Jerry Harmer and Duane Allerton in Des Moines
Duane Allerton, a handsome newcomer, threads into Jerry Harmer’s circle in Des Moines as Prudence and Jerrold navigate social maps. Jerry suspects Allerton’s interest while Duane and Jerry’s bond hints at deeper plans about Harmer Motor deals and a possible marriage, amid festive social events and shifting loyalties.
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Lowa
Jerrold
Prudence
Duane
Jerry
Iowa
Fay Bainter
Theresa
Adela Langley
New York
Adela Longley
Des Moines
Adela
Harmer
Ming
Allerton
Duane Alerton
Ferry
Grace McCartney
Rae Forsythe
Jerry Harmer
Harmer Motor
Duane Allerton
Fidith Weatherby
Edith Weatherby
Father
Mr. Allerton
Terrold
Mary
Katie
Faust
Slants on Life: The Captain and a Grand Elephant Jest
J A Waldron narrates a fox hunt at Gorsemead estate near New York where Capt. Jack Dawes Hartington, famed for extravagant clothes and aloof humor, meets Miss Dorothea Gingermill and Mrs. Hungerford. The tale probes his suit for marriage, framed by banter on hunting and bravado, ending with a witty conditional proposal connected to a circus and a fantastical elephant-killing rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorsemead
Judah Gingermill
New York
Jack Dawes-Hurtington
Dorothea Gingermill
Earth
Miss Dorothea
Dinner Hour Call From Adela Brings Theater Plans
During a November dinner, Jerry is summoned by a phone call from Adela Longley asking her to join her at the theater. Grace notes Jerry’s curious, quizzical smile as she returns.
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Jerry
Adela Longley
How Old Are Flappers The Changing Girl Ideal 1925
Health editor notes recurring generational view of flappers across centuries. Comparing 1100, 1925, and earlier epochs, the piece argues each generation redefines youth style while recognizing real gains in health and capability. Camp Fire Girls shift age rule reflecting stronger, taller modern girls.
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Ae Olaeree
Flappers
Frederick R&r. Green
Health
Oxford University Press
Perdition
Camp Fire Girls of America
Coleen Moore
Miss Moore
Camp Fire
Western Newsepaper Union
Duty and happiness in serving others in Johnson's view
A Johnson quote connects happiness with acting from generous motives and loving neighborly kindness. Contentment comes from surrendering to worthy service rather than seeking gratification, since true joy lies in the frame that fits the duty.
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Samuel Johnson
Professional Cards Conveyancers and Notary Public
Legal service card notes conveyancers scriveners real estate and insurance agents deeds wills mortgages and clerking of sales. Special attention to settlement of decedental estates. Ind. Tel. 147 Lititz PA. Notary public deeds mortgages and wills neatly executed 18 Lincoln Ave Lititz PA.
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Ind
Lincoln Ave
Lititz
Notary Public
Real Eatute
Cedar 8St
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Myrtle Ingersoll
Westherbys
BY Ethel Huestons
J. A. Waldron
Aint
L.F. van Zelm
Felix
Hershey & Gibbel
Scriveners
Lititz, PA
Geo, L. Keith
E. B. Beck
S. Broad St
Bell Phone
Lane
Wingert & Haas Hat Store
John A. Haas
Prop
Queen St
Lancaster, PA
Rex Metals
Harold Murr
Fegley
Optometrist
Optician
Orange St
Johns Mansville
C. M. Snavely Garage
N. S. Myers
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