Fight the Law The Case of Maureen and the Foster Bond
A reader recounts a custody dispute over Maureen, a five year old daughter of Ralph, arguing the surviving parent holds the strongest claim. The letter notes Ralph’s remarriage and a new wife’s limits, while the advocate urges respect for law and warns against challenging it. The piece recalls historical quirks of guardianship and a warning that laws favor birth parents, not adoptive ones.
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Mary Lee Miller
Buffalo
Mainain
Maureen
Ralph
Hem
Mary Lee
Mary
Solomon
Barbara Bell Patterns Offer Flared Peplum and Sports Jerkin
Sewing circle readers can order Barbara Bell Patterns No 1219 for a straight skirt with a peplum blouse in sizes 12 through 20. Pattern No 1222 includes a jerkin and skirt in sizes 11 through 18, with yardage listed for 39 inch material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bell
A Parents Right and a Custody Battle over Maureen
A dying young mother names her friend Mary Lee to care for her baby Maureen. Five years later Maureen’s father seeks custody after neglecting support and remarriage. Mary Lee fights in court without formal adoption papers to keep the child.
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Maureen
Mary Lee
Exercises to strengthen arches and improve leg appearance
The article outlines a simple routine to widen thin legs by crossing them, stretching the toes downward and upward, and suggests doing the exercise while sewing or reading. It also recommends flat or ballet style shoes with high bracelet straps to make legs look fuller.
U S Refunds Boxer Rebellion Indemnity Balance to China
In 1902 China awarded the United States 24440000 dollars for Boxer Rebellion damages. By 1908 all accounts were settled and 11960000 remained. The United States returned the balance to the Chinese government which used it to educate Chinese students in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
America
Arrival patterns show England Ireland and Germany leading immigrants
Among 42,000,000 immigrants to America in 300 years, 15,000,000 people or 36 percent came from England Ireland and Germany, illustrating major origins of early migration.
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America
England
Ireland
Germany
Quiz Questions From Ask Me Another Set
A series of trivia prompts covers topics from geography and history to literature. Questions ask about Newfoundland's status, Lincoln's teen height, estate terminology, palindromes, flag stars, tides, Caledonia, piano players, the Marquis of Carabas, and Burns' poetry imagery.
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Newfoundland
Canada
Abraham Lincoln
North American
Caledonia
Marquis of Carabas
Robert Burns
Lassie
No It is a British colony and independent of Canada
The passage lists varied facts including a claim of full independence for a British colony at age 17 and a definition by the census bureau of a country estate as a farm of ten acres with a residence valued at twenty five thousand dollars or more.
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Canada
Bureau of Census
Bay of Fundy
Household Fixes From A Old Time Manual
Practical tips cover greasing tin pans before first use to prevent rust and cheese grating cleanup with a potato. Cane chair seats dry and tighten when air dried, ribbon knots loosen with talcum, bronze ornaments clean with hot vinegar or buttermilk, and a salted egg technique prevents white leakage when boiling. A sewing machine wheel safety cover keeps children's fingers safe.
One Way Street and Odd World Jokes
A collection of short comic vignettes and wordplay exchanges. Jokes range from one way street bumps to a pompous referee and a couple sharing a laugh about debts and bathwater. Witty misunderstandings highlight dated humor and linguistic gags.
Intriguing Exchange Between Mrs Peck and Mr Peck
The dialogue shows Mrs Peck described as pretty yet silent prompting speculation on why many men admire her. Mr Peck responds that he understands the appeal, hinting at mutual affection and social intrigue.
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Mrs. Peck
Mr. Peck
The Use of Fabric and Thread in Decorating Homes of Tomorrow
A preview of postwar home decor emphasizing more fabric use, new textiles and weaves, longer lasting qualities, and space enhancement through curtains. Tips include sewing straight seams to create adjustable curtain sizes, choosing French pleats with 150 percent fullness, and machine settings for speed. a do it yourself coffee table project is also described.
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Kathleen Norris
Bell Syndicate
WNN Features
By Kathleen Norris
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
New Montgomery St
San Francisco, Calif
McPherson
Jock
Boxer Rebellion Award
Scotland
Rye
Pierre
Joan
Jasper
Spivens
Ruth-Wyeth
Bedford Hill
New York
Amowan
Glarion
Lation Radio
Warwick Manufacturing Corp
W. Harrison Street
Chicago
Illinois
Kellogg’s
Sam
Ann
Fleischmann
Fleischmanns
Standard Branda Inc
Grand Central Annex
New York i
Hunter
Beal
Seorge
Hector
Grocer’'S
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