Revelations of a Wife tale of a blackmailing visitor
Margaret plans to meet a man claiming to be her stepson Steve who demanded money. Mother Graham fears exposure of past deceptions. The narrator contemplates safeguards while debating whether Steve is genuine and how to handle the extortion. The scene underscores family tensions and unresolved guilt.
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Dicky
Job
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Stevy
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Advice to Girls by Annie Laurie Rear Annie Laurie
A reader asks about proper greeting etiquette for introductions to men and older women. The reply states a young girl need not rise for a gentleman of any age, but should rise when an older woman enters the room, noting she would have stood for the older woman before the gentleman was presented.
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Annie Laurie
Reasgard
Life's Struggle Is For Whom Parents Do Not Bind
Winifred Black presents a dramatic reflection on motherhood and independence. A mother speaks to her son and daughter about sacrifice and not hampering a child, urging them to build their own lives while she remains behind, loving and supporting them without becoming a burden.
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Pohies
Diary of a Fashion Model by Grace Northcliff TM
Grace Northcliff describes a lightweight ensemble suit and her claim that she designs until she feels she could do it in her sleep. Clients who buy her pieces return for more as popularity spans summer and winter. Madame notes Crepe summer wear outsold winter materials and says the outfits are ideal for travel and variety.
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Diary of
Grace Northcliff
Adame
Madame
Tomorrow's Horoscope by Genevieve Kemble
Wednesday June 10 horoscopic forecast notes a generally active day with possible setbacks and delays due to lunar square Saturn. Wording suggests focus on letters writings and publishing, with commerce thriving. employment caution for those working for others and a year of activity for those born Wednesday.
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Genevieve Kemble
Saturn
Agehors
Black Curtains Modern Housekeepers Prefer Rich Net Designs
An old fashion debate over window coverings shifts to black nets and fabrics. Modern homemakers choose black curtains in various weaves with bright color motifs, silk bindings, and trims. Personal touches include batik animal designs on white silk, stenciling, balkwork, and revived embroidered arras to enhance dark backgrounds.
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Arras
Health column urges quick action on bodily defects
A writer urges immediate care for physical defects and common ailments, warning neglect can lead to serious illness. The piece blends advice and reader questions answered by Dr. Copeland, covering teeth, bunions, perspiration, neuritis, nervousness, and general health improvement.
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Empire State
Copeland
Capeland
Regate
Mertare
Royal origin of the biscuit told in a French tale
A breezy excerpt recounts how a royal French kitchen birthed the modern biscuit. A king in 1550 Languedoc triggered a baker to create a pastry, the apprentice son improvised doubled baking and glazing, producing a treat that pleased the king and became France’s national cake. The tale notes the word biscuit meaning well baked.
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Henri I
France
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