Winning Her Hubby Back After a Bitter Split
John Henry Wheeler, a city ad man, and his wife Janet divorce after a blazing quarrel in Laurelhurst. Wheeler moves to the city, but bachelor life empties him until a chance letter leads to a renewed romance with Janet’s former maid Paulette, awaiting a fateful reunion in Central Park West.
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John Henry Wheelers
Uney
Laurelhurst
John Henry Waso
Wheeler
John Henry
Janet
Chicago
Derlaion
Balt and
Dare
Harlem
Central Park West
Metropolitan
John
Paulette
Paulette Giraudet
Monsieur Wheeler
Mike
Letter to Jack Reveals Paulette’s Return and Wedding Plans
A torn letter to John Henry reveals Paulette’s marriage news, longing for Jack’s return, and plans for a possible remarriage with Doctor Stotesbury. The message mentions Laurelhurst house, dinner details, and a 5:15 train, with a P.S. noting Paulette’s marriage to the Coldmens’ chauffeur.
Joy of Being Useful and Working Riles the Mind
The piece argues that usefulness gives lasting satisfaction beyond vanity. A child’s small tasks spark pride, shaping character for life. Even the wealthy crave labor, as loafing fades and the urge to feel useful returns, per the Baltimore Sun.
Beating Solomon By Ancient King Techrimekundan
Ancient ruler Techrimekundan from Ebela defeats Solomon in a tale. He governed 3,000 ministers and 69 Utue kings, with 500 noble wives, 500 wealthy wives, and 300 strikingly beautiful wives. The inventory appears in Tibetan mysteries translated from Jacques Bacot. The plays are staged in monasteries during the sixth moon and feature precise costumes. action is sparse but dialogue holds interest.
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Solomon
Techrimekundan
Ebela
Jaques Bacot
Genius of Philology and a Virginia Governor’s Decision
Pleas for reprieve of George Rulett, an American teacher convicted in 1370 of robberies and murders including his wife and daughter, cite his work on a universal language. Despite a signed petition arguing his linguistic invention could benefit mankind, the governor rejected the plea and Rulett was hanged.
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Crimsovls
George Rulett
Ruloff
Virginia
Hulor
Hezekiah Perkins Case Says Father Ignored Son For A Month
A farmer sues his son in a dispute of months of quarrel. The elder testifies the son is Hezekiah Perkins and admits ignoring him for a period, while denying dealings with the boy. The exchange highlights the courtroom misinterpretation of actions and names.
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Hezekiah Perkins
Nothing Snobbish About Him Two Literary Nights
A dialogue between Harvard and Yale figures unfolds in a lively Jolly Utter tale. The Yale map quips that Harvard men are inclined to be snobbish, while the Harvard rower retorts he knew every oar in the boat except three in the stern.
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Harvard
Yale
W. Orton Tewson
The
New York Evening Post
Acres of Flowers and Perfume Distilleries in Europe
Acres of flowers including roses and others are cultivated in France and southern Italy to meet rising perfume demand. Extraction of aromas from blossoms is lengthy and millions of blossoms are needed. Large distilleries have been built in southern Italy to extract essences from estrony fruit mud for perfumes.
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France
Italy
Digest Poll Unfair Admits From Editor and Senator
Special correspondence from Washington reports Senator Harrison accusing Coolidge Dawes managers of using straw polls to mislead voters. He cites Literary Digest figures showing bias toward Republicans, and argues the public should distrust such polls. He condemns the administration as impotent and corrupt, urging voters to reject continued leadership.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge-Dawes
Pat Harrison
Coolidge
Harrison
New York World
Literary Digest
The Camera Addict Causes a Safari Panic
In Africa last year a camera addict joined a big game hunt with companions. One companion was chased by a son and rushed to camp with the hunter close behind. Ned heard a shout and looked toward the thicket hoping for rescue, but the camera addict burst forth, shouting to slow down and warning that both could not be photographed.
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Africa
Study Finds Least Intelligent Gutted to Monotonous Work
Investigation by the National Institute of Industrial Psychology in London reports on two girls, one average and one less intelligent, who worked eight weeks at cross stitching canvases. The less intelligent began poorly but improved greatly, while the more intelligent produced high output yet failed to maintain it.
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Ings Inc
National Institute of Industrial Psychology
London
Ancient London ban lifted on hackney carriages in Hyde Park
A 1695 notice accused quality persons of being affronted by hackney drivers wearing tusks. The old order barred linckney nuurlage in Hyde Park for 220 years. The ban is lifted and taxicades may use the reels in Hyde Park to vet from other parts of London.
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London
Hyde
Unnecessary Deaths and Sanitations Efforts Worldwide
Estimates show 35 million die annually worldwide and 70 million fall ill. In the U S deaths run about 1.5 million yearly. Sanitary science suggests at least a quarter of deaths and 40 percent of sickness could be prevented, as leading nations push to raise sanitation standards and stamp out disease.
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United States
Cutting Wallpaper Edge Trimming Made Easy
A quick tip from Popular Seleave Monthly explains that holding wallpaper to light reveals the pattern edge. Follow the straight edge with your shears to trim selvage efficiently and reduce tedious effort.
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Seleave
Unknown Wealth Stone Discovered as Priceless Gem
A poor man kept a large red stone as a keepsake that he later learned was a priceless gem. Years after, a friend recognized the stone’s true value. The owner had possessed a license for years but did not recognize its riches.
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Albert Fall
Harry Daugherty
Mallon
Mellon
Mr. Mellon
Congress
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William Reddie
the Talbot Bank
Easton’ Utilities Commission
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Thomas J. Claggett
William T. Williams
Madison B. Bordley
Centreville National Bank
Centreville
Thomas D. Bowers
Third National Bank
Chestertown
A. Fletcher Sisk
Provident Bank
Preston
D. Frank Fooks
Deposit & Savings Bank
Sec. & Treas
Worcester Fertilizer Company
Snow Hill
S. Frank Dashiells
Bank of Somerset
Princess Anne
William P. Ward
Farmers & Planters Company
Salisbury
Is Slughlett Henry
Henry Holliday
Isaston National Bank
Ikaston, Md
Talbot Bank
Easton, Md
Easton Tithe and Mortgage Guarantee Corporation
Better Home Lighting Committee
Heywood-Wakefield Co
Y. K. Newnam
Denton, Maryland
New Dover Opera House
Delaware
Paramount Presents
Bebe Daniels
Tom Moore
Manhattan
Europe
Scarem Much
Cecil B. DE Mille
Comedy and News
Hallowe'en
Paramount
Thomas Meighan
Alaskan
James Oliver Curwood
Meighan
Caroline County
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West Denton
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Board of Supervisors of Elections
Lee Ingnutt
Milton N. Roe
Narry B. Mason
C. Leslie Walls
Orphans’ Court
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J. Walter Beauchamer
Elizabeth Beauehamp
Williston
Finder
Journal Office
the Peoples Bank
Henry S. Nuttle
J. Frank Wright
Philadelphia
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