Prudence Starr Arrives in Mount Mark Parsonage
In Mount Mark Iowa the young preacher Rev. Starr and his daughter Prudence arrive to take charge of the parsonage. Prudence, nineteen but childlike, surveys the home with delight while Mrs. Adams, a Ladies Aid member, contemplates the new role and the barn praying scene.
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Mount Mark
Iowa
Daily News
Burlington
Adams Express
Prudence
Trustees
Constance
Connie
Avery
Mrs. Adams
Prudence Starr
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mr. Starr
Fashion Fans Feature Imitation Jewels In Winter Era
Readers learn about decorative fans and hair ornaments using silver amber and tortoise shell motifs. Real precious materials are rare. imitations like rhinestones and jet dominate, with designs in ivory sticks steel beads lace and satin. Madame Flore Revaille models pieces as high fashion accessories.
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Madame Flore Revaille
Prudence in a Small Town Ministry Tale
A portrait of a minister's poverty stricken family and church life in a small town. Temptations, joys, ambitions, and love affairs unfold with sympathy from Miss Hueston, a minister's daughter dedicating the work to her mother who raised many Methodists.
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Hueston
Tenets of Prudence in Saintly Ladies
A compact note reflects on prudence shaping behavior among and toward the so called saintly ladies, contrasting warranted caution with social expectations. It hints at moral standards guiding conduct and public perception in a literary or cultural context.
Linen Blouse Styles Highlight Bishop Sleeve Detail
Readers note blouse fashion focusing on bishop sleeves in linen fabrics. The feature discusses how linen garments maintain elegance with airy, soft silhouettes.
Torturing Ski Itch Burn Sold by Cuticura Free Sample
Promotes Cuticura bath as quick relief for itching and dandruff with a free postcard request. Mentions Boston address and wide distribution.
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Cutic Boston
Population and Costs Highlight Rat Control Debate
A Boston Globe report notes expert H. Creel discusses rat population figures and annual costs near 182 million dollars. The article outlines projected litter sizes and rat events, emphasizing fiscal and public health implications.
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America
Ard H. Creel
Eatels
Boston Globe
Unclear note with fragmented quotes and dancing mention
Fragmented line reads I could use me I open 2 dancing with a cadet side line. No clear person place or event identified.
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Bobbe-Merrill
Ethel Hueston
Georgeous
CREA
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