Dexter and Rose Struggle Over Party Conflicts and Love
In Riverport, Jonathan navigates a social web with Rose Ward Sally and Bill Lynn’s circle. He grapples with Sally’s flirtations and Rose’s wary intelligence about local politics and a looming mayoral race. Tension rises as Butlerish figures and a rival group test loyalties amid a restless, glamorous youth scene.
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Jonathan
Gally
Phil
Sally
Dexter
New York
Paris
London
Gaprl
de Monte
Palin Springs
Budapest
Shanghai
Rose
Grand Gay
Salty
White
Earth
Hoss
Lynn
Lynd
Prot Bates
Sam Patton
Bates and Patten
Bill
Reabe Agail
Sam
Ian
Jaha
Hee
Riverport
Pernagsab
Alog
Riverate
Sutton
Pinch
Rose Ald
Tim
Chocolate recipes and social notes in table talks column
A fragmented feature on chocolate uses in desserts and cookies with recipes for steamed pudding and sesame cookies. The piece also touches on school crushes among students and mentions copyright by Pith Baldwin and King Female Syne.
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Baldwin
Fema
Syne
Life 43 Happiness and the lure of fortune
Fay King notes that real success is found by those who seek fortune beyond home and learn that happiness is not guaranteed by leaving home. Many youths rush away to seek riches only to return humbled as friends back home reach greater heights.
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Fay King
Carter
Deny Eanice
Inust
Mana
Mts Caliton
Star
Harry
King Peas
Dressy Twilights for Milady fashion feature
Prunella Wood presents spring style advice on waistlines and frock lengths noting dressy street length gowns for new season. Describes colors like purple and scarlet and calls attention to necklines and sleeves. Mentions terms from card table culture and references to fabric and designers.
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Ayery
Proper etiquette for wedding gifts and attire in a 1928 note
A reader asks who should acknowledge wedding presents and how to respond. The adviser states gifts typically belong to the husband. suggests a condolence styled note from the couple. Guidance covers dress: formal for formal invitations, or dinner dress for informal affairs. Recommend sending gifts before the wedding to the couple’s home.
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Beechman
Cosm
Lovelorn Advice From Dear Miss Fairfax
Beatrice Fatbean answers readers about modern girls balancing self respect and popularity. She warns against chasing rough romance, urges choosing trustworthy companions, and notes many letters reveal boredom with unwanted advances. Includes a tale of unrequited love and a cautionary welfare on relationships.
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Beatrice Fatbean
Miss Fairfax
Mann
Tom
Harry
Mama
Mar
Brandme
Ang
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Heera
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Beckman
Sacheey
Tony Naud Deen
Dorothy
Roy
Lecker
Tonie
Raskes
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