Will and Party Test Hall Bontstelle's Future
Artist photographer Hall Bontstelle faces a deadline when Uncle John’s will offers 4 million dollars if he marries before twenty eighth birthday at midnight. Assistant lodie Fisher warns of a studio party and bad finances while Mrs. Rena Royalton and Caroline Dallys each defer marriage answers to the event.
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Hall Bontstelle
Lodie Fisher
Koremus
Alloe
Justice of the Peace
Hall
John
Rena Royalton
Carolyn Dallys
Rosamund Gale sparks a dangerous game at the studio
Hall Bonistelle courts Rosamund Gale at his studio provoking Flodie Fisher’s jealousy as Rosamund flirts, challenges invitations, and pressures Hall toward a hasty marriage plan while Flodie endures the scene unseen and unspoken. Rosamund’s beauty reignites Hall’s ambition and desire, setting up a pivotal crossroads in their lives.
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Rosamund Gale
Flodie
Rosamund
Hall Bonistelle
Miss Gale
Hall
Miss Fisher
Fledie
Gale
Ffella
Carolyn
Mrs. Royalton
Deerfield
Jove
Very Queer Costumes in Literary History
The London Daily Chronicle notes eccentric dress of Emile Verhaeren Disraeli Dickens and Dumas at various moments and ambles into childrearing advice from Good Housekeeping Magazine stressing air sun rest and moderate, nourishing food. It cites soups crackers and a woman's instinct as wisdom.
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London Daily Chronicle
Emile Verhaeren
Disraeli
Dickens
Frith
Dumas
Jood Housekeeping
Soup Versus Crackers and Energy in Diet
An excerpt from the Woman's Home Companion discusses the value of soups over crackers in domestic meals. It cites Washington agriculture experts noting that a desk worker needs about 2 500 calories daily. A robin's nest vignette reflects maternal care amid a thunderstorm, showing the bird sheltering young with winged protection.
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Woman's Home Companion
Department of Agriculture
Washington
The Longest Day at 6 Degrees Latitude
The longest day occurs in midsummer at 6 degrees latitude. When the sun reaches its extreme northerly or southerly point, day lasts 24 hours and darkness is minimal.
Cigar With Wooden Peg Invented in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin cigar maker uses a small wooden shoe peg inserted in the cigar tip. The peg protrudes enough to be grasped with teeth so the smoker pulls it out, creating a steady draft without damaging the wrapper, as described by Popular Mechanics.
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Wisconsin
No Change at All Inspired by a Quote
A humorous line from the Chicago News compares married life to a mother's kitchen rows, asking if life at home feels the same and noting quarrels resemble old family rows. The remark frames domestic tension with a nostalgic, homey analogy.
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Chicago Newa
Notice of bids for Dolton real estate sale
Dolton Village offers Lot 12 Block 1 in Dolton Section 3 Township 36 North Range 14 East for sale with improvements including village hall fire house calaboose electrical supply and tower. Sealed bids due Sept 6 1915 at 8 pm with 10 percent certified check. ordinance sets terms and conditions and transfers by deed after payment.
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Cook
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Villa Hall
Park Avenue
Washington Avenue
Dolvon
Cook and
Stave
Villa Dolton
Washi Avenue
Doltoh
St. Timois
East Third
Wa Avenue
Dalton
Boz
Theron
WM. G. Dolton
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Henry W. Schnoor
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