Haunting account reveals fear and deceit in confinement
The narrator describes a brutal ward experience with a dead patient carried out, a harsh hospital routine, and forced morphine injections. She recalls fear, forced confinement, and the moment her mother was barred from visiting, before a recovery with morphine and eventual release.
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Ancient Greek thought on justice and personal corruption
A fragmentary column reflects on a philosopher’s claim that every person can act justly and that dignity does not excuse wrongdoing. It argues that many prominent figures slip into graft and corruption, insisting justice is independent of status and that truth should guide ethical conduct.
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Etiquette By Kathryn DePeyster Personal Cards When to Use Them
A reader questions when not to use personal cards in accepting or declining invitations. The guidance says avoid glitzy or curt cards, use proper notepaper for acceptances or regrets, and write “In answer” or similar on the first page of a double sheeted note.
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Mika de Peyster
The Cat Helps Jack-In-The-Box Story Drifted Toward Trouble
Five children escort Miz Fior and friends to Mr Jack-in-the-Hox who has promised to meet Bilis Doll at eleven. The cat intervenes to free Jack from the box with claws thrust. Jack escapes briefly but lacks legs, unable to reach Bilis Doll. Morning reveals him crumpled, blamed on the cat, as the children reflect.
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Beauty Beauties by Helen Follett on vanity care
A beauty column by Helen Follett discusses makeup usage and posture tips. It describes an orchid powder and lipstick routines, notes color harmony for fair complexions, and suggests a chair cushion to improve seating posture and neck support. The piece blends fashion guidance with practical comfort tips.
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Fair Corplexion
Cesay
Handkerchief Collars and Summer Fashion Tips
A fashion feature titled by Amos Parrish covers handkerchief collars, summer outfits with white skirts and bright jackets, patent leather accessories, and the trend toward flower trimmings, new sage jackets, ruffled curtains, homespun bedspreads, dressing tables, polo coats, and sandal stockings. The piece notes craft ideas for handkerchief corners and edge finishing, and suggests practical, stylish items for the season.
Tomato Juice and Jellies Featured in Table Talks
A fragmented kitchen column explores tomato juice benefits and uses. It covers vitamins in canned tomato juice, cautions for infant feeding, and recipes including tomato jelly variations and salads. The mix blends nostalgic cocktail ideas with practical health notes and simple preparations.
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Orion Jules
The Rhyming Optimist Buried Gold
Aline Michael presents a compact verse about choosing wisdom over greed and the value of shared courage. The piece contrasts the lure of buried gold with the duty to uplift others, urging acts that renew faith and reduce weariness.
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Remember When By JACK VOGT traffic mishap and fire
In a winter scene a fire department unit responded to a blaze at a residence in the 200 block of West Commerce Street. Crew battled bitter cold as water supply froze and footing slipped while staying on station through the night.
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Furni Thes Company
West Commerce Alreet
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