The Dim Lantern
Jane overhears talk of Frederick Towne’s former loves as Adelaide and Towne discuss their looming wedding. A rainstorm drives guests indoors where Jane longs for Towne, who confronts Adelaide’s moment of vulnerability before leaving for Alexandria. The scene ends with a whispered farewell and a kiss request.
A Woman on the Verge of a Dream in Virginia
Baldy Barnes wins a two thousand dollar prize and a chance to move to New York for further work but must return home to help Jane and face an engagement that may unravel the planned future. Towne’s plans with Adelaide and the impact on Edith deepen the house party’s tension as secrets unfold.
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Delafield
Adelaide
Jane
Towne
Alexandria
Eloise
Ricky
Edith
Baldwin Barnes
Philomel
Barnes
Judy
Baldy
Merrymaid
New York
Virginia
Washington
Grass Hills
Miss Barnes
Janey
Frederick Towne
Lucy
Fred
Briggs
Sherwood
Simple Scrap Quilt Pattern Colorful and Gay
From scrap fabric, a bright quilt pattern 2216 offers color patches, cutting and sewing steps, yardage chart, and finishing diagram. Includes pattern pieces and instructions for a gay themed quilt pillow or scarf. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept New York for this pattern.
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Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
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Magic for Everyone Growing Fast in U S
San Jose California readers learn that magic has surged in popularity across the United States with clubs, conventions, and readily available tricks. The piece notes magicians’ rise, the spread of illusion gear, and debates over exposing tricks to the public, while warning of social consequences for performers.
Earliest Records of Coal Across Europe
Theophrastus notes coal used by blacksmiths in Greece and Italy around 300 B C. England first mentioned in 1190 A D by the bishop of Durham. Belgium mined by 1200 A D. Henry III licenses coal mining in 1239 A D and coal ships reach London by 1240 A D. London bans coal burning in 1306 due to smoke.
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Theophrastus
Greece
Italy
England
Durham
Belgium
Henry III
London
Lesson for September 24 Subject and Scripture Texts
A brief catalog note lists the lesson for September 24 with subjects and scripture texts selected and used by permission from the International Council of Religious Education.
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International Council of Religious Education
Truth grows from work and observation, not argument
Ruskin says truth cannot be learned in any department of industry by arguing but by working and observing, and once one truth is grasped, ten more emerge. He adds that the assertion of truth should always be gentle.
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Christ
Isaiah
Bethlehem
Robert Dick Wilson
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Immanuel
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Earth
John
Lord Jesus
Ruskin
Whistler Used Bailiffs During Dinner Revealed by Mrs Moncrieff
Mrs A M Moncrieff recalls her eighty eighth birthday and stories of Victorians including dining with James Abbott McNeill Whistler. She notes two menservants at table and a quip about bailiffs being useful while Whistler pretended he was selling paintings.
Without Modes Architecture Endures Beyond Fashion
A concise gloss on architecture as a discipline that resists fleeting trends. The quote credits Sir Christopher Wren and argues enduring principles outlast changing modes and fashions.
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Sir Christopher Wren
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