Set a frog on a golden stool in Linwood tale
Ellen and John relocate their troubled Uncle Comstock Whitney Hamilton from a cottage to Prospect Avenue. He adapts to new clothes and barbered look while Ellen plans Lucille Smythe and her father’s visit. A mistaken bench sighting nearly reveals him, but the real reunion remains bittersweet and hopeful.
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Linwood
Ellen Hamilton
John
Comstock
Lucille Smythe
Uncle Comstock
Ellen
Comstock Whitney Hamilton
Reber Street
Ham
Pete
Old Ham
Joe Horner
Prospect Avenue
Lucille
Daddy
Prospect Avent
Eilen
Chicago physician uses wired music to ease patients
A Chicago physician treats patients with wired music to ease anxiety and discomfort during procedures. The approach aims to improve patient experience and calmness in the clinical setting.
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Chicago
Wired
Young Moderns Demand Clothes Styled With That American Look
American designers present a distinctive American look emphasizing simple silhouettes and practical style for teens, college students, and career women. Emily Wilkens showcases campus fashion with wide- wale corduroy, electric blue, peg-top skirts, and light blue raglan blouses, plus jacketed sports separates and dirndl with contrast tops.
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Emily Wilkens
Laine
Union
New rayon aralac fabrics charm with silk like drape
A dress features a one piece frock in soft rayon aralac flannel. The material blends wool feel with silk like drape. Self fabric laced eyelets adorn blouse and belt while front tucks slit pockets and a kick pleat add skirt interest.
Gray Fashion Dominates Autumn Collections
Gray dominates fall fashion with gray flannel for day dresses gray furs and gray wool or tweed coats. Highlighted items include fine gray Shetland wool sweaters crystal bead jewelry and gray crepe gowns with sculptural lines and hollow cut velveteen suits.
Velvet Bows Frame Fashion Comeback
The article notes a fashion revival of velvet bows as a glamorous finishing touch for dresses. It emphasizes reserving velvet bows to elevate a basic dress, calling the bows a smart and flattering trim in current style.
Fur-Lined Coats Popular This Winter
Style headquarters reports increased demand for fur lined coats with detachable linings. The article urges readers to consider buying a fur lined coat as a fashionable choice for the upcoming winter season.
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Style Headquarters
Walter Gates Seeks Job With Pool At Post Newspaper
Walter Gates waits four hours to see the managing editor of a newspaper about a reporting job. He tries bold entry and chats with a man matching Pool, the editor, amid presses and ink fumes, while the scene hints at newsroom politics and the edge of bold ambition.
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Walter Gates
Mr. Pool
Walt
Matey
Pool
Walter
Post
Rotenone Imports Rise Sharply From 1931 to 1940
In 1931 the country imported rotenone roots in commercial quantities totaling 8 400 pounds. By 1940 imports surged to 6 500 000 pounds as rotenone was used in insecticides.
Versatile Peaches Adapt to Desserts and Salads
Peaches adapt readily to many desserts and salads with appealing flavor. They provide vitamins A and C along with other nutrients.
Illinois crop land largely devoted to corn soybeans oats hay
A report notes that corn soybeans oats and hay make up about 90 percent of Illinois crop land. The highlighted crops dominate planting patterns across the state, reflecting agricultural priorities and market conditions shaping farm choices.
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Illinois
Hats and Flowers Boosted by Wartime Romance
Australian fashion and wartime culture feature American soldiers sending fresh flower hats to dates, sparking a hat craze in Australia. The piece also notes 17th century barometer and thermometer origins, then describes safe heating advances like the wet base boiler and modern boiler safety features for basementless homes.
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United States
Australia
Bathing Habits From Classic Greece to Modern Homes
Encyclopedia Britannica notes emeralds and amethysts were once believed to aid vision and curb drunkenness. Etymologists link bath to a Greek root meaning to drive sadness from the mind. The article urges regular bathing and offers household guidance on morning or evening routines for different ages.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Eggs Keep Body Healthy and Build Strength
Eggs contribute to overall health aiding muscle strength and red blood formation. A child should eat four to five eggs weekly while an older person needs three to five eggs weekly. Eggs can be consumed plain or mixed into other foods.
Whip Soap Flakes For Better Lather
Whip soap flakes in hot water with an egg beater to use fewer flakes and achieve richer lather. This quick method saves material and speeds up grooming routines.
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Joshua
Paul
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Christ
Timothy
God
Jesus Christ
Harold L. Lundquist
D. D
Ee Eters Cy Cnicago
Western Newspaper Union
International Council of Religious Education
Neemission
Llinois
Anase
Scott
Drucgist’s
Scott's
Re le Te
Pinehurst
America
Mississippi
R.L. Swain
Kilmer
Department E
Kilmer & Co., Inc
Stamford
Conn
Swamp Root
Bath
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Locke Stove CO
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