Spicy Belle Browning and Farnsworth at a Moonlit Reception
Farnsworth, a famed author, seeks privacy in a crowded party hall where Spicy Belle Browning, a young entertainer, engages him with song. They reveal mutual attraction as he plans to leave for South America taking her as his bride despite Bedlam in the reception and a chase to find Mrs. Gilder.
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Farneworth
South America
Farnsworth
Toicy Belle Browning
Belle
Juanita
Mra Gilder
Mra. Gilder
Wes Gore
Spicy Belle
Penneworth
Farnsworth Beard
Miss Brownulng
Miss Browning
Warnsworth
United States
Dream of a debt paid by a father in sleep tale
A man sued for a debt contracted in his father’s life believes it settled. He dreams his father says the debt is paid and hints the papers lie with a certain solicitor. The dream prompts him to visit the solicitor, recall the Portuguese money incident, and recover the papers to avert heavy loss.
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Macuish
Woman Mistakenly Weeps at Mount Vernon Tomb
An official at Mount Vernon encounters a woman kneeling by a building near the monument in tears claiming patriotic duty. She confesses a slight error thinking she gazed at Washington’s tomb, but the director clarifies this is not his final resting place.
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Mount Vernon
Indy
Ceutry
Hits
Washimgton
New York Times
Identification game from literature names for winter evenings
A hostess suggests a party game called identification. Players write down character names from standard novels on large cards and match them to the character and novel titles. Aiming for long correct lists, using familiar or lesser known names as needed to challenge guests.
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Sethos
Doetess Dietrilutes
Babble
Thinah Morris
Adam Bede
Nydia
Pompeii
Kate Hardcastle
Adam Mowes
Kentucky
Little Eve
Tow
Noddy Boffin
Mrs. Malaprop
Lady Teazle
the School For Scandal
Quilp
Old Curiosity Shop
Eugene Marchbanks
Lucy Dashwood
Charles O'Malley
Whineas Fletcher
John Halifax
Beds and Bedmaking Advise Fresh Air Ventilation
The article argues that health rests on ample fresh air and proper bed ventilation. It criticizes feather beds as unhealthy not because soft, but because they hinder ventilation. It stresses airy bedrooms and bed connections, noting that wood or iron bedframes are fine, with chain spring mattresses as most comfortable and healthy, adaptable to any bedstead.
AIDS TO BEAUTY AND SKIN CARE TIPS
The article explains that small white nail spots come from bruising and outlines a daily skin routine. It advises washing thin arms twice daily with fine lather, thorough rinsing and drying, then vigorous rubbing to activate pores. It debunks soap and water causing facial hair growth and recommends cream to counter drying effects.
First Aid Valise for the Motorist
A compact first aid valise is described as a useful travel companion for trips by car or other jaunts. The leather box carries lint, cooling lotions, antiseptics, a small bottle of brandy, seiseers, and other remedies for bruises and cuts, with the lining color determined by the box.
Peppermint Candy Recipe from Old Paper
Instructions describe making peppermint candy by simmering sugar and water with flavoring, then adding peppermint, thickening until syrupy, and pouring into a buttered pan to cool. Precise amounts and steps reflect a vintage kitchen card style.
Value of tact and daily conduct
The article argues women require tact more constantly than men, noting their gift is used in everyday small acts. It suggests a little tact can soften many stubborn or difficult situations.
Impossible cup balance trick explained
An article describes a seemingly impossible feat of balancing a cup with coffee on a knife point. The method uses a cork in the cup handle and a two pronged fork to raise the center of gravity, enabling the cup to be placed steady on the knife tip with a steady hand.
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Philadelphia
Monkey Receives Kind Treat Ends Nap Brightened
A Buffalo organ grinder’s monkey sits on a veranda and accepts a red apple from a generous passerby. The animal eats, gazes at the man, and sleeps contentedly in his lap. After a long performance, the monkey awakens happier as the organ grinder is paid to continue playing.
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Buffalo
Blindfolded Test Turns Floor Puzzle Into Empty Space
A smart young man, chosen for his honesty, walks a course among cushions hips and bric-a-brac to avoid imaginary obstacles. After being blindfolded the items are quietly removed and he completes the challenge, surprised to find no objects on the floor.
Sun Day Origin and Christian Resurrection Worship
The passage explains Sunday as the day of sun worship evolving into a Christian observance. It notes ancient sun worship precedes worship of God and links Sunday to Christ's resurrection as the reason it became the weekly worship day.
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God
Christ
Witty riddle about debt and darkness in Ohio
A playful quip jokes that a tallow chandler stays miserable as his works are wicked and exposed, then a second line offers a river named by a man recalling debts, followed by Ohio as a punchline.
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Ohio
Friday Spelling Day Hero Tops Class With Polished Art
A boy, weak in arithmetic and geography, impresses on Friday by reciting a pillage of words about the Pilgrim Band and America. He practiced after ten, with parents Kate and Snap listening, marching on stage in squeaky shoes and spelling every word perfectly.
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Plicrim Band
America
Casserole Cooking Notes From Early Kitchen Guide
A compact guide to casserole methods highlighting chicken dishes. It describes baking a chicken with stock onions potatoes carrots and celery in a gas sized dish and timing for vegetables. It also outlines deviled chicken with a mustard Worcestershire sauce and breadcrumbs baked briefly.
Renovating Old Bags With Jewel Embroidery
Expertly transforming worn bags into elegant pieces, this method cuts away old leather to frame size and resews a new bag with brocade or tapestry. The lovers knot in tarnished gold braid and jewel embroidery create a luxurious look, finished with a silk lining. Several dilapidated bags raised funds for charity.
Not Taking Any Duke and Prince Henry Tale
A duchess at Sandringham teases Prince Henry with a kiss request. The prince, in a shrill voice, replies that he will kiss “some other day.” The moment amuses the ladies and the duchess, who laughs at the playful exchange.
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Henry
A Rule of Three Governs Tongue and Conduct
A compact admonition listing three governing aims for temper and conduct. It balances three cultivations courage affection gentleness with three commendations thrift industry and promptness. It condemns cruelty arrogance ingratitude while urging wishes for health friends contentment and admiration of dignity grace and intellect. It ends with giving alms comfort and appreciation to the worthy.
Making Orange Straws for Afternoon Tea
The guide describes preparing orange straws by removing the white membrane, slicing the peel into thin strips, soaking in cold water for two hours, drying, then boiling two cups of sugar with one of water to a thread syrup. Dip the strips and dry on oiled paper overnight.
When Cleaning Knives
Instructions advise adding a pinch of carbonate of soda to a soap bath and using a knifeboard to polish knives. The tip claims the blades will collate or come together more easily during cleaning.
Japanese prima donna Nouah Ninah Kamajoeh shines in Europe
The young Japanese soprano Nouah Ninah Kamajoeh, age nineteen, trained in Amsterdam by Cos ter, captivates audiences across the Riviera and central Europe. Born in Bandjermasin on Bornes, she rose from hotelier’s daughter to star, performing for royalty and now drawing large crowds in Europe.
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Europe
Nonah Ninah Kamajoeh
Nouah
Bandjermasin
Bornes
Lorneo
Amsterdam
Gical
Coster
Amsterdam Academy of Music
Wilhelmina
Emma
France
Italy
Germany
Riviera
Middle Europe
Care of Clothes and Home Storage Etiquette
A guidance piece on tidying and storing women's belongings to stay neat and economical. It covers coat care, skirt hanging, underskirt folding, blouse storage, shoe trees, veils, gloves, hats, furs, and dust prevention, stressing attention to detail for a trim appearance.
How to Wash Colored Hosiery
Instructions for washing colored stockings to prevent fading. Turn garments inside out and use lukewarm water with pure laundry soap. Soak ten minutes, then rub with hands. Rinse in clear water at the same temperature, then air dry without wringing or squeezing.
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Pat Bos
Toraux
How to Tell Real Cut Glass From Imitation
The article explains how to spot genuine cut glass by feeling the inside of a piece. It notes that smooth inner surfaces indicate real cut glass while small indentations in blown glass signal imitation. Heavy glass or thick cut edges do not prove authenticity.
Be Courteous to Your Husband’s Family and Kin
The text advises a wife to show courtesy to her husband’s people, avoid gossip, share pleasant remarks, and support his devotion to his kin. It stresses welcoming hospitality, guarding confidences, and recognizing that marriage includes his family, encouraging love and respect from his relatives.
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Hin
Embroidered Neckline Edging with Lace Motifs
A refined finish for nightgowns chemises and corset covers uses a row of small buttonholed scallops around the neck edge. Lace underlay and regular lace motifs with sprays of French embroidery enhance the design. Scallops are added after shoulder seams.
Ingenious Sandbag Weights Aid Home Sewing
A clever woman uses small 3 by 4 inch sand filled bags made from heavy nonporous scraps to weigh down patterns during cutting and keep unmade dresses in place on the sewing table, reducing the need for pins.
Fraudulent Advertisements and a Fraudulent Reply
A reader reports a fraudulent ad promising fat gain and a response noting a 4 cent postage tale. The letter cites a postcard reply saying to “Buy it at the butcher’s.” A kitchen apron instruction follows, describing gingham gore pieces and a seven inch flounce to shield skirt hems.
Feather Pillow Aids Bread Rising In Night Batter Set
A method suggests placing the batter crock on a feather pillow at night to aid rising, noting there is little beat in feathers. Keeping a small pillow for this purpose is advised as useful.
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Wim
Parneworth
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Kate
Snap
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Prince Henry
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