Eve Radnor Chooses Jerry Pool in Three Week Marriage
Hester Pool wrestles with her son Jerry's devotion to Eve Radnor as Eve agrees to marry him in three weeks. A visit from Lucy Latimer stirs jealousy and social maneuvering while Hester plots to influence the outcome. Lucy and Jerry attend a lively party in her honor revealing Eve's rising insecurity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Hester
Eve
Mrs
Jerry
Jerry Aghost
Burrells
Rupert
Princess Lines for New Frocks in Falling Fashion
The article notes a shift toward princess lines in fall frocks and coats, with evening wear already favoring them. Daytime black satin frocks show scalloped hems and princess silhouette, while flares below the knee remain key, often created with godets and gussets. Semi fitted lines slim the upper body, then flare subtly or dramatically.
Flares Dominant in 1929 Fashion Trends for Silverware and Garments
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union piece surveys fashion and storage trends with flared designs. It notes triangular top drawers for flat silver, and flaring hems sleeves and bodices in dresses and coats, including fur and sheer fabrics, with pearl lace and godets enhancing fullness.
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Godets
Western Newspaper Union
Pleasant news for the Bull Snakes
Mr Bull Snake shares cheerful tidings about a farmer praising snakes for protecting his crops. He explains that despite general fear of snakes, harmless snakes deserve appreciation and kindness. Mrs Bull Snake reacts with growing happiness as they learn of public potential praise.
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Mr. Bull Snake
Mrs. Bull Snake
Bull Snake
Western Newspaper Union
Golf Widow Joke Sparks Newport Luncheon Laughs
George Von Elm tells a Newport luncheon humor tale about a golf widow who overhears her husband and a guest discussing a hole in one. The punch line reveals the men meant socks, not golf. The anecdote underscores the light, period gossip tone of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George von Elm
Newport
Canada’s Role in the British Commonwealth
The text explains Canada as a self governing part of the British empire within the commonwealth. It notes allegiance to the commonwealth and its ruler, not to England Scotland or Wales. It states the prime minister is the head of government while the governor general acts as the nominal head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Commonwealth of Nations
England
Scotland
Wales
Congressional Pages Appointment Rules By House and Senate
The article explains page appointments in Congress differ by chamber. Senate pages number 19 under senatorial patronage, while House pages total 41 appointed by the doorkeeper on member recommendations. Ages range from fourteen to sixteen years.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Radio Finds Oil By Salt Dome Seismic Echoes
Loomis Radio college explains using reflected sound waves from salt domes to locate oil. Explosions trigger seismic waves to record subsurface echoes for exploration.
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Loomis Radio College
Yallingup Caves: Australia’s Stone Forest and Ocean View
The Yallingup region in West Australia is famed for its sea coastline and green hills. Visitors note translucent pools among pink and blue sands, with fish and octopus nearby. The caves, formed by dripping sandstone, create a dreamlike interior of cream and gold tones seen when lit from behind.
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Yallingup
West Australia
Busselton
New York Times
Helps for Housekeepers Tips for summer substitutes and cleaning
Cottage cheeses a valuable meat substitute in summer. Newspapers make good drying material for windows. Refreshing milk drinks suit children on hot days. When removing stains sponge from outside to center with strokes following the weave to avoid rings.
Shrubs Near House Add to Appearance
The article praises shrubbery and decorative plantings near home foundations as a boost to curb appeal. It notes home demonstration agents promote exterior improvements, with examples like low shrubs screening foundations and flower boxes enhancing verandas, while care keeps plantings attractive through the growing season.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Blertford County
North Carolina
Fatigue and diet linked to office work performance
Dr Thaddeus L Bolton at Temple University reports fatigue in twenty women office workers is offset by quick energy foods. He notes sugar rich items raise early afternoon energy, suggests dates added to breakfast and date bran muffins as practical easy options.
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Thaddeus L. Bolton
Temple University
Philadelphia
Western Newspaper Union
Rancher Finds Confederate Loot Box Near Deadwood Trail
South Dakota rancher Albert Geigle uncovered a rusty cast iron box he dug up near the Deadwood trail. Inside lay around $10,000 in bank notes, all Confederate currency, a discovery that disappointed him given the era and context.
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Deadwood Trail
Albert Geigle
South Dakota
Geigle
Domestic Rabbits May Be Eaten Year Round
Domestic hutch raised rabbits provide year round meat with sweet tender flavor. West coast farms lead production with rising Eastern interest. Young rabbits fry or broil. older ones suit parboiled, simmered, or chop suey dishes. Recipes available from Agriculture Dept.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
California
Bureau of Home Economics
Bureau of Biological Survey
Hiding creosote stains on walls
Creosote stains on walls are hard to remove and tend to show through over time. The recommended method is two thin coats of shellac, then size and paper or paint as usual. Two thin coats prevent peeling better than one heavy coat.
Secret to cooking eggs hot not too hot
The bureau of home economics explains that moderate heat is essential for frying eggs and for other egg dishes. Use ham or bacon drippings or any fat, keep it from smoking, and cook slowly on low heat until the white sets delicately.
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Joenites States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Dress and a Chance to Shine Define a Woman’s Night Out
A lighthearted remark suggests a woman’s good time hinges on a fresh dress and the opportunity to display it. The line implies social confidence and fashion as keys to enjoying evenings.
Fresh Tomato Serving Ideas With Broiled Tomatoes on Toast
The piece suggests serving fresh seasonal tomatoes in varied ways. A highlighted recipe from the bureau of home economics describes broiled tomatoes on toast with bacon, butter, and herbs, noting steps from preheating to browning and plating.
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The
Bureau of Home Economics
A Dishonest Man Misjudges Honest Neighbors
A sharp moral quip notes that a dishonest man tends to suspect every honest person he meets, revealing a warped view of others and a reflection on character.
Eggplant and Sausage Combination
A home economics method cooks eggplant with sausage in a two step process. Brown sausage cakes, cook eggplant in the sausage fat, then bake together in a medium oven until tender. Serve from the dish. Air castles should be cool, at least.
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Ester Pool
Splendid
Jerry Pool
Floster
Eve Radnor
Vas
Ike
Mrs. Pool
Lucy Latimer
Berkshires
Princess
By Julia Bottomley
Mary Graham Bonner
the Golf
Congressional Pages
Caves
Australia
Yalling
Nellie Maxwell
Arthur Clutton- Block
Robert Beverly Hale
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