Muddled debate on motherhood and modern women in print
A column argues mothers have changed with modern times and celebrates the so called new woman and bachelor girl while warning of social costs. It recalls past roles, urges parents to grow with their daughters, and features reader letters seeking work and practical help.
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Star
Vancouver
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Ballard
Pier B
Cove Terminal
Wreckers continue train rush to Portal City amid office showdown
Jimmie Kirgan and Gorber push the old Pacific type engine from Banta to Arroyo and then to Portal City to outrun Yard delays. At the Bullard hotel Norcross confronts the New York appointed general manager Dismuke, denying his authority and signaling a power struggle on the railroad.
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Jimmier
Mr. van Tritt
Mra
Sheila
Major
Mr. Chadwick
Dunton
Gorecher
Bullard
Kirgan
Ravel
Portal City
Gorber
Gorcher
Banta
No. 18
Billy
Norcross
Gorbher
Arroyo
Mies
Portal
Banta Yard
Lower Portal City
Qeehifter
Flyer
Jimmie
Mr. Norcross
Big Denk
Graham M Norcrossy
Graham
Himelf Duke
New York
Dismuke
Diarouke
Petr
Gentleeman
Thrilling chase tale from Pioneer cabin dusk
A narrator recalls a tense nighttime chase as a boy in a pioneer setting listens to rain and wind. He glimpses danger from a wildcat and reflects on responsibility in a harsh winter and remote woods near Lake Washington. The vignette centers on courage, home duty, and survival.
Twin adventure to recover stolen toys from Blue Santa
Nancy and Nick awaken to Santa Clara in trouble as Blue Santa Clara steals every doll and toy. The twins plan a South Pole journey using Green Shoes and a golden key to locate the missing items and return them to Santa Clara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Nick
Santa Clara
South Pole
Santa
Convert Shirts Into Attractive Aprons
When shirts tear around the collarband they can be converted into attractive aprons. Remove seams and press the material. Use the back of the shirt for the apron. Add large pockets for tools and needlework. Trim aprons with rick rack braid for a finished look.
Confessions of a Bride from The Book of Martha
A serialized excerpt shows Martha defending her social duty to help Marion Sprague, balancing family loyalties and compassion. The narrator reflects on motherhood, goodwill, and personal guilt as she contemplates charitable acts for Europe's starving children while tensions about marital duty surface. The scene ends with Marion asserting equal rights, leaving the story to continue.
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Martha
Lorrie
Europe
Marion
Prague
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