The Vital Power of Words by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
An exhortation on speech urging readers to speak faith health and hopeful topics. It contrasts talking of disease with praising well being and progress in science, kindness, and humane causes, stressing words’ lasting effects and calling for mindful communication.
Fall to ease the pastures rain song
Song of the Rain by Halliwell Sutcliffe describes rain bringing relief to parched farmland in June. It portrays farmers praising rain, fields awakening, and crops thriving as clouds, darkness, and moisture revive the land before harvest. The verse emphasizes the essential role of rain in growth and sustenance.
The Poet Knows By Kennett Harris
A reflective verse piece exploring what a poet knows about nature and life. It mixes light humor with earnest observations on grass skies stars water and seasons. The piece ends with a humorous anecdote about a Sunday school class and a deacon’s son.
Married Life the First Year in Household Bulls
In a domestic vignette, Warren and Helen argue over money for household expenses. Helen laments the strain of paying rent, groceries, and laundry with a tight budget while Warren questions his spending. They recall their initial plan of living on $200 monthly versus spending over $300 during onboarding.
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Warren
Dreamed Journey to a Closed Door Poem and Domestic Strife
A poem titled At a Closed Door opens with dreamy imagery of mountains and spring as a speaker recalls a house and lilies. In prose, Helen and Warren clash over money, power, and dignity as bills arrive. Helen asserts independence, rejects being treated as a dependent, and Warren falters, attempting to smooth the dispute with apologies and a hurried exit.
Princess dress and prairie men cause a fashion clash
In a small town scene, a young bride angers her husband by flaunting lavish attire while she shops and sews. Billy pursues stylish outfits and gold pins, sparking friction as Angeline urges practicality over vanity. The tale shifts to community chatter and a turning point in their marriage.
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Billy
Pewter Craft and Style in Classic Domestic Use
The piece describes pewter's premier polish and tactile ripeness, likening its softness to ripe fruit. It notes imperial measures on pint and quart pots, simple yet decorative design, and its display on mahogany sideboards and dark wainscoting. The text urges hanging tankards and placing flagons and plates on shelves or sideboards.
Picnic Plans and Secret Suspicions in Peggy Letter
Peggy writes from a seaside setting about a planned picnic with Mr. Sinclair and worries over Mrs. Bentley and Bobby Caton. She notes her wrist healing, her new linen suit, and feeling queer about potential conversations. She reveals family dynamics, gossip, and a longing for clear signals from a male suitor.
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Mumsie
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Mrs. Bentley
The Open Porch and Pergola Transformation
The article discusses beautifying open ro off verandas with beams and fluted columns or plain piers. It favors brick or cement floors level with grass and steps from the door, noting tiling is easy to clean. It defines a genuine pergola as a pathway between points of interest.
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Los Angeles Herald
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Moniter
Up-to-Date Jokes and Quips Mix Uproarious Lines
A collection of brief humorous exchanges and comic snippets from various papers. Witty exchanges cover hair loss fashion bills shoes marriage youth and beauty plus playful banter among tourists detectives and politicians.
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