Confessions of a War Bride Ends With Family Debate
In a tense domestic scene Mother Lorimer guides war bride Jane Ames as Bob Tel ls of shell shock and military life. Father, Dr Certeis, and family pressure shape the aftermath while Jane faces unknowns about love, duty, and future. The excerpt ends with a promise of continuation.
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Mother Lorimer
Mother
Daddy
Jane
Miss Ames
Dr. Certeis
Chance
Tony Certelis
Bob
Certeis
Washington
Rhine
North Woods
Chrys
Phosphate Claim for Quick Weight Gain Promises Health Boost
Advertisements tout organic phosphate or bitro phosphate as best for thinning people to gain weight. They say nerves, energy, and appearance improve as body cells receive phosphoric elements, though warnings advise use only by those desiring flesh gain.
From Cabbages to King Manuel Rules Again
Special to The Star reports Manuel, once raised among cabbages and geese, is called to a throne though the call remains weak. The piece notes Manuel has already begun a path toward ruling once more and continues with unfolding political fate.
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Manuel
N. EB
London
Letters on love tragedy and Portugal's throne in flux
The piece critiques a lover’s view of love versus love as duty and references Manuel II of Portugal, his exile, the 1908 marriage to Princess Victoria, and a potential return as monarchy amid a republic. It notes economic strains from war, a royalist revival, and Portugal's political shifts impacting future governance.
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Portugal
Oporto
Manuel
Gaby Deaslys
Augustine Victoria
Hohensollern
Kaiser
London
Walter Scott
Is There Plenty of Work for Everyone Dear Miss Grey
A reader argues married women should work while able to, aiding husbands and creating home stability. She notes postwar demand and lists opposition from some men who prefer traditional roles, while asserting women’s wartime contributions prove capability.
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Miss Grey
M. S
Luster
Ashe
Air mail expected to start this spring from San Francisco
Lieut David G Logg UW alumnus and government aviator returns home at 5002 20th Ave N Seattle native says an air mail line between San Francisco and New York will operate this spring with a northern branch from Salt Lake City to Seattle within a year He has just been discharged and reports an offer to become a pilot on the Western air mail line.
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San Francisco
New York
Seattle
Salt Lake City
David G. Logg
University of Washington
20Th Ave. N. FE
Aviation Service
Logg
Aviation School Here to Be Closed
A permanent government school for aviators will be established at the Great Lakes station in Chicago with equipment from nine existing schools to be transferred soon. One abandoned site is at the University of Washington in Seattle, which produced more than twenty war graduates.
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Great Lakes Station
Chicago
Seattle
University of Washington
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham’s remedy for renewed health
Columbia Pa reader Mrs Evita reports severe weakness back pain and fatigue then notes marked improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The ad asserts the tonic roots and herbs strengthen the female system and cites widespread testimonials from women nationwide.
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Columbia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Evita
Mar. R. PF. D
Musterole advertised relief for neuralgia and pains
An old Musterole advertisement touts relief from neuralgia and headaches. It claims quick soothing effects for sore throats bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma and other pains. It lists 30c 60c and hospital size 2 50 jars and promotes doctors nurses recommending it.
Annex Store Bedding Specials
Bedding sale offers reliable quality linens with savings. Prices include 42x36 pillow cases 25 cents, 76x90 sheets 1.35, satin spreads 2.75, full wool blankets 4.95, plaid wool blankets 5.00, 72x80 white wool blankets 7.25, full size comforters 4.00, 16x32 cotton Huck towels 0.19, tablecloths 2.00, table damask 0.50 per yard, feather pillows 1.25.
Furniture Values Offer Wide Range of Oak and Willow Pieces
Catalog lists multiple Oak and Willow items with Ivory Enameled and Tapestry accents. Descriptions include desks tables chairs dressers chiffoniers and rockers with prices from 1.45 to 33 dollars and several 19th to mid-20th century styles. Names of specific woods and finishes appear with varied pricing.
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BOM Aldus Bose
Annex Store Reduces Hundred-Plus Rugs for Sale
Annex Store offers sixty room size rugs including Axminster Wilton Velvet and Body Brussels at deep cuts. Listings show multiple 9x12 Axminster pieces from $29.75 to $39.75, several Velvet and Wilton options, and smaller rugs priced as low as $3.55.
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Axminster
Hss Passek Ae Ee
Ceeseees
Bright Cretonnes and Filet Lace Offer Attract Savings
Fifty pieces of bright new Cretonnes are offered at substantial savings. Fifty pairs of Filet Lace and Nottingham are highlighted in the sale.
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Cretonnes
Nottingham
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