Idleness and indolence praise amid California prose
The piece cites Professor Pitkin of the University of California praising laziness as a source of great thoughts and original plots. It recalls Robert Louis Stevenson on idlers, arguing idleness lets the mind savor nature and life beyond work. The column contrasts busy life with reflection and wonder.
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Sunny
California
Pitkin
University of California
Robert Louis Stevenson
Stevenson
Moments of Thought on Courtesy and Perception
The author urges readers to refrain from rudeness and to treat others with respect. Morning walks should focus on the beauty of the universe, not personal anxieties or imagined judgments. Each passerby hides private struggles, often unseen by strangers nearby.
How to Keep Cake Fresh with Earthenware Cracker Trick
A recipe note explains that placing a large crack turned upside down over a cake helps it stay fresh for days. An earthenware covering keeps the cake moist and soft and prevents air from spoiling it.
Every Flower Has a Story In Its Own Iris Myth and History
The iris known as fleur de Louis symbolizes power and eloquence in ancient Egypt and France. It figures in architecture and regalia, with uses in medicine and perfume. A Greek legend links Iris to the rainbow and to a June birthday gathering of flowers.
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France
Tria Waa
Consider Tuesday as the better wash day in old advice
The text argues for washing on Tuesday to avoid wasting time and effort. Monday is for preparation and mending, with ironing needed to set patches. It warns that washing can enlarge tiny holes and suggests mending before washing to save garments, including colorfully named Iria gowns described as rainbow colored.
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief
Seattle drugstore ad touts Lavoptik eye wash with witch hazel camphor and hydrastia claiming instant improvement for inflamed watery eyes. A customer reports brightness after short use and five applications noted strong benefit. The ad guarantees small bottles to help any eye condition.
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Swift's Drug Co
The Book of Deborah Bob Refuses Katherine Miller Trick
A wife recalls a kitchen interruption as Katherine Miller attempts a risky flirt with Bob. The narrator questions her husband’s fidelity and Katherine’s nature while plotting to expose the “tiger lady” and protect their marriage, amid ongoing family drama.
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Deborah Bob
Katherine Miller
Katherine
Misa Miller
Steve
Bob
Miss Miller
Tiger Lady
Lorimer
Mi4
Novel Powder Cases and Disappearing Bob
A fragment describes oriental novelty powder cases shown by jewelers as wrist bags tied by cords. A scene follows with Bob having vanished from a room after a mistaken attempt to use a porte cochere light, with the narrator noting the fleeing Bob and a brief suggestive moment ending with To Be Continued.
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Bob
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Vitality Against Anemia
An aging, unhealthy appearance signals anemia or thin blood which dulls vigor and nerves. The ad urges immediate treatment with Dr Williams Pink Pills a nonalcoholic tonic that restores color, energy and appetite and claims headaches nervousness and sleeplessness fade. Buy a box from a druggist or write Schenectady New York to receive a free booklet.
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Williams
Dr. Wiliams
Dr. Wiliams Co
Schenectady
N. Y
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