Dancing opinions split in Molly Stark column letters
Readers debate dancing as recreation with Yvonne and Sweet Clover portraits, noting its joy, discipline, and potential harms. A second letter asks Miss Stark for theater party tips and ticketing, while J. E. P. seeks beginner astronomy titles and Canton sources with library recommendations included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stark
Molly Stark
Sweet Clover
Yvonne
Tural
Canton
Public Library
Kelvin McKready
Putnam's Book of Stars
G. E. Mitton
MacMillen
Martha Evans Martin
Harper's
American Library Association
Tailored Dress Describes New Separate Circular Side Sections
A fashion piece notes a tailored dress featuring set in circular side sections for movement and a detachable collar. The article highlights a seasonally updated design that remains true to the feel of the prior model while varying details.
Uncle Wiggily And The Stickle Burrs Fun at Frog Pond Race
Skipper and Nipper invite Bully and Bawly Notail to a race at a frog pond. The frog boys are noted as good swimmers and the rabbit boys plan playful antics inspired by Uncle Wiggily. The scene opens with bright mischief and eager anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skipper
Notail
Nipper
Uncle Wiggily
Uncle Wiggily’s rabbit boys plan frog pond mischief
Nipper and Skipper scheme a prank on Uncle Wiggily by thrown rocks into the frog pond to trigger a pretend rescue. They follow Bully and Bawly the frog boys to the water while Uncle Wiggily and Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy watch nearby with the forty seven bunnies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bully
Bawly
Nipper
Uncle Wiggily
Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy
Skipper
Rabbit Boys
Sayings of Mrs Solomon With or Without
A satirical early 20th century meditation questions why women seek men and struggle with marriage and singleness. It contrasts married and unmarried women's longing, complains of boredom and dependency, and ends with a call to seek the love of the Right Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Solomon
Selah
A Wife's Confessional Madge Seeks Steve Interview
Margaret hides a dangerous mission as she draws two hundred dollars to aid Steve. She frets over revealing Steve's danger to her mother in law while racing to finish the assignment before an Allen Drake operative arrives from New York. A Chinese driver trails the car as Steve is fetched for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Powell
Katherine
Steve
Dicky
Allen Drake
New York
Margaret
Katie
Lillian
Lee
Chow
Steamed Blackberry Pudding by Mrs Kittie Rastetter
A vintage recipe from Mrs Kittie Rastetter of Alliance Ohio for steamed blackberry pudding with butter sugar eggs milk and flour plus a blackberry jam variant. Instructions cover mixing steaming in a buttered mould and serving with sauce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Rastetter
West Main St. Alliance
Place for the children in homes and towns urged
An editorial argues for child centered design in homes and communities. It calls for nursery plans, safe play spaces, and adequate school and park ground, warning that existing houses and towns neglect children and fail to provide room to grow and play. It invites readers to write Mr. Patri for guidance on child care and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patri
No Choice Lady Coniston Faces Shocking Revelations
Lady Coniston confronts a tangled estate crisis as Mrs Leppard implicates Miss Iris Montfort in a murder-linked web. Ida confronts identity shocks about Iris Camoys and Giffard, while hinting at perilous motives and a plan to flee to South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montfort
Tyneman
Lady Coniston
Harold
South Africa
Giffard
Ida
Ferris
Richard
Mr. Ferris
Old Ferris
Misa Montfort
Hwiff
Ming Montfort
Misa Carmoys
Miss Montfort
Miss Camoys
Iris Montfort
Shepherd's Bush
Misa Camoye
Christian
Lappard
Wanbrook Way
Wanbrook
Campus
Sir Richard
Ida Coniston
Weastminster
Victoria Street
Iris
Mrs. Leppard
Leppard
Mr. Leppard
Cage Hill
Dr. Shepstone
Rivera
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Advertises Health
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for "women's ailments" to restore health and beauty. It claims the remedy neutralizes distress, sallow complexions, headaches, and lassitude by treating internal female complaints. It emphasizes self-use in a cave setting and promotes sparkling eyes and an elastic step as signs of cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia FE
Pinkham
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Peaders
Clover
Chum
Uncle Butter
Uncle
Skiper
Bunny
Mr. Longears
Robins
Daddycums
Uncle Wigglly
Ohio
Bedtime
Howard & Garis
the Stickle Burrs
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Skip
Helen Rowland
Adele Garrison
Madge
Angelo Patri
Edwunder
Wal Viennne
Ferria
ENZIE
Boston
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