Wood and Wool Lovers Defy Heights in Toy Shop Tale
In a shop window a wooden Boy-Doll woos a higher-hanging Girl-Doll, declaring love while two other rivals loom. When Jumping Jack leaves and a spring breaks the Girl-Doll falls to reach him, she muses about living below. At last she agrees to marriage, and they are finally equal.
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Boy-Doll
Moe
Little Boy-Doll
Tor
Jack
Boy- Blue
Boy-Blue
Girl- Doll
Wooden Boy
The Right Thing at the Right Time in Tea Etiquette
Mary Marshall DuFee discusses the evolving role of afternoon tea for men and women in America. The piece notes returning soldiers favoring tea, predicts broader male participation, and covers proper service, handling, and portions for tea at home and in hotels.
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Mary Marshall Duffee
Miss Nancy
England
What's in a Name Roses and meanings in name histories
A collage on the name Rose and its history from Latin and French roots to English forms like Rosie and Rosita. It notes romantic ties to literature and culture, the rose as a talisman, and claims Tuesday as a lucky day with the number two, highlighting the flower as the wild rose symbol.
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Greece
England
Gilbert of Gaunt
de Robuns
de Veres
Fulbert de Dovern
Henry 11
Ireland
Germany
Rosi
Roschen
Rosita
Peru
Rosie
Rose
Rose of Tennyson
Gardener
Bo Gross
How Do You Say It by C N Lurie
A humorous critique on language in English noting critics rebuke of terms like gent and pants. The piece laments common usage in ads and entertainments while offering observations on evolving speech.
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C. N. Lurie
Rise and fall of gum sways from spruce to chicle
The article traces gum history from spruce resin to paraffin wax and then to modern chicle based gum used by Indians. It notes U.S. imports rising from 929,050 pounds in 1885 to 5,000,500 pounds in 1910, and hints at a poem about a haunting figure seeking rest.
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United States
A Line of Cheer Hat East and Went Shall Never Meet
Fragmentary verse line text mentions two figures, a rhyme, and a notion of unity or completion. The snippet hints at a completed whole merging two parts and a state of worth. Copyright language appears, but no clear event, date, or identifiable person is present.
Jud Tunkine and Jud Dunking Mock Roll Call
Jud Tunkine says some men need no many helpers and waste half a workday calling the roll, criticizing slow progression and efficiency during a public gathering.
Lesson on the church social task and devotion
The piece outlines devotional topics for June 26 focusing on Revelation 21 14 and related passages. It presents several study approaches for class work, including dividing golden texts among members, assigning scripture passages, and summarizing duties to God and man. It ends with a call to unity and prayer to heal church wounds under Bishop Howden.
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New Jerusalem
God
Gor
Tabor
Jesus
Christ
Church of the Living God
What the Lord Said and The Call to Consecration
A devotional excerpt emphasizes the indispensability of learning at Christ’s feet and the spiritual secret of sanctification for disciples. It quotes Jesus’ prayer of consecration for His chosen followers and reflects on death as a sure passage to eternal life, urging living each hour as if facing death.
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Christ
Daddy’s Evening Fairy Tale Conversations
Dialogues between Chink the cat and Zeppy discuss make believe animals and garden life on a farm. They compare real and fake creatures like scarecrows and crow statues, reflect on mosquitoes and flies, and hear about a kitten losing a pantry key with a pantry fire rumor. The tone is whimsical and observational, noting friendships and small farm incidents.
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Zeppy
Daddy
Tam
Ike
Zappy
Ophey
Filer
Odd Negligees Win Much Favor in Fashion Notes
In a look at global influence on housewear, a Chinese inspired bendoir costume is described as an American made adaptation using black satin and a riched ribbon. It notes the trend toward kimono styles and the boudoir coat as practical options, with emphasis on easy masquing and wearable elegance.
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Egypt
Japan
China
America
Ted
Great Grandmothers Question Meaning of Family Titles
A five year old asks his mother about the distinction between great grandmothers and grandmothers, wondering if all grandmothers are the same. The dialogue reflects a child’s curiosity about kinship terms and family roles.
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Charles
Indisputable Fact on Ugly Baby Contests Prompt
A newspaper fragment pins down a remark about ugly baby contests. The quote questions why women persist in entering such babies in beauty shows and jokes that judging beauty is only clear after umpiring many contests, implying future infants may be judged as ugly.
Opposing Tendencies in Kitchen Debate
In a playful exchange, one speaker criticizes the cook as illogical. The other asks for clarification, noting the cook beats eggs to stiffen them yet also beats steak to tenderize it, highlighting contradictory culinary methods.
Summer Fashions in Colored Veils
Veils in bright colors and color pairings dominate summer millinery with new patterns and mesh textures. White, black, navy and beige dominate floating veils while bold hues like henna blue and tangerine brighten complexions, offering flattering contrasts for blondes, brunettes, and all eye colors.
Fashion Notes Describe Colorful Drape and Wooden Bead Decor
The article discusses dresses with color shifting hems and trims, noting long tassels and luxurious weights. It highlights wooden bead strands in pagoda shapes worn with popular satin gowns, and mentions cire laces paired with shiny materials for stylish contrast.
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Kathleen O’connor
Kathleen O'Connor
Toledo
Mildred Marshall
Don Wm
Ion Errora
Wennyton Gladdpn
Alice
Marie
Scott
John Kendrick Bangs
Phuatl
Ahem
Jomue
Jonion
Jesue
Hoye
Te Church
Paris
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