Nellie Flees From Seedy West Side Apartment
Nellie a pretty 16 year old in a small town longs for New York. A prize leads to a rendezvous with Lil. Nellie is drawn into a dangerous men’s trap in a West Broadway walk up where she resists advances and escapes with a fear of returning. The scene ends with Nellie fleeing stairs as danger closes in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Ste
Lil
New York
Jake Yippett
Nelle
Ploude
Tie Delicatessen
Wollie
Dafty
Daffy
Noble
Deny
King Peas. Syn. Inc
Remember When by Phil Wright Fire and Police Commissioner
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright recalls a past incident with a tire fight near Nolan where a helmet saved a life. He describes the moment the helmet protected his head as flames melted cable and toppled a table, leaving him dazed but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Wright
Fire and Police Commissioner
Nolan
Etiquette Q A for a widow sister shower plans
Dear Miss de Feyster asks how to host a miscellaneous shower for a widow sister who will remarry this fall. Guidance covers guests, timing before wedding, presentation of gifts, and formats such as luncheon, bridge or bridge luncheon, with or without men invited afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss de Feyster
Charming Khidt
Seontalnee
King Feen Flyn, Inc
Fay King Explores Laughing Woman Amid Sorrow
In a reflective piece Fay King describes a woman who laughs amid danger and grief. The author notes the tension of a family facing loss and accusations while seeking honest, affordable commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay King
Creations of Fashion Show Shoulder Emphasis and Quiet Luxuries
Fashion commentary notes a season leaning toward softer outlines with shoulder emphasis controlled by modest, inventive details. Designers push comfort over extremes with updated necklines, epaulets, padded sleeves, and jeweled accents, while knitwear and dress houses experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bruce
Marian Martin Pattern Book Offers Low-Cost Patterns
San Antonio Light advertises Marian Martin sewing patterns with diagrams and a 15 cent pattern book. It highlights easy frock sewing for various sizes, priced books and patterns, and ordering details including pattern numbers and mail instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Marian Martin
Atera
San Anak Light Patuen
Advice to Lovelorn By Beatrice Fairfax
Woman writes that her club date partner, age 25, keeps seating with another girl at events. He acts distant with her and jealous when with others. Beatrice Fairfax suggests he’s testing interest and that she may be seen as too distant, advising on how to respond and whether to continue pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Nellie
Nellie
Park Avenue
Broadway
Joe
Hearst
Shiwlali
Yellow Hale
Beatrice Fairfax
Miss Fairfax
Table Talks on Fruits for Healthful Meat Dishes
The article discusses using various fruits in summer to enhance health and appeal of meat. It advises selecting ripe peaches with skins, cleaning skin, removing seeds, and serving with powdered sugar. Directions include preparing pelts and serving peaches on dainty plates with a spoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sealy
Iason St
Peachy dessert recipe instructions sliced and stewed peaches
Instructions detail peeling and slicing peaches, chilling, and making stewed peaches with sugar and water. Tips warn against over piercing with a fork. Also describes a two crust peach tart with tapioca and butter, baked in stages and cooled with whipped cream.
Patchwork Quilt The Friendship Ring Pattern No 444
A vintage instruction for making a patchwork quilt titled The Friendship Ring. Describes materials, varied block designs, yardage chart, and sewing tips. Provides complete simple instructions, layout guidance for single and double beds, and a pattern with needlecraft details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mul Lo
Neetlecrest
Broadway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nolte
Sluppy
Tie Lady
Datty
Ted White
Etiquette
Kathryn Depryster
Joved
Ciore
Jess
Fey
Kinn Feas
Syn
San Antonio
Tra
Toonerville
Ra. Ai
Mildred Kitchen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!