Lonely fortunes in a Far East job and a marriage
Stephen Chase, an American Oil salesman in Manchuria, contemplates love, loyalty, and wealth as he travels with his native servant Hin. He faces a changing company outlook, the lure of expansion, and a lonely life with Hester, who seeks status through a marriage of convenience. Kin, a Chinese worker, is forced to obey, testing trust and cultural divides as the director arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Chase
Red Plains
Marrhuria
American Oil Company
Far East
Stephen
Nevis
American Colege of Mines
Hin
Tacs
America
Yang
Andeir
Telber
Chase
Shale
Hecky Wentworth
Trias
Stook
Hester
China
Bester
Manchuria
Kin
Jin
Fe Jrock Cris
Gat
Shanghai
Alracehl
Swaley
Nast
Cobh
Jim
Ard
Rickshas
Pillers
Hetter
Kesler
Pattern Patterns and Sewing Notes for 1940s Fabrics
A fragmented, period style sewing catalog note shows patterns and fabric care tips. Mentions patterns from Marian Martin and Shane Li with numbers like 12 14 16 18 2 Ab 38 40 42, yardage hints, coin stamps, and dressmaking guidance. Supplies include wearable gloves and child and adult clothing ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai
Marian Martin
Marian Maria Sping Dalkerp
Shane Li
Stender
Wonen
Mike
Molly Maron Patten
Arenee Bendyn
Tea Table Etiquette Booklet Promises Easy Entertaining
A guide extols table setting for teas serving 20 to 200 guests with a roving tray of tea, cream, lemon, and hot water. It outlines centerpieces, menus of dainty finger foods, and a 32 page booklet detailing service, china, glass, linens, and decorations. Includes coupon to order.
Lovelorn Dear Miss Fairfax and the Perverse Impulse
A reader confesses how a childhood accident left him lame and susceptible to a demanding romance. He details drinking and vulgar talk spurred by a partner who later ends the relationship, asks for forgiveness, and credits her devotion with proving his worth. The tale shifts to a social scene involving a director, his wife, and Stephen, hinting at industry intrigue and a pending move as the plot continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fairfax
Ine
Wess
Mester
Stephen
Galet
Shanghai
Sealey
Tien
Stephen's Bray
Hester
Harkin
Starkin
Hing Feng
Syn
Ince
Cutwork Linens Pattern Offer from San Antonio Light
Cutwork linens offer fine motifs for cloths scarfs pillows and other pieces. The Dogwood pattern 191 includes transfer motifs for a dinney cloth with a matching oval center and corner details plus illustrations material needs color suggestions and a transfer pattern set.
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San Antonio Light
Needlecraft Department
Beauty Brevities on Dental Care and Skincare
Periodic examination of the teeth should be part of every woman's routine to prevent tartar buildup and cavities. Regular brushing and mouthwash are advised. early treatment is cheaper and less painful. Also notes on avoiding sun exposure and squint lines, with a facial massage and cold compress tips.
Love and Simple Devotion in a City Hall Song
By Fay King a nostalgic note recalls an English music hall singer and a wife adored. The piece reflects on romantic love rooted in humble daily life rather than extravagant promises, praising cheerful devotion amid struggle and time.
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Fay King
Coukney
Impeir
Tim
Dear Miss De Pryster Etiquette Queries from 1915
Reader seeks guidance on writing personal thank you notes after a major operation and hospital stay. The sample letters praise flowers, express gratitude, invite a visitor, and request proper letter salutation and tone. Also asks about post theater dining etiquette and how to send offerings with an addressed envelope.
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Kathrine DE Pryster
Miss DePesster
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New York
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Eiting
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Gana
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Miss DePsyrtert
Lotti
King Peas. Syn, Inc
Toonerville
Folks
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