Girl Unafraid By Gladys Johnson
Ardeth, an orphaned girl, endures a harsh home life and routines on Mondays. She finds escape in a vibrant store world and a daydream of Ken Glewen while working in the Oriental art department, clinging to a hoped romance amid daily discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fete
Ardath
Oa EU
Arceth
Stel
Nell Borico
Althour
Ardel
Ardih Gove
Nell
Ridera
Tor
Simon Legree
Lnst
Arde
Det
Hell Street
Flerrtnon
Ardeth Mn
Ret
Het
Ardeth
Ebr
Oriental Art Department
Ken Gtranon
Werrlaen
Pet
Ken
Abewun
Dannette Walker
Jennette
Conarlona
Marry-Go-Round: Modern Girl in Petticoats and Fashion
A critical essay on how modern women are pressured to resemble traditional feminine ideals. The piece contrasts sun-tanned, athletic women with corseted expectations, questioning age, appearance, and social roles. It muses on transformation, attire, and the evolving perception of women in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal
Pat Fooks
Advice to the Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax
A reader seeks guidance about a serious age-gap romance. The columnist notes marriages succeed with big differences if partners share tastes and adjust. She advises waiting at least a year to test compatibility, especially since the suitor is twenty years older and home-loving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Fairfax
Aimilar
Beauty Beauties: Old Time Tips For Cleanliness And Odor
A column by Helen Follett offers old fashioned beauty advice. It describes tonics and cleansers to combat body odor and mouth freshness, recommending simple rinses and scented powders. The piece notes brushing, mouthwash use, and hair styling tips with casual, period tone.
Etiquette Advice From Kathryn DePeyster on Young Men
A long reader Q and A outlines social tips for courting, dancing, and conversation. It covers improving culture through reading, being a good dancer, handling talk during dances, writing thank you notes, and how to pose questions politely. It also notes proper conduct when introduced to hosts and elders, emphasizing respectful behavior and thoughtful gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent Mies da Peyeter
Tam
Tamy
Mow
Ole More
Palmer
Reavon
Young Mann
Mercy
Ned Aun
Hind Hasta
Deine
Misa Murray
Mr. Allen
Social Etiquette And Dress In A Church Wedding Column
The piece discusses etiquette for social introductions at functions and questions about appropriate attire. It references visitors rising to greet hosts, introductions by the host or guest, and whether hats are proper for evening church weddings, noting readers’ letters and sample acceptance wording for wedding invitations and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teremans
Albert
Arthur Browerla
Table Talks by Mildred Kitchen on Halfing Recipes
A vintage guide offers tips to halve or split recipes, with notes on yeast dough, soups, desserts, and creamed dishes. It explains when halving is practical, guidance on egg portions, and creative uses for doughs and fillings to stretch ingredients.
Goodnight Stories In Shadowy Shelf Rescue Tale
A whimsical tale sets shadows from Mother Goose on a shelf as they witness Pussy being lowered into a well by Tommy Lynn. Knarf grabs the bucket and, after caution, uses force to pull Pussy toward safety while Simple Simon, Johnny Brown, and others react, with tracks of suspense and comic peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knarf
Flor
Hamid
Yam
Cat
Tommy Lynn
Simon
Tom
Anrona
Reize
Tamoy Lynn
Johnny Brow
Anes
Mr Nines
Gervign
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladys Johnson
Ugilnesa
Bundey
Algb
Mnaoma
Raul
Fan
Mabel Suolder
Yates
Stet
Dordetts
Fay King
Helen Rowland
Amazon
Arandmother
Wotlen
Ami
Amelia
Giel
Lea
Xatha
Fron
Aken
Aires
Ellngton
Wortin
Sone
Jony Vandevisin
Fay Zery
Misn Kaittax
Sill
Crawil
Pease
Arrike
Aedeth Carroll
Jeanettes
Jeennette
Avery Demon
Jantousy
Jenlauay
Cecile
Jeanette
Cecile Ha
Jennett
Paris
Elaine
Helen Follett
Ang Ilfrea
Tim
Etiquette
Kathryn DePeyster
Miss de Pepatte
Wilson
Hete
Tha
Mira de Rerater
Saab Amie
Ad Carter
Saoshe
Werner
Pardey
Gorna
Mildred Kitchen
Blanche Silver
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