Mary Plans a Desperate Marriage to Save Her Family
In chapter scenes Mary contemplates marrying Jerome Taylor to salvage her career and family. After a tense dinner where he professes affection she rejects him, storms out, and seeks Aunt Linnie's refuge. At home Umberto Balland declares love and questions Mary's future, while Lelia Ormsby warns of consequences and prepares for a possible celebration with friends.
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Jerome Taylor
Linnie
Jerry
Jerome
Lelia
Mary
Lorgan
the Waldorf
Darling
Palm Beach
Taylor
Aunt Linnie
Umberto
Phillip Buchanan
Balland
Addie
Caramia
Feratasa
Balianci
Cara Mia
Lelia Ormsby
Count Balland
How to gain weight through smarter eating in healthful balance
Nutrition experts explain that body fat comes from surplus fuel and weight change hinges on total fuel intake. For underweight individuals a high caloric, easily digested plan with eggs milk and dairy boosts gain while slender types need gentle meals and rest to improve nutrient use.
Aunt Linnie Arrives as Club Torquay Plans Roulette Night
Mary pleads with Balianci and Lelia not to speak as Aunt Linnie appears. Linnie invites them to join a roulette outing with the Bascoms at Club Torquay, while Lelia hurries to change into a flame colored gown for the evening.
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Lelia
Torquay
Bascoms
Balland
Elephants and Other Myths Challenge Zoo Experts
Brookfield Zoo experts debunk popular animal beliefs such as elephants memory and monkeys love of bananas. Dr Robert Bean cites Honey the elephant case to show memory limited to tail length and challenges ideas on breeding ages, eating habits, and cruelty.
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Zoological Park
Brookfield
Chicago United Press
Detroit Free Press
Robert Bean
Zoo
Doctor Bean
Africa
Christoph Schulz
Schulz
Chicago
Bean
Farmhouse Shrine in Durham Used as Confederate Shrine
An old Durham North Carolina farmhouse that served as headquarters for the last Confederate army in the field in 1865 is preserved as a Southern shrine. It stands as a historic site reflecting Civil War heritage and regional memory.
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Durham
I. C
Anchoring Slipcovers Technique Offered by Mrs Spears
A reader asks how to keep slipcovers in place after admiring a chair covered in blue glazed chintz with green and red braid. The answer sketches a professional anchoring method and promotes SEWING for the Home Decorator Book 1 and Gifts Book 2 with 25 cent prices and a free Rag Rag Leaflet, Mrs. Spears, 210 S Desplaines St Chicago IL.
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Spears
Desplaines St
Chicago
Ill
Kellogg's All-Bran Helps Prevent Constipation
Advertises Kellogg's All-Bran as a bulk forming breakfast cereal to prevent constipation. Recommends daily use with ample water and asserts regularity over time. Mentions Battle Creek and grocery availability.
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Battle Creek
Cne Grocer
One’s Best Reflects Circumstance and Noble Action
A brief aphorism noting that best effort follows circumstance and noble conduct. It praises character as measured by actions within given limits and suggests angels could not improve upon natural virtue.
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Elinor Maxwell
Arcadia House Publ
Cotswell
Club Torquay
C. Houston
Goudiss
C. Houston Goudiss
By Ruth Wyeth Spears
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