Miss Lulu Bett praised as stark realistic American drama
The piece notes Zona Gale's Miss Lulu Bett winning the 1921 Pulitzer and being praised for its stark realism of small town Midwestern life. It recounts Gale’s Portage Wisconsin base, the stage adaptation, and scenes of the Deacon family dinner where Lulu Bett, the family burden, is introduced amid daily domestic rhythm and gentle humor.
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Zona Gale
Lulu Bott
Ike
Newcastle
Lulu Bett
Middle West
Gale
Portage
Wis
Deacons
Mr. Deacon
Monona
Mrs. Deacon
Lulu
Ing
Dinner at Warbleton Hall Ends in Quiet Tension
The Deacon family shares a tense meal as Lulu deflects her husband Herbert’s mock authority. Di and Ina’s teases mix with Lulu’s quiet guilt while Mr. Deacon asserts his role, notices a yellow tulip, and a doorbell signals an outside interruption.
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Mondna
Mr. Deacon
Warbleton
Onona
Monona
Lulu
Herbert
Menora
Ina
Jenny Plow
Sam
Pet
Ina Deacon
Colorful Knitted Accessories and Winter Layette Trends
The article extols bright knitted items for cold weather, highlighting scarves, sweaters, hats, and layette pieces. It notes the aesthetic appeal and comfort, with detailed guidance on baby layette essentials and seasonal Woolen garments to keep the winter baby warm.
Practical Yankee Cookery From The Pantry
A 1927 Western Newspaper Union column lists home canning and cooking tips. Recipes include baked fresh trout, New England salt cod, cream eggs with onion, tongue scramble, grape jelly, and cucumbers pickles with mustard and sugar. It advises checking jars, keeping preserves cool and dry, and offers several relish style preserves.
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New England
Ancient Trade Evident in Tomb Goods Across Civilizations
The article notes long distance exchange among the Hittites and neighbors as Egyptian scarabs Phoenician pottery and Greek terracotta pieces appear in tombs of various periods. Bronze daggers and jewelry are common and a 3000 year old safety pin still works. The piece concludes that barriers to talent are not yet erected.
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D. Appleton & Company
Layette
Jack Frost
Western Newspa
Union
Myrtle Reed
White
John B. Tabb
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