War era intrigue aboard the Rock Gibraltar
Jane Gerson, a debuting American buyer, clashes with Captain Woodhouse on the Rock during wartime espionage threads. Capper, Koch, and Wilhelmstrasse plots unfold as Jane seeks safety and a Rome-bound escape while Woodhouse balances duty and past romance amid looming war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Gerson
Europe
Debrand’s
New York
Calais
Captain Woodhouse
Egypt
Paris
Jane
Poiret
Worth
Pacquin
Doeuillet
Berlin
Germany
Louisa
Billy Capper
Malta
Capper
Wilhelmstrasse
Alexandria
Castle Lair
Iain“Woodhouse
Russia
Woodhouse
Koch
Wady Halfa
Gibraltar
Libyan
Princess Mary
Rome
Jose Ha
Sherman Paper
Cnaeee
Hotel Splendide
Willy Kimball
Jane~Gerton
Lady Crandall
Sir George Crandall
States
Gerson
Almer
Nile
Lady Crandall Ralked
Ward
America
Mary
Pleasant Evening Reveries for Tired Mothers
A home circle feature notes a relaxing, nurturing salon of tales and tips for weary mothers joining the evening gathering. It invites gentle entertainment and practical ideas to unwind after daily duties.
Pride in Labor and Civic Virtues Encouraged for Youth
The piece argues for teaching children to earn their own way through small, meaningful chores while preserving play. It stresses pride in self-support, distinguishing normal helps from paid services, and urges parents to provide work opportunities. It also praises the American Bible Society for its longreach and notes on happiness and sunshine.
A Century of Bibles Celebrated by Society
Beginning on the last of last May the American Bible Society will mark its hundredth anniversary. It was founded May 6, 1816 to circulate the Bible without note or comment across lands. The success of this enterprise is shown by the growth and reach documented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Thys
Myrtle
American Bible Society
Life's Journey and Pursuit of the Summit
The passage speaks on climbing life's summit through persistence and ambition. It contrasts the joy of those who reach the top with the sorrow of those who faint, urging youth to begin the journey and avoid restlessness that leads to stagnation.
The Path to Wealth or Poverty and The Mint Saying
A reflective piece contrasts slothful indulgence with effort and ambition. It urges choosing wealth and achievement over comfort or poverty, then cites a saying about money needing advertising and notes incentives for competition and legal constraints.
The Struggle of Simple Living and Society’s Taste
A reflection on how a frugal, hardworking young man is snubbed by society while a flashy dresser with a gloved mother’s help is welcomed. It notes women’s varied talents and the scarcity of partners who can mend clothes and cook well, then laments Sabbath loafers who gamble with holiness by avoiding labor.
Etiquette Starts at Home Says Husband to Treat Wife Like Lady
In guidance on manners the author stresses courtesy begins at home. A husband should treat his wife as a lady both at home and in public to set a proper example for children.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. T. Dement
Earl Derr Biggers
Robert Welles Ritchie
the Bobbs-Merrill Company
France
Chapter
Gibrelter
The
Almery
Almer’s
Frank Crane
Doc
Coos Bay Railroad
Coos
Bay
North Bend
Simpson- Park Street
Coquille
Bandon
Powers, Coos
Munsel
Cape Arago
Charleston Bay
Lauinch
Coos Bay
Marshfield
Aoe
Inc
Hmit
John JM. “Beott
Gen
Portland
Oregon
Pacific Lines
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