The Flapper Wife Sees a Crumbling Marriage Unravel
Gloria Gordon, a carefree flapper, flees toward New York after a heated quarrel with husband Dick Gregory over Wayburn and house duties. Dick, ill with pneumonia, stays behind with his ailing mother as Gloria plans a solo departure, leaving Ranghild to manage the home.
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Gloria Gordon
Dick Gregory
Ranghildon
Genie
Opt
Stanley Wnayburn
Mother Gregory
Gloria
Ranghild
New York
Goodby
Mar
Puzzle on a 42 B C book donation age
A parchment volume in the rare book department bears 42 B C as its print date. Donated after the 25th year of the nineteenth century, the question asks how old the book was at the time of donation.
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Loria
Wayburn
Gloria
Stan Wayburn
WayDurn
Ranghild
Waybrien
Rare Book Department
The
Congressional Library
B. C
Walking Drill Distances From A To Basket And Back
The passage details a drill where each girl walks 145 yards by segments. It starts at point A then to the basket five yards, basket to A B then back twenty yards, basket to A B C then back thirty yards, basket to A B C D then back forty yards, basket to A B C D E then back fifty yards, totaling 145 yards.
Danderine Ad Promises Thicker Healthier Hair
A vintage ad claims brushing dampened with Danderine makes hair appear twice as thick and full of life. It touts toning and stimulating effects to prevent shedding and dandruff, recommending a 35 cent bottle from drug or toilet counters for youthful, refreshed hair.
Gloria Leaves Letter For Prison Visit Turnabout
Gloria plans to flee taking a letter for Mr. Gregory and tells Ranghild she is leaving for good. She reflects on Sing-Sing prison as she hurries away promising to return after the vacation. The scene ends with her departure and a note left for the absent man.
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Dick Gregory
Gloria
Dearie
Man
Miss Briggs
Ranghild
Sing-Sing Prison
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Everitt’s
W. Wash
N. Ala
W. R. BE
E. Washington
Hanning Bros. & Winkler
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Sr. W. Cor
Wash
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Washington St
Scooters
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Illinois St
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the Times
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