The Gunter Soap Rivalry and a Wedding Twist
A soap salesman recalls rival advertising between Farnsworth and Millville, including clever schemes about Gunter and Southwick soaps. After legal threats and a bold buyout, he hires the rival clerk as partner, boosts sales with witty ads, and later marries her, with a newspaper recount titled The Harriot Washed Out of a Man’s Guters Soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter
Birthington
Washington
Millville
F. B. Ketcham
Gouthwick
Farnsworth
Southwick
Farmworth
Ketcham
Ketch
Abe
Simne
Helen Keller Sings at Medical Congress
Miss Keller who was born deaf and blind demonstrated vocal control by having Professor White read from his lips to her fingertips and produce vowels and consonants clearly. She then sang an octave on sol fa re and praised education for the deaf as a new day with the doctor and teacher guiding speech.
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Tim
Faruxwoerth
Wetcham
Hits
Helen Keller
Starvard Medical School
Miss
Miss¢ Keller
Miss Weller
Professor White
Miss Keller
Women’s equality in primitive labor, says professor
Professor George L. Scherger of Arthur Institute argues women were first farmers and builders, developing art and industry at home while men hunted. He cites Ella Fige Young and Jane Addams as examples of women equal to men in their fields.
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Farnsworth
Scherrer
Scherzer
Mre
Ella Fiage Young
Jane Addams
Sewing Room Closet For Better Organization
A domestic tip suggests creating a large sewing room closet with multiple shelves and labeled boxes to store fabrics like lace velvets and silks. Separate boxes for each fabric type reduce constant jumping to find materials and save time for family sewing tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutton
Beans as a Beef Substitute Compelling Findings Urge Caution
An article argues beans can substitute beef and cites nutrition data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as support. It praises beans for protein content and suggests bean roasts croquettes and chicken-like dishes as cost effective, urging readers to consider beans as a staple amid rising meat prices.
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Doolittle
Wiles
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Cleaning and Craft Tips for Home Helpers
A jumble of domestic hints covers vacuum cleaners beaded waist repairs rolled hems and covering boxes with cretonne. Practical steps describe using a vacuum, reattaching beads, rolling hems, overcasting lace, neat cretonne box covers, and a shrimp dish with tartare sauce for serving.
Needlework Notes Highlight Delicate Finishes in Scarves
Artful girls sketch designs at scarf ends using pearl beads and crystal bangles to achieve fine effects. Linen cloths gain favor for luncheon attire and casual wear, with simple embroidery common. A new wrist strap pincushion on the market shows practical fashion flair for the home seamstress.
Miss Mavis Yorke Titian Cupid Show Star
A London child actress and dancer Miss Mavis Yorke is described as a charming presence in a Cupid show. The piece praises her grace and beauty, notes her budding talent, and mentions her photograph taken at the Botanical Gardens Regent's Park.
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Mavis Yorke
Miss Yorke
London
Botanical Gardens
Regents Park
Hurdy Gurdy Man Game at Afternoon Parties
A party game uses a hurdy gurdy man as central figure. Players form a circle and choose musical roles while the hurdy gurdy man sings and mimics an instrument. The man rapidly changes instruments prompting others to switch accordingly, ending with the group returning to their original arrangements.
Call Ball Game Uses Numbers For Fun Outdoors
The article outlines a numbered eight to ten player outdoor game. A tosser assigns numbers, players stand beyond throwing reach, and the tosser calls a number. The named player must run to catch the ball with one bounce allowed. The tosser adds suspense by varying the distance to the ball.
Kitty Dont. Mischief Toving Lassie Tries Patience
A playful fragment portrays a mischief loving child nicknamed Kitty. The narrator recalls times when Kitty climbs, sings, and ignores gentle scolding. The scene switches between commands and affectionate banter as the child acts out.
Rules for health and beauty through digestion and hygiene
Guide emphasizes correcting dyspepsia to improve complexion. It advises careful chewing, regular meals, milk and fruits, avoiding tea and coffee, outdoor exercise, rest, and reduced worry. Recommends nightly cleansing, cream, daily baths or cold sponge, and fresh air to boost skin health and vitality.
Stunning Autumn Suit Showcases Plum Broadcloth Trim
A new plum colored suit blends mature fabric with a youthful cut and trim details. The short platted skirt reveals a slim gaiter boot and matching plum gaiter top, creating a chic autumn ensemble with coordinated tailoring.
Hints for the Busy Housewife with Simple Kitchen Tips
Practical household tips cover light dumplings easy to finish after cooking and cheese dressing for green salads. Beets stored in weak vinegar extend shelf life and can garnish plates. An alarm clock helps timing to avoid burnt roasts and overbaked cakes. Cauliflower salad gains brightness from olives and Spanish red pepper.
Single Voice in Room Decoration
The guide stresses choosing one dominant color per room and aligning decor with user taste. It warns against a multitude of colors and mixed furniture, recommending discard of poor pieces and the possible use of simpler willow chairs and stained tables.
Good Form for House Servants in The Home
A midcentury guide urges humane hiring and steady training of servants. It emphasizes clear contracts, polite treatment, proper table service, neatness, respectful address, and fair remuneration to foster a smooth household operation without overwork. It notes the servant’s dignity, businesslike mistress servant relations, and the goal of loyal, efficient help.
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Ner
Invitations and manners across generations in social events
The piece notes invitation etiquette, suggesting humble apologies and courteous responses. It contrasts formal card wording with verbal replies, stressing that older individuals value being treated with warmth and interest in the lives of younger people.
Prompted for Writing Aids and Personal Accessories
A fragmented text describes desk to bedroom arrangements and a writing kit. It mentions writing materials, a flexible leather back shape with blotting paper compartments, and carrying ink. It notes packing belongings safely and avoiding damage to wardrobe items.
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Philip Bosworth
Ketrhem
Ketebare
Gueuter
Green's Pond
Mill- Fille
Karpsworth
Miss Selen Keller
Professor Scherger
Tail
George L. Scherger
Arthur Institute
Seans
American Press Association
Hurdy Gurdy Man
Kitty
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