Turbulent Times Spark Wide City Talk Across Nations
A collage of 1910s era notes reports New York population projections 2.6 million by 1932, and 187,000 stockholders in city firms. It surveys earnings of Asian workers, old vs new empires, women’s roles, Turkish reforms, British disdain for the Kaiser, and public safety concerns in Baltimore and Chicago.
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New York City
Natural Life at Ozone Island Spoilsplans for Hartley Circle
In this chapter scene, Pratt, Hartley, Van Brunt, and Scudder abandon old lodgings to claim Horsefoot Bar as their private retreat. They declare ownership of the island and its run-down house, envisioning a life free of constraints with Pratt as chef and manager. A storm, a rescue, and a revel of nautical schemes push them toward a quirky, self styled paradise.
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Solomon Pratt
Nathan Scudder
Edward van Brunt
Martin Hartley
Pratt
James Hopper
van Brunt
Agnes Page
Hartley
Hannah Jane Purvis
Sol. Pratt
Nate Scudder
Eastwich
Reddy
Miss Page
Artley
Hopper
Ebenezer
Oscar
Nate
Dora Bassett
Scudder
Sol
Callate Hartley
Hardy Ann
Neck Road
Van
Lord James
Iike
Hardy
Fin
Horsefoot Bar
Providence
Wellmouth Depot
Lord James I
Marcellus
Horsefoot
Robinson Crusoe
Skipper
Mr van Brunt
James
St. James
His
George
Martin
or_po
van Brant
Ozone Island
Rice Learns From Death Threats to Buy Daughter a Motorcycle
Isaac L. Rice recounts how a fatal motorcycle accident in New York changed his mind about gifting a machine to his daughter. A letter then arrived with a newspaper clipping titled Man Dies in Theater, arguing that danger should not bar theater visits.
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Isaac L. Rice
Mrs Rice
Miss Rice
Europe
New York
Rica
Practical Fashions LADIES' SEMIPRINCESS DRESS
Paris pattern No 2695 features a blue serge day dress with waist trimmed by a narrow belt and center front rosette seam. Small pocket at the bust, chemisette detail, and a princess back line provide graceful styling across seven sizes from 42 to 44 inches. To obtain, send 10 cents with name address size and pattern number.
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Paris
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Paris Pattern No 2680 For A Pretty French Style Dress
Pattern notes describe a square yoke waist gathered dress with box-plait center front and a gathered skirt attached to a belt. Sleeves end in wristbands and a trimmed collar. Sizes 1 to 9 years. fabric and braid yardages listed. pattern costs 10 cents via Pattern Department with size and address details.
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Paris
Gift in Each Man Highlights Enduring Human Light
A compact reflection on each person carrying a unique gift, no matter how small, and how when used well it becomes a lasting contribution to humanity.
The Economical Woman Incident
The caller asks to hear a new song but requests omitting the chorus due to a waiting taxicab and being pressed for time. The exchange hints at a practical, hurried mood surrounding a composer and a busy observer.
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