The Homebody and the Rise of Mother’s Rights
A 1918 opinion piece contrasts the burdens of a rural “Homebody” mother with a granddaughter who champions milk, nutrition, and child welfare. It links infant mortality declines to women’s suffrage and cites New Zealand and Germany to illustrate policy impacts on family health and infant survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Meritable
Abel Smith
Jerusha
Charity
Abel
New Zealand
Germany
When a Girl Marries Chapter CCXVI
Anne frets over a stock investment involving Terry and the lender Dick West. Lane Cosby interferes with social plans while Jim defends West’s actions, revealing a clerical error and cost corrections that restore Terry’s expected profit, and Anne’s trust in West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Cosby
Hubby
Terry
Val
Mwity
Jim
Euch
Cosbys
Dick West
Anne
West
Betty
Cuticura Soap Promoted for Daily Skin Health
A vintage public notice promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for hair and skin health, stating it as supreme for daily toilet use. It highlights children’s skin care with Cuticura talcum scented face skin and baby powder products.
Little Talks by Beatrice Fairfax
A woman with a puzzling year long illness consults top doctors and receives a nonmedical prescription encouraging meaningful life outside the home. The tale notes changing times for women and contrasts past homebound ideals with modern self care and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Fairfax
Sle
Daily Dot Puzzle Seven Draws From One To Two
A puzzling item notes sequence from one to two and beyond. It hints at a decorative phrase ending in a stylized line about a pretty thing. The readable fragment suggests a light, whimsical card or puzzle caption with wordplay.
The Love Gambler at Fifth Avenue forist encounter
David DeLaine, a chauffeur, waits outside a Fifth Avenue forist with Desiree Duffield and her aunt. An offhand Irish persona draws attention as Walter Jefferson questions DeLaine about enlistment while Desiree defends him and asserts pride in the Sixty-Ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Smith Delaine
Fifth Avenue Forist's
DeLaine
David
Walter Jefferson
Jefferson
de Laine
Baltimore
Davie
Mr. Leighton
Carnegie + Hall
Carnegie
Sam
Desiree
Floriat
Trish
Mrs. Duffield
Slipover Shirtwaist Pattern with Belt and Pockets
A ready to sew pattern describes a slipover blouse or dress with a head slip, shoulder adjustment, optional belt, and possible front pockets. Suitable fabrics listed include gingham seersucker drill percale khaki sateen lawn and cambric. Four sizes 32-34 36-38 40-42 and 44-46. Medium requires about 4 1 4 yards of 36 inch material. Pattern illustrated available by mail for 10 cents.
Life's Problems Are Discussed By Mrs Woodrow
A column argues against cheap optimism and urges hopeful thinking in facing life hurdles. It uses a letter about disability and love to illustrate how belief and mindset shape happiness, suggesting inner strength and positive outlooks can attract meaningful relationships and emphasize character over appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Woodrow
HP Optnion
Mrs. Woodrow
Advice to the Lovelorn Dear Miss Fairfax
A soldier seeks guidance after a long correspondence with a young woman who says she is too young to marry. The adviser urges patience, suggests continuing to write, and cautions that if she remains indecisive the writer should move on. The reader may find a hopeful outcome if the relationship evolves after the homecoming. Use McNeil's Pain Exterminator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fairfax
Althou
Also Mentioned on This Page
International News Service
ByteManus
Pathis
Mother
Prof
Enof
Cuticura
D. H. Strominger
New Cumberland, Pa
Columbus Cafe Club
School OF Commerce
Troup Building
Bell
S. Market Square
Daily Dot
the Love Gambler By
Virginia Terhune van de Water
Jefiree
Saace
Chase
Stror Midttar
United Medicine Company
North Tenth Street
Philadelphia
Harry C. Hunter
Third & Harris Sts
Anka
McNeil
Whistle Bottling CO
North Sixth Street
Harrisburg
Bell Phone
First Coal
USA
United Ice & Coal CO
Forster & Cowden Sts
Woodbine Sts
Reily Sts
Hamilton St
15Th
Chestnut Sts
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