Dope, Danger, and a Desperate Flight Through Los Angeles
The excerpt follows Alma Rubens recalling a chaotic flight to elude pursuers after a drug episode. Fred strengthens his resolve to turn back, while a traffic jam at a Palisades post office delays them. The narrator describes a drug‑seeking escape through streets and stores, ending with a police stakeout and a dramatic return to narcotics involvement. The piece details her psyche, the fragile family ties, and the lurid underbelly of addiction in mid‑century Los Angeles.
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Ako
Pasadento
Beauty in Business Man's World Seen by Fay King
Fay King notes Dr Plorenz Ziexfeld popularized a tonic blending beauty and grace for the tired business world. He observes office scenes filled with restless figures reminiscent of film studios and stage productions, turning business spaces into scenes of glamour and distraction.
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Fay King
Plorenz Ziexfeld
Rhyming Optimist and Quitting Time in a Dim Doorway Scene
Aline Michaelis juxtaposes an antique London door knocker with tales of fate and longing. The poem moves from the grim Cheapside relic to the worn path of labor to quitting time, conjuring images of labor, fatigue, and homecoming. Through symbolic objects and the worker's routine, it ponders fate, memory, and the simple comforts awaiting after the day's end.
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London
Cheapside
Beauty Briefs on Body Image and Beauty Tricks
A column humorously critiques dieting and fashion fads of the era. It laments extreme “string bean” shapes, advocates moderate beauty standards, and jokes about padding removal, chest exercises, cold therapies, and topical treatments. It warns against risky mole removal and notes changing fashion with modern hints and cautions.
Night Forest Tale of Shadows and Mistaken Punishment
A fable-like tale centers on five children named Mij Flor Hanid Yam nol Knart who fall into trouble in an enchanted forest. Accused by forest creatures, they insist their masters are to blame. The king of the forest absolves them, sparing the shadows but warns masters and mistresses to beware future harm.
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Mij
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Knart
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Alexhands
Fashion notes mix lace, rugs, and knitwear trends
A loosely worded fashion roundup highlights feminine lace, puff sleeves, and decorative pillows. It notes masculine-looking kerchiefs, vintage lamps, practical small rugs, tailored silver jewelry, and color contrast in fabrics. It also mentions patent leather belts and a revival of hand knit sweaters with coarse mesh stitches.
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Schiaparelli
Copright
A. Pareiah
Lettuce Etiquette Graceful Dining With Fork and Knife
Etiquette note by Kathryn DePeyster corrects how to eat lettuce. Iceberg hearts and salad greens should be eaten with a fork or with a knife and fork. The knife helps when handling tricky ingredients like pineapple rounds or celery stalks.
Edwards Wes Ordered Out of Texas Sparks Norris Rally
Norris and his followers celebrated when Edwards Wes was ordered out of Texas amid mounting clashes over state policy. Local officials framed the move as enforcing state authority while supporters called it a political purge. The incident underscored growing tensions between factions in Texas politics.
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Norris
Edwards Wes
Texas
Strawberry Jelly Methods and Jellied Fruit Tips
Home canning guidance explains the short ball method for strawberry jelly, pectin use, and steps to preserve color and flavor. It covers jelly and sliced berry jam preparation, heating, timing, and sealing with paraffin to ensure a tight seal while preserving fruit quality.
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Jaa Sononne
Anong
Sally
Nladt
Sealeh
Indean Fallowes
Aids to Beauty and Youthful Frauds in Women
The article discusses how heredity, hair greying, and wrinkles relate to age perception. It notes blondes age earlier than brunettes, while early use of nourishing creams, cold water, and sunny dispositions help preserve a youthful look. It also reviews nail polishes, varnishes, and beauty campaigns targeting women’s appearance.
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Aoe
I Remember When Street Was Some in Bach cone ing
Fragmentary OCR notes recall a meeting theme around a building project and local wines with mentions of Boas and a street, capturing a reminiscence of past times and community discussions.
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