Problems of Mothers Teach Children to Be Orderly
A mother’s plea for teaching children to tidy without nagging. The piece recalls Gypsy Breynton and Jonas lessons, weighs methods like the pound system and periodic inspections, and stresses example and gradual habit formation for order in the home.
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West Point
Disorder in the home and child organization methods
A homemaker describes chaotic rooms and unmade beds, then suggests practical toy storage via a trunk chaise with partitions and fixed rights for each child. The piece urges patience, consistent rules, and asks readers for parental tips while answering reader questions on spanking and school complaints.
Parents Debate Handling Teacher Lying Accusations
A mother-end discussion warns against suppressing a pupil’s lie accusation by a teacher. The author would seek explanations, insist on apologies if needed, and invite open parental communication about school issues. A second vignette recounts a jeweler’s Paris tale about novelty and age perception.
You Can Create Your Own Opportunities in Life
A motivational piece urges readers to act with confidence and ambition. It compares inaction to obscurity, cites Blondin and Socrates as examples, and stresses that knowledge, discipline, and effort unlock power. The essay encourages daily growth, setting high ideals, and taking initiative to achieve worthy goals.
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Socrates
Gladstone
Blondin
Niagara
Be Brief Be Brief Motto for Efficient Women 1920s
A column by Helen Bruce Wallace extols brevity as a vital habit for women in business and home life. It notes quick, pointed talks curb wasted time, prevents interruptions, and boosts productivity. The piece links brevity to success across work, domestic tasks, and social duties.
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Helen Bruce Wallace
Proper Bread and Knife Reads for Dainty Sandwiches
A guide on making dainty sandwiches stresses using square loaves with smooth crusts and close grain for sturdy cuts. It recommends a very sharp long knife, fresh soft butter on both slices, even layering, and careful crust handling to avoid waste and ensure appetizing results.
A Girl Who Snubs
Atchison Globe notes a 24 year old girl in Atchison who snubs her family for believing she knows more than her mother and father. She scorns younger siblings and their dress, while the family has long provided for her as the eldest. Some would say the family should snub her in return.
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Paris
Europe
Atchison
Beca
Wena
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Gypsy Breynton
Hollo
Rollo
Jonas
Mrs. Herrick
Lil. J
Worth
Harper’s Bazar
Switzerland
BY Madison C- Peters
Atchison Globe