The Diary of a Washington Lawyer and Jane
A man reads a diary from his youth to his lover Jane, recalling college days and a romance with Florence Preston. He cherishes memories with Jane, reflects on war duty, and resolves to win her, then abandons the notes as his focus shifts to the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumsie
Jane
Florence Preston
Florence
Washington
Shoreham
Oakleys
Georgetown
Evans
France
Jane Barnes and Towne's Unlikely Courtship at Frederick’s
Jane arrives at Frederick’s in bright Madonna blue with a black fur collar as Towne’s feelings sharpen. He recalls Lohengrin and wonders about the chance to win Jane’s hand, planning a dinner while Edith’s party is delayed. The mansion’s grandeur frames their growing attraction and fate’s small twists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Frederick
Edith
Alexandria
Treat Liver and Feet With Less Restriction, Doctor Says
Dr James W Barton notes gallstones rose with tight corsets and improved when women freed the abdomen. He compares this to Britain moving to relax tight footwear to prevent foot trouble. He argues comfortable feet are vital to health and links liver function to digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Barton
Edith Towne's Secret Returns to Town Amid Carnegie Love Tangle
In Sherwood Park near Washington Jane Barnes learns of Edith Towne's elopement collapse with Delafield Simms. Baldy Barnes discovers Edith's diamond ring in a passenger bag and Edith's hiding prompts a rescue. Evans Follette, discouraged by war, pursues Jane as Edith plans to face friends with Towne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Barnes
Baldwin
Sherwood Park
Washington
Edith Towne
Delafield Simms
Evans Follette
Evans
Jane
Baldwin Barnes
Del
Edith
Frederick Towne
Towne
Follette
Baldy
Lucy
Simms
Evans Fancies Open Law Office To Rebuild His Life
Evans, still recovering from war wounds and neurasthenia, talks with Dr. Hallam about returning to work. A plan emerges to open a law office funded by selling old books, while Evans follows a daily routine from his prewar life and seeks Jane Barnes’s support as he regains purpose and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumsie
Evans
Boswell
Rusty
Jane
Jane Barnes
Hallam
Hackney Descendant of the Norfolk Trotter in Early England
The article traces hackneys to the Norfolk trotter, noting early roads and saddle use limited transport. It describes breed refinement with better roads and wheeled vehicles, the exaggerated high foot action, and social rise of hackney driving in American shows. It contrasts speed with standard roadsters and notes the term road hack and hack in vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstone
England
Maxwell Corpening
Chicago Tribune
Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond Reachable Between Steamer Calls
Over 3,000 feet high Ben Lomond rises above Loch Lomond, which lies at the lake’s foot as Britain’s largest lake. The ascent can be made in a little over two hours up and shorter on the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loch Lomond
Scotland
Ben Lomond
Great Britain
Parents Create Ills From Child Illness And Injury
Dr C H Gundryr of Ontario Hospital cautions that parental attitudes after a child's illness or injury often shape personality changes more than the illness itself. He notes well meaning but indulgent care can foster impassivity, defiance, and withdrawal, while scolding or overprotection may reinforce relapse fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Gundryf
Ontario Hospital
Brockville
Ontario
Cornwall Medical Society
Johnny
Gundryr
Western Newspaper Union
Mexican Tea Towels Brighten the Kitchen
Advertisement for Pattern 1824 by The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. offers seven motif towels in gay colors. Includes transfer pattern, stitch illustrations, materials, color schemes, and instructions. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle in New York with name address and pattern number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
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Ael
Temple
Bailey
Penn Publishing Company
WIU Service
Briggs
Waldron
Dr. Barton
Today’s Health Column
Hackney Is
Ydin E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Elbert Hubbard
Tolier
Harold Somers, Inc
de Kalb Ave
B’klyn
N.Y
Daisy Fly
Nature
Dean
Ob Doan’s
Doans
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