Wiggin Tours Ireland Reading to Noble Audience
Kate Douglas Wiggin spent last summer in Ireland touring and reading from her books. At Bramall hall she read for the hostess charity, then performed again for estate staff and villagers with songs and plantation melodies. The event closed with a kitchen reception where her health was toasted and a formal thanks given by staff.
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Kate Douglas Wiggin
England
America
Penelope
Heather
Ruggleses
Kitty Schuyler
Old England
Bramall Hall
Wiggin
Masked Attraction and Quiet Tension Among Old Friends
Judith hosts a house party as a masked dance unfolds the social nerves of old schoolmates. Ellington reveals lingering doubts about Miss Morrison while Lewis admits indifference masking deeper attraction. The evening edges toward a clash as the guest list nears departure.
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Judith
Ellington
Lewis
Lilian
Miss Anna Paulding Chooses Love Over Wealth in Washington
Washington society follows the romance of Miss Anna Paulding niece of Senator Chauncey Depew who has fallen for John R. Edie a poor man and intends to marry him. Edie has long supported his blind mother, and Miss Paulding, admired for her grace at Senator Depew's Washington home, leads the social scene amid this unfolding match.
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Senator Depew
Washington
Anna Paulding
Benator
Chauncey Depew
John R
Edie
Miss Paulding
Depew
New ‘York
Washit On
Balcony Fates and a Love Refrain
A ballroom night scene unfolds on a balcony as Lewis confronts Lilian about love and Judith. Lilian reveals a truth about her past and love, and Judith steps into the light, forcing a choice as the moon rises over the hills.
What One Woman Thinks
A collection of aphorisms on human nature habits and social behavior contrasts patience duty and self interest. The quotes compare character traits with everyday objects and situations highlighting personal growth and relational dynamics.
Timely Hints for Housekeeping and Kitchen Comfort
Practical advice on proper appliances and efficient layouts to ease domestic labor. Emphasizes keeping tools in good order, organizing a functional workshop, and avoiding waste of time, wood, and temper. Includes endorsement of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure by J I Carson of Washington Pa.
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J. I
Carson
Waallington
Returned Missionary From India Visits Bedford
Miss Josephine Franklin, daughter of minister Joseph Franklin, returns home to Bedford Indiana after seven years as a missionary near Bombay. She helped establish Damoh orphanage and teaches nearly 200 boys aged babies to 14, noting brick making and a new brick building. She highlights famine in India and says missions are better organized to aid the needy and that missionaries spur commerce. She plans to speak to church groups over the coming year.
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Josephine Franklin
Bedford
Ind
Bombay
India
Joseph Franklin
Christian Church
Indiana
Miss Franklin
Damoh
England
United States
Philippines
Franklin
Croquettes: ingredients, shaping, and frying tips
Croquettes can be made from various cooked meats and fish including turkey chicken duck veal lamb pork lobster oysters crabs clams potatoes and eggs. The mixture is seasoned formed breaded and fried until a thin crisp crust surrounds a soft center, served with or without sauce.
Footwear shape provokes a wry exchange in humor
A playful exchange about shoes follows a remark on their shape. The response affirms the shoes fit perfectly and are beautiful, then a quip about Mrs Gotrocks and her daughter delivers a punny punchline.
New Wash Braid Styles Gain Favor in Home Decor
The wash tailor trend continues this season with more elaborate wash braids for furniture. Plain cotton Hercules remains common, but designers seek novelty. A small color in designs on white backs adds character and style, say insiders.
Delicious Gingerbread Mix Instructions
Simple gingerbread recipe gathers sugar molasses sour milk butter egg soda spices and flour to form a soft batter. The instructions note mixing and baking in a moderate oven with caution about avoiding burns or spills.
Letter Writing Etiquette From a Kansas Journal
The Kansas Journal offers concise guidance for business letters urging clarity and date inclusion. It warns against personal disclosures, favors open introductions, and favors simple stationery while stressing prompt replies and courteous, kind responses.
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Kansas Journal
Shirt Waist Safety Hint For Unyoked Styles
The article cautions wearers of shirt waists without back yokes to add a protective shoulder piece. This padding should extend across the shoulders under the waist to guard bare shoulder blades, using silk in flannel waists and the waist's own fabric for wash waists.
Easter Gifts Bring Seasonal Cheer and Fresh Bouquets
Easter customs favor bright Easter tiles hyacinths and tulips in decorated pots tied with ribbons. Cut flowers like American beauty roses and violets share honors. Easter sweets follow in novel wrappings such as satin-lined eggs or bunny figurines on silver salvers.
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Ats
Indianapolis
Kentucky Ave
Prince Alberts
Milan Braid
Ilinois
Egypt
W. Washington St
Ferdy
Pierce
C H Sergeant, Esq
Plain City
Madison Co
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
the Central Trust Company
City & M’ Rae
Vories
Usiness University
E. J. Heeb
Vonnegura
Vonnegut Hardware
Washington At
Ohio St. i
Chas. L. Hartmann
Court House
London
Massachusetts Avenue
M. A. Willits & Co
Butler
Sylvania
St. Y
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