Bittersweet Cargo on the Atlantic Voyage
Peter Kerry meets Patricia Lott aboard a ship and falls for her while she is married. After a strained pursuit and quiet longing, he learns she seeks a divorce in Paris with her husband Gerald Lott urging reconciliation. Kerry plans to visit Paris to meet Pat with the Lotts.
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Peter Kerry
Kerry
Jerry Dear
Tlello
Pat
Lott
Tango
Patricia Lott
Cherbourg
Gerald Lott
Paris
Aunt Fauborg
Edicts Against Corset Merely Empty Sound
The article reflects on historic attempts to ban corsets by rulers such as Louis XIV Charles XI and Joseph II. It notes that despite decrees and moralizing, women reportedly resisted by wearing corsets more tightly and found ways to defy the edicts. The piece frames these attempts as ineffective and outdated.
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Louis XIV
France
Charles XI
Joseph II of
Austria
Windows Made of Double Glass At Union Terminal
Window washers will work inside the glass of the new Cincinnati Union Terminal dome. The feature uses double glass sheets spaced to allow cleaners to walk between them as part of the $41,000,000 project.
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Union Terminal
Cincinnati
Doctors Seek Rabbit Milk Markets for Valley Rabbits
In the San Fernando Valley California several doctors explore markets for rabbit milk to aid rabbit raisers. If rabbit milk proves more nutritious than cow milk it could be used as a baby food option.
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San Fernando Valley
California
Must Do Foolish Things
Uncle Eben notes some men are unhappy unless they do foolish things and remain unhappy when not doing so. The remark reflects a cultural observation on risk taking and contentment.
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Uncle Eben
Secret spread by telephone across social circle
A dialogue reveals a secret shared by a mother to all of Mary's acquaintances. The speaker explains the information was telephoned to every girl Mary knows, making secrecy impossible. The tone implies social embarrassment and breach of privacy.
Horrid man kissed me not amid familiar circle
A brief theater style exchange shows a character rejecting a kiss from an unwelcome man. Two speakers debate propriety as they note no qualifying suitor among their male acquaintances.
Kept Out O' War Church Social Conversation
A church social scene features a playful exchange where a young woman asks about her age and a man remains neutral, declining to guess. The banter centers on social norms and humor at the event.
Reggie and True Debate Making a Mountain from a Molehill
A tense exchange features Reggie insisting he is not fooled while True argues that the issue is overblown. The dialogue centers on perception and whether worry is warranted.
Being agreeable Wifey exchange
A playful cartoon caption shows Wifey suggesting buying going away gowns but Hubby retorts he cannot afford to travel this winter. Wifey counters with staying-at-home gowns, highlighting frugal domestic humor.
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Hubby
Nimrod Notion Promotes Comfortable Camp Out
The speaker plans a hunting trip with a hired bungalow and hotel meals. He insists the setup counts as camping, branding his arrangement camping in comfort rather than true roughing it.
Doctor Questions Man Temperature Before Death
A doctor asks a butler about the master’s temperature and learns he died an hour earlier. The butler reveals the master’s wife deserted him after they spent little time at home.
Accumulating Damages Happy Pedestrian
A distressed pedestrian contemplates financial strains after repeated accidents, hoping to reduce risk with two more incidents to fund a car purchase. The remark highlights safety concerns and potential mobility upgrades amid precarious urban traffic conditions.
Spiders in a Pupils Surname Lesson Joke
A teacher explains surname origins from trades and asks a boy named Webb what his ancestors did. The pupil replies spiders, turning the lesson into a humorous moment about name histories.
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Smith
Webb
Betty Gifts and Lucile Birthday Ring Spark Skill
The note highlights Lucile’s birthday ring as a fine stone-cutter’s work, with Betty praising it and comparing to a glass-blower’s craft. The playful line shows admiration for craft skills both in gem-cutting and glass artistry.
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Betty
Lucile
City Foundational Strength in Its Children
Leulah Kennard reflects that a city's true foundation lies not in its wheels and smoke or urban congestion but in the strength and beauty of its children, offering a communal ideal.
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Leulah Kennard
Juneau Capital of Alaska Rises Above Mount Juneau
Juneau serves as Alaska's capital and sits at the base of Mount Juneau, a rocky coast settlement built on bare rock. Mount Juneau rises about 3,500 feet, looming nearly perpendicular above the city.
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Alaska
Juneau
Mount
Bayer Aspirin Delivers Quick Pain Relief, Says Ad
An advertisement claims Bayer Aspirin starts to dissolve and take hold within minutes, offering rapid relief from headaches neuritis and rheumatism. It emphasizes buying genuine Bayer Aspirin and specifically asking for Bayer to ensure authenticity.
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Bayer
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Jack Marston
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Miss Shirley
MR. Marston
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