Squirrel Tales In a Forest Glen
A vintage children’s piece recounts Doris and Dee spotting a playful squirrel high in an apple tree. The creature climbs down, poses, and chats with the girls through whimsical names like Happy Giggles and Mr. Marten. The tale blends make believe with a gentle lesson on not harming wildlife.
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Doris
Dee
Shere
Marten
Gubgal
Mr. Marten
Squirrel
Hawe
Tsinil
Some Pointers on Manners by Mrs Beeckman
A humorous admonition on etiquette from Mrs Beeckman covers arm assistance when walking, waiting rules, and proper behavior at weddings. It contrasts gentlemanly conduct with awkward errors and notes proper attire and gift etiquette for weddings.
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Mrs. Beeckman
Garden fashion and lavish catalogs lure planting fans
By Fay King the essay riffs on garden decor and catalogs while praising visual arts and garden products. It lampoons over elaborate table designers and plant themes, noting small urban boxes to country estates. It suggests gardening as a touch of nature one cannot do without.
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Gainsborough Tuck
Kiddies' Dot Puzzle Riddle Quiet Vacation Spot
A short, playful item about a place ideal for a girl’s vacation with no entertainment venues like dance halls or arcades. It contrasts the quiet setting with a missing sea view and ends with a simple instruction to draw straight lines between numbers, resembling a child’s puzzle clue.
Helpful Hints on Stone Floor Stains Cleaning Method
A damaged OCR note suggests removing stains from stone floors by applying a paste of earth and water until dry, then rinsing with strong soda water. It lists steps to count the paste and wash, reflecting a home remedy from an older source.
Advice to the Lovelorn By Beatrice Fairfax
Advice column discusses two readers: a man seeking a younger woman and a man in love with a woman three years his elder. It advises to win trust after a hurt, avoid pressuring her, and show worthy conduct over time. If affection fades, pursue other prospects and respect her decision.
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Indy
Ton le
Beatrice Fairfax
Fairfax
Teoma
Teaver
Bowie
Gle
Love's Wages A New Serial by Anne Lisle
An unnamed narrator and Archie vow love and marriage as they navigate money and social duties. Archie pledges to fight for their future, planning a barnstorming finale at their homestead, while the newsroom remains tense and hints of domestic plans unfold. The scene ends with workplace intrigue and a tease of impending nuptials to come.
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Archie
Jim
Test J
Jimison
Alison Grier
Ute
Tey
Meditations of a Wife by Helen Rowland
The article riffs on the Snyder-Gray murder trial and satirically treats marriage, infidelity, and disposal of husbands with dark humor. It mocks attitudes toward wives, husbands, and social norms, urging humane treatment and humor over violence.
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Wife
Helen Rowland
Snyder-Gray
Hi Zyens
Fashion Fads and Fancies Scarfs of Liberty Silke
A fashion overview of Liberty silks and scarves, detailing square and oblong fabrics imported from England with varied textures from crepe to chiffon and grenadine. Describes floral Paisley patterns, figured centers with solid borders, brooches, and silver chains. Notes linen returns and lightweight coats complementing frocks with embroidered floral motifs and yellow to nile green tones.
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Ugland
Stepina Anil
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Martens
Reeckman
Fay King
Mary
Earth
Hale Ayard
Elsie Robinson
Taike
Amd
King
Ini
Fletcher
Sun Max
Ange
Anne Lisle
Donatyan
Benson
Cook
Miss Hodges
King Peatures
Hing
Bur Sands
Abe
Huzband
Pierre
Paris
Reno
Hue
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