Psychology of Hats Across a Cemetery Stroll
Dorothy Dix narrates a humorous tale where May Jane and the narrator discuss hat psychology. They mock fashion clerks, compare hat styles to a woman’s soul, and reflect on aging, purchasing power, and the social theater of millinery through a spring bonnet purchase gone comically wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
National Milliners’ Association
May Jane
Hit
Marcel Pompadours
Price
Dorothy DIX
Men Dislike Girl Smokers
A nostalgic column argues against women smoking, warning that male readers view smoking as unwomanly. The piece recalls a teen girl's failed early experiment, notes cigarette smell and stained fingers, and asserts smoking harms a woman's delicate nature, urging abstinence and cessation for current smokers.
The Efficacy of Prayer In a California Household
A San Francisco Call item recalls Miss Kate B-, a near-spinster, famed for faith in prayer. A visiting committee seeking high license signatures at the B- home prompts Mrs B- to quip that Katie is praying again, reflecting local humor about matrimony and piety.
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Kate B
Laws
John
Ffan Francisco
When Books Will Be No More
Dr. Marago of Paris photographs the human voice to read records of speech. Scientists believe voice photographs could replace writing and alphabets, abolish stenography, and enable spoken messages to serve as contracts. Forgery would be impossible with the electric needle’s exact tone records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marago
Paris
The Manicure Lady and Her Brother Wilfred
A shop talk piece follows the Manicure Lady and her brother Wilfred as they plan a comeback. Wilfred is optimistic about two ventures, including songs for Irma Croft and a potential boxing match against Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. The duo debate public image versus reality, hoping for a successful turn in vaudeville and sport.
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Wilfred
George
Lrraa Croft
Irma Croft
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
Anthony Biddle
O'Brien
Mister Biddle
Mister O'Brien
Jack O'Brien
Child Blesses Grandparents During Night Prayers
A tiny boy prays at his grandfather’s bedside and asks God to bless his parents and grandmother and grandfather. Upon mentioning grandpa, the child points and exclaims There he is. witnessed in a Philadelphia Inquirer item.
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Grandma
Grandpa
Cringer
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Thief Novelized From Bernstein Drama
Synopsis of preceding chapters shows M. and Mme Lagardes at a Paris area estate, a drawer filled with cash, and 20 000 francs missing. The suspects include Mme Lagardes maid Therese and M Lagardes’ valet Justin. Fernand, the son, and friends the Voysins complicate the mystery as further petty thefts occur. Detective Gandoin arranges undercover entry with M Zambault and Francois as aide.
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Buchanan
Mme. Lagardes
Cenateau
Paris
M. Lagardes
Mme. Legardes
Therese
Justin
Gandoin
France
Lagardes
M. Zambault
Francois
A Coquette and Her Ways and a Family in Flux
In the continuing Parisian household, Marie endures marital strain as Richard’s blunt judgments sting. Mme Lagardes praises Marie’s elegance and thrift while a flaunted wealth mocks restraint. Fernand’s bullying grows as Marie faces desire, danger, and a need to hide her reckless flirtation from her husband.
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Marie
Richard
Mme. Breton
Isabelle
Mme. Lagardes
Montefaccio
M. Largardes
Voysin
Fernand
Marise
Madame Voysin
Mme. Voysin
Mr .Lagardes
Kaiser Wilhelm Letters and Roosevelt Messages
Kaiser Wilhelm intends his letters about Dr Hill as not sent and Roosevelt's messages, received without any request from him, attract similar attention.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Dr. Hill
President Roosevelt
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Mirandy
H. P. Wasson & Co
Indianapolis
Katherine
HEART
Indiana
Chicago Record- Herald
Prof. Burton
Beatrice Fairfax
Greece
Sophie
Prussia
Corfu
Manicure Lady
Charles Frohman
Henri Bernstein
American Journal- Examiner
Aline
Raymond
Zambault
Monsieur Voysin
Largardes
Tae
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