouses for their fates and suggesting earlier life might have differed under his care.
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William Jennings Bryan
Dayton
George
Mr. Million
Million
Notable Exchange Sparks Quiet Theater Conversation
A witty exchange from a play or column features Rudy asking about pleasure in kissing, with the reply hinting at ambiguity. The dialogue reflects a social moment, capturing humor and character dynamics in a condensed quotation.
Dancing and Auto Driving
A claim suggests skilled dancers may become safer drivers due to sense of time rhythm and collision avoidance learned in dance. The idea links dance experience to better performance in traffic and during emergencies.
Helpfulness to Others Man's Great Achievement
The man pictured here was helpful to mankind and gave the world Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, a tonic said to restore health in many women. A testimonial from Mrs Ed Sampson of Winona Minnesota asserts twenty years of use with two to three bottles often sufficient.
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Dr. Pierce
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