Elopement Plan Goes Awry on Transcontinental Train
Lieut Ha Mallory and Marjorie Newton plot to elope but a taxi wreck delays them en route to a train. The couple and others aboard endure a chaotic scramble as a Reno divorce plot and meddling classmates unfold, with last minute plans and missing farewells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha Mallory
Marjorie Newton
Porter
Ira Lathger
Jimmie
Wellington
Reno
Sammy Whitcomb
Mra
Mallory
Bert
Rev
Mia Temple
Temple
Ale
Marjorie
All Aboard for a Wedding Prank on the Train
In a chaotic postnuptial scene aboard the moving train Mallory and Marjorie flee a staged marriage while two West Point friends Hudson and Shaw orchestrate a rowdy bridal initiation with rice, shoes, and mock gifts. The porter and fellow passengers react as the couple wheels toward Kedzie Avenue, planning a real yet delayed marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallory
Hudson
Shaw
Judson
Hut Shaw
Porter
Anne Gattle
Fellows Ke Hudson
West Point
Marjorie
Benedict Arnolds
San Francisco
Kedzie Avenue
Lathrop
Mrs. Temple
Dallery
Hte Tista
Kedzie Rvonu
Flo
Clckety
Excesa Baggage and a Bride on a Pretend Trail
On a train, Lieutenant Harry Mallory hides his unlabelled baggage while a white satin ceremony mockingly marks a marriage that is only a ruse. Marjorie is kept in the dark as Mrs. Temple and the former preacher’s loyal circle complicate the charade.
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Tactica Sa
Harry Mallory
Sfudson
Shaw
Hymen
Marjorie
Mallory
Jaid
Doctor Temple
Ips
Maitlory
Dor
Temple
bin First Clmar
Bla
Best Man Duties and Wedding Gift Etiquette
The best man serves as the groom's main advisor handling details and credentials, accompanying him at the ceremony and protecting the maid of honor if present. Attire for full evening dress includes white bow tie, gloves, waistcoat, patent pumps, cuff links, and white accessories. For gifts, a card need not be required but expressing sincere wishes is proper. wedding invitations usually require an immediate acceptance or regret for home weddings, while church weddings do not demand a reply.
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Marnl
Dama Curthey
Frugal Bridal Gifts in a Man’s Leaving Home
A humorous list suggests practical and ornamental items for a man about to study law, while a young woman might receive tokens like a bronze incense burner, brass candlestick, framed sentiments, metal desk net, letter holder, and sturdy book ends as parting gifts. The piece notes the pillow as an everpresent symbol and jokes about generous spoons for a girl.
Where to Send the Present and Gift Etiquette
The writer asks whether a wedding gift should be sent to the couple’s home or given on return from the wedding. They note the couple will set up a home in Frume town and suggest waiting to deliver the gift or sending it beforehand if preferred.
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Engle
Frume
Chit Po
Request for Parlor Games Book by Mail
A reader asks for a book of parlor games suitable for house parties for boys and girls. The note requests a self addressed stamped envelope in care of the paper to receive names and prices of three or four suitable books.
Sympathy Card Wording for Death Loss
A florist can send the beautiful card with your flowers bearing only your name. If desired you may add a short note such as With deep sympathy or Accept our sincere sympathy in this your great sorrow. The sentiment should convey condolence without personal details.
Toilet waters and home recipes for scented skin care
The article outlines making rose water and other scented waters at home for skin refreshment, including dilution, distillation steps, and storage tips. It discusses using garden blooms such as mignonette and violets, plus bay rum for scalp massage, with cautions on metals and aging formulas for improved validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Charleston
New Color Schemes Dominate Millinery Styles
Navy blue and violet dominate millinery colors with gritty threads of coral orange green and gray straw. New flowers mirror the contrasts with shot taffetas and green crepe de chine petals and ostrich feather centers in black or yellow. An amusing moralty for aging millinery.
Prince Edward at Eighteen Addresses Empire Rule
A June note notes Prince Edward 18, heir to the British throne, being old enough to rule if needed but lacking full rights until 21 for affairs, and not free to wed until 25. The piece mocks imperial logic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Albert
Prince of Wales
British Empire
Tota
Chk
Tame. Knickerlin Hears Poker Threats from Riders
Mrs Knickerlin fears men on horseback will beat her companion at poker. He reassures her no danger, saying the riders come from his band and are well fed.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Susie Pleton
Susie Pleton of Hooper Nebraska recounts suffering five years from female troubles and bearing down pain until Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after seven bottles. She could work for eighteen boarders and urges others to try the remedy.
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Hooper
Nebraska
Lydia E. Pinkham
Toften
Susiz Templeton
Pinkham
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