The Inventor and the Insurance Policy
James Mariner seeks to cash a lapsed life policy to fund a revolutionary carburetor device. Edward Patterson, a weary insurer’s clerk, offers only fourteen hundred dollars, denying exceptions to rules. Mariner clans hope to persuade, while Edward wrestles with remorse, fear, and the bottleneck of duty.
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James Mariner
Edward
Great Insurance Company
Mariner
Igat
Jean
Edward Patterson
Synopsized marital rift sparks suspicion of infidelity
Ruth Ingraham aids neighbor Edward Patterson a Chicago life insurer cashier. Julia his wife accuses him of infidelity via a summer resort letter. Patterson takes a vacation, returns to found belongings moved from their room, deepening the rift. Daughter Edith reveals the implications as a 17 year old watches.
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Ruth Ingraham
Edward Patterson
Chicago
Julia
Patterson
Edith
Ith
Afr
Jungle Love and Rivalry Among Lions
A Natal account describes a lioness tracking a poacher after her mate is shot, tearing him apart before mourning beside him. In Kalabari, a lion family responds to a hunter with a love purr, the male scenting danger and retreating as the hunter watches, delaying a shot.
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Hon
Natal
Uncomfortable Journey of John Ledyard Explorer
Connecticut born traveler John Ledyard journeyed from Sweden toward the western coast on foot with almost no money or proper clothing. His trek illustrates early exploration hardships and endurance in the late 18th century.
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John Ledyard
Sweden
The Rescue Bid That Binds A Desperate Edward
Edward weighs six thousand dollars and a chance to rescue inventor Mariner as he contemplates a risky partnership. Mariner pushes for urgency while Edward seeks time to study the plant and consult a manufacturer friend before a potential deal.
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Mariner
Minard
Julia
Old Aunt Patty
Edward
Bert Willard
Fur trims lead spring fashion in 1932 wardrobes
The piece notes fur accents across new spring and early summer outfits, from cuffs and bandings on sleeves to borderings on white and gray woolen suits. It highlights lightweight wools, lace openwork fabrics, and the recurring fur motif in day and evening wear, with navy and beige fox tones and chic border details.
New Spring Fabrics Appear Not As They Seem
New spring fabrics drawn from economy and Parisian design fuse textures to imitate wool, fur, or lace. Rodier’s ribbed cottons mimic tweeds, artificial silks recall astrakhan fur, and heavy ratine blends lead fashion with colorful prints and plaids.
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Paris
Rodier
Astrakhan
Push Up Sleeves Newest Gadget on Paris Gowns
Designers in Paris unveil elastic-banded push up sleeves for evening wraps and informal gowns. The feature helps wearers avoid dipping sleeves into soup or coffee while maintaining a mysterious medieval look. Buyers and weavers welcome the practical advance.
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Paris
Many Little Wraps by Cherie Nicholas
Fashion notes spotlight a flood of short jackets and wraps with long dramatic sleeves. The bellhop style with triple circular ruffles pairs white sheer fabric with a black satin evening gown. A wrap around youth jacket ties at the back and can be worn as blouse or jacket.
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Henry Kitchell Webster
The
Bobbs-Merrill Co
Dad
North Western
Lakeaide
By Cherie Nicholas
Western Newspaper Union
Cherie Nicholas
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