Gloria Kerr and the Belmont Fray in Kelmount
Gloria Kerr, noted as the daughter of a powerful political figure, seeks settlement work while confronting her father’s enemies and a press war. The narrative follows Kerr’s political maneuvering, Wright’s editorials, and Gloria’s bold stand amid threats from graft rings. Patty aids a tense confrontation with Belm ont officials and a looming clash over the franchise and journalistic influence.
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Gloria Kerr
Kelmount
Kerr
Chloe Packers
Tilbert
Joe Wireht
Gilert
Tntrotuder Glorik
Beloit Sechety
Prromises
Europe
Iliberta
Giborin
Kerr Tome
Wright Beatie
Helnun
News Kerr
Benelimien
Hatper Wright
Glorth
Gilbert
Wright
Wrett
Belioont
Kerr Gloria
Gloria
I Shokri
Underworld
Nani Bile
Shearna
Learel
Ema
Wright Chewnselous
Thas
Nina
Bella
Sie
Ella
Claria
Tero Hayes
Jeave Belmont
Glorick
Wrigtt Geing
Pen Bilm
Belmont Editor's Bold Offer Sparks Family Fallout
In Belmont a newspaper editor Wright confronts pressure from David Kerr and his daughter Gloria over control of the town’s political future. Gloria reveals a past engagement to Wright, sparking a clash as Kerr insults Wright and disowns her. Gloria and Wright resolve to fight together, choosing love and duty over coercive politics.
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Patty
David Kerr
Mr. Wright
Pr. Hayes
Jie
Wright
Aston
Gloria
Ale
Corin
Kerr
Bee
Ant
Vin
Tata
Delmont
Helmont News
Joe
Belmont
Feneral
Trelmont
Helmonts
Noonan’s
Evory
Pelmont
A Course in Smiling Brightens Life Says Professor
A professor from a renowned university advocates inaugurating courses in optimism and smiling. He argues smiling boosts mood and health, aids digestion, and could cross into medical study, noting athletics and ethics shape character and temper.
Redefining Economy Beyond Saving Money and Time
The text argues economy should mean management of labor and stewardship rather than frugality. It criticizes the current misuse in English for reducing economy to saving money or time, calling that a barbarous misapplication of sense and Greek roots. It stresses that true economy is the administration of labor and resources.
Why Called Pin Money Why pins became year’s supply money
The article explains pin money as funds provided to women for buying pins each year. Pins were costly in earlier times and sold only on the first two days of January to prevent overabundance. Thus husbands or fathers gave women pin money to purchase their annual supply.
German Christmas Through a Berlin Window
The essay traces how Anglo-Saxon views of a German Christmas grew from childhood readings of Hans Andersen and the sight of trees in snowy towns. It contrasts past simplicity with modern wealth, electric lights, and grand toy bazaars, noting the enduring spirit in Christmas trees and family ritual amidst a changing city. It likens Berlin on Christmas Eve to a universal, collective observance, with streets quiet except for lights and carols.
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Hans Andersen
Kmim
Berlin
Empire
Haupstadt
Herlin
Lustgarten
Prussia
Merlin
Caruso
Destinn
Gramophone
Atlantic
Army Corps
Meera
Fair Pethlehem
Thuringia
Mecklenburg
Rilway
Leben Vaterlaid
Christmas Beyond Borders and a Childrens Kindness
A reflective piece draws a broad Christmas picture from Germany and its colonies noting how trees, gifts, and public celebrations touch all levels of society. It includes stories of imperial rituals, gift exchanges, and charitable impulses. The article ends with a parent’s method of curb selfishness by engaging children in helping Santa Claus and a personal ideal of Christmas.
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Germany
Mindel
Empire
New Palace
Potsdam
Sor
Santa Claus
Emily
Christendom
Wombat Advised to Spruce Up by Friend
A humorous exchange has a well meaning friend telling Wombat his appearance needs improvement to keep his job. He suggests a new hat suit and shoes while noting Wombat’s salary could fund the upgrades. Wombat mentions his wife’s greater need for a feather in her hat.
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Patty
Gloria
Wright
Wombat
Cleaning Kid Gloves With Simple Cloth and Soap
A simple method to clean kid gloves is to draw them on the hands and rub with a clean cloth dipped in skins teil. Wear them until they dry then use a small sponge or piece of cloth to skim milk and rub on a cake of castile soap, sponge the gloves until clean, then dry.
Reform Costume for Women in Sun Style
A conservative Sun correspondent suggests a plain fringe costume for women to show disapproval of extravagant fashion. Describes black frn outfit, seber hat with white jewelry, spectacles, umbrella, wool stockings, low-heeled shoes. Proposes Fifth Avenue and Broadway display at 9 p.m. with ovation. Also notes a courtroom cross examination where a witness is questioned about occupation as a plane finisher.
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The
Sun
Imam Uimbrella
Fifth Ave
Steith
Philanthropy and Personal Tidbits Share Stage
A columnist quotes Jones telling his wife he felt good after saving a man from lifelong misery. He recalls a separate office moment where his assistant asked for a raise and marriage, but the request was not granted.
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Jones
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Ara
Harry King Tootle
Way Walters
Acmeclurg &Co
Ecard
Mr Wright
Dean Bear
Maple Avenue Railway
Mr. Kerr
Joos Gooolf Se
QI Mons SD Sisa
London
Phillips Brooks
Torenz
Mrs. Brown-Potter
Twenty-eighth Street
Forty-eighth Street
New York Mail
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