Weather and psychology mix in bodily heat and crime
A 1904 era discussion notes how weather temperament affects human activity and crime rates, citing Dexter's study on weather’s link to crises and murders. It describes perspiration as the body’s cooling system, the role of sweat glands, evaporation, and how humidity and air currents influence comfort and performance.
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Exiled Queen Olga Learns Emeralds Are Found
Queen Olga of Transvania, guest in Graham Sag Harbor, learns her emerald necklace has been recovered from Jack Leslie and her host Charles Spencer. Her shock turns to cautious relief as her vanished wealth reappears, while she and her protectors confront news from a revolution-torn homeland.
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Secret Service
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Olina
Emerald Necklace Restored to Exiled Queen
In a tale set against royal intrigue, Olga regains the jeweled emeralds stolen with Felice the maid’s murder revealed. The jewels suit Olga’s independence, financing her daughter Olina and securing her future as she plans marriage to Philip Veritzen. A European mystery thread prompts interrogation of Jack Leslie as the saga continues. Meanwhile a lighter note highlights new summer wool jersey outfits for ice skating in Lake Placid and Sun Valley, with resort fashion ideas.
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Philip Veritzen
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Sun Valley
Stylish Frocks For Home Wear
A patriotic note colors travel as Americans visit national shrines. Philadelphia hosts travelers drawn to Independence Hall, while fashion notes suggest bifurcated outfits suit skaters, swapping skirts for a jacket to move quickly from rink to street.
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Mr Punch Takes a Tumble and Housewear Fashion
A nostalgic Philadelphia scene contrasts modern easy wear for women with a tribute to city’s historic spots. Mr Punch entertains in the Little Theatre, boasting of making children laugh after tumbling down stairs, while Judy notes the stunt’s humor over pride.
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Benjamin Franklin
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Philadelphia
Franklin Institute
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Hanid
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Judy
Punch
Myers Pleads For Safer Family Driving
Dr. Garry Cleveland Myers argues for safer family road use amid summer travel. He cites wrecks, speed bragging by parents including professionals, and the harm to children, urging restraint, speed limits, and a covenant with his own family to cap speeds. He adds Q and A guidance on carrying textbooks and handling a child’s humor with encouragement.
Olive oil as safe diet for skin yellowing and constipation
Olive oil is a perfectly good food under these circumstances and will not harm you. It is possible you are taking a cathartic that alters your blood and causes yellow skin. Constipation itself does not cause yellowing of the skin, contrary to popular belief.
Household Upholstery Care Before Washing
Quick guide to cleaning upholstery with dust removal, stain treatment, gentle washing, and thorough drying. Use a stiff brush or vacuum, apply spot remover or gasoline to stains, wash small areas with warm water and mild soap, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth in a well ventilated room until completely dry.
Soap Water Route to Beauty
An early-20th century piece extols bathing as a beauty and health practice. It argues soap and water with a heavy brush cleanses the skin, removes dead cells, and improves complexion while noting cold showers refresh without cleansing. It urges alternating hot and cold showers for busy women.
Words of the Wise from Baxter on masters and servants
A compact aphorism urges fair treatment in master servant relations. The quote warns that good masters foster good servants, linking ethics to social harmony and personal conduct.
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Baxter
Serve Cold This Hot Weather By Betsy Newman
A recipe and menu for a cold meal featuring chilled tomato juice and cold roast meat with horseradish or mustard. Includes a soft custard with gooseberry float and gooseberry cream topping. Provides directions for preparing gooseberry puree and chilled cream, with optional fruit substitutions.
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