Heart and Home Talks by Barbara Boyd
A feature praises a husband who shares child care and household duties, arranging the children's room beside his wife’s and letting her enjoy weekly evenings out. The piece argues such unselfish, planned support lightens the wife’s load and enriches marriage, urging more men to share burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Tai
Pete
Willie
Breakfast Table Charm for a Neat Morning Image
The piece urges women to dress neatly and groom hair for breakfast, not just for afternoon or evening. It argues a tidy morning look inspires family harmony, for children, husbands, and sons, with affordable simple dresses and a well kept table enhancing daily life and work confidence.
Destroying the Seed of Wild Oats at a New York Table
A moral meditation on two young men served champagne by two women at a Little Bohehumian New York restaurant. The text condemns dissipation, urges monumental character training, and argues that genuine virtue arises from daily life and early nurture.
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New York
Early Stage Life on the Seabees and Socialist Thought
The memoir recounts childhood days in improvised spaces and shared meals, then shifts to a Century essay criticizing socialism for ignoring individual differences. It argues wealth inequality stems from varied capacities and ambitions, blaming both the thrifty and prodigal for the unequal rewards.
Courage and Fear Battle Within a German Soldier
In a Civil War era march, Franz wrestles with fear before a battle at dusk on a farm near Unionville. A night of uneasy dreams and a drink loosens dread, but dawn brings resolve as he watches comrades march forward. He overcomes fear, inspired by home and duty, and faces combat bravely.
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W. R. Hearst
Pierre Dubachet
Unionville
Bupper
Frank Schwartz
Franz
Karl
Frans
The Enigmatic Fiancée Tests a Lover’s Love
A man recounts an aristocratic theft of Mme Laroche diamonds and a staged police search led by M Coppe. His fiancée Jeanne plays a perilous ruse, passing him the jewel box, then reveals she mimicked guilt to test his devotion and marry him. The twist: she was the thief’s accomplice in a deception to prove love.
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W. R. Hearst
Mme. Laroche
M. Coppe
Jeanne
Alesee
Bedspreads and bridge rings for young women’s rooms
The piece details bedspreads for girls featuring monograms as central decoration, with lace frames and cross stitch options in linen and muslin. It notes white crochet and soutache trims, delicate curtains, dressing-table items, and storage baskets in white fabrics, plus a shift toward bracelet style bridge rings for women.
Servants in Africa Described By Woman Writer
A Delineator essay mocks African servants as pests though notes a few exceptions. It lists roles such as cook and house boy and recounts a monthly cash wage, theft, and consumption of palm wine. The piece uses derogatory framing and critical tone toward local labor.
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Africa
Missy
Don'ts for the Home Builders
Do not invest in cheap plumbing and lavatory fittings nor substitute cheap tiling for rich paving brick. Avoid elaborately turned grill work and plain wood with poor color. Skip patterned metal fittings and too many color schemes. Favor simple straight lines for sanitary, practical, decorative rooms.
Bushmen Cooks Faithful Servant in Africa Memoir
A bushman served loyally on travel through Africa. He warned of mischief, stood by in trouble, and performed duties with courage. He could read write sing hymns and handled cooking kit with hot coffee at camp. The narrator notes native cooks can poison masters.
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Africa
A Common Source of Supply from The Delineator
A fragmented tale where Fred, envious of Arthur's new sister, wonders who brought the child and learns Dr Brown was involved. The scene hints at a playful discovery following a doctor's visit and a joke about origins.
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Arthur
Fred
Brown
Dr. Brown
Ulm
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