Stanley and Drew Courtship in Spring Debacle
Stanley responds to Drew's courtship after three years in Europe. In New York, Stanley, once unsure of love, travels with Drew to the countryside for a test of their feelings. Amid intimate conversations and vivid landscapes, their relationship deepens during a spring day of coffee, birds, and a rural lunch.
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Stanley
Drew
Europe
Brainey Paige
New York
Perry Neverest
Dee
Stanles
Percy Resing Stanly
Witt
Bes Hut
Stantey
Ferry
Nigel Stern
California Syrup of Figs for Children's Constipation
A reader asks about a gentle, effective treatment for a constipated child. The article recommends California Syrup of Figs as a suitable liquid laxative from a druggist, explaining dosing guidance and gradual reduction as bowels normalize. It cautions against harsh mineral salts or adult-strength preparations for children.
The Liquid Test For Relieving Child Sluggishness
A historical notice describes a method to ease a child’s sluggishness or constipation by using a liquid laxative. It prescribes choosing a strength suitable for the child, administering an age appropriate dose, and adjusting if repeated doses cause frequent bowel movements without aid. It touts California syrups of figs as the ideal laxative, warning buyers to ensure the product is the genuine item labeled California.
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California
Crochet Pattern for Stylish Gloves in Brown to Dark Green
Exclusive Laura Wheeler pattern 871 offers brown to dark green crochet gloves suitable for dress or sports wear. One size chart includes small, medium, and large with illustrated stitches and material lists. Send 10 cents or stamps to San Antonio Light Needlecraft Dept for pattern details.
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Laura Wheeler
San Antonio
Kiss on a hilltop ends in a changing embrace
In a tense car ascent Drew flatters Blanles as they reach a wooded hilltop. He declares she is beautiful and mine, while a charged silence and rising emotion signal a shift toward love and surrender. The scene ends with a grim hint of a needed, uneasy goodbye.
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Drew
Iip
Surg
Curren
Hix Teeuth
Stanley
Azaingt i
Alene
Kine Filies
Ing
Etiquette Queries From Kathryne De Peyster
Advice on sugar handling in tea and coffee, and on seating and rear seat etiquette in private cars. The column discusses using sugar tongs or fingers, breaking sugar, and proper seating positions for a gentleman and lady during informal restaurant and private car rides. It also addresses nail care and presentation for ladies.
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Kathryn DE Peyster
Miss de Peyster
Bret
Royalty Biographies Dominate Postwar Best Sellers
The piece notes a continuing boom in books about kings and queens, with royalty biographies and misbiographies flooding stores since World War I. Grand dukes and dowager queens appear in print, alongside works on Napoleon and Marie Antoinette, fueling strong sales and high royalties.
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Fay King
Napoleon
Marie Antoinette
Jost Dauphin
Jong Awo
Beauty Hints for Skin Care and Remedies
Advice on treating skin blemishes with Eastor oil and daily friction. If stubborn, consult a dermatologist. Recommends thorough soap washing, avoidance of certain creams, and gentle tapping to stimulate circulation. Warns against blackheads and suggests avoiding hard waxy deposits.
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Joe Aene
Peach Tarts and Desserts From Table Talks
A vintage recipe column describes peach tarts using canned fruit with syrup, cloves, lemon, and sugar baked in pastry while outlining baked peaches with butter breadcrumbs and brown sugar. It also offers a peach cocktail and a peach coconut salad with citrus dressing and mint garnish.
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Aix Mall
Marian Martin pattern for school dresses and fabrics
A vintage sewing notice describes Marian Martin patterns for girls ages 6 to 14. It promotes a smart dressy sleeve styles, panel detailing, and white pique options. Orders cost fifteen cents per pattern plus stamps, with catalogs and pattern books available from the San Antonio Light Pattern Department.
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Walt
Marian Martin Pathr
Jou Duane
Addeess
Ont Style Witnerty
Marian Martin Styk
Paine GE
Bork
San Antonio
End Severe Cough Quickly At One Fourth the Cost
A dubious health ad promises rapid relief from severe coughs using a homemade syrup. It details mixing potions, with Vitex and pine components, to produce a cheap remedy claimed to outperform traditional medicines. The copy urges immediate use and pledges a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Norway Pine
Theo
Lovelorn Advice for New Brides in Neighborhood Life
Beatrice Vairean offers guidance to a newlywed bride feeling shy in a familiar neighborhood. She suggests accepting calls from the husband’s friends, hosting a small party with simple refreshments, and making herself pleasant and friendly. The tone emphasizes social ease over snobbery and reassures the anxious reader.
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Misa
Min
Kine Peas
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Eilen
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Ellen
Andy
Foudom
Stante
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Wwe
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Beauty
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Marian Manis
Beatrice Vairean
Ena
Mrn
Grutde
Jax
Charly
Charis
Cy Hhl
Yexas Theater
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Plantant Anchiston
Lombardy
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