Spring aprons and scarfs enliven unpretentious frocks
Aprons in checked ginghams chambrays and cotton prints star in spring fashion with rick rack trim Swiss embroidery and bright appliques. Scarves in georgette plaid silk and chiffon dress coats hats and sports outfits, with matching sets and waterproof work aprons offering versatile style for both home and street.
The Young Robins M25 You Will Fly For Yourself
Mrs Robin fears for plump worm fed brood until Grandma Robin counsels letting the young learn to hunt. The nestlings stretch awaken fly and depart, proving motherly worry premature while experience teaches independence.
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Brother Robin
Robin
Mrs. Robin
Grandma Robin
Mrs. Rabin
Grandma
Man You May Marry By E R Peyser
A humorous portrait of a would be groom who overvalues food and jokes about dieting in company. The piece satirically suggests brides learn cooking and keep food at the center of married life, framing dieting as an inside sport.
Whats in a Name Alma Meaning and Fortune Tied to Eve
The article traces Alma's meanings from Latin alma mater to old Norse and Crimean river associations, noting its Teutonic charm and Russia England Germany usage. It cites Alma’s talisman topaz lighting mines, and claims Tuesday as a lucky day and four as a lucky number.
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Anna
Alma
Fand
Crimean
Russia
England
Germany
Shelley
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Why of Superstitions Visitors First Call
A reader notes a long standing belief that not offering a visitor refreshment at first call sows enmity. The practice, traced to ancient nomadic customs, involves bread and salt as a sign of friendship and was historically common across civilizations. Kipling is cited in reference.
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Kipling
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
No Mirth Control Here Let Them Laugh Best Seller Tale
A McClure Syndicate item extols the joy of best sellers and readers' amusement. It argues readers pay modest prices to enjoy light works, while serious volumes rarely top charts but can still serve as a tonic for life.
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Grandma Robin
Mrs. Robin
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
David Wyngate Butler Breaks Into Leading Roles in Film
David Wyngate Butler, after three years of stock work and time as a stage manager, was signed by a prominent producer and given leads. He has appeared in several major productions. he is tall, dark, 185 pounds, with black hair and blue eyes.
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David Wyngate Butler
Butler
Adoring Woman Praises Author With Cake Recipe
A devoted admirer writes to a famed author in a New York column, praising the writer and proposing a contribution. The exchange turns to a cake recipe appearing in the helps to housewives column of the newspaper.
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New York Sun and Globe
Move On Bug Cop Argument on Block Flare
A tense exchange erupts as a resident confronts a officer in a dispute over blocking access. The incident centers on a claim of authority and demands for space on the sidewalk. Both sides trade sharp words amid a nearby crowd of onlookers.
The Kitchen Cabinet Quote on Cheerful View of Life
A brief aphorism notes that viewing things cheerfully and thinking about life hopefully can be cultivated as a habit, much like any other habit, with a closing Smiles attribution.
Light desserts and simple fruit pairings for late spring
The article lists light desserts and fruit combinations suitable for late spring and early summer. It describes Bavarian Prune Cream with prune juice and gelatin, Tomato Jelly with spices and gelatin, Hot Sardines on buttered toast, Drop Doughnuts with ginger and lemon, and a mayonnaise recipe with oil and lemon juice.
Enchanted Distance Paints Hills in Azure Light
Poem excerpt describes a summer evening scene where distant mountains glow with blue, the sunlit summit merging with the sky. The speaker asks why the nearer landscape seems ordinary while the far peaks appear more alluring, concluding that distance lends enchantment to the view.
Graham Pudding and Graham Cracker Cake Recipe Items
A collection of homey Graham based desserts and breads with steps for Graham Pudding Graham Cracker Cake Date Bran Muffins and notes on using Dried orange peel for flavor A note suggests burning a bit on the stove to remove cooking odor in rooms.
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