Mothers boast about children in this town
Mrs. Worthing recalls how different mothers praise their children and claims many mothers brag about traits their offspring show. She notes Gregory’s dancing and singing talents, compares others like Dorothy, Ethel, Arthur, Barbara, and Barbara sews well, yet she avoids boasting herself.
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RS. Worthing
Gregory Worthing
Gregory
New York
John Harrison
Ethel
Mrs. Worthing
Mothers View On Sons And Music In Connecticut Town
A narrator recalls conversations about two boys, Clement and Gregory, and a discouraged mother debating child upbringing. Mrs Worthing praises Clement, while parallels with Tom Bingham reveal different parenting outcomes. The piece ends reflecting on whether mothers truly know their children.
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Connecticut
Tom Bingham
What becomes of all the pins in Terra Firma
A humorous exchange from Harper's Weekly features Mrs X searching for lost pins on a dressing table and her son joking that pins fall to the earth and become terrapins as he begins studying Latin. The quip captures light whimsy in a domestic moment.
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Mrs. X
Harper's Weekly
Plain cook requested by Mrs Honeymoon at Intelligence Office
A brief scene in the Intelligence Office shows Mrs Honeymoon asking for a plain cook. The manager offers a plain option and the judge confirms the request.
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Intelligence Office
The Groggin sale and the value of old books
A neighborhood sale at an old homestead shows the clash of thrift and sentiment as Lim Jacklin buys a pile of old books. He argues books speak to a man, offering wisdom, while others chase money for land and cattle. Lincoln and Washington are invoked to praise reading over riches.
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Lim Jackon
Stoveall
Lim
Abe Lincoln
Washington
Lincoln
Eilisha
Broveall
Brother Stoveall
Steve
Jacksin
Gale
Jedge
Jedgee
Solomon
Third Day Lilies of the Valley Growth Method
The article outlines a method to grow lilies of the valley by refrigerating roots to halt spring growth then moving them to a warm greenhouse. One week later the stalks appear, by the twelfth day leaves unroll, by the fifteenth day blossoms open, and by the eighteenth day the bells are ready for gathering.
Too Much Shade Is A Bad Thing For Homes
An article warns against planting too many trees around dwellings citing health risks from dampness and lack of sun. It recounts a farmhouse where dense maples caused illness, including diphtheria, and notes sunlight and fresh air as essential. It also describes ornamental shrubs Calycanthus species and notes growth differences among varieties.
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Brant You
California
The Golden Bell Forsythia Forms and Uses
The article describes Forsythia as a hardy plant with showy yellow flowers that bloom before leaves. It notes two popular forms, Forsythia viridissima upright and Forsythia suspensa drooping, and suggests uses for borders shrubs hedges and single specimens in various soils.
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Marses
Storage Racks for Seed Potatoes and Poultry Tips
Storage racks shown ensure proper potato preservation while saving space. Each tray in the stack stays separate for quality storage. Also notes on feeding eggs to chicks with baked corn meal and general turkey-raising guidance.
Purely Feminine Fixing Old Chairs and Fabrics
An industrious housekeeper shares how she recovers a family chair set with tapestry. She explains sourcing cheap fabric, prechecking materials, filling hollow spots, lining, pinning, and using guimpe or brass tacks for a neat finish. She notes tufting is hard for amateurs, but she innovates with buttons and chalk guides.
Novelty bordered silks inspire inventive gown design
Fashion guidance shows how to transform novelty bordered silks into elegant gowns. Skirts pose fewer challenges than waists and the model uses a solid color foundation with a wide Egyptian border for the top and sleeves. The waist and sleeves form a single piece creating a kimono like continuous line, with a white lace guimpe peeking above and velvet ribbon straps joining bordered panels.
Norfolk style suit description with navy serge
The article details a Norfolk style outfit using navy blue diagonal serge. It describes a plaited skirt centered at the front and a regulation jacket lined with striped silk. White straw hat features a blue silk bow. materials listed include 51% yards serge and 3 yards lining silk.
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Norfolk
Alcohol for Oily Skin Care Idea
The article advises wiping oily skin with diluted alcohol once or twice daily to reduce shine. It suggests borax or ammonia in water in moderation, then applying face powder to improve appearance and reduce oiliness.
Good Nature a Beautifier for Bright Eyes and Cheerful Smile
The article extols good nature as the best beautifier. It claims bright eyes and a pink cheek flush result from a cheerful disposition. A genuine smile, not a forced one, makes a person appear pretty to others.
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Bayer
Cha Attell
Loomis
Tom
Harry
Opie
Ezar
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