Hardboned youth and practical views on marriage discussed
A reflective voice questions why young people today display hardness and blunt realism. The piece notes their matter of fact talk about life, marriage, birth, and social norms, contrasting with earlier sentimentality and urging a practical, rather than romantic, approach to forming lifelong commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chittenden Gan
Tode
Alicia
Holward
Dklward
Hubert
L Contless
Jlewuury
Ehildrer
Melo Soft Water Improves Wash in Local Ad
A grocer promotes Melo as the key to clean white clothes. The copy contrasts soft water with hard water scum, claiming Melo turns hard water soft for washing and highlights the resulting bright laundry.
And So They Were Married
A tangled wedding tale unfolds as Terry yields to Molly's pressure and plans outfits to attend a house party. Elfride Elsworth nudges Terry toward Molly’s tastes while Terry struggles with Molly's scrutiny and a looming social conflict involving Rob Lands and a kiss with Celia Wow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brolly
Sue Landis
Elfride Elsworth
Molly O'Dare
Terry
Miss Elsworth
Syeerie
Florida
Husself
Duarie
Heimerionger
O'Shaughnessy
Elfrida
Heimerdinger
Derry
Gregory Hheniar
Molly O'Nar
Robin Harleroin
Celio
Cellay
Athantic
Cella
Molle
Robin
Norris
Romy
Gregory
Qolin Duryea
Dave
Atlantion
Mally
Traver
Molly
Pointers on how to autograph photographs in social life
A reader asks Kathryn DePyster about proper autograph wording on photographs. The guidance cautions against generic phrases and recommends waiting for the recipient’s request, using sincere greetings tied to the relationship, and avoiding the word Yours Sincerely which is often inappropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine de Peyster
Tissa Uel
Iaet
P. Sinsll Jatter
Wlorener
Cynthia
Friendshin
Devadion
Mary
Katherine
Thor
Marty Tran
Iran
Kiddies' Dot Puzzle Clue Drawn With Riddled Phrases
Puzzle page presents a toy caption “Tino steal, Meo Coppicer” and a question about making a living without stealing. Instructions ask readers to draw straight lines between the numbers to solve the dotted puzzle.
Meditations of a Married Woman by Helen Rowland
Discussion of marriage roles and gender dynamics highlighting the tension between independence and domestic expectations. The piece critiques women chasing romance and men seeking status, noting the strain of balancing love, fidelity, and personal ambition within marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rowland
Advice to the Lovelorn From Beatrice Fairfax
A reader asks whether a ten year age gap should bar marriage. Fairfax counsels evaluating values and life goals, not age, and urges compatibility and shared plans over seniority. She notes differences in interests across ages and cautions against hurried decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Mies Wiieten
Hutch
Ale Abyaya
Table Talks Canned Fruits and Meats For Home Use
Canned fruits and meats offer emergency and everyday meal options, with varieties such as chipped beef roast beef veal loaf tongue chicken and turkey. The article notes shelf shapes sizes and packing methods, including No 1 cans and square corned beef cans, and discusses uses from quick meals to hot weather dining while cautioning about verities and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xinlage
Questionable Union Arrangements Spark Domestic Turmoil
Fragmentary prose describes discord in marriages with secret proposals and public appearances. A husband resists, while a woman questions social norms and hidden support, highlighting tensions over romance and commitment amid social scrutiny.
The Rhyming Optimist in Winter's Quiet Garden
Aline Michael offers a mystic verse about winter’s chill and longing. The speaker laments fading joys as roses wilt and lovers depart, while memories and imagined gardens persist in the heart despite the cold.
Fashion Fads and Sparkling Crystal Jewelry Trends
The piece notes glittering sterling silver accessories featuring Chinese watered crystals and emeralds, amethyst, and other stones. It highlights shoulder pins and pins like the James pin and Doulonniere as evening adornments for dance frocks and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogue
Mhynel Man
James
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Melo
Wwelo
the Hygienic Products CO
Canton
Obie Hamefachwers of
SurntFhesk
Fay King
George
Redding Mey
Annelisle
Levy
Lannisvilte
Bob Lands
Norrow
Melly
Elfrila Weworth
Hee
Kathryn DePyster
Inai
Catal
Rome
Santa Claus
Chicago
Beatrice Fairfax
Hicks
Choi
Jotler
Huter
Taye
Wawesstal
Iegular
Cai
Emul Sas
Coatich
Kreck
Gil
Miya Piel
Harpy
the Rhyming Optimist
Aline Michael Ise
Larrei
Pianche Silver
Missy Spider
Ali Byars
Terie Thoms
Owe
Epider
York
Creomullion
Milivas
Sontlion Noel
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