Not Such a Very Fast Thinker
P. P. Johansen of Sacramento told Capt. Wall he suspects he was banked out of 2600 dollars after betting on Juarez races in a saloon described as a pool room. He and the two men planned to fetch the money from San Jose, and the officer commented that while Johansen is not a fast thinker he reaches correct conclusions in time.
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United Press
Ban Francisco
P. P. Johansen
Sacramento
Wall
Johansen
San Jose
Capt. Wall
Wealthy Man James Paige Sees Leap Year Bring Pity
James Paige of Los Angeles voices joy at leap year and nobility of fate. Emma Langman, 70, famed for remaining in bed after losing fortune fifteen years ago, died after long immobility and paralysis at Evansville county infirmary.
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James Paige
Los Angeles
Paige
Emma Langman
Evansville
Foo
NOW Is The Time To Start A Savings Habit
The article urges opening a savings account now, noting one large deposit alone cannot grow funds. It emphasizes building a habit with regular deposits to a savings fund. It cites Scandinavian American Bank interest for 1911 as $154,631.40, with deposits made up to Saturday evening earning interest from January 1.
Mitten Party: A Novel Winter Party Idea for Youth
The piece promotes a mitten themed party for boys and girls with invitation tips and games. Guests wear mittens to start, then participate in mitten handicapped contests such as button pickup and feather placement, followed by sewing and drawing contests. Prizes include candy filled snow men.
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Mercury
Astrology and fate in a life standpoint dialogue
Dear Misa Grey voices skepticism about planetary influence on destiny and astrology. The editor notes weather links to Earth's position and prenatal effects, arguing life readings feel accurate due to mental atmosphere, while advising against fortune telling.
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Misa Grey
Gemini
Castor
Pollux
Bribery Trial of Former Mayor Schmitz Set to Resume
In San Francisco on January 6, Judge Lawler denied any further continuances beyond January 18 for the bribery trial of former mayor Eugene K B Schmitz. The court today clarified the schedule and readiness for proceedings.
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San Francisco
Eugene KB. Schmitz
Blind Man Has Diamond in Wife and Choice of Love
Dear Miss Grey advises a 40 year old husband who married at 16 and now faces his wife admitting love for another man. The columnist urges recognizing the wife's courage, condemns jealousy, and frames their marriage as a shared battle requiring support, trust, and attentive care to rebuild.
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Grey
Lowet
Leap Year Advice And Marriage Realities
A reader seeks guidance on confessing love and proposing marriage, with Misa Grey advising direct conversation if both are mature and financially stable. another letter asks about a husband’s opium habit and whether divorce is wise, to which the columnist urges patience and joint effort to curb the habit. A farmer asks how to corn beef, receiving a practical brine-and-boil method.
Masquerade Ball Honors Miss Margaret Draper Debutantes
Worry dancers at a Washington masquerade ball celebrate Miss Margaret Draper debut as a society belle hosted by an heiress. The ballroom featured priceless tapestries and daisies, with 300 guests including President Taft’s children. Three Pierrettes named Gladys Ingalls, Abby Barnard, and Harriet Souther posed.
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Margaret Draper
Washington
Miss Draper
Taft
Pierrettes
Gladys Ingalls
Abby Barnard
Harriet Souther
Dear Miss Grey Advice Column Note on a Troubled Teen
A fourteen year old girl asks Miss Grey how to reform an unruly schoolmate who confesses love. Miss Grey cautions against using heartBroken as a manipulation and advises focusing on character over sentiment while addressing the reader’s seriousness and clarity.
Guidance on proper social conduct for a young man
The speaker advises a family to involve the mother in inviting the young man to dinner with friends to show wholesome, fun companionship. It warns against pursuing romance or inappropriate games and suggests asking the teacher to host or assist, to clarify the situation and avoid misreading feelings.
Here's a Cure for Cigarette Smoking
A reader sends a quick cure claiming peanut shells burned to tobacco-like consistency in the oven and smoked in a pipe. The correspondence also asks for a wrinkle cure with a brief reply suggesting plenty of sleep fresh air and cold water morning wash.
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Cynthia Grey
Dear Miss Grey Advice Letter About Engagement
A man from the east writes that he plans to marry a 16 year old girl and fears scandal from living together. The adviser replies that in the western setting propriety remains important and the girl will grow more nervous under gossip.
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Great Free West
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