The Real Adventure by Henry Kitchell Webster
Rose defends her engagement to Rodney Aldrich while her mother contemplates women’s rights ambitions. Portia, hardened and practical, questions Rose’s naivete and warns that Rose has not faced real hardship. The sisters debate love, ambition, and who should shape their future in a changing world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiven
Roe
Fawn
Rodney Aldrich
Rose
Portia
Ried
Walt
Lamb
Theresa
Rodney“ Aldrich
Joe
Myrtle Point Enterprise Offers Word Contest Prizes
The Myrtle Point Enterprise announces a March 2 to March 31 1917 word-building contest using the letters of ENTERPRISE. First prize is $6 cash plus a year of subscription. second $3.50 cash plus a year of subscription. nine runners-up receive a year of subscription. Winners announced April 5 1917. checks mailed April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Coquille River Valley
Oregon
Enterprise
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Portia Offers Harsh Truths on Jealousy and Love
Portia accuses Rose of envy as she remarks on Rose's engagement to Rodney Aldrich. She admits fear of following instincts and urges Rose to pursue happiness while noting other ways to spark desire. The sisters exchange quiet, brittle affection before Portia dismisses her own musings and sends Rose to bed.
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Portia
Rodney Aldrich
Rose
Rodney
Hyebye
Responsibility of newspapers to truth and fairness
The article argues that newspapers carry great responsibility to inform the public with truth and fairness. It urges readers to demand honesty from their papers and to reject outlets that lie or slander for any purpose, noting the impact on families and communities.
Little acts of kindness brighten weary hearts
A reflection on small gestures such as kind words and warm letters that lift spirits, offer hope to the disconsolate, and give courage to the weary, while also enriching the giver's life.
The Home We Create A Guide To Gentle Living
A reflection on domestic happiness emphasizes that home quality matters more than ownership. Love courtesy and patience sustain marriage. a bright outlook and tidy presentation aid harmony, while constant fault finding harms the bond. True refinement comes from daily acts of care and faithful work.
Moral Lessons On Decency And Home Life
A reflective piece condemns vulgar language and swearing as cowardly and wicked, urges boys to guard thoughts and actions, and underscores the fragility of home and the pain of losing a mother. It compares moral conduct to protecting a family and stresses purpose in sorrow.
Pleasant art of saying kind things in a gentle style
A reflection on choosing pleasant speech over conflict full of advice to avoid disagreeable remarks unless utterly necessary. Emphasizes courtesy and tact in daily interactions and the value of kind communication.
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Henry Kitchell Webster
the Bobbs-Merrill Company
C. A. Harrington
A. A. Leach
Harringon
Percy
the Family and Home Circle Department
Piity
Earth
Henry Webster Sr
Boobbs -Merrill CO
Mr. Webster
Chicege Tribune
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