The Human Touch in City Life and Family Gags
Readings of intimate city life feature a postman named Jim delivering mail with a smile and pennies, while a suburban mother discovers the value of human contact over an impersonal government system. Jokes about child profanity and a boy’s witty vengeance conclude the lighthearted anecdotes.
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Ues County
Wotan
C. F
Oregon
Hunan
C. W
Fran
Jim
C. I
Dorothy
Ann Arbor
Paula Montreal
Minnie
New Orleans
C. V
New and Beautiful Creations for the Happy Bride
Bridal gowns today blend tradition and modern style with chiffon satin or crepe de chine designs. Long simple lines and elaborate trains appear alongside removable veils and versatile cap styles. Brides may choose one or several gowns in different colors and embellishments for distinct looks.
Woman with unique railroad career rises to supervisor role
Miss Oden, designated as supervisor of women's service for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and Quincy, Omaha & Kansas City railroads, was announced on November 4, 1918. Her career began in Davenport as a telegram operator, rising to chief clerk and assistant ticket agent, then Rock Island passenger agent, and later cashier and ticket agent in Chicago. She became the first woman passenger agent in the United States and was a pioneer in railroad women’s advancement.
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Ogden
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Quincy, Omaha & Kansas City
Oden
Davenport
S Tep
Wenger
Ray Island
Association of Trave@iing
Rock Isard
United
Mine Oden
Government School For Women
Red Head Helen Pettigrew Seeks Kansas Governor Post
A 21-year-old Kansas opponent of strict bans enters the race for governor. Helen Pettigrew, nicknamed for her auburn hair, calls for repealing prohibitions, easing dress and social restrictions, and allowing wine and beer. Her sister Alice helps campaign as Pettigrew positions herself against veteran politicians, promising a lighter, more reform minded administration.
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Moss Peligrew
Kansas
Kansae
Perches
Brace Band
Hannere
Tate
Mie Ponienew
Helen
Alice Petty
Alice Pettinew
Eame
Alice
Kannas
White Howe
Milk Teeth Are Pearls of Price
An article discusses the development and care of a child’s first teeth, noting there are twenty milk teeth by age about thirty months. It warns that premature loss harms permanent teeth, urges dental hygiene, cautions on candy, and explains how early loss can affect jaw alignment and later teeth.
Snapshots of Folk the World Around
The item highlights Miss Sonoki Matsumoto of Tokio named the most beautiful Kirt in Japan at 18. It mentions Miss Dorothy Vicar, Dowager Queen Alexandra portrait, Boston University as a coeducational university in Massachusetts, and notes barber shops in family enterprises. Also references a 87 year old Finley from Ruerrun, Ohio who defeated 25 graduates in a long spelling bee. Copyright 1922 by The New York Herald.
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Japan
Sonoki Matsumoto
Tokio
Dorothy Vicar
Europe
Alexandra
Mre
ER Finley
I Ruerrun
Ohio
Hih Echonls and
College
Homemaking as Women Affairs Not Their Only Path
Mrs Lena Lake Forrest, head of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women, argues homemaking is a woman’s biggest job but not her sole vocation. She cites members across professions, farms, law, and education, urging balanced roles and noting education standards and youth outreach as core federation aims.
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Lena Lake Forrest
National Business and Professional Women’s Federations
National Federation of Business and Professional Women
Forrest
Ste Fe
el Miren
Peesibie
New Tork
Fedana
Ste
West
Moss Carrie Cammerud
North Dakota Organization
Canada
Loulay Boehringer
Arizona Organization
Arizona Legislature
Lila White
Tierida
Mina Chart Willams
National Education Assocation
Florence Allen
Cleveland
Jean Norris
New Yorktate League
Mia Forrest
Mra. Forrest
Forest
Apples Cook’s Reliable Fruit Delights and Pie Variations
A collection of apple based recipes detailing handling, fillings, and baking methods. Includes steps for stuffed baked apples with cinnamon and butter, crust and strip crumbles, custards, fritters, and pineapple apple pies, with guidance on oven temper and serving suggestions.
History Tells Tradition of Wedding Cake
A look at wedding cake customs through history notes how brides and families value cake as a symbol of celebration. The piece traces origins from symbolic seeds and blessings to the modern practice of a traditional cake made for engagements and weddings.
Society mannequin from England tours New York in knitted wear
Lady Joan Capel, daughter of the Dowager Countess of Essex, a close friend of the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary, arrived in New York as a mannequin for a fashionable English smodiste. She wears knitted outer garments and is linked to potential royal match rumors.
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Joan Capel
Countess of Essex
Prince of Awates
Mary
Joan
New York
England
Ant
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Freddie
Freidy
Father
Fred Wis
Tommy
Uncle Jim
Bruges
Point Wesprit Wells
Red
Helen Pettigrew
Middle West
Miss Pettigrew
Boston University
State of
Massachusetts
Conde
Ansverel
Cen Evandan
Chirag, Jr
Evientia
Bob Har
Amerikan
Tonver
Tete Stes
Werner
Coperight
Herat
Mendett
Bira
Appia
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