Harlequin House a Margery Sharp Tale in London
Mr Partridge an aunt and ward Lisbeth Campion move into a shabby Paddington top floor with Ronny. They share a joke about socks and a stash of Captain Hush Weecard’s money while planning to lodge and reform Lisbeth’s brother Kenny. The trio rents a bohemian flat and buys colorful home goods as they begin life in a broadly urban, permissive district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Partridge
Kindis
Mise Pickering
Chaneron
Wlsbeth Campion
Captain Hush Weecard
Charles Lambert
Mr. Tartridee
Lisbeth
Charles
London
Konny
Llsbeth
Mr Partrisse
Kenny
Hugh
Canada
Mush
Mr. Darttice
Pickering
Mr. Cartridge
Ronny
Flugh
Mr . Partridge
Brocard
Partridge
France
Edgeware Road
Bloomsbury
Notting Hill
Campions
Ronny Campion
Ranny
Margery Sharp
Flapper Fanny by Sylvia Abundantly Clear
Lisbeth, Partridge, and Ronny navigate postrelease boredom and a failed theatre return. Partridge proposes a wild night club idea with ratting and docks, while Lisbeth and Ronny muse on honest toil and roles. The scene closes with plans for tomorrow and a cliffhanger tease.
10 20 30 Years Ago In The Gazette
Mrs. James Snodgrass was struck and knocked down by a car at First street and First avenue west, suffering slight injuries. Dr. Joseph Fort Newton, ex pastor of Liberal Christian church, accepted a rectorship with Dr. John Mockridge of St. James Episcopal in Philadelphia. Miss Margaret Morris of Cedar Rapids elected president of the Women’s Athletic Association at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. John Lynn Crawford returns from Tucson to visit his parents. O W Noble injured when his wagon was struck by an automobile on Ellis boulevard at 6 ayenne. The Rev Dr E H Gelvin traveling to Vinton to lecture on historic phases of socialism. The Rev Dr A L Murray in Iowa City for a mass meeting supporting the Interchurch World Movement. Music lovers attend Frieda Hempel’s concert at Cornell College Mount Vernon as the Cedar Rapids music festival opens.
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James Snodgrass
First Street
First Avenue West
Joseph Fort Newton
Liberal Christian Church
John Mockridge
St. James Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
Margaret Morris
Cedar Rapids
Women’s Athletic Association of Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
John Lynn Crawford
Tucson
Ariz
The
University of Arizona
J. Lynn Crawford
O. W. Noble
Ellis Boulevard
Ayenne
E. H. Gelvin
Vinton
A. L. Murray
Iowa City
Mount Vernon
Frieda Hempel
Cornell College
Has Become A Slave To Her Housekeeping
Mary Manners Nash notes a wife obsessed with spotless order leaving her exhausted and cross when her husband returns. The piece highlights endless labor for perfect tidiness and constant vigilance against dust.
Dear Miss Manners Advice on Boyfriend Deception
MAD suggests checking if he lied before reacting. If you like him, consider overlooking one lapse. if it recurs, consider ending the relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Dear Miss Manners Letter Cautions a Home Courting Outside
A reader urges B B B to leave her husband alone and stays away from other homes. The columnist hopes the letter steers B B B to improve her own home for her husband and child and notes that many in England suffer nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Iowa Consistory votes to build temple at A avenue Sixth street
At the spring reunion closing session Iowa Consistory voted to erect a new temple on its property at A avenue and Sixth street with an estimated cost of 22000. Mrs Edward Winslow Haman presented her pupil Verne B Jeffery in a piano recital at the public library auditorium. Fred McArdle and family return to Cedar Rapids to make their home. Miss Millie Wolfe visiting her parents has telegram announcing her election as general secretary of the YWCA Fort Worth Texas after six months as Bible secretary there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sixth Street
Edward Winslow Haman
Verne B. Jeffery
Public Library
Fred McArdle
Rock Island Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Millie Wolfe
Fort Worth
Tex
Common Sense About Constipation
A doctor advises finding the cause of constipation to avoid symptoms. It notes refined foods reduce bulk in the intestine and recommends Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast with ample water. The ad urges joining the regulars and suggests consulting a physician for chronic cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg's
Battie Creek
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Harlequin House
Wisbeth
Masham Street
Paddington Station
T. Cubitt
Park Lane
I’ Cubitt
Sidney Walker
Mr. Walker
Woolworth’s
AAA
Flapper
By Sylvia
Mary Manners
Nash
England
Miller's
Viking
GAR
Maxwell House
Johnson's
Glee
California
Life Beverages
Clapps
Nena. A
PRAIA
Red River
Ohio
Texas
Pillsbury Sno-Sheen
EAM
Yeu
New York
Camay Soap
Kentucky
M. J.B
Absorbine Jr
Dewitt
Alka Seltzer
Peruna
Edwards
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