Travel lure of distant lands inspires city exodus
A brisk push toward travel and exploration fills pages with vivid scenes of Europe and the East, praising steamers, cruises, and iconic cities while urging readers to trade a routine for journeys to London, Paris, Venice, Cairo, and more. Local society reports note meetings, bridg e gatherings, and pre-nuptial events among clubwomen and families in clear, non sensational prose.
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Sabin
Europe
London
Chelsea
Mayfair
Strand
Thames
Kew Gardens
Vienna
Munich
Paris
Louvre
Cluny
Guimet
Italy
Alwrays
Orient
Algiers
Africa
Cairo
Lebanon
Golden Horn
Constantinople
Athens
Napoli
France
Ouachita
Three Generations By Warwick Deeping
Old John Pybus, once a London bookseller, is estranged from his sons as war rages. Lance Pybus, believed grandfather dead by Probyn and Conrad, finds him in a London rooming house. Lance grows close to Olive Gadsden, while Mary Morris cares for a blind brother, and a tense, shadowed night unfolds with longing and beginnings.
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John Pybus
London
Winterdourn
Y Rantte
Cocred
Conrad
Probyn
Hat Ha
Lance Pybus
Ther
Saracen
Lance
Olive Gadsden
Onikin
Mary Morris
Pybus
Park Bench Dreamer Seeks Voice In Love Tale
A man spots the woman of his dreams in a park as she sits with doves, debating how to speak yet avoiding rejection. Meanwhile in Louisiana politics, efforts to repeal act 39 of 1921 Hood bill face strong opposition with Sunday schools urging enforcement of prohibition laws. Representative McClanahan, in Columbia, says no repeal prospects exist.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Baptist Sunday School
Methodist
Baptist Sunday Schools
United States
Representative McClanahan
Columbia
McClanahan
No More Gas In Stomach and Bowels
An old style ad promotes Baalmann's Gas Tablets to remove stomach gas and its effects. It claims relief from gnawing stomach pain, heart palpitations, bloating, and cold tingling limbs, promising easier breathing and steady comfort after meals. The ad urges getting the genuine yellow package from drug stores.
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Baalmann
Ressmann
Luncheon at club features pink decor and bridge prizes
Olive Dawkins heads a ladies luncheon with a pink theme at the private dining room. Eight guests enjoyed four courses and bridge games, awarding green crystal gifts to Mrs. Harry Newhall and Mrs. J. N. Knowles. Other attendees included Mrs. Trigg and Mrs. Hill of Paducah. Guests visiting: Mr. and Mrs. Mays Behrman of Waco and Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Newton of Ansley. Dorothy Jean Behrman born to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith in Fairbanks, Louisiana, June 17. Mrs. Roberson returns from Greenville with her brother J. Clevenger and son. Mrs. Parkes returns from Hot Springs and plans Birmingham visit. Mr. Eddie Horton departed yesterday.
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Harry Newhall
Frank Hill
Paducah
John Edward Godfrey
Douglas Moore
Hill
Locke Trigg
New Orleans
J. N. Knowles
Trigg
Visit Scenes From Local Social Life in Briefes
Mrs T G Reily of Columbia arrives by Ouachita to visit Mrs J W Platt at Layton Place for a few days. Mrs T B Moore pursues six week piano studies at St Louis conservatory. Mrs E C Stuckey and Coats Jr and Beverly Jean visit relatives in Bartlett Texas. Mrs E C White, formerly ill, returns home to Rayville La and thanks friends in this city for their kindness. Miss Miriam Warren of Little Rock visits Mrs Herman Bracey at 295 Rochelle avenue.
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Alfred Reid
M. A. McHenry
Jackson Street
Charles Reid
Carrie Dee Drew
Doughtie
Texas
T. G. Reily
Columbia, S. C
Black River
Ouachita
J. W. Platt
Layton Place
T. B. Moore
St. Louis Conservatory
E. C. Stuckey
Coats, Jr
Beverly Jean
Bartlett
E. C. White
C. E. Stewart
Rayville
Miriam Warren
Little Rock
Herman Bracey
Rochelle Avenue
Caldwell Sunday Schools Protest Hood Bill Repeal
During a Columbia Methodist Sunday school session in Columbia Louisiana on June 20 a resolution called on state lawmakers Representative J E McClanahan and Senator O K Allen to oppose Hood Bill repeal legislation. The brief item notes the protest within the church meeting and refers to ongoing legislative action.
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Nelvs Star
Columbia
Columbia Methodist Sunday School
J. E. McClanahan
O. K. Allen
Hats on sale at Fashion Shop for one day only
Tomorrow 50 summer hats priced as low as 2.85 with many up to 5.85 previously. All higher priced hats cut in half for this one day event. Styles are current and durable for all season wear. Shop at 108 St. John St around the corner from Ouachita Bank for best selection.
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St. John St
Ouachita Bank
Love's Awakening by Adele Garrison prompts Madge's agitation
In a tense telephone exchange with Edith Fairfax, Madge fears a dig at her work with Philip Veritzen and wonders if Edith aims to trap her into revealing office matters. Edith’s chatter hints at pressure to stay in the country, while Madge fights her anger and resolves to remain with Junior for the winter.
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Love
Adele Garrison
Madge
Edith Fairfax
Philip Veritzen
Alfred Durkee
Alf
Junior
Dickybird
Mrs. Ticer
Rose
Ede
Dicky
Harry Underwood
Katherine
Venerable Seeks Peace as Mary Seeks Grandfather
Lance visits Windover and Mary while the Venerable returns to Windover, finding Mary anxious to speak with the Grandfather. In a dim room Mary and the Venerable arrange tea as Lance stands by, tension and unspoken questions hanging in the air about Mary and the family’s future. The scene shifts through candlelight, a fire, and the quiet drama of a key moment in their relationships.
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Charles C. Varnell
Robert M. Harris
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Marie Brock
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Eader
Olive Leigh Myatt
American Legion Auxiliary
Jennie Vinson
West Monroe
Muriel Stevenson
Mildred Dollar
Albert Gates
Myra Batten
Valda Veckham
Claudeen Kelly
Marguerite Terrell
Elizabeth Green
Inez McDonald
Madelle Haley
Lee Hawkins
Ate- von Melela
Ante Asaemins
Ietgaucca
Beatrice Pearce
Zoe Barlowe
Miss Haley
G. E. Davis
D. King
Jessie Sadler
C. H. McHenry
McHenry
St. Mark’s Hall
C. Mellenbach
Social
J. T. Pugh
Sykes
F. D. Lippman
F. Hannaby
E. Fudicker
S. C. Wise
C. E. Garretson
Mollie
Addie Webb
C. Harrison
Hessie Schloss
Florida
S. Heinberg
M. H. Rosenbloom
Joseph Dawkins
Lotus Club
Associated Press
Faille
MRS
Yee
Collens’ Pharmacy
DeSiard St
Warwick Deeping
Mary
Castle Craven
Brent Bridge
Marions
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Great Britain
Dan
Rascal
Olive Dawkins
Mays Behrman
Waco
T. E. Newton
Ansley, la
William J. Parkes
Hot Springs
Ark
Birmingham
Ala
Eddie Horton
Eterna
Castle Craven Hill
Windover
Lanoae
Brent
Venerable
M . Lance
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