Nal Finds Man of Her Dreams at Dance
Nal pursues love at a Valentine's Day dance as Millie Macfarlen’s daughter Val falls for sea captain Jim Atkinson. After Jim departs and returns in tears, Val faces poverty and pursues work in an office while managing heartache and social expectations.
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Nal
Valentine Mallarlene
Mille Macfar- Isor
Maitle
Jim Atkinson
Gearteln
Millie
Jim
Val
Tansunt
Carey
Joe
Irend Dorothea
Dance with Richard Sherwood ignites Valentine’s envy in Berkeley
Val Macfarlane visits the Nesbitts in Berkeley and, amid candlelit rooms and a collie on a rug, garners attention from Dorothea Nesbitt and her brother. She dances with Richard Sherwood, a tall, dark suitor, igniting a risky romance that unsettles Dorothea and tests friendships as Val vows to pursue him.
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Nesbitts
Berskeley
Tory
Val
Collie
Julia
Dorathea
Tonic
Dorothea
Braun
Yel
Lan
Jerathea
Yke Millie
Jin
Richard
Biss Macfarlane
Nesbit
Sherwood
Dal
You
Dorothea Nesbitt
Cornish Street
Oakland
Berkeley
Macferlane
Pee- Pie
Julia Macferlane
Fashionable bags and a new baby guide headline
A fashion spread reviews four handbags with couture details and novel features, including a Chanel bag with a mirror vanity and a large square hidden-frame pouch named Speck-easy. The piece compares spring designs, fabrics, and finishes, and ends with a promotion for Alice and Evelyn's guide “Everything to Get for a New Baby” offered for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainhocher
Alice
Evelyn
Advice on Love and Family Pressure From a Dear Miss Fairtex
A reader describes a potential arranged marriage to satisfy family expectations while a fiancé ages travel limits and an ill brother complicate plans. The adviser suggests delaying marriage if the brother’s health and finances force it, and warns the family may object to a rushed match with a professional man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fairtex
Jed
Vance
Europe
Helene
Household Hints for Easier Embroidery Threading
A tip advises threading the needle with a double strand of fine thread to ease pulling yarn through the eye. Then catch the yarn and pull it through the eye, simplifying the embroidery task.
Watermelon Desserts From a Bygone Table Talk
A fragmented domestic guide extols watermelon as versatile, from desserts to preserves. It describes making watermelon pickle shapes, watermelon picbles, watermelon preserves with spices, and watermelon ice, plus serving ideas for luncheons and decorative fruit balls. The prose contrasts city and country tastes and reflects era manners.
Marion Martin Fall and Winter Pattern Catalogue Ad
The San Antonio Light advertises Marion Martin sewing patterns with Step by step instructions and transfers. It promotes Pattern 9414 for sizes 2 to 8 in printed cotton or chains and Pattern 804 with stuffed items. It requests 15 cents per pattern and lists ordering details and address.
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Tampa
Marian Martin
Dooria
Bernd
Your Oory
Ordina
San Antonio
Dieht Pattern
New Wonderful Face Powder Promises Long-Lasting Allure
An advertisement touts a new face powder that claims long wear, youthful complexion, and wrinkle reduction. It highlights cover for pores and fine lines, aiming to keep a shine-free, even finish throughout the day with a gentle, appealing claim of superior results.
Air feats and quirky stunts captivate skies worldwide
In Switzerland Auguste Piccard completes a second stratosphere ascent in an aluminum sphere tethered to a balloon. Captain Mollison, newly married, makes a bold westward solo Atlantic crossing in a compact plane. Mrs Thaden and Mrs Marentis set a women’s endurance record at Valley Stream in a small flying craft. The sun and moon stage an extra aerial show as editors note whimsical sky adventures.
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Fay King
Switzerland
Profesor
Auguste Piccard
J. A. Mollison
Amy Johnson
Atlantic
Thaden
Marentis
Valley Stream
L. J
Sun and Moon
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France
Prea
Wneen
Endoance
Agen
Jimmy Molmison
Johnsons
Picrari
Benin
THE
Sweither
Newbites
Lester Sherwood
Valentine
ETON
Houston
Galveston
Deatinas
Enteway
Texas
Lovisiska
Sancet Limited
el Pave
California
Auncet Limited
Minsloe
New
Orleane
Bune Wall
Homasten
Yelverton
Orleata, Devon
Herder Birotad
Tela
Calventun
Berman
Curia
T Iembor
le Surgrat Selting Cos Ag
Marjorie
Hon
Jeb Dorothea
Vel
Lester
Miss Nesbitt
Bne
Loler
Wine
Molyneux
Nave
Ian
Jeneth
Emmaman
Ej Sherbet Plasé
Lee
Lydia B. Pinkham
Telia. E Pebbeants
Vasc
Macy
Jeteou
Warwick
New York
Adi
MB Lom
Decieony
J.B. Prawiat
Meeger
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