The Lucky Lawrences
Kathleen Norris outlines the troubled Lawrences clan from a small farm to a shifting city life. Van Murchison returns from Yale and marries Lily, while Gail befriends him and discovers a hidden family link as a fatal car crash exposes a child’s custody case and a web of loyalties.
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Boston
Clippersville
Phil
Arielte
Oing van Murchison
Yale
Marrage
Lawrence Dick Stebbins
Lily
Gail
Ariel
Morse
Child
Dick Steb
Van
The Carmel Holiday Debate and Hidden Paths
In Carmel the Lawrence sisters face choices after Dick and Ariel depart to Los Angeles for marriage. Gail recalls a failed early life in Clippersville, contrasts with Ariel’s rebel dreams, and contemplates a future married to a man she cannot have. Edith quietly worries about money as Phil plans to marry Lily Cass, while Gail weighs personal contentment against social expectations.
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Gail
Ariel
Phil
Edith
Yalls
Gall
Van
Sam
Faorets
Los Angeles
Dt Ge
Arbor
Dick Stebbins
Hg Cryst
Miybe
Clippersville
Ariel Lawrence
Pasidenaway
Tnn
Stanislaus Place
Dick Ag
Jess
Carmel
Lily Cass
Ede
Lily
Lawrence House
Wolfe
Miles
Daniel Cass
Lawrences
Dan
Thame
Thebrary
Lawrence
Family turmoil as Phil Lily wedding upends life at home
Gail and Edith return to a Carmel vacation memory only to face Phil's marriage to Lily and the upheaval it brings. Lily's presence exposes tensions, while Phil remains blissfully unaware as Gail and Edith plot quiet resistance and plan unseen exits.
French Jura Communes Pay Residents Dividends Not Taxes
In 24 Jura border communes a 10 000 population area pays no local taxes and distributes yearly dividends of 100 to 200 francs per person. The system stems from communal ownership of spruce and fir woods profits fund municipal expenses. Newcomers are wary of joining these dividend villages.
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Counmrnes
Jura
la Chaoux Des Crotenay
Satisfaction in Jiffy Sweater by Grandmother Clark
A Do It Yourself knitting note promotes a three to four day Jiffy sweater pattern No. 728 using Mountain Craft cotton. It details yardage 775, size 14, needles size 7 and lists mail order instructions from Home Craft Co. Dept. BL, St. Louis MO with a 40 cent pattern request or 10 cents for directions only.
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Dept. BL
Nineteenth and
St. Louis Ave
St. Louis
Sartorial Evolution in Aboriginal Clothing
The text traces how early peoples used hair and skins for protection and gradually developed modesty and clothing as social customs. It notes body hair shifting from a practical advantage to a factor in beauty and attire, reflecting evolving gendered aesthetics.
Being One's Self and The Cost of Conformity
A reflective piece argues that many people live as shadows rather than act, fearing initiative and seeking others’ advice. It contrasts bold individuals who forge paths with those who merely echo established tracks and fail to use judgment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Wnu
Norrie
Jhapter VII
Ney
Carmo
Carney
Galil
Ollie Chase
Ollie
Gregory
Cai
Lawrences’ Ife
Lily Wibser
Thomas Street Hill
Clark
Willae
McMc Eathme
Dean
YN Kram
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Patchogue
N.Y
Hiscox Chemical Works
Address Select Products, Inc
23Rd St
Long Island City
Town & State
Laeree
Ld PA
Wm. A. Rogers
Eleanor Howe
As Tenife
Ketle
Oneida, Ltd
United States
North la Salle Street
Chicago
Aca
Irs
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