The Daughter of David Kerr by Harry King Tootle
A Belmont politics dinner reveals how outside interests influence local power. Judge Amos Gilbert and Kendall discuss Belmont News owner Joe Wright and new editorial leadership as they seek Kerr's stance on emerging proposals. The scene shows how business, media, and personal ambition intertwine in the town's political dynamics.
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David Kerr
Harry King Tootleeetee
England
Amos Gilbert
Kendall
Chicago Packers
Kerr
Gilbert
Chicago
Locust Lawn
Belmont News
Amy Fro
Kager
Belmont
Joe Wright
Mrs. Hayes
Sam Hayes
Belmont County
Hayes
Eoen
Wright
Dave Kerr
Mrs. Gilbert
Judge Gilbert
Mr. Wright
Belmont News at Issue Over City Franchise Fight
Judge Gilbert resists Kerr backed franchise drive threatening Maple avenue and Benton Park while Kendall presses Wright, a reformer publisher, to expose backroom deals and uphold honest journalism amid Belmont power politics.
Wright presses for reform in franchise dispute at Gilbert home
Wright delivers a forceful broadside on the franchise issue while at Judge Gilbert's drawing room. Kendall shows interest in the progress toward an ideal, and the editor concedes not liking preaching. Judge Gilbert exits with the visitor at the gate and opposes the proposed franchise grab, doubting Kerr's support.
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Wright
Kendall
Gilbert
David Kerr
Spring Dress of Taffeta for Ten DJs
The article describes spring fashion focusing on short jackets, drapery, and taffeta fabrics. It details a blue taffeta gown with an overskirt, minaret silhouette, and a kimono-sleeve jacket, plus construction notes, fabrics, trims, and estimated costs for patterns, stitching, and materials.
Fighting Wasps With Odor Behind Arm Suggests Safer Method
An Illustrated Sunday Magazine feature describes a survey method where workers use a machete rubbed under the arm to release odor and drive wasps away from a nest. Engineers traditionally burn nests, but a woodsman tactic using human scent proved more effective and less dangerous, though it requires nerve to execute.
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Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Must Be Learned in Youth The Case for Early Language Study
A writer in the Atlantic urges language learning in youth, arguing younger minds acquire languages more easily and that early study builds new brain pathways. He notes language learning reshapes habits of thought and speech, with aging widening the challenge of adopting new mental attitudes.
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Atlantic
Hair Coiffures Return to High Simple Styles
Revivals of old fashions bring back flat ringlets and high coiffures in simple, conservative shapes. One style shows a loose wave with a French twist and puff atop, another features a large, loose coil with a centered upstanding puff. Shell pins adorn these looks while colored wigs prompt cobras stone set shell combs in bright hues.
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Maple Avenue
Benton Park
Street Railway
Young Wright
Mre
Orane
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