Carol Helps Lark Confront Stage Fright at Sunday Concert
In Mount Mark the Starr twins face a scare when Lark must recite at a church concert. Carol engineers a rescue by stepping in to boost her sister and then shares a playful bow, turning the moment into a crowd-pleasing joke and strengthening family bonds.
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Lark
Carol
Connie
Larkie
Fairy
Grace
Aunt Grace
Constance Starr
Conniece
Carol Starr
Lark Starr
Jim
Hartley
Bobbie
Chicago
Fat Allen
Jim Forrest
Agricultural College
Ames
Squires
Prudence
Papa
Mount Mark
Larkin
Ginger
Harvey Reel
Very Hard to Pronounce in St Nicholas
Mary R Parkman recounts Edward Livingston Trudeau's childhood in Paris and New York. A French schoolboy who kept Stars and Stripes on toy boats, he pursued a freer life through pranks and subtle rebellion. At eighteen he returned to New York, speaking broken English yet feeling deeply American.
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St. Nicholas
Mary R. Parkman
Edward Livingston Trudeau
France
Tuilleries
Lycee Bonaparte
Paris
New York
Edward
Flanders in the limelight through Crusades and Burgundian rule
The text traces Flanders from early rulers to marriage into the Burgundian line. It highlights the region's prominence in history due to frequent upheavals and military ventures, noting Count Robert I as a notable crusader dubbed The Sword of Christendom.
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Flanders
Dukes of
Burgundy
Robert I
Judge in New York Speech Sparks Straight Flush Question
A city judge seeking re election spoke in New York on patriotism civic virtue and keeping a good man on the bench. After urging questions he faced a club member who asked whether a straight flush beats four of a kind under any circumstances, prompting discussion.
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New York
Fudge
War Dog First Steel Cargo Vessel Launched in British Columbia
The War Dog, a 315 foot steel cargo steamer, first of its type built in British Columbia, was launched at Vancouver. The contract came from a Japanese steamship company via an English firm, and the vessel has since been sold to a British firm.
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British Columbia
Columbia
Vancouver
Sheshad
Life and Art Skepticism in Robert Louis Stevenson
A compact reflection on how art and life strain mortal sensibilities, suggesting that literature should temper bitterness and offer solace rather than prolong hardship for readers. The quote frames art as a remedy and caution against overbearing, morbid depictions.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
In Time Gown Negligee Promotes Relaxing Home Time
A simple satin negligee described with a kimono like straight front, three quarter sleeves, and a waist girdle. It features lace cape trim, silk lace cap, ribbon trimmed slippers, and silk stockings to create an exquisite in time house gown for rest and casual elegance.
Plush Fur Plume Promises Fashion Demand Surges
The season's plush fur items captivate buyers with attractive texture and versatility. They are favored for trimming suits as well as scarves and muffs though genuine fur remains preferred. Supply struggles to meet rising demand under current conditions.
Sensible Heels Redefined In Fashion Notes
Women increasingly adopt low sensible heels described as smart rather than sensible, paired with modishly mannish walking boots. Fashion confines style to dainty buttoned boots and formal satin frocks with lowheeled boots, creating a mixed effect for dances and gowns.
Waist fashions adopt batiste trims in ecru flesh and white
The Dry Goods Economist notes the latest waist fashion uses self material with delicate picot hem stitching or faggotting as trimming. Hand embroidery appears on elaborate styles while filet lace is largely absent in these waists.
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Batiste
Moleskins as American Industry Highlighted by USDA
United States Department of Agriculture biologists note Pacific Northwest moleskins surpass European pelts in quality and urge farmers to trap and manage moles. The farmers bulletin Trapping Moles and Utilizing Their Skins details capture, tanning, and local production of neckpieces, muffs, and coats, with free copies while supply lasts from Washington DC.
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United” States Department of “Agriculture
Pacific Northwest
United States
Department of Agriculture
Northwest
Farmers’ Bulletin
The
United States “Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Boschee's German Syrup Promises Easy Night Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year staple for coughs bronchitis and colds. It claims to soothe inflamed throats aid easy morning expectoration and help the patient rest through the night while nature heals. Sold widely in civilized countries in 80 and 90 cent bottles.
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Boschee
United States
Ultimatum on House-Girl Salary Sparks Local Stir
In a heated domestic exchange, a household vows to raise their house-girl’s pay after comparing wages with the Glithersbys next door who pay 50 cents more weekly. The argument centers on social standing and fairness within the community.
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Italy
Red Cross
Henry
Wéi
Glithersbys
Cuticura Heals Sore Hands With Fragrant Emollients
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products for sore hands. Soak hands in hot Cuticura Soap suds, dry, and rub Cuticura Ointment into the skin for a time. Remove excess ointment with tissue, free samples offered by mail with a booklet from Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Ady
Storehead boasts of marrying well to fur department bride
A gossiping store head claims a millionaire married a girl from the fur department and settled $50,000 on her, while a saleslady jokes she is stuck at the bar gain counter.
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Cutter Laboratory
Derkaley
Cal
Chicats
Red Cross Ball Blue ad promises whiter laundry
An old Red Cross advertisement touts Ball Blue with a large five cent package claim. It emphasizes unequaled service and superior whiteness versus other blueing products, urging readers to buy at grocers.
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RED Cross
Wheat crop sale to government at 141 a bushel
New Zealand reports government purchase of the wheat crop at 141 dollars per bushel. The transaction will affect the agricultural market and state reserves.
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New Zealand
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Red ‘Cross
Brett Faile
Cascara
Lincoln
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