The Mystery of Man and the Why of Women
Dorothy Dix observes that men and women misunderstand each other. She notes husbands often desire opposite traits in wives and that many marriages fail because partners misjudge compatible qualities. The piece showcases humorous examples from Maudie, Sadie, and others to illustrate this enduring puzzle.
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Dorothy Dix
Jack
Maudie
Tom
Sadie
Solomon
Tom New
Gray
Kosher Meat Ought to Know About the Old Mos Germs
Boston March 27 The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seeks a health department rule to stun and suspend animals before slaughter and to ensure proper shochet methods. Rabbis and physicians oppose, arguing Jewish law guides humane handling whileGerman policy notes similar features.
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Boston
Mass
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Department of Health
Commonwealth
Mosaic dietary laws excerpt from Deuteronomy
Extracted passages state that eating blood is forbidden and life should not be consumed with flesh. It lists clean animals as ox, sheep, goat, deer, wild sheep, and similar occurrences. It declares pigs unclean and forbidden to eat or touch their carcasses and prohibits eating animals that die of themselves.
Orthodox Jew and kosher slaughter rules described
The passage explains that observant Jews avoid cold storage meat and government inspected pig products. It notes the prohibition of nonkosher meat and bullets in game, defines shochet as the kosher slaughterer, and mentions post-biblical rabbis expanding kosher laws with germ theory and ration concepts.
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New York
The bachelor and his wife letters joke
A humorous line notes that a bachelor who fears excessive closeness after marriage often starts snooping his wife’s letters once wed, a playful remark on marital trust and curiosity.
Combs and Barrettes Show Favor Solid Formations
In fashion items like combs and barrettes solidly formed pieces are preferred over pierced designs, indicating a trend toward sturdy construction and classic styling with favored use of solid materials.
Parental Surveillance Association Aids American Courtship
A Kansas City dispatch reports a group forming to curb late night courting and protect daughters. The Parental Surveillance Association of North America aims to press fathers to question suitors about marriage intent, preventing flirtatious deadbeats from long reunions and bad matches.
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Kansas City
Parental Surveillance Association of North
North Amerca
Missouri
Papa
Mr. Smith
Jacket Fit Guidance for Sleeves Shoulders and Hips
The newest jackets must fit snugly at two points the shoulders and hips. They will be quite loose about the waist.
New Gingham Fabrics Debut Lighter and More Dainty
The new ginghams stand out from last season with exceedingly new and dainty designs and are considerably lighter in weight than they have ever been previously.
Shoes Rise in Style With Short Gowns This Season
Satin pumps and slippers gain popularity as the season advances. Fashion favors short gowns for street, house, and evening wear, heightening the importance of stylish shoes.
Beadwork Garnitures with French Knots and Net Designs
The latest garnitures feature bead bands with French knots, bead fringe, tassels, and embroidery on net. Designs use ugine knots in place of beads to create decorative bands.
Daughters of the American Revolution Faces Internal Rift
In Chicago the D A R conflict centers on the April Washington meeting and the race for president general. Mrs Louis K Torbet threatens to bolt the Illinois delegation while Mrs Matth T Scott seeks re election against Mrs William Cumming Story of New York. Tension grows after an invitation snub to Scott during a Blooming ton visit.
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Chicago
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Louis K. Torbet
Illinois
Matth T. Scott
National Society
William Cumming Story
New York
Home Remedy for Renovating Black Kid Gloves and Shoes
To renovate black kid gloves mix equal parts white of egg black ink and milk or cream. Apply the compound to rubbed parts with soft flannel and wear the gloves to absorb the treatment. Kid shoes may be treated the same way.
Leather cleaning method with cream and egg polish
A historic tip describes cleaning leather by rubbing with sweet cream on cheese cloth to cleanse and nourish the surface. It advises polishing with a whipped egg white applied by cloth for a final shine.
The Family Martyr
Beatrice Fairfax explains the family martyr as usually a woman who sacrifices all to appear unselfish. Her self-portrayal hides selfishness, making others seem selfish. True unselfishness lies in doing good without praise, not parading a halo. Avoid becoming the family martyr and let others share unselfish acts.
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Beatrice Fairfax
Mnother
Herebt
Fragmentary note on women’s suffrage sentiment
A cryptic remark about a wife and mother who knows as much about woman suffrage as a man knows about leaving heavy underwear, reflecting a vague view on gender rights and domestic roles.
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Raene
Blue Beard
Kive Beard
North Pole
Pan
Bismarck
Germany
Cupid Incorporated
Beaux
Mamie
Mamma
Parental Surveillance Association of North America
Matthew T. Scott
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