The House of Baumgartner Saga Continues Unto Hope
Sally and Seffy’s tangled lives unfold in a bitter tale of love, betrayal, and ruin. Baumgartner seeks control of a meadow via his son’s marriage, while Sally’s longing for Leffy drives neglect, gossip, and a storm of letters and misreads. A life of hard choices ends with unresolved longing, haunted by a vanished future.
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Pety
Sam Freez
Sally
Fate
Belly
Slice
Sam Frez
Sef
Letty
Sam
Baumgartner
Fritz
Seffy
Old Baumgertner
Bawgartner
Old Baumgartner
Salis
P Baumegartner, Jr
Kansas State Farmers” League
Genaz
Hia
Leig
Mare
Wormer
Washington
Kansas State League of Farmers’ Clubs
The Old War Against Reform Simmering Fears
The piece argues that past reforms like canals railways and mechanization did not ruin labor but increased wages and work. It contends liquor suppression would likewise create net gains, countering apocalyptic fears of massive unemployment and economic ruin. It praises labor and moral uplift from ending the liquor trade.
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Toem
United States
Trafic
Notable Astronomer Discusses Marital Morality
A fragment from a historical piece features Prof. astronomer disputing marriages and societal norms. The dialogue hints at personal regrets, relationships, and a grim response as a confidante recalls an old letter and a wish fulfilled.
Careless remarks delay wedding in family dispute
A fragment from the Free Press portrays a couple arguing over postponing their wedding after the father loses money in the market. George and Mabel debate the delay, with Mabel insisting the wedding must be postponed and George reluctantly agreeing.
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George
Mabel
Are You Not Afraid It May Darken Your Door
A Patriotic Post Card Company title headlines a cautionary note urging vigilance against threats to national security. The message targets readers with a bold question about fear and its social impact, reflecting wartime or period sentiment. The card emphasizes unity, resilience, and civic responsibility in a public-morale frame.
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Patriotic Post Card Company
Candy Rations Trim Alcohol Urge in Pacific Fleet
Admiral Evens fleet carried 15909 pounds of candy on the voyage to Pacific waters as a test of morale. Soldiers in the tropics reportedly consumed chocolate in large quantities on medical advice to curb intoxicant cravings. The medical department advocates liberal sugar and chocolate in rations, with science supporting reduced desire for alcohol.
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Evens
Pacific
Tropics
Army
Philippines
Walking Costumes in Gray and Royal Blue Cloths
An illustration showcases two refined costumes. The gray ensemble features a high-waisted skirt with a train, a shoulder-fastened coat, and a gray crinoline toque with a shaded feather. A royal blue outfit uses thirteen gores on the skirt, a semi-fit sack coat, silk insets and buttons, a waistcoat, and silk collar. accessories include a straw hat with roses and foliage.
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Ion
Monogram Fashion Trends Rise Among Girls and Accessories
A lively examination of monogram use in 1920s fashion notes how initials adorn purses, bags, cushions, wash blouses, and belts in various materials. The piece highlights plain small initials on the left chest of blouses and top-centered monograms on bags, while describing the evolving style and social appeal of personalized adornments.
Voiles In Pretty Designs From Paris Letter
Voiles in numerous designs feature square patterns in black green blue and other shades with white grid lines and satin edge bands. Borders include velvet bands in orange pea cock blue or cherry and cashmere trims. A nattier blue voile with white border and harmonizing cashmere band stands out.
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Paris
Well Groomed Hands In Daily Care Advice
A public health style note explains how well groomed hands differ from the face with exposure to water. It suggests night cream, thorough rubbing, knuckle massage, and wearing loose gloves to protect and soften the skin while warning that red hands come from poor circulation and tight jewelry or gloves. The cure hinges on removing the irritant.
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Leffy
Lelly
Kansas
Ieller
Leig
Jeslers
Seifi
Sally
New Color Combinations in Gowns Highlight Gray and Orange
A fashion note showcases a gown of gray mousseline de soie worn over orange satin underpress. The skirt features tight gires and plaits, with heavy embroidery along the sides and a corsage of intricate embroidery.
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Ineselr
Goat of Black Silk Muslin Coat with White Braids
A stunning long coat in black sik muslin braided all over with white. Wide white silk braid trims the edges forms odd stempings and finishes the elbow sleeves with quaint bows. The back is short waisted and buttoned with large solid buttons.
Fashion note on stockings and dark blue hues
The piece explains that dark blue stockings paired with tan shoes became a popular trend. It notes men first adopted the style and women soon followed, with many stylish women owning multiple pairs in this color combination.
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Ceri
John Luther Long
Don Wilson
Pappy
Nefer
Ryas
Minerva
Greece
Arcadia
Pridecon
Voiles
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