Eloping couple on a speeding train drama unfolds
Lieut. Harry Mallory and Marjorie Newton plan to wed on a cross country train trip. Their pursuit of a minister is foiled by a taxi wreck while a lively cast including Ira Lathrop and Mrs. Wellington churns the journey, with a flirtatious bridal plot and a tense bracelet dilemma escalating aboard the train.
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Harry Mallory
Marjorie Newton
Porter
Ira Lathrop
Jimmie” Ellington
Reno
Jimmie
Sammy Whitcombatter
Mallory
Annie Gattle
Marjorie
Miss Gattle
Lathrop
Kitty Lewellyn
Nevada
Marriage License Crisis Aboard Ship Prompts Elopement Plan
On a crossing, Mallory and Marjorie face race against time to wed with a justice of the peace aboard. A drama of doubt and resolve unfolds as Marjorie fears being left, while Mallory vows not to desert and contemplates resigning from the army.
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Mrs. Temple
Dr. Temple
Mr. Baumann
Mallory
Marjorie
Harry Mallory
Harry
San Francisco
Mrs Whitcomb Plots to Nab Jimmie Wellington
In a melodramatic scene Mrs. Whitcomb schemes to ensnare Mr. Jimmie Wellington after he vows sobriety. She uses flirtation to provoke Mrs. Wellington and to draw Leviathan into her net as the divorce drama unfolds amid crowded seats and clever social maneuvering.
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Little Jimmie
Sammy Whitcomb
Jimmie Wellington
Wellington
Mr Sammy
Jealous Tangle at Reno Ends in Toasts and Farewells
In a melodramatic scene at Reno, Jimmie Wellington reels between jealousy and flirtation as Mrs. Whitcomb and Mrs. Jimmie scheme. A closing toast with Dr Temple and a New Year gift of cigarettes cap a tangled reconciliation to be continued.
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Reno
Jimmie
Ashton
Mrs. Whitcomb
Mrs. Jimmie
James
Lucreth
Mrs. Wellington
Mra. Wellington
Mra. Jimmie
Doc Temple
Style Guide For Fifteen Year Old Girls In The 1900s
A reader named Brunette asks about aigrettes, pronunciation of gingham, coats versus coat suits, evening shoes, glove use when shaking hands, collar sizes, who leads on sidewalks, where a girl should walk with a brother, dress length and hair. The reply favors tasteful, natural looks with low side aigrette positioning, both coats and coat suits acceptable, satin or kid slippers, gloves kept on, collars varied, and girls walking inside with brothers keeping the girl safe.
Not for Me to Decide Column Seeks Guidance
Mary Louise asks whether to heed gossip about her yearlong bicycling and buggy outings with a boy. She wonders if it is wrong to accept a goodnight kiss when both mothers object or not, inviting guidance through the column.
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Mary Louise
Cautionary Advice on Awkward Romance
A motherly voice warns a young woman to avoid frequent outings with a boy and to resist kissing him good night. She urges keeping romance to non sexual forms, avoid scolding, and insists love making wait until both are of age while consulting mothers when possible.
Holiday Wedding Decorations with Christmas Greens
For a December 26 wedding at the bride’s country home the season colors green and red suit the occasion. Hang holly bells and decorate ice cream plates with holly wreaths. bell shaped favor boxes adorned with holly sprays create a charming festive atmosphere.
Proper Etiquette for an At Home Invitation
Mabel advises on sending three of your cards and three of your husband's to arrive on the reception day if possible. If sending fewer, include them in a card envelope addressed to Mrs. John Brown. Accepting the invitation is polite to help hosts plan for guests and refreshments.
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John Brown
Wm. Smith
Miss Brown
Mabel
Meaning of P. P. Cc on Calling Cards
A historical note explains P P Cc on a calling card indicates the sender or bearer’s initials or a courteous postscript. It designates the person making the call or the card’s issuer, used in formal social correspondence of the period.
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P. P. Cc
M. H
French Leave Card Signals Haste of Departure
A brief note explains that Pp P. C. means To take leave in French Pour prendre congé. The card shows the person had no time to call in person before leaving and if she returns you owe the first call to Madame Merri.
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P. C
Madame Merri
Facial Massage Method for Clean Skin by Mme Armand
An old guide outlines methods for facial cleansing and massage to remove impurities. It covers cleansing by steaming, applying cleansing cream, skin food, and a rolling cream recipe, plus step by step motions to avoid lines and double chin.
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Mme
Armand
Winter Footwear Boot Description
The rough and ready winter boot is a sturdy yet smart tan calf affair with matching leather top and toned trim. When laced, perforated trimming on the front and around the vamp adds coquetry to the design.
Hinged Perch System Promises Space Saving Design
A hinged perch shown with an accompanying illustration offers a compact solution for small quarters or quick labor saving. It folds back against the house to clear interiors and aid spraying to kill insects, with a simple construction fully explained by the drawing.
Skimmilk Increases Egg Yield In WV Poultry Trials
West Virginia station tests compare skimmilk versus water for moistening a feed mash. Over 122 days 22 hens fed skimmilk laid 1,244 eggs versus 996 for mash with water. In later periods 802 quarts fed yielded 702 extra eggs, equating 1 extra egg per quart.
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West Virginia
Portable trough keeps smaller chickens fed in flock
A seven inch wide portable trough with a three inch wide carrying slat helps separate feed for smaller birds. Designed to prevent overbalancing by larger chickens, the device is illustrated and described by the Iowa Homestead.
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Iowa Homestead
Handling a Goose Properly for Safe Restraint
The manual advises taking the goose by the neck and lifting with the back toward the handler so it cannot strike. Support the body by gripping the first joint of the wing with one hand. Facing the bird allows it to strike with wings or scratch with its feet.
Overcrowding Harmful to Fowl Feathers
Overcrowding injures poultry as fowls sweat at night causing root feather rot and premature feather loss outside normal moulting period.
Pea Meal as Feed Compared to Gluten Feed
A quoted note states pea meal is a poorer feed than gluten feed with about 1 percent leaf protein, 3 percent less fat, and nearly three times as much fiber.
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Henry W. Savage
Rupert Hughes
H. K. Figes
Macbeth
Rining Bar
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