Observance of Mothers Day proposed by A Jaravis
A Philadelphia letter advocates second Sabbath of May as Mothers Day with white carnation badges. It urges all ages to honor mothers, support with gifts letters and acts, and asks newspapers clubs churches and YMCAs to promote the observance. The piece notes maternal responsibility and praises Luther Burbank’s book The Training of the Human Plant as a suggested read for observers.
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A. Jaravis
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Y. M. Co
A.’s
Luther Burbank
Sride
Trial separation urged by Chicago couple in marriage advice
Nixola Greeley Smith notes Mr and Mrs George M Ferguson of Chicago plan a trial separation after disagreement with the wife in Detroit and the husband remaining in Chicago. The piece extols trial separation as a way to test mutual dependence and warns against suppressed quarrels that erode love.
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George M. Ferguson
Chicago
Detroit
Ferguson
How to Fish for Trout in Low Visibility Light
A historic guide describes trout behavior and stealth tactics. It explains avoiding shadow, casting with minimal motion, using a sunlit front, and keeping the rod low to present flies without alarming fish. It notes angles of sun on water and the need for a suitable background.
Engagement Ring Sparks Office Gossip Among Friends
Miss Fitzgerald receives a birthday engagement ring watched with interest by colleagues at the office. Maud’s circle compares rings, jokes about the suitor, and recalls past gifts as Lena’s group comments on the surprise proposal and what it means for their circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maudie
Miss Mahoney
Miss Fitzgerald
Maud
Gus
Miss Nash
Miss Schmidt
Lena
What a Wife Can Do To Help Her Doctor
Advice for wives of professionals, mainly doctors, on supporting a husband’s career. Encourages trust, self-control, and loyalty, noting jealousy harms practice while a wife should back him, handle disappointments privately, and cultivate social networks to aid his success. Emphasizes shared sacrifice and prudent conduct over personal indulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fitzgerald
Maud
Miss Nash
Miss Schmidt
John
Dr. Pills
Heven
Dr. Tweedledum
Dr. Tweedledee
Browning Club
Whist Club
Church Society
Mrs. Tweedledee
Dr. Tweediedee
Tweedlicdum
Morgue Visit Teased by Witty Exchange
A tourist asks what lies inside a morgue. The guide replies that remains are for later revelation as they enter, a lines from the Columbia Jester reflecting dry humor about death and discovery.
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Columbia
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Elia Wheeler Wilcox
Gracia Calla
Paris
George A. Carkins
Miss Jones
Dorothy
Dorothy DIX
Ng Sik
Are
Wdasson & CO
Les Us
Copenhagen
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