A Wife or Profession Weathers a New Home
Carolyn Beecher's chapter follows Annette and Howard settling in a Clarkstown house. A housekeeper delivers a curt welcome and a wary view of Annette, who battles disappointment at travel and decor. They tour the empty rooms, plan essentials, and debate furniture while plotting a June start for Howard’s practice and Annette’s hoped-for New York life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yourzunelé
Annette
Clarkstown
Howard
Tive Wooder
Downstaire
Patil
New York
Annette Ree
Brighten Up Last Year_s Suit With Smart Vests And Accessories
The article notes last year s suit can be brightened with white broadcloth and black cloth vests featuring beads and appliqued motifs. It describes collarless vests, henna embroidery, and white faille silk quilting, with color schemes adjustable to taste and suit. Accessories highlight heavy linga, checked gingham trim, Prussian cuffs, and tailored cuff sets. Shoes favor strap styles with sensible, comfortable heels.
Chest Blanket Restores Peace in Home Nursing Tale
An elderly man fears draughts and rejects open windows and pills. His daughter-in-law crafts a chest blanket from a cut blanket to soothe him, providing warmth without weight and settling his discomfort as modern care and old remedies clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Mr. Thomas
John’ Thomas Sr
Baga
Tibber
Bedtime Story of Ark, Beavers and the Flood Tale
In a nocturnal tale Ripple Beaver and Dr Muskrat discuss Noah’s Ark and ancient kinship as they recall how beavers kept a dam for a world-spanning flood. The group pieces together how creatures learned, feared, and laughed through the long dawn after their voyage and hiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripple Beaver
Dr. Muskrat
Os E
Louis Thomson
Tomy Weele
Associated Newspapers
Noah and the ark tale told by a rough old man
A fragmentary tale recounts Noah, Shem, Japhet, and a quarrel aboard the ark. An old lady bird kept order atop a high branch while the men argued, and Shaw chased trouble as the cabin crew intervened. The narrator hints at long years with critters and a restless crew on the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shem
Dia
Spurrela Do
Sher
Hain
Noah
Japhet
Shaw
Raise Wilson Fund Exceeds Halfway Mark in Subscriptions
New York February 18 More than 500000 dollars has been subscribed to the Woodrow Wilson Foundation half the target. Franklin D Roosevelt chairman announced the halfway point was passed February 16 with New York state leading in total, while North Carolina tops in proportion to its quota. Oklahoma and the District of Columbia also exceed two thirds of their quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Columbia
Genoa Conference Prep Discussed by Major Powers
Paris reports that Poland and the little Entente nations will join a preliminary Genoa conference program review by experts from France Great Britain Italy Belgium and Japan. An accord has been reached between Britain and France to organize the examinations and affirm ongoing cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Paris
France
Great Britain
Ialy
Belgium
Japan
Listening In on Eve and the French Bride
A diaristic tale hangs on a neighborly call about a French bride upstairs who cannot speak English. The narrator recalls a dramatic kitchen accident, the bride aiding the injured mother, and a budding bond. The piece blends gossip with a sly commentary on gender roles and politics.
Just Between Ourselves: A Town Mayor Serves Politics With Coffee
An eastern town mayor blends politics and hospitality at a town meeting. She urges constructive legislation and invites residents to council sessions while keeping them content. She asserts influence through practical, straightforward approach.
New Vessel on Voyage Maiden trip of Peninsula State sails for Plymouth
Three U S consular officials and Governor J P Goodrich of Indiana appear on the passenger list of the steamer Peninsula State, sailing today on its maiden voyage to Plymouth Cherbourg and Le Havre. The Peninsula State, sister ship to the American Legion, follows in the South American run’s record pace. Also appears an unrelated political notice and an antiseptic healing oil advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
J. P. Goodrich
Indiana
Peninsula State
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Lremen
United States Lines
American Legion
Window glass and paints at Zeigler and Zeigler Corner
Found W. Travis & Soledad Window glass windshields paints oils varnishes and specialties located at Zeigler and Zeigler's Corner Cr 3177.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Travis & Soledad
Zeigler & Zeigler’s Corner
Allenby to Egypt Terms Reported by London Times
London reports that terms for Egypt include abolition of the protectorate and martial law, a foreign ministry, a constitutional assembly, and an Egyptian government. The Times says the terms will be published after Allenby informs the sultan, with liberties for Egyptians and British interests secured more firmly than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marshal Allenby
Egypt
London Times
Allenby
Hoover Offered Job To Lead Sesqui Centennial Exposition
Philadelphia February 28 Edward Bok offered Secretary of Commerce Harbert Hoover a fifty thousand dollar yearly five year contract to direct the proposed Sesqui Centenia exposition in Philadelphia in 1926 Mayor J Hampton Moore announced today He said Mr Role is in Florida and the matter will be placed before the centennial committee with his reply on file
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Secretary of Commerce
Harbert Hoover
Edward Bok
J. Hampton Moore
Moore
Role
Florida
Moorer
Women form Delaware's first fire company in Holloway Terrace
In Wilmington Delaware the first women’s fire company organized as an auxiliary to the men's volunteer unit at Holloway Terrace. Ten charter members join to protect homes when male firefighters are away at work. Women expect to assume duties from sealing ladders to handling hoses.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Holloway, Terrace
Mrs Enrico Caruso Attends Seance News
New York, Feb 18 Mrs Enrico Caruso widow of the Metropolitan opera star says she is drawn to spiritualism and joined a small circle of theatre people who attend seances. She describes a medium’s vision of a chapel and a priest and nun, and believes it reveals her husband’s Naples resting place. She notes no message from the dead and recalls a striking trance by a young man with eyes rolled back and jerky limbs speaking in a Choctaw dialect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearie
Pete
France
Nwsar
Gert
Tts
Bin
New York
Enrico Caruso
Metropolitan Opera
Spiritua
Tess
Iman
McAskill to Seek Re-Election as District Attorney
The Fourteenth District awaits the political move as D. A. McAskill confirms plans to run again for district attorney rather than Congress. State Rep W A Black will seek the state senate, Harry Hertzberg campaigns for Congress, while T H Ridgeway enters the Senate race with local Democratic backing.
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D. A. McAskill
Fourteenth
Congress
W.A. Black
State Senate
Harry Hertzberg
Harry Wurzbach
Senate
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Carolyn Beacher
Carolyn
Beecher
West Studded
Wm Steel Eens
M. Jessie Leitch
John Barton
Noaius
Marl
Genoa
Jim
Hertzberg’s
Opticians
Houston St
Mary's
Peninsular State
Ocean
Sultan
Hoover
Sesqui-Centennial of
Widow of
Tenor
THE
Lockwood National Bank
Houston Street
McAskill
Carsour Grocers
Sgmple
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester
Massachusetts
Galveston
Laredo
Texas
Washington
New International Bridge
Taylor
Navarro St
Travis
First Presbyterian Church
Ave. D
Fourth St
P. B. Hill
D. D
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Camden
Lexington Streets
Asher Harlan Brand
Jr A, M
Christ
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New Orleans
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